
The most common online tool used for local research was search. Nearly one-half of respondents used Internet yellow pages and 42% checked comparison-shopping sites before heading to local businesses.

Mixed messages on social media
US marketing executives were much more optimistic about the economic outlook in February 2010 than they were the year before, when the recession was in full swing, and many were planning to increase budgets, according to the “Marketing Trends Report 2010” from Anderson Analytics and the Marketing Executives Networking Group (MENG). But they have become even more focused on getting a good return on their marketing investments.
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Video Premiere of "Telephone" featuring Lady Gaga and Beyoncé.
First seen on Vevo.
Zoho Projects takes you Google Apps experience to the next level by providing you with an integrated environment where your teams can better communicate, collaborate and manage projects.
The Interactive Media events begins on March 12th, Austin, Texas.
Get more infos on Mashable: http://mashable.com/2010/03/10/social-media-guide-sxsw-2010/.
Tomorrow happens there :)
Brilliant presentation from Helge Tennø.
No more middle men. A presentation on the future opportunities in media, turning threats into insights into opportunities.

Social media marketing relies on sophisticated forms of word-of-mouth, a medium highly trusted by most consumers. But even social media users prefer face-to-face communication to give and receive information about products and services.