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Super Bowl ads go online

February 3, 2006 2:28 PM PST

Companies will re-air TV ads on the Net, buying keywords and promoting Web sites to squeeze more life from superexpensive spots.

Podcast ad network launches with syndication deal

January 17, 2006 1:50 PM PST

Kiptronic will provide services for Liberated Syndication. Advertisers can choose podcasts by topic or program.

What the Google-AOL deal means for users

December 29, 2005 7:00 AM PST

Google promises purity in its interface and results, but more ads, video links and AIM chat from AOL deal.

Yahoo helps customers measure ad effectiveness

December 19, 2005 6:51 AM PST

Search giant teams with analytics firm to let advertisers compare the effectiveness of ad spending online and off.

Web ad sales hit another record high

November 21, 2005 10:46 AM PST

In annual study with PwC, Interactive Advertising Bureau finds that sales are on track to reach more than $12 billion this year.

Microsoft's ad pitch underpins Net moves

November 11, 2005 8:22 AM PST

The company is betting on its AdCenter tool to help it realize its grand ambition to deliver free software over the Internet.

Yahoo unveils beta of blog ad network

August 3, 2005 8:29 AM PDT

Geared for small and medium-size Web publishers, the network challenges a Google stronghold.

Yahoo to launch blog ad network

August 3, 2005 6:27 AM PDT

Self-serve advertising program, tailored to bloggers and other small Web publishers, to debut Wednesday, source says.

USPS, eBay co-brand parcel service

June 20, 2005 9:32 AM PDT

USPS and eBay on Thursday will roll out Priority Mail flat-rate boxes featuring both Post Office and eBay logos.

Online ad sellers think local

May 2, 2005 6:55 AM PDT

Ads for mom-and-pop businesses could bring in billions of dollars for Net companies. But can they get the little guy to switch from print?

Google blows past estimates

April 22, 2005 6:29 AM PDT

update Posts first-quarter profits that trample those of a year earlier, as search advertising continues to explode.

Click fraud roils search advertisers

March 4, 2005 2:42 PM PST

Skewing sponsored-search listings is a "billion-dollar problem"--and some companies at SES are fighting back.

Firm formerly known as Gator looks for credibility

February 15, 2005 9:49 AM PST

Adware maker that online publishers once called a "parasite" now seeks their favor to build massive Web ad network.

Acacia purchase creates Net patent powerhouse

December 20, 2004 8:57 AM PST

After aggressive push for streaming media royalties, firm buys patents in P2P, Web ads, dozens of other technologies.

SBC, BellSouth let their fingers do the walking

November 4, 2004 10:49 AM PST

Companies are buying YellowPages.com and will expand it into a nationwide online business directory.

Google, BellSouth partner on local-ad effort

October 28, 2004 2:32 PM PDT

The carrier is expected to give the search giant better access to small and medium-size advertisers in the Southeastern states.

Google buys satellite image firm Keyhole

October 27, 2004 9:40 AM PDT

The search giant has already slashed the price of Keyhole's flagship product, which lets viewers see photos of locations around the globe.

AOL to premiere new Star Wars trailer

October 26, 2004 1:36 PM PDT

The preview hits theaters on Nov. 5, but will be on America Online a day early.

Extra! Wall Street Journal gives away Web content

October 22, 2004 3:55 PM PDT

The poster child for subscription-only services is leaking stories to bloggers and planning a one-week free-for-all.

AOL, Google expand alliance in Europe

October 26, 2004 12:53 PM PDT

New deal lets targeted ads via Google appear in the results of all searches done by AOL subscribers in Europe.