Mobile ads take baby steps to reach consumers

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November 5, 2007; Mobile advertising hits wireless Web first
March 13, 2007

Potential audience for ads is 3 billion people worldwide but advertisers are cautious about being intrusive to potential customers.

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No way
by Marcus Westrup February 14, 2008 4:04 PM PST: At the rates I pay per month (over a $100), I should have the right NOT to get ads, Ever.

I'll toss the mobile and go back to using a land-line.; Reply to this comment

Mobile ads are just another name for spam
by sismoc February 14, 2008 6:26 PM PST: ALL advertising is intrusive and unwanted.

Keep your claws out of me.; Reply to this comment

Just needs the right delivery.
by aburd1 February 15, 2008 6:41 AM PST: Marketers will figure out ways to deliver a mobile ad so that it has a
value for its view. 20% off Starbucks if you want via mobile ad. The
billions of people that use cellphones now is way to big for
advertisers to ignore.

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Mobile Browser System Developer
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