BizReport - 04/29/2011

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.    BizReport Newsletter  - 04/29/2011 http://www.bizreport.com Smartphones are obsolete before contracts end Apr 29, 2011 06:10 am A survey by research firm Retrevo found that a majority of smartphone owners believe that their smartphones are obsolete or will be before their contract is up. read more      White Horse report shows consumers aren't adopting geolocation Apr 29, 2011 05:09 am Although behavioral targeting is still a go-to for many marketers, some experts believe location-based targeting is the better option. The problem? Consumers aren't jumping for joy at the thought of marketers 'tracking' them as they go about their day. read more      Survey: People considering vacations but aren't planning Apr 29, 2011 04:04 am As April winds down, the US consumer base is beginning to think about summer vacations. The problem, according to a recent survey, is that they are thinking but aren't purchasing travel packages or finalizing plans. The longer consumers wait to decide, the more likely they are to skip a long vacation, especially as gas prices are once again heading up. read more      CannedBanners rolls out self-serve, ecomm option Apr 28, 2011 09:08 pm Etailers within Shopify's platform have one more option when it comes to advertising: flash banner ads. This week, CannedBanners rolled out a new banner creation platform, which is self-serve, for the site. read more      Janrain rolls out game-like brand advertising solution Apr 28, 2011 09:04 am With research showing more people logging on to online and social games each month, many brands are looking for ways to capitalize on the craze. Enter a new partnership from Janrain and Badgeville; the partnership allows advertisers to create game-like environments to build brand loyalty and advocacy. read more      You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website www.bizreport.com. Unsubscribe ignoble.experiment@arconati.us from this list | Forward to a friend | Update your profile Copyright (C) 2010 BizReport All rights reserved.