The One Big Thing: An End To Input Devices

The One Big Thing you need to know about this week is Microsoft’s 3D video camera for the Xbox 360. We are on the verge of realizing the vision of ubiquitous computing, the idea that computers are tools that we use, not devices that we focus our attention on. Eye glasses are tools that enhance, improve [...]

Mobile Commerce – iPhone Or T-Mobile G1?

Google Android Phone G1Originally uploaded by JoeyPeter As you probably know, gentle reader, I have been agonizing over whether to get the iPhone to replace my current HTC Wizard Windows Mobile phone or wait for the Google Android phone. The deal-killer for the iPhone thus far has been its lack of copy and paste functionality. Well, [...]

Black Friday Search Queries

I posted a piece yesterday examining people’s Thanksgiving-related search behavior so I figure today is an appropriate time to examine people’s Black Friday search behavior. As you can see from the Google Trends chart below, a day after the 100 most popular searches are dominated by Thanksgiving-related queries, Black Friday is all about shopping; and [...]

Another eBook – Will Kindle Succeed Where Others Have Failed

November 20, 2007 · Categories: Books, Mobile Marketing, Technology, Video · View Comments 
Okay, I’m skeptical. Why does Amazon.com think they can succeed where so many have failed? I admit, the Kindle’s screen looks much more readable than other eBooks I’ve seen and the addition of WiFi makes it much more usable, especially if you can use it to read newspapers and blogs. But $399 for it? Especially [...]

Online Search & Purchase Behavior

March 28, 2006 · Categories: Ecommerce, Online Behavior, Search Engine Marketing · View Comments 
Last month, DoubleClick release the results of a survey called Search Before the Purchase. The study examined pre-purchase search activity across  the Apparel, Computer Hardware, Sports & Fitness and Travel categories. The survey revealed that about half of all Internet shoppers conducted product research at a search engine before making a purchase online and that [...]

Valentine’s Day Consumer Attitudes

Gender Differences On Valentine’s Day Yeah, I know, Valentine’s Day is over, get on with it, already! Indulge me one last time and file this away for next year’s Valentine’s Day sales season. The comparison shopping engine Shopzilla released the results of a survey conducted on their behalf by Bizrate Research of 981 online buyers that shows, [...]

Ecommerce With A Personal Touch

February 13, 2006 · Categories: Client News, Ecommerce, Seasonal Marketing · View Comments 
RomeoShops.com’s tagline is "because guys can’t shop," and  that pretty much sums up the value they offer: Helping guys shop for gifts for the women in their life. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, they’ve added an advice section to their web site where visitors can ask the ladies of RomeoShops.com for advice. It’s a great [...]

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