LMW Issue 23: Facebook Cements its Place in Local
How is Facebook reinforcing its position in local? What are the business opportunities still left to come in the Local on-Demand Economy (LODE)? And what were the best things we…
Conference Video: Facebook Cements its Place in Local
Gone are the days of Page "likes" as a focal point for Facebook. It's all about building a marketing and commerce platform. This according to Facebook SMB director Jon Czaja, whom…
Facebook Focuses Hard(er) on Small Business
Facebook is felt by some to have the potential to dominate SMB online advertising because of its incredibly high organic usage. But the challenge to drive even more SMB advertisers…
CardLinx Summit: Facebook Eyes Role in ‘Unlocking Commerce’
Facebook isn't often thought of in terms of "commerce," a la retailers such as Amazon or financial institutions such as American Express, but it makes a strong case for itself…
CardLinx Summit: Facebook Eyes Role in ?Unlocking Commerce?
Facebook isn't often thought of in terms of "commerce," a la retailers such as Amazon or financial institutions such as American Express, but it makes a strong case for itself…
Facebook Goes Up Against Craigslist and eBay (Sort of)
Craigslist has outlasted its challengers, and remains the platform to beat for classifieds, or "things to sell" marketplaces. eBay, similarly, remains a leader for the sale of goods - although…
Making Facebook Easier to Use for SMBs – Social Postcards by Vistaprint/Webs
Vistaprint's Webs.com unit acquired back in 2011 continues to innovate its services platform for SMBs who know they need promotional solutions but need quick and easy workflows.…
Analyst Roundtable: Apple and Facebook Earnings, YP Goes Cross-Device
Apple has taken the crown for most profitable company in history. BIA/Kelsey Sr. Dir. of Industry Strategy & Insight Abid Chaudhry reminds us that of the 20 most profitable quarters…
Facebook Launches Atlas: A People-Based Ad Network
Facebook today announced the relaunch of Atlas, an ad network that connects online campaigns to offline purchases across multiple devices. Atlas isn't a new company but instead has been rebuilt…
At Leading in Local: Facebook Pairs SMB Sales, Advertising
Facebook announced today an ambitious program to match sales related data from a variety of sources to show ROI. Speaking at BIA/Kelsey's Leading in Local: SMB Digital Marketing event in…