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Creating Content that Turns Browsers into Buyers

Michelle Megna has an exellent article on “Creating Content that Turns Browsers into Buyers” in ECommerce Guide. It’s a summary of a webinar hosted by Lauren Freedman of the e-tailing group inc. and Scott Todaro of DemandWare.
Lauren Freedman of the e-tailing group shares this advice:
the product page… now functions the way home pages used [...]

Advice on Internet Video Advertising

E-Commerce Times has an excellent survey on the state of online video advertising. Although written last year, John Mello’s summary of the current video ad landscape remains insightful and (thankfully) concise.
A few observations from the article:

65% of broadband users occasionally watch video online (as of 2007). In 2006 the number was 44%
while “YouTube [...]

Targeted content: consumers say it’s “creepy”

A new Harris Interactive study reveals that 60% of American Internet users find it “creepy” when websites target content to users based on their personal profiles.  As the Wall Street Journal puts it:

 Conventional wisdom holds that customizing a Web site for individual visitors is a good way to boost business. Turns out all you’re doing [...]

Department stores feel the pain of private-labels

Department stores have been aggressively pushing private-label brands over the past decade, depriving independent brands of floor space and promotional muscle. However we may be approaching a turning point.
The Wall Street Journal points out (Exclusive Lines May Prove Risky in Cool Economy) that several major department stores have put a LOT of eggs into [...]