What Ads Types Are Most “Helpful”? Search Ads Follow Newspapers, TV

Trade magazine AdWeek and pollster Harris Interactive conducted a survey in early June among 2,521 US adults. People were asked what types of ads they found most "helpful" and what types of ads they ignored. Below are the top-line results as well as the age and geographically segmented data. Most helpful in making purchase decisions: 37 percent say that television ads are most helpful 17 percent say newspaper ads are most helpful 14 percent say search engine ads are helpful Radio ads (3 percent) and Internet banner ads (1 percent) are not considered helpful by many people 28 per [...]

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Two Special Training Workshops Added To SMX East

Join us for workshops that take a deep dive on search engine optimization (SEO) or issues confronting in-house SEM professionals at Search Marketing Expo - SMX East. The seminars will be held October 8, immediately following SMX East on October 5-7. Keep reading for descriptions of In-house SEM Exchange and Bruce Clay SEO training workshops. Managing Your Company’s Search Marketing? In-house SEM Exchange Is A Must... In-house SEM Exchange is a focused, interactive and intimate workshop designed by in-house SEOs for in-house SEOs. In-house SEM Exchange is: 100% in-house â [...]

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One Week Left To Pitch Sessions Ideas For SMX East

Want to speak at our SMX East SEM conference, happening Oct. 5 to 7 in New York? The very best way is to pitch a great session idea, and you have through the end of next week to do it. Use our Session Pitch Form to send in your ideas. The form will stay open through June 30, and then we'll go through the ideas received as part of making the final agenda. After the agenda is live, we'll also have some additional spots available (Want To Speak At SMX East? Here’s How) explains more. But the best way to be at the front of the line is to have suggested a great session. Don't wan [...]

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