• FCC Urged To Preserve Internet 'Payola' Ban by Wendy Davis

    Among the flurry of last-minute comments submitted to the Federal Communications Commission about its proposed neutrality rules was a ringing endorsement of new regulations by legal expert Tim Wu, who coined the term net neutrality. Wu was just one of thousands of commenters who flooded the FCC last week with arguments regarding its proposal to enact rules requiring ISPs to allow consumers to access all lawful content and to refrain from discrimination. ...Read the whole story

  • Verizon, AT&T Cut Unlimited Plan Pricing by Mark Walsh

    Verizon Wireless on Friday reduced prices on its unlimited voice plans as part of a broader overhaul of its service plans aimed at boosting mobile data use. Starting Jan. 18, Verizon customers will be able to get unlimited voice for $69.99, down from $99.99. Unlimited voice and text will cost $89.99 a month, and prepaid versions of the new unlimited plans will cost $5 more each. ...Read the whole story

  • Study: Email Follow-Up Brings Abandoned Shopping Carts To Life (But Special Offers Don't) by David Goetzl

    Email marketing firms are often hired to develop systems and tactics looking to serve as what another industry may refer to as "a closer." Shoppers graze online retail sites and place items into a shopping cart, but then abandon the process. It's an engaged audience that would seem to be low-hanging fruit for marketers. ...Read the whole story

  • Yahoo, MSN Ready Olympic Coverage by Mark Walsh

    Yahoo doesn't plan to be left out in the cold when it comes to capitalizing on the upcoming Winter Olympics in Vancouver. In addition to launching dedicated Web and mobile sites for the Games, Yahoo is setting up an entertainment center in the host city to run promotions and events. ...Read the whole story

  • Digital Throws Haiti Lifeline by Laurie Sullivan

    Social media has become an invaluable tool for keeping the lines of communication open between people devastated by natural disasters and loved ones around the world waiting for word. It's never been more evident that the Internet and digital media can change social perception than in the recent week since the devastating 7.0 earthquake in Haiti because it puts people emotionally and visually closer to the event. ...Read the whole story

  • Google And Microsoft Advance In Search At Yahoo's Expense by Laurie Sullivan

    Google and Microsoft managed to grab more U.S. search market share at the expense of Yahoo in December. That's the report from research firm comScore, as earnings season gets underway. ...Read the whole story

  • E-Trade Gorges On Cake by Gavin O'Malley

    Financial services company E-Trade has acquired Cake Financial, the investor community and stock recommendation service said Friday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. ...Read the whole story

  • MediaTrust Boosts Email Offerings With Acquisition by David Goetzl

    MediaTrust, a New York digital agency with an emphasis in direct response advertising, announced Monday it has purchased a San Francisco agency that works in email marketing, particularly in the retail space. Terms were not disclosed for the acquisition of the firm, Kenzei. ...Read the whole story

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