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Ad software maker OpenAds girds to take on Google

Openads, a supplier of free software used by Web sites to manage online ad campaigns, has received $5 million in initial funding, bolstering it to prepare for increasing competition globally with Google Inc.

U.S. Online Ad Sales Up Sharply in 1Q

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U.S. Online Ad Sales Up Sharply in 1Q U.S online advertising jumped 26 percent to a record $4.9 billion in the first quarter of 2007, the Interactive Advertising Bureau and PricewaterhouseCoopers said Wednesday.
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In Google Catch-Up, WPP to buy Online Ad Firm

In a bid to keep pace with Internet search leader Google, Inc (Nasdaq: GOOG), British advertising conglomerate WPP Group Plc (Nasdaq: WPPGY) said Thursday it has agreed to buy online ad network and technology firm 24/7 Real Media, Inc. (Nasdaq: TFSM) for $649 million in cash.
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Google Expands to Radio Ads

Google Inc. announced late last week that it has begun testing its new radio advertising service, a move that represents the company's most elaborate attempt to expand its operations beyond the Internet.
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TV Ads Boost Tribune's Nov. Revenue

Strength in television advertising sales offset declining revenue in other areas to help Tribune Co. (NYSE: TRB) post a slight gain in revenue for November.
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Yahoo Connects Advertisers to Mobile Users

Search leader Yahoo Inc. announced on Wednesday that it is expanding its mobile search services to include sponsored search results, connecting its advertisers directly with mobile users.
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Aegis wins General Motors account

Aegis Group has won the pan European media buying and planning account for General Motors, the world's second largest spender on advertising behind Procter & Gamble
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M&C Saatchi profits to exceed expectations

Advertising firm M&C Saatchi said on Thursday it expects full year profits to be significantly ahead of expectations despite first half pre tax profits being down 30 percent,
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Heavy Gamers Feel In-Game Ads 'Inevitable'

Consumers who play video-games at least 16 hours a week embrace in-game advertising more than those who play less, a study released on Wednesday shows, with some believing advertisements will become a main-stay in games in the future.
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Ryanair Announces Deal With InviseoMedia

Ryanair today announced a five year deal with InviseoMedia to install seatback advertising across its current and future fleet of 239 Boeing 737 800 aircraft.
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Internet Advertising Revenue Grows: Report

U.S. Internet advertising revenue rose 37 percent in the first six months of the year, hitting a record of nearly $8 billion, according to a study released on Monday.
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Microsoft mulls free Web-based business software

Microsoft Corp. said on Thursday it may offer a free, advertising-supported version of its basic word processing and spreadsheet software, in an apparent bid to fend off a nascent challenge from Google Inc. in the business software market.
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Ads patchy for Daily Mail

Publisher Daily Mail & General Trust said on Thursday advertising markets were proving patchy for its national titles but was enjoying good growth for revenue from its business and digital operations.
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Broadband supplier slammed for up to 8 meg ads

Internet service providers will have to be careful about advertising headline speeds for broadband connections after an advert by Bulldog Communications was criticised by the advertising watchdog on Wednesday.
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Yahoo to Begin New Advertising Campaign

Yahoo Inc. plans a new integrated marketing campaign in U.S. and overseas markets that includes television, radio, cinema and online advertising, the Internet media company said on Monday.
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Shock magazine mobilizes cell phone campaign

Publisher Hachette Filipacchi is testing a new mobile phone strategy with what may be its most colorful U.S. title: Shock magazine, home to photos of nuns practicing taekwondo and a polio-stricken dancing transvestite.
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Price controls on Yell to be eased

The competition watchdog proposed on Thursday to ease price controls on directories firm Yell Group Plc from April 2008, saying it faced increased competition from a new rival and the Internet.

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