iPhone, BlackBerry Storm to Square Off in 2009 [December 23, 2008] New survey says Apple faces market challenge from Research in Motion's touchscreen smartphone. Who will emerge the victor?
Online Shoppers Have Fewer Last Minutes [December 22, 2008] With fewer days from Thanksgiving to Christmas, shortened holiday season sees total spending down from last year despite last-minute shopping surge.
Amazon Hangs Tough in Satisfaction Stats [December 30, 2008] Other major online retailers reported a decline in customer satisfaction. Could this mean more rough times ahead for the industry?
The RIAA's About-Face on Lawsuits [December 22, 2008] Music industry association abandons sweeping litigation program in favor of partnering with ISPs to combat piracy. Watchdog groups are wary.
Online Shoppers Have Fewer Last Minutes [December 22, 2008] With fewer days from Thanksgiving to Christmas, shortened holiday season sees total spending down from last year despite last-minute shopping surge.
The Social Side of Shopping [November 28, 2008] Online retailers and advertisers look to 'widgetize' your holiday shopping experience, and maybe save you money in the process.
Social Networks Not Ready for Business? [November 25, 2008] Plenty of vendors offer enterprise solutions, but critics say most businesses aren't ready to be friends.
IAB: Online Ad Spending Leveling Off [November 24, 2008] After several years of stout growth, Web advertising is beginning to feel a hit from the economic meltdown.
Analysts See Cold Holiday Season for e-Commerce [November 10, 2008] With prices on the rise and confidence down, online retailers face a harsh economic climate as they head into the all-important holiday season.
Chilly Economy Saps AOL's Ad Revenue [November 5, 2008] Online unit struggling with softening advertising market, and looks to lure the kind of lucre Google and Yahoo are seeing.
Blogs Better at Pushing Product? [October 29, 2008] New research finds that bloggers' links are gaining heft as trusted guides for finding useful content and product purchases.
Holiday e-Commerce Seen Only Rising 12% [October 23, 2008] Forrester revises its growth expectations for the holiday shopping season. Gas is still playing a role, along with economy.
Amazon Hits Numbers, Cuts Outlook [October 22, 2008] After hovering above the rest of the pack, Amazon's guidance suggests it's coming down to earth.
iTunes Scare Fades as Royalties Hold Steady [October 3, 2008] Striking a compromise, copyright tribunal locks in royalty rates for digital downloads at a level that pleases retailers and songwriters.
The End of iTunes? [October 1, 2008] Copyright royalty controversy threatens to derail America's biggest music seller.
Fighting for Hearts, Minds in Google-Yahoo Deal [September 30, 2008] A sharp increase in posturing comes as the companies' voluntary moratorium draws to a close amid a continuing antitrust review.