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More Bosses Using Social Media Profiles To Evaluate Potential Hires
Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 11, 2008 - 8:08pmLast updated: September 11, 2008 - 8:09pm
The thin line between personal and professional social networking just got thinner, as the use of sites like LinkedIn and Facebook to get the inside scoop on job candidates is on the rise.
FEC Says Political Blogs Exempt From Finance Restrictions
Submitted by Benton Foundation on August 18, 2008 - 7:04pmLast updated: August 18, 2008 - 7:04pm
The Federal Election Commission has reaffirmed that online media outlets can advocate on behalf of particular candidates without falling subject to campaign finance restrictions.
Disconnect Between What Voters Expect and How Politicos Spend Online
Submitted by Benton Foundation on August 14, 2008 - 8:28pmLast updated: August 14, 2008 - 8:29pm
Almost two-thirds of American voters expect political candidates to use online ads (including rich media and search) as part of their campaign strategy, but only about 10% of campaign consultants believe such ads serve as a highly effective channel for reaching voters.
Mobile Messaging To Increase 15% By 2012
Submitted by Benton Foundation on August 14, 2008 - 8:17pmLast updated: August 14, 2008 - 8:17pm
Consumer spending on mobile messaging will increase 15% from $65 billion in 2007 to $88 billion by 2012, with North America accounting for a quarter of that total, according to a new study by market research firm Strategy Analytics.
Court: FCC Should Decide Net Neutrality Issues
Submitted by Benton Foundation on July 8, 2008 - 7:32pmUS Federal Judge Phyllis Hamilton has suspended proceedings in a subscriber's lawsuit against Comcast while the Federal Communications Commission completes its investigation into whether the company violated Network Neutrality principles by slowing traffic to peer-to-peer sites.
Charter Delays Info Sharing With NebuAd
Submitted by Benton Foundation on June 17, 2008 - 9:45pmCharter Communications has delayed its plans to start sharing information with NebuAd about broadband subscribers' Web activity. The Internet service provider, which provides broadband to around 2.8 million subscribers, previously said it would begin working with behavioral targeting company NebuAd on a trial basis by no later than June 15.
FCC Must Police Comcast: Free Press
Submitted by Benton Foundation on June 16, 2008 - 5:48pmWith Comcast continuing to argue that the Federal Communications Commission has no authority to enforce Network Neutrality principles, advocacy group Free Press is making another push to persuade the agency to take action.
Senate Slates Online Ad Hearing, Microsoft Set To Testify
Submitted by Benton Foundation on June 12, 2008 - 9:17pmWith debate heating up on whether online ad techniques violate users' privacy, the Senate is expected to hold a hearing next week about interactive advertising. Potential witnesses so far include aQuantive parent Microsoft and digital rights group Center for Democracy & Technology.
Email And Search Tops For Internet Users
Submitted by Benton Foundation on May 2, 2008 - 7:05amMost consumers still access the Internet mostly for email and search, according to a Gartner. Surprisingly, online banking placed third, followed by sharing photos, videos and files, geographic navigation like Google Earth, and online shopping.
Traffic To Presidential Candidates' Sites Drops In March
Submitted by Benton Foundation on April 9, 2008 - 7:39pmTraffic to the top presidential candidates' sites dropped precipitously in March after seeing big spikes in February.
