Eons, a social network aimed at Baby Boomers age 50 and over, launched to great fanfare last summer, but the site apparently has fallen short of expectations. This week, reports surfaced that the site laid off 24 of its employees, accounting for one-third of its staff.

it's becoming increasingly clear that consumers and advocates are turning directly to YouTube and other video sites to get their own messages out. And, while marketers are trying to discern the best use of YouTube, consumers already know that nothing spreads online faster than complaints.

The Department of Justice has entered the net neutrality debate, weighing in against new laws that would prohibit Internet service providers from degrading service to certain Web sites or establishing tiered pricing.

As the networks gear up to roll out their new fall shows, they're also coming out with new Web strategies for those programs.

Continuing its winning streak in AdWords lawsuits, Google has obtained a favorable settlement in a trademark infringement case brought four years ago by American Blind and Wallpaper Factory.