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.
Apr 20, 2012 - Sales vet Steven Rosenblatt is working closely with geo-social app. Comments
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
Jul 28, 2011 - And why Google Place deserves your immediate attention. Comments
Jun 30, 2011 - In order to truly deliver on the SMB opportunity, Facebook or Google needs to provide SMBs with an incredibly simplified lead generation and customer relationship platform. Comments
Jun 2, 2011 - Considering a daily deal campaign on Groupon, LivingSocial, or Facebook Deals? Start here. Comments
May 5, 2011 - Do's and don'ts for optimizing your business listing for local searchers. Comments
Apr 7, 2011 - What the integration of social media and search means for SMBs. Comments
Mar 23, 2011 - Maximize visibility in local search and on the social web with these insights. Comments
Mar 10, 2011 - Borrell Associates finds more than half of small businesses will increase digital spending this year. Comments
Mar 10, 2011 - Do brands with a higher number of "likes" get more recognition? Would these "likes" really deliver increased engagement? Here is an experiment to find out. Comments
Feb 10, 2011 - Can Google Boost woo small businesses that shied away from AdWords? Comments
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