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    <title><![CDATA[Best ways to acquire user data]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/27476.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[There are five viable ways for marketers to collect the contact information of interested consumers in a way that is respectful of their privacy. Take a look at how you can bring them into your fold. ]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The first simple steps to integrating your marketing data]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/27340.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Merging data fragments to get a more robust picture of campaign success is still a complex -- and daunting -- undertaking for most. Find out where you should start.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Useless online metrics you might be tracking ]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/27368.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Are all those numbers you're collecting really giving you a sense of the success of your campaigns? Read on to find out why your measurements might not matter.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[A primer for marketers who are scared of analytics ]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/27304.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Feel like you need a better grasp on your data in order to refine your overall digital strategy? Find out how to maximize your website investment.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[OPA study sheds light on why environments matter]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/27121.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Where are consumers more likely to interact with advertising, and how should the connections they forge impact the brand's message? Take a look at some recent data from the Online Publisher's Association.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Counting what counts]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/26931.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[It's time to define engagement in terms of what is measurable. Take a closer look at how to provide an insightful comparison of key creative executions, technologies, and media types.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Better brand marketing through attribution analytics]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/26893.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Tools that translate brand messages into positive performance statistics are now readily available. Here's how to start using them.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Dead internet ideas: Optimizing click rates]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/26840.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Interactive marketing is full of traditional concepts that are no longer practical. At the iMedia Agency Summit, Doug Weaver outlined a dozen ideas currently killing imagination.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Fight ad agency obsolescence with SaaS]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/26778.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Outdated processes mean key agency data aren't yielding all the value&nbsp;they can. But software as a system can help agencies achieve renewed relevance by quickly turning information into insight.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[How to find the best research tool for your campaign]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/25994.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Marketers have access to a plethora of research tools that can yield useful, actionable data -- provided you use the right ones. Here's how to decide which tool is best for you.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Do your tests measure for success?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/26166.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Testing site improvements enables continual learning about your visitors. Here's how to evaluate the effectiveness of your testing program itself.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[3 offline tools that can teach us about online data]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/26675.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Most online marketers are still relying on outdated analytics technology. Find out about a trio of analytics innovators that can help address modern marketing challenges.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[A call for leaner, meaner data]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/26066.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[In today's New Media Minute, Daisy Whitney discusses two companies that are offering more-targeted video data for brands.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[3 metrics for evaluating site performance]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/25730.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Knowing which metrics to focus on can help you make simple changes to your site that can have a big impact on conversions. Get started with these tips.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[5 new things marketers should know about analytics ]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/25893.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Web analytics continues to evolve with the digital space, and if you're not paying attention, you're falling behind. These points will bring you up to speed.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[How iAds will revolutionize advertising ]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/26578.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The contextual possibilities for iAds are significant, and while it will take some time for the industry to adapt to the new format, the online world has experienced a radical shift. Here's why.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The missing link in online metrics]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/26562.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Optimistic marketers are embracing digital channels while demanding better measurement. Here are the gaps the industry desperately needs to fill in.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[A solution for managing multiple campaign elements]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/26561.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Interactive's many channels can lead to massive fragmentation. Here's how to develop a model that leads to fast, cost-effective campaign deployment and fewer headaches.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[How web analytics can help you avoid a PR disaster]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/26453.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Social media gives every irate consumer a platform to rail against a brand. Learn how to merge web analytics with user data to respond in real-time and avoid potential fiascoes.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Lessons learned from using targeted data]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/26285.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Marketing Obsessions with Kevin Lee, Sam Yagan, CEO of OKCupid, discusses how marketers can gather more usable, actionable data.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[6 ways to implement more accurate metrics]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/25568.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Smarter metrics and cross-channel attribution technologies are finally available to marketers with budgets both great and small. Follow these steps to reboot your analytics.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The click is dead; long live the click ]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/25125.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Is digital's subordination to traditional a matter of misaligned metrics, or is it just a diversion from a focus on the bigger problem?&nbsp;]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[How to overhaul online brand measurement]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/24892.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Marketers serving bogus data stand to tarnish the reputation of online advertising. Avoid that trap by using these approaches.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The growing importance of consumer data]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/24793.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[It's easier than ever to understand which half of your advertising is being wasted, provided you have the right information. Find out how to use your data to avoid waste and lift campaign performance.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Corporate responsibility: Good for the soul, great for the brand]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/25224.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[At ad:tech, Sir Martin Sorrell declared that corporate responsibility has become a vital function of brand building. Watch as Sorrell outlines how companies can give back without sacrificing their brands.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[A CMO's guide to picking the right market research]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/24782.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Overwhelmed by research reports, studies, and white papers? You're not alone. Find out how to cut through the clutter to isolate meaningful insights for your brand.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[A foolproof formula for repeating campaign wins]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/24718.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Campaign success doesn't have to be like capturing lightning in a bottle. Find out how frequent testing can uncover valuable insight into each element.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[5 tips for tracking beyond the click]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/24651.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Looking to improve your online marketing analytics and stop chasing the almighty click? Employ these strategies.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Why your conversion rates no longer matter]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/24545.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[This metrics standard has a fatal flaw that could misdirect your site optimization efforts. See what alternative paints a more complete picture of your site visitors.&nbsp;]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Why it's too soon to give up on counting clicks]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/24370.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Online marketing draws a lot of heat for emphasizing clicks over sales, but don't abandon&nbsp;that metric&nbsp;just yet. Here's how you can combine clicks with other variables for more accurate analytics.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Ending the marketer-agency tug of war for data]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/24207.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The argument over which party controls what data can be settled by integrating the ad serving and analytics platforms. See how this move can provide more actionable web intelligence for all parties.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Why digital needs better competitive tools]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/24151.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[As digital professionals, we must figure out how to tell marketers what their competitors are doing online and achieve acceptance of a universal model.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[5 reasons marketers hate web analytics]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/24017.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Some marketers make excuses for why their analytics aren't up to par, but these defenses are flimsy at best. Here are the real reasons behind -- and solutions to -- these common complaints.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Structuring your metrics for cross-campaign comparisons]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/23943.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Measurement methodologies for different marketing programs often speak different languages. Here's how to get all your analytics on the same page.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Web analytics for marketers who hate numbers ]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/23935.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Is the vast sea of available metrics making you go cross-eyed? Check out this simple strategy for selecting the numbers you need and putting them into context.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[How Twitter is confounding predictive modeling]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/23824.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Thanks to dynamic social media, marketers now have to capitalize on customer behavior that spikes, evolves, and vanishes in completely unpredictable ways. Find out how the best of the best manage the task.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Tips for boosting the value of existing customers]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/23610.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Has your acquisition budget been slashed? Fear not. Here are three metrics that can help you identify opportunities for growth among current customers.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Why you shouldn't fear custom analytics]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/23459.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Personalized metrics solutions aren't as complicated as you might think, and they can provide a far more detailed picture of your online efforts. Find out how.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[10 signs you don't understand web analytics ]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/23436.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Metrics are powerful marketing tools -- but only if you understand what to do with your data. Here are common indications that your organization is behind the curve.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[How to gain greater insight from analytics]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/23418.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Analysis of site traffic and visitors' resulting actions can help you determine the value being delivered by each publisher. Here's how you need to refine your strategy. ]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[4 costly metrics misconceptions]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/23034.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Web analytics is central to doing business online, yet we have a very poor understanding of how the industry actually works. Take a look at some common fallacies, as well as the state of analytics today.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Web analytics: How to avoid a wild goose chase]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/22952.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[In this interview, comScore's co-founder discusses why marketers need to stop counting clicks and start focusing on offline behavior drivers, social media initiatives, and online video advertising.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Unified audience measurement is closer than you think]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/22939.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Audience measurement in interactive media continues to be a moving target with plenty of promising potential. Here's why it still stands as the first step to better engagement and brand connection.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[3 solutions to common web analytics problems]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/22643.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Web analytics is an incredibly important practice for every company, and yet so many get it wrong.&nbsp;These three tips will help your company solve a host of problems that spring up all too often.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Understanding changes in your web analytics options]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/22534.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The field of web analytics is being transformed by acquisitions and rapid technology advances. Here's what these trends mean for marketers.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Hitwise: Celebrity Baby Photos]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/10062.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise tracks searches relating to celebrity baby photographs that were recently published in People magazine.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Are web metrics telling you the truth?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/21998.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[How effective are your main content pages if someone were to assess them in only a few seconds? Here's how to truly measure engagement.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Don't settle for any old ROI]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/21940.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Click-throughs and conversions are easy measurements, but they're not the most accurate way to determine true ROI. The Atlas Institute's senior director offers solutions for measuring your ads more precisely.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Finding value beyond the click]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/21957.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The lingering value in display ads]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/21906.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The relationship between display and search is becoming more evident. Here's how a successful bridging of the two media will help move consumers from awareness to conversion.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Why customer retention trumps new business]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/21782.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Companies that survive these lean times&nbsp;will be&nbsp;the ones with strong bases of loyal customers. Here's why you should rethink the way you&nbsp;address returning visitors in your marketing strategy.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The data debate: Why agencies need to listen closely]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/21467.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Here's an industry-insider look at what the coming data economy means for the future of advertising agencies. ]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Look beyond basic analytics]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/21098.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Don't rely on&nbsp;analytics that examine the past to increase your ecommerce conversions and sales in the present. Implement a self-learning system that delivers relevant content to customers in real time.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[How web analytics can cripple your campaign]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/20833.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[It's easy to get lost in the overwhelming amount of data that online campaigns generate. Here's how to determine what metrics really matter.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[How analytics can protect your budget]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/20738.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Lean times mean you want to get the most out of your campaigns while spending the least. Here's how to easily monitor what&nbsp;isn't working and trim the fat accordingly.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[4 startups you can't ignore]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/20602.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[In the crowded field of web analytics, it's not easy for new companies to break through the clutter. Here are four that the industry should be watching. ]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[4 wish list items for improving digital reach]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/20511.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[What does digital need in order to get to parity with broadcast reach and frequency metrics? Here are four areas where we come up short.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Are you failing to mobilize your metrics?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/20421.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Contrary to what you may have heard, measuring the mobile medium is not impossible. Here's how to get started.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The X Factor: What you don't measure will hurt you ]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/20349.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Does metrics mean watching the clicks and hoping for the best? It doesn't have to. Find out how a few simple steps and a little math can make you a marketing monster.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[How valuable is engagement for marketers?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/19896.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[It's one thing to engage customers; it's another to measure the success of that engagement. Marketers offer their suggestions for determining its true value.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Agency arsenal: what you need to increase performance]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/19576.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Full-service ad agencies have a lot they're accountable for. Follow these steps to measure success -- from concept to execution to reporting.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Uncover an easier way to hit your numbers]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/19679.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[A well-executed marketing dashboard can help you analyze your web data. Take a look at six reasons why you need to create yours today.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[How Google's TV analytics will change the industry]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/19661.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[As Google launches analytics for TV and radio ads, the industry moves closer to a state of integration. MIVA's marketing and communications director explains.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[How much do the numbers matter?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/19615.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Do you find that website&nbsp;traffic numbers don't always match up? Our media strategies editor explains how to handle these discrepancies.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Competitive secrets: is the truth out there?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/19546.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[If knowledge is power, digital media buyers may be falling behind their traditional predecessors. While a slew of products aim to arm buyers with better intelligence, will any of them fire the magic bullet?]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Measuring engagement is not the same for all]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/19425.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[When it comes to defining certain online measures, we need a consensus. But when it comes to defining engagement, one size does not fit all.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[3 new services to help streamline your life]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/19406.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Red Door Interactive's president&nbsp;explains how Xobni, LinkedIn and RescueTime&nbsp;can make your work and life more efficient and effective.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Before you abandon that click�]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/19084.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Here are four reasons why marketers should still look to CTR first when evaluating a campaign's success.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Give web analytics the human touch]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/18905.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Getting the right web analytics tool is only half the battle; the real focus of your web analytics program should be the people who work with it.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Metrics: your mileage may vary]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/18849.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[When measuring your online campaign's success, keep in mind that&nbsp;your brand has a unique set of&nbsp;objectives.&nbsp;The&nbsp;appropriate metrics may differ from what you expect.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Spin visitor feedback into site gold]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/18680.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[For loyal, satisfied customers, stop thinking of site visitors in terms of clickthroughs and page views. Here's what to focus on instead.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Dear Dawn: metrics make me crazy]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/18788.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Our experts help a reader make sense of online marketing metrics and the companies that provide them.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The rise of performance-based advertising]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/18800.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Performance-based metrics offer both advertisers and publishers greater value than impression-based ones. Here's the inside scoop on this new model.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Online customers: how we are failing them]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/17718.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Online CRM requires a delicate balance between efficient automation and personalized service. eStara's CEO discusses two cases where the brand crosses the line.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The counting controversy: a user's guide]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/17409.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The mainstream press has thrust the metrics debate between publishers and advertisers into the limelight, but the story being told is incomplete. Here's the lowdown.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Enhance marketing research with netnography]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/17211.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Doing a netnography search as a first step allows companies to streamline their research efforts and analyze the sentiments and opinions expressed by online consumers.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Improve your campaign's results in 5 steps]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/17110.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Follow this process outlined by [x+1] to make data and analytics work for you.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Analytics standards set, sort of]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/16691.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The WAA has released much needed web analytics standards, but are they sufficient? Read ThinkMetrics' CEO's evaluation. ]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Google Analytics changes tack]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/16342.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Calculating time on a site is a thorny issue in web analytics. Let's hope Google's documentation and support can raise standards.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Call Tracking for Campaign Longevity]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/15939.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[If advertisers and agencies are only tracking the success of online campaigns through clickthrough rates or online conversions, they are missing out on the true value of advertising.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[How to Avoid Overpaying Affiliates]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/15693.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Tracking the activity generated by affiliates isn't as simple as it seems. Zanox' U.S. country manager describes what can go wrong.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[3 Key Skills for Web Analysts]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/15446.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The role of web analyst is critical to a successful internet presence and maybe even the success of entire organizations.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[How Long Tail Economics Will Improve Web Analytics]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/14814.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Acceleration's online analytics director describes the evolution of web analytics, predicts where it's going and makes the case for standardization.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Make Imperfect Metrics Work for You]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/14863.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Sharpe Partners' CEO outlines five ways to successfully measure results.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Web Analytics Nightmare]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/14857.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Can you identify the single biggest threat to your site's metrics? The answer might surprise you.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[A Step-by-Step Guide to Data Integration]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/14869.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Data integration should start with definitions. Acceleration's technology director walks you through the process.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Take Action with Interactive Data]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/14053.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Jed Meyer explains how Nielsen DigitalPlus' new set-top box measurement initiative will benefit interactive advertisers.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Worst Website Measurement Mistakes]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/13737.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Web analytics guru Brandt Dainow explains why he doesn't bother reporting total page views anymore, and why you shouldn't either.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[How to Fix Your Traffic Measurement]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/12585.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Because log analysis figures are misleading, ThinkMetrics' CEO advises switching to page-based tracking, and helps you through the process.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Why Google AdWords is Always Right]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/11821.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[In his third article on the &quot;accuracy&quot; of Google's AdWords, ThinkMetrics' CEO explores the company's explanations for discrepancies.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Google AdWords Under the Microscope]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/11264.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[In his second article on Google's AdWords, ThinkMetrics' CEO explores the company's responsiveness to its clients.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Setting the Standard in Web Analytics]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/14455.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Red Door Interactive's analyst explains the importance of web analytics in&nbsp;making sense out of chaos.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Best Website Metrics Are...]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/14160.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Check out this approach for a smoother analytics process that will boost your site's ROI.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Get Web Analysis Fundamentals Right]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/14065.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Keep an eye on the game and avoid social media strategies that go beyond rational return on investment.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Web Analytics Pitfalls to Avoid]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/14009.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Web analytics tools can focus your web strategies in many useful ways, but they can also lead marketers down the wrong path.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Use Data to Influence the Future]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/13090.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise's CMO discusses key objectives to leverage and manage your new data points.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Analytics-- Not Just for E-Commerce]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/12821.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Red Door Interactive's president explains how B2B companies not engaged in e-commerce still should be using analytics to measure their site's online success.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Home Furnishings]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/10018.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Traffic to retail sites in this category has grown dramatically during the past year. Find out who's going where. ]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Measurement: A Tale of Two Adages]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/12542.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Some say that if you can't measure something, you can't manage it. But Carat Fusion's director of "client services" says this old adage isn't the answer when it comes to metrics.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[2004 Ended on a High Note]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5697.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;recent IAB/PricewaterhouseCoopers report shows record revenue for interactive marketing, with search still leading the way.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[SEM Spend Surges]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8651.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer reports that&nbsp;search engine marketing spend outpaced&nbsp;general online advertising spend in 2005.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Increase Sales by Piggybacking News]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8441.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Marketing Experiments discusses reasons why running email news items related to the products or services you sell can generate a spike in sales.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[When Metrics Lead to Bad Decisions]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/11769.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[While metrics are valuable, this Carat Fusion VP, director, client services, explains how sometimes ignoring them is a marketer's best strategy.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Top 5 Web Analytics Problems]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/11548.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Acceleration's director of online analytics discusses how to overcome these big web analytics challenges.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Functionalism: Metrics to Believe in]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/11200.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The SEMphonics president describes a rich, formalized web analytic strategy, and how to implement this methodology for maximum responsiveness.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Merge Metric Systems for Better Results]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/11134.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Unica's senior product manager explains how uniting web analytics and Business Intelligence helps marketers better define their customer and media targets.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Searching Your Customer's Mind]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8148.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise's senior research analyst examines how internet searches reveal the wants and needs of consumers. ]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Searching MySpace and Its Competitors]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8554.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise's senior research analyst examines the brand strength of "MySpace" through search queries and provides a snapshot of its competitors.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Yahoo Tops Google in Purchase Influence]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8275.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Which search engines influence what purchase decisions?&nbsp;New findings from BIGresearch show Yahoo leads the pack.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Prime Time for Video Games]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7745.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[New findings from BIGresearch show that video game usage is clashing with prime time television.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[What Drives Purchase Decisions?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7097.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[BIGresearch finds purchase decisions of online searchers are influenced by a broad number of offline sources.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Reach + Influence = Increased ROI]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7042.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[BIGresearch's Joe Pilotta shares data on the varying reach and influence of media on Hispanic females, and explains what that means for media planners.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score: NBA Draft]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/10234.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Data show that sites dedicated to the draft draw a highly sought-after young male audience.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Hitwise: Britney Spears]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/10180.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Searches on the term "Britney Spears" increased 117 percent after recent TV appearances.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Hitwise: World Cup and Soccer Searches]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9926.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise reports on World Cup and professional soccer player-related searches.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Technorati's Meteoric Rise]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9934.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[According to analysis, the popularity of MySpace has also boosted the success of Technorati.com.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Behavioral Targeting Online Ad Spend]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9236.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer reports how many marketers are focusing on behavioral online advertising to better target their audience.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Marketing Technology Online]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8972.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer looks at trends in online computer hardware and software advertising.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[2006 Online Marketing Plans]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8834.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer reports that many marketers plan to update their websites, as well as increase the amount of sponsored links and online ads. ]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Hitwise: Basketball Searches]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8774.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise tracks searches on basketball websites and terms relating to the NCAA tournament.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Podcasting: Who's Tuning In?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8600.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer's Mike Chapman explains&nbsp;why early adopters listen to podcasts, and he projects that&nbsp;the podcasting&nbsp;audience will hit 50 million by 2010.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Do It Yourselfers Turn to eBay]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8728.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The auction site's home channel heads the list of top home &amp; fashion sites rated by NetView data.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Online Theft and Fraud]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8737.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer reports that identity theft occurs more frequently offline than online.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Online Retail: Who's Not Buying?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8704.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer explains why some consumers still shy away from ecommerce.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Demand for Mobile Video Rising]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7367.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[An M:Metrics' survey shows that more consumers than are currently downloading mobile games will view mobile video in the near future.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Hitwise: Insurance Searches]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8692.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise tracks searches on insurance product terms, quotes and company sites.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Teens Highly Engaged Online]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8691.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Having grown up with broadband internet access, those aged 12 to 17 have integrated online activity into their daily lives.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Recover Unfinished Sales through Email]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8657.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Marketing Experiments discusses ways that email can help you generate sales from abandoned shopping carts.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[MapQuest Ranks Top Visited Travel Site]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8649.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[NetView data shows the map site receiving the highest unique audience, but visitors spend the most time on American Airlines' site. Find out more.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Movie-Related Activities]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8576.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Analysis shows that consumers increasingly are using the web as a resource for movie information and for purchasing tickets.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Hitwise: IMDB Searches]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8582.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise tracks visits to IMDB.com and terms searched on the site.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Which Page Improvements Boost Response?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8564.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Marketing Experiments discusses how small improvements to pages compound to deliver dramatic results.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[It's a Wonderful World for Disney]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8551.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Once again, Disney Online heads the list of top Family &amp; Lifestyle sites ranked by NetView data.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Traditional Retailers and Ecommerce]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8502.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer reports that future ecommerce success will depend increasingly on how well retailers manage their multiple sales channels.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Content Channel Preferences]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8552.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer&nbsp;breaks&nbsp;down&nbsp;U.S. media consumption by content delivery channel.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Hitwise: "Dancing with the Stars" Data]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8485.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise reports on traffic to the "Dancing with the Stars" website, as well as on search terms for contestant Stacy Keibler.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Boomers' Interests Online]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8480.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Analysis shows that aging adults frequent sites within the Home, Travel and Health categories.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Move to Broadband]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8444.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer reports on the broadband landscape, and why some consumers still prefer dial-up.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Where America Gets its News]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8417.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[NetView data rank the top 10 news and information sites for the week ending February 12.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Where is Ecommerce Headed?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8411.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Social networks and product visual tools represent the wave of the future.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Hitwise: Bank and Financial Data]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8388.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise reports on traffic to bank and financial institution websites, as well as on search terms.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Looking for Jobs Online]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8394.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Analysis shows that record numbers of Americans are visiting Job Search sites; younger women make up the biggest audience.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Music is Hotter than Sports Online]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8327.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Sites offering music top the list of popular entertainment sites for the week ending January 29; sports sites near the bottom 10.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Digital Music Sales Grow]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8358.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Reports indicate that North American and Western European digital music revenues will grow by billions of dollars over the next few years.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Google Takes Third Place]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8287.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Yahoo! and MSN head up the list of top online search engines/portals and communities sites for the week ending Jan. 29.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Hitwise: Travel Search Data]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8302.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise reports on traffic to travel agencies websites and searches for travel related information.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score: It's Tax Time Online]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8314.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Analysis of January data shows more people visiting tax-related sites this year than last, with the bulk of those visitors being younger adults.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Rise of the Retail Chains]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8284.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer reports that retail giants are driving an increase in online retail sales.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Super Bowl Ads Searched Online]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8220.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise reports on the dramatic increase in online searches for Super Bowl commercials.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[College Students Embrace the Web]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8237.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer reports on how and when college students use the internet.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Hitwise: Superbowl Search Data]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8130.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise reports on traffic to Super Bowl websites and searches for information relating to the game.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Crowding Out MySpace?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8214.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[New social networking sites are attempting to siphon away users from MySpace, but have been only moderately successful.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Cultural Choices of Video Game Platforms]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8129.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Results from BIGresearch's Simultaneous Media Study show who's using which platforms, and how that affects video game marketing.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[1st Stop for Car Buyers: 3rd Party Sites]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8139.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Third party auto sites dominate the list of top online automotive destinations for the week ending January 22.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Finding an Audience in Western Europe]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8144.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer looks at some of the factors advertisers should consider when targeting consumers in Western Europe.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Super Bowl Fans Online]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8128.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Over the past few years, online activity has surged during the Super Bowl, offering marketers insight into this lucrative audience.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Income Tax Prep Gears Up]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8077.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[With three months until tax deadline, the IRS site was the most visited government and non-profit site for the week ending January 15.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Windows Media Player Dominates]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8052.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer gauges consumer use of Windows Media Player versus that of RealPlayer.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Getting Fit Online]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7993.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Data shows that people increasingly are turning to the internet for help in achieving their New Year's resolutions.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Hitwise: Entertainment Awards Data]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7976.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise reports on traffic to entertainment awards websites and searches for movie celebrities. ]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[CareerBuilder Topples the Monster]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7954.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Job search sites take the top three spots on the list of most visited education and careers destinations for the week ending January 8.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Hitwise: Automotive Data]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7889.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise reports on traffic to automotive websites and searches for gas-efficient hybrids.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Satellite Radio]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7881.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Howard Stern's move to Sirius has boosted the visibility of satellite radio. Here's a comparison of Sirius and XM listeners.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Clicking on Mickey]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7823.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Disney Online tops the list of most visited family and lifestyle sites for the week ending January First.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Hitwise: Video Search]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7811.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise reports on the most popular video websites and their traffic patterns.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score: The Tune of Online Music]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7803.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The availability of legal downloading and a proliferation of players have boosted traffic to sites in the Music Category.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[eBay Has It]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7739.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[For the week ending December 25, when people presumably were doing last minute shopping, eBay topped the list of multi-category commerce sites.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Hitwise: Music Snapshot]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7729.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise&nbsp;ranks&nbsp;the top music sites and search terms.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Online Trading Site Trends]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7731.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[With many Wall Street prognosticators forecasting 2006 as a strong year for the markets, online trading sites represent an increasingly attractive opportunity for advertisers.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Get Real]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7700.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Real.com tops the list of entertainment sites for the week ending December 18.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Motorola Leads Mobile Category]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7705.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Mobile phone users&nbsp;favor Motorola&nbsp;and its wireless data services.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Google Doesn't Top Portal/Net Services Lists]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7680.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Yahoo! is most visited search engine for the week ending December 11, but AOL's Instant Messenger gets more action than Yahoo! Mail.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Satellite Radio: The Howard Stern Factor]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7673.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Howard Stern's move to SIRIUS will boost subscriptions to the satellite radio station, but will it be enough to cover the cost of the show?]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Ticket Buying Online]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7657.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Analysis shows that high-income entertainment seekers are increasingly using the web for their ticket needs.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Hitwise: Holiday Shopping Snapshot]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7653.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise looks at consumer search trends for jewelry and jeans websites.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Land Mail More Popular Than Cyber Mail]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7607.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Holiday gift sending boosted visitation to UPS, the U.S. Postal Service and FedEx sites during the first week of December.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Jewelry, Luxury Goods]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7564.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Visitation to high-class retailer sites has increased over last year, as consumers gain trust in their security and reliability.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Wikipedia Tops Information Sites]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7565.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Wikipedia has outpaced Dictionary.com for audience share, and&nbsp;it&nbsp;gets more traffic than NYTimes.com.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Scripps: Top Home & Fashion Brand]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7539.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The company that produces HGTV and Food Network drew more visitors to its site than Sears or The Home Depot for week ending November 27.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Online Classifieds]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7496.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Google ponders entering this market, which has grown 65 percent over the past year.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Hitwise: Health & Beauty Snapshot]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7498.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise looks at consumer search trends for health and beauty websites.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[People Ask for Directions Online]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7469.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Map sites top the list of online travel sites visited the week ending November 20.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[IM Accounts on the Rise]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7456.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Instant messaging accounts are expected to number 1.2 billion by 2009.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Work Force is Surfing]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7068.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer's Ezra Palmer reports that office workers are actively browsing and shopping online.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Online Shoppers Branch Out]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7066.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer reports that online shoppers are diversifying their baskets -- now buying food and beauty supplies on the internet.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Americans Seek Health Information]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7056.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[This week's Week in Review by Nielsen//NetRatings reveals that the avian flu and natural disasters may be sending people to the U.S. Department of Health site.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Where the Money Is]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6592.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Online ad spending predicted to make double digit annual gains through 2009.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings' Week in Review (07/17/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6433.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top search engines &amp; communities, and telecom/ISP sites; entertainment and consumer goods advertisers.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Mapping it Out]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5988.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix reveals that Memorial Day jumpstarts summer traffic to travel and map sites.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (05/08/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5897.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top travel, and education &amp; careers sites; public services and automotive advertisers.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Who Moved My Cookie?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5996.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The internet gives marketers unparalleled ability to target consumers.&nbsp; Now if consumers would just get with the program.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[eMarketer Quick Fact: Fast Access]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5968.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Broadband penetration continues to rise around the globe. ]]></description>
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