Local advertising is not just for small businesses anymore. Fueling this change: 24/7 access to technology that's shifting consumer behaviors and giving brands more options than ever before to connect with consumers. Brands can now deliver targeted experiences that leverage insights about location, behavior, social context, device capability and more. To help you stay on top of it all, industry experts examine emerging trends, highlight successful strategies, and give concrete examples of who's doing great things with local.
Jun 25, 2012 - Tablets are considered "mobile" devices, but that's only a starting point for marketers. Comments
Jun 11, 2012 - The biggest opportunity for brands moving forward lies in platforms that take geo-fenced locations and combine them with behavioral data. Comments
May 29, 2012 - Effects of recent Google algorithm changes and their impact on local. Comments
May 15, 2012 -
$450M in potential digital ads for SMBs from manufacturers will go unused.
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May 15, 2012 -
BIA/Kelsey predicts local social ads to grow to $3.1B in 2016.
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May 7, 2012 -
Glancee purchase is latest pre-IPO move by CEO Mark Zuckerberg's firm.
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May 2, 2012 -
Local media firm launches division with three dedicated mobile salespeople.
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May 2, 2012 -
New service provides consolidated view of marketing results and reputation.
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Apr 30, 2012 - Marketers must evolve their marketing strategy and execution plans to leverage the consumer migration from traditional media vehicles to local online resources. Comments
Apr 20, 2012 -
Sales vet Steven Rosenblatt is working closely with geo-social app.
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Apr 16, 2012 - When we combine proximity and relevance, we can hone in on a consumer's mindset right at the point where they're most likely to want our goods or services. Comments
Feb 9, 2012 - Teaching Siri to suggest your business. Comments
Jan 12, 2012 - Mobile commerce must be part of your present full funnel marketing plan. Follow these steps to make sure you have a mobile-friendly website. Comments
Dec 29, 2011 - In a note obtained by TechCrunch, CEO tells employees the bank has foreclosed. Comments
Dec 15, 2011 - Best practices for developing a "full funnel" marketing plan. Comments
Nov 17, 2011 - Seven elements that make up a well-constructed local campaign. Comments
Nov 14, 2011 - BIA/Kelsey predicts local digital ad spending to continue growth, reaching $37.9 billion in 2015. Comments
Oct 20, 2011 - By tying voice commands to proximity and a robust business listings database, users can search and select businesses on the go in a much more user-friendly manner. Comments
Sep 22, 2011 - Much of the recent activity surrounding social, local, and mobile seems to center around refinement or evolution versus innovation. Comments
Sep 8, 2011 -
Search giant dives deeper into content game, perhaps further spurring Google Offers push.
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Aug 25, 2011 - If you want to maximize sales from online marketing, you need to understand purchase behavior. Comments
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