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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>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
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    <date><![CDATA[June 30, 2006]]></date>
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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>
    <author><![CDATA[Hitwise]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_hitwise_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 23, 2006]]></date>
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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>
    <author><![CDATA[Hitwise]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_hitwise_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 16, 2006]]></date>
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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>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 15, 2006]]></date>
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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>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 08, 2006]]></date>
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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>
    <author><![CDATA[Hitwise]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_hitwise_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 08, 2006]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Zoom in on Indy and NASCAR Fans]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9825.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Analysis of SpeedTV.com provides insight into the demographics and behaviors of car racing fans.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 01, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Removing Photos Does Not Impact Sales]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9785.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[With&nbsp;nine out of 10 pages, the removal of the author photo made no significant difference to conversion rates.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[The Marketing Experiments Journal]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_marketing_experiments_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 31, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Hitwise: YouTube Dominates Video Search]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9760.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise data shows overall visits to video search sites up 164 percent.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Hitwise]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_hitwise_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 25, 2006]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Idol Fever Heats Up Online]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9759.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Online momentum for the finale of the TV hit "American Idol" built in the last few weeks.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 25, 2006]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Online Audience Hits 10 Figures]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9678.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer reports that one billion&nbsp;now have&nbsp;access to the internet.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 23, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[What's Selling Online?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9661.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer looks at the merchandise that sells well over the internet.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Jeffrey Grau]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 19, 2006]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Drudge vs. Huffington]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9647.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Arianna Huffington's progressive-bent political blog takes on the conservative slanted Drudge Report. Find out how they fare.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 18, 2006]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Hitwise: Da Vinci Code]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9616.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise tracks searches on "Da Vinci Code"-related websites.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Hitwise]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_hitwise_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 18, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Fantasy Sports Online ]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9599.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The senior research analyst at Hitwise outlines the growing, potentially lucrative audience engaging in this activity.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[LeeAnn Prescott]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[4034]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_prescott_leeann_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 19, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Human Presence Online Builds Sales]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9597.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Making a few simple changes to add a human presence to your sales and offer pages can increase conversions significantly.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[The Marketing Experiments Journal]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_marketing_experiments_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 17, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Retail Ecommerce Still Growing Strong]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9590.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer predicts growth for ecommerce in years ahead.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 16, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Top Auto Sites]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9588.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[NetView and AdRelevance data also reveal top special occasion sites, and top hardware &amp; electronics and B2B advertisers for the week ending April 30.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 16, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Inside the Lifestyle of Gamers]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9574.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[New data from BIGresearch helps determine the best touch points for reaching gamers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Joe Pilotta]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[3736]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_pilotta_joe_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 15, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Gen Y Online Financial Services Usage]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9558.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer looks at the potential for marketing online financial services to 18 to 28 year-olds.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Lisa Phillips]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 12, 2006]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Hispanic Net Usage]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9540.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Numbers reflect that immigration-related issues were top of mind among U.S. Hispanic internet users in March.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 11, 2006]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Hitwise: Kentucky Derby Searches]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9539.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise tracks volume of searches on the Kentucky Derby and top sports betting websites.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Hitwise]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_hitwise_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 11, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[A/B Split Testing]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9528.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[When testing headlines, A/B split testing can have a considerable impact on conversion rates.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[The Marketing Experiments Journal]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_marketing_experiments_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 10, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Top Home & Fashion Sites]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9505.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[NetView and AdRelevance data also reveal top non-profit sites, and top telecommunications and health advertisers for the week ending April 23.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 09, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Click & Order or Brick & Mortar?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9504.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer reports on the top reasons why some consumers prefer to shop in a store rather than online.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 09, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Study Shows Which Media Drive Spending]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9498.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[This week's findings from BIGresearch show the influence of different media on electronics spending among women.<BR>]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Joe Pilotta]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[3736]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_pilotta_joe_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 09, 2006]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Consumers Buy Clothes Online]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9467.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer looks at how affluent consumers are enthusiastically buying high-end apparel online.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Jeffrey Grau]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 05, 2006]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Searching for Low Gas Prices]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9444.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Data reveal consumers are turning to the internet to help ease the gas price burden.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 04, 2006]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Hitwise: Immigration Searches]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9432.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise tracks volume of searches on immigration-related websites.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Hitwise]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_hitwise_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 04, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Test Your Call-to-Action Copy Lines]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9412.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[When you ask readers to take an action, the text used can have a considerable impact on conversion rates.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[The Marketing Experiments Journal]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_marketing_experiments_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 03, 2006]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Quest for Maps]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9411.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[MapQuest overwhelmingly snagged the top spot on the list of most visited travel sites for the week ending April 16.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 02, 2006]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Online Advertising Booms in Japan]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9407.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer reports on Japanese internet use and advertising.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 02, 2006]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Measuring Word-of-Mouth's Influence ]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9396.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[BIGresearch breaks down the comparative influence of traditional media, interactive media and platforms like cell phones, IM and blogs.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Joe Pilotta]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[3736]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_pilotta_joe_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 01, 2006]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Hitwise: Earth Day Searches]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9301.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise tracks Earth Day and Environmental Protection Agency-related searches.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Hitwise]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_hitwise_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 27, 2006]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Online Banking]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9299.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Although growth in the online banking industry has slowed, high yield savings accounts are on the rise, due in large part to online advertising.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 27, 2006]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Disney Still #1 Family Brand]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9233.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Data on top family &amp; lifestyle sites, and finance sites, as well as top web media and travel advertisers for week ending April 9.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 25, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[How to Engage New Subscribers]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9222.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Marketing Experiments discusses how to engage new subscribers with a sequence of emails instead of just one welcome email.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[The Marketing Experiments Journal]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_marketing_experiments_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 26, 2006]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[High Media Consumers Lead Purchasing]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9221.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[BIGresearch releases new data on online purchasing behavior among women by "media consumption clusters."]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Joe Pilotta]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[3736]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_pilotta_joe_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 24, 2006]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Hitwise: Cruise Vacation Searches]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9177.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise tracks searches on travel cruise sites and cruise-related search terms.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Hitwise]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_hitwise_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 20, 2006]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Women on the Web]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9176.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The online activity of women reflects their roles as family planners, caregivers and primary product purchasers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 20, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Checking on the Weather]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9131.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The Weather Channel heads the list of top online news and information sites for week ending April 2.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 18, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[How Free Trial Offers Increase Revenue]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9112.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Marketing Experiments discusses how to increase paid subscription sign-ups and online orders with free trial offers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[The Marketing Experiments Journal]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_marketing_experiments_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 19, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Tech Marketing & Consumer Behavior]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9102.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer tracks the behavior and demographics of consumers visiting software and hardware sites.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Lisa Phillips]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 14, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Hitwise: TV and Katie Couric Searches]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9060.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise tracks searches on television sites and Katie Couric-related search terms.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Hitwise]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_hitwise_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 13, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Charting Map Site Traffic]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9054.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Data show that recent launches of new functionality have boosted traffic to the Map category.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 13, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Make Profit from Customer Service Calls]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9038.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Marketing Experiments discusses how to generate revenue from inbound customer service calls.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[The Marketing Experiments Journal]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_marketing_experiments_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 12, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[DVRs: Consumers Avoid Ads]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9015.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer reports on the top reasons consumers&nbsp;use DVRs: number two on the list is to avoid ads.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 11, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Almighty Microsoft]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9014.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Bill Gates' company remains at the head of the list of top online computer &amp; consumer electronics sites for the week ending March 26.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 11, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Finding the Right Daypart for Email]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/9000.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[New data from BIGresearch shows the best time for reaching target demographics with email messaging.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Joe Pilotta]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[3736]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_pilotta_joe_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 10, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Hitwise: Religion Searches]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8963.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise tracks searches on lifestyle and religion sites and religion-related search terms.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Hitwise]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_hitwise_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 06, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Students Manage Money Online]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8960.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Analysis reveals that traffic to finance-related categories at U.S. University locations is outpacing general traffic growth trends.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 06, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Selling Online: Where Do Consumers Look?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8920.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer examines where consumers are researching product information for their purchases.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70(1).gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 04, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Yahoo! Outnumbers Google]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8919.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Despite Google's reputation, Yahoo! ranks as top search engine and Yahoo Mail grabs the top telecom/internet services site spot&nbsp;week ending March 19.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 04, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Mobile TV: How Big Will It Be?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8883.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer looks at the potential for this new advertising channel.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[John Gauntt]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 31, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Hitwise: Online Communities Searches]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8867.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise tracks searches on online communities, chat sites and sites visited immediately after MySpace.com.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Hitwise]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_hitwise_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 30, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Online Auctions]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8854.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Research shows that eBay still dominates the Auction category, but other players are gaining ground.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 30, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[UPS Delivers Online]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8833.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The delivery service's site tops the list of most visited special occasions sites for the week ending March 12.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 28, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Hitwise]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_hitwise_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 23, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Online Radio Usage Up]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/8768.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Data suggests that as online video gains greater acceptance, so does streaming audio.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 23, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 21, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 21, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Jeffrey Grau]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 17, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Hitwise]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_hitwise_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 16, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 16, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[The Marketing Experiments Journal]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_marketing_experiments_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 15, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 14, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Mike Chapman]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[3491]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/chart_metrics_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 10, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Hitwise]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_hitwise_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 09, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 09, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[The Marketing Experiments Journal]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_marketing_experiments_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 08, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[LeeAnn Prescott]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[4034]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_prescott_leeann_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 08, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 07, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 07, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Jeffrey Grau]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_grau_jeffrey_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 03, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Hitwise]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_hitwise_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 02, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 02, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 28, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 28, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Jeffrey Grau]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 24, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 23, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Hitwise]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_hitwise_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 23, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 21, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 21, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 16, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Hitwise]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_hitwise_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 16, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 14, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 14, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Joe Pilotta]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[3736]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_pilotta_joe_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 13, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Debra Aho Williamson]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 10, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Hitwise]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_hitwise_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 09, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 09, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[LeeAnn Prescott]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[4034]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_prescott_leeann_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 08, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[David Hallerman]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 03, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 07, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Hitwise]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_hitwise_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 02, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Joe Pilotta]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_pilotta_joe_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 06, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 02, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 31, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 31, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 26, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Hitwise]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_hitwise_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 26, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 24, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Hitwise]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_hitwise_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 19, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 19, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 17, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Hitwise]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_hitwise_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 12, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 12, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Joe Pilotta]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[3736]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_pilotta_joe_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 09, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 10, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 05, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Hitwise]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_hitwise_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 05, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 03, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 03, 2006]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen_net_ratings_70(1).gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 27, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Krikor Daglian]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 23, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 22, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Hitwise]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_hitwise_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 22, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 20, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Hitwise]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_hitwise_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 15, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 15, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 13, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Hitwise]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_hitwise_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 08, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 08, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 06, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 06, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Hitwise: Video and Games Snapshot]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7423.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise looks at consumer search trends for video and games websites.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Hitwise]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_hitwise_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 01, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Social Networking]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7416.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Young consumers, who are just forming their purchasing patterns, gather at community sites.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 01, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Online Spend to Grow]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7398.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The internet is predicted to garner five percent&nbsp;of total advertising dollars by 2007.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 29, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[MySpace Outpaces Disney]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7393.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The online community attracted the biggest audience among family and lifestyle sites for the week ending November 13.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 29, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Fun on the Run]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7346.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Mobile data services are predicted to grow from an anticipated $8 billion this year, to $29 billion by 2010.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 22, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Search: The Engine that Could?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7335.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[BIGresearch looks at search's role in the media ecosystem.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Joe Pilotta]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[3736]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_pilotta_joe_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 21, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Yahoo! News or CNN?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7322.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Find out where more people are getting their news and information online.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 22, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Comparison Shopping Sites]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7311.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[A growing number of consumers are turning to these sites, resulting in a 52 percent increase in traffic over last year.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 23, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Getting Local]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7286.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[With more and more people conducting local searches, the call for small businesses to advertise online increases.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 15, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Hitwise: Mobile Phones Snapshot]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7285.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise looks at consumer search trends for mobile phones.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Hitwise]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_hitwise_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 17, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Consumers Seek Music Online]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7283.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Sports and games weigh in as well, but a list of top entertainment destinations is dominated by sites focused on music and video.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 15, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[How Consumers Use Online for Travel]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7255.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Searching, researching, planning and buying, an eMarketer senior analyst looks at the behavioral patterns of online travelers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Jeffrey Grau]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 11, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score -- Seniors Online]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7253.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[As the Baby Boomer generation ages, the over-50 population online increases in size and importance.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 10, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Word of Mouth Influences Business Buyers, Too]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7236.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer looks at the impact of word of mouth on business buyers making decisions about products and services. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 09, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Yes, They Do Yahoo!]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7233.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Yahoo! grabbed the largest audience among search engines for the week ending October 23, according to Nielsen//NetRatings' Week in Review.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 08, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[How Internet Affects Purchase Decisions]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7207.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[BIGresearch looks at how the internet affects electronics purchase decisions across age and internet portal.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Joe Pilotta]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[3736]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_pilotta_joe_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 07, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score -- Online Health Info]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7195.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[This week's edition of The Score examines consumer activity at health-related websites.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 03, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[African Americans Online]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7167.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[African Americans now outnumber Hispanic internet customers; African Americans also find online advertising more useful.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 03, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Hitwise - Online Travel Snapshot]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7164.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[As the holidays approach, Hitwise takes a look at web traffic to holiday destination sites.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Hitwise]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_hitwise_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 01, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[What Auto Site Gets Most Hits?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7102.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[This week's Week in Review by Nielsen//NetRatings showcases top automotive sites, and special occasions sites.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 01, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Joe Pilotta]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[3736]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_pilotta_joe_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 31, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Weekend Warriors]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7077.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix examines how Fall brings sports fanatics not only to their feet but also to their desktops.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 27, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Ezra Palmer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 28, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 26, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 25, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Joe Pilotta]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[3736]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_pilotta_joe_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 24, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Worried Financial Consumers]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7023.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Online commerce is thriving,&nbsp;but many consumers still don't fully trust the internet when it comes to online banking.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[David Hallerman]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 21, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[TV Still Tops]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7003.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer reports that audiences still spend&nbsp;considerably more time watching TV than on the internet.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 19, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Top 10 Travel Destinations]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6989.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[In this week's Week in Review by Nielsen//NetRatings, map site MapQuest tops the list of online travel sites.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 18, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Strange Mystery of Online Knowledge]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6967.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer's Ezra Palmer takes a candid look at the data used to understand and, ultimately reach, online consumers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Ezra Palmer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 14, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Your Ads in the Workplace]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6961.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix examines how intense workplace web usage provides for unique ad opportunities.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 13, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Spam Levels Fall]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6945.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer reports that spam levels have fallen over the course of 2005.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 12, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[GM Leads in Ads Served Among Auto Makers]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6934.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[In this week's Week in Review, Nielsen//NetRatings reveals top 10 automotive advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 11, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[African Americans Lead in Multi-tasking]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6932.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Targeting African Americans? New data from BIGresearch shows African Americans are heavy multi-taskers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Joe Pilotta]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[3736]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_pilotta_joe_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 10, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[IPTV in Asia]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6893.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer&nbsp;makes&nbsp;predictions&nbsp;about the future of IPTV in Asia.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 05, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (09/18/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6880.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top news &amp; information, and multi-category commerce sites; B2B and public services advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 04, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Skinny on SIMM]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6871.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[BIGresearch's Joe Pilotta talks about how consumers simultaneously divide their attention among media and what that means for the value of your advertising.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Joe Pilotta]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[3736]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_pilotta_joe_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 03, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: TV Viewers Embrace the Web]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6860.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix examines the presence of television shows online as the Fall TV season gets underway.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 29, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Characteristics of Online Retailing]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6859.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer looks at the dynamics of internet shopping as the crucial holiday season looms.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Jeffrey Grau]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 30, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Crossing the Line]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6849.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer&nbsp;predicts that&nbsp;the&nbsp;use of broadband will grow over the next four years.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 28, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Comparison Shopping Engines]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6809.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix examines the affect of back-to-school and holiday shopping on comparison sites.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 22, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (09/11/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6808.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top entertainment and consumer electronics sites, health and electronics advertisers. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 27, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Talk Is Cheap]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6805.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[As cell phone plans get cheaper, wireless carriers look to upgrade subscribers to content and data services.&nbsp;What will wireless users pay for?]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 23, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Growth All Around]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6783.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer predicts continued growth in global ad spending&nbsp;through the end of 2005 and 2006.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 21, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings' Week in Review (09/04/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6777.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top search engines/portals and internet services sites; consumer goods and telecommunications advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 20, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Consumers Stay Glued to Games]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6750.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix examines the internet's place in the video gaming industry.<BR>]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 15, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings' Week in Review (08/28/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6728.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top special occasion and automotive sites; travel and entertainment advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 13, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Podcasters to Multiply]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6727.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The Diffusion Group reports that podcasters will balloon in number by 2010.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 14, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Christmas in the City]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6668.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Is it Labor Day already? eMarketer CEO Geoff Ramsey helps you prep for the holiday shopping season.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Geoff Ramsey]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[2028]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 02, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings' Week in Review (08/21/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6662.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top home &amp; fashion, and non-profit sites; financial services, and web media advertisers.<BR>]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 06, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Weather Sites Inform & Protect]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6656.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[In the wake of Katrina, comScore Media Metrix reflects on internet weather sites and their usage among Americans throughout the seasons.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 01, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings' Week in Review (08/14/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6627.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top travel, and education &amp; careers sites; software, and retail goods &amp; services advertisers.<BR>]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 30, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Blogs, Purchase Decisions and Race]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6613.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[A new BIGresearch study shows blogs have a greater influence on purchase decisions among minorities.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Joe Pilotta]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[3736]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_big_research_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 06, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Picture Phones, Purchasing and Race]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6612.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[New findings from BIGresearch show picture phones have a greater influence on purchase decisions among minorities.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Joe Pilotta]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[3736]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_big_research_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 29, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: University Web Users]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6604.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix finds that "back to school" means back to the web as university students research the present, and plan for the future.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 25, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings' Week in Review (08/07/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6582.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top family &amp; lifestyle, and financial sites; public service and automotive advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 23, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[IM's Impact on Purchase Decisions]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6575.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Consumers are using instant messaging to communicate about products and influence their purchase decisions; BIGresearch delivers details. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Joe Pilotta]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[3736]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_big_research_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 22, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Take Your Newspaper Ads Online]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6566.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[On the web, the newspaper industry is going great guns.&nbsp;Can it keep the outsized gains coming?]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 19, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Tuning in to Online Radio]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6557.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix examines the increasing popularity of internet radio sites.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 18, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Going DTV]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6539.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer predicts that 90 percent of households will have digital TV by the end of 2009.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 17, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings' Week in Review (07/31/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6531.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top news &amp; information, and multi-category commerce sites; hardware &amp; electronics, and B2B advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 16, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Rise of DVRs]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6516.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer's Ben Macklin looks at the growing use of digital video recorders, and the impact of the shift on marketers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Ben Macklin]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70(1).gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 12, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Reaching Social Animals]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6515.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix examines the online habits of 18- to 24-year-olds.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 11, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings' Week in Review (07/24/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6482.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top entertainment, and consumer electronics sites; telecommunications, and health advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 09, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Hello? I'll Buy]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6469.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Use of mobile handsets as payment devices is already well established in Europe and the leading Asia-Pacific markets, especially in Japan and South Korea. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Noah Elkin]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[3443]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 05, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Genealogy Sites]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6458.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore examines visitation to genealogy sites and the characteristics of their audience.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 04, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[eMarketer Quick Fact: Men and Maps]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6452.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer and Hitwise look at male visitors to online mapping websites.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 03, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 02, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Picture Phone Purchase Decisions]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6424.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[BIGresearch looks at picture phone purchases by Best Buy customers compared to Circuit City customers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[BIGresearch]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_big_research_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 01, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: MLB.com Wins Over Fans]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6405.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix analyzes how information and interaction helped MLB.com succeed during the baseball season.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 28, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Still Spammin']]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6404.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer uncovers surprising news on spam's continued prevalence: it works.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer ]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 27, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Email Advertising and Men's Clothing]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6391.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[BIGresearch looks at email advertising's impact on Wal-Mart men's clothing shoppers compared to JC Penny customers. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[BIGresearch]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_big_research_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 25, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings' Week in Review (07/10/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6385.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top special occasion and automotive sites, web media and travel advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen_net_ratings_70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 26, 2005]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Cookie Campaign]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6379.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer's David Hallerman urges the online industry to join together to create a compelling campaign to save the cookie.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[David Hallerman]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 22, 2005]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Book Sales Soar Online]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6367.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix examines sales in online book retailing and how they continue to be strong despite many changes in ecommerce.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 21, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Paid Search?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6361.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer uncovers surprising news on user awareness of the difference between paid and unpaid search listings. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 20, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Staying Out of the Dark Internet Alley]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6354.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[A recent report reveals that people are changing their behavior online to avoid invasive software.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Dawn Anfuso]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[569]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/privacy1_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 19, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (07/03/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6349.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top home &amp; fashion, and&nbsp;non-profit sites; retail goods &amp; services, and financial services advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_Nielsen_NetRatings_70x.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 19, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[How Blogs Influence Purchase Decisions]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6347.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Do consumer blog-reading habits impact shopping and purchasing behavior? BIGresearch has the scoop.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[BIGresearch]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_big_research_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 18, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Music on the Go]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6334.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer's Ben Macklin looks at the emergence of mobile music and U.S. mobile service providers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Ben Macklin]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 15, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Online Wedding Planning]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6320.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix examines how consumers increasingly are using the internet to plan weddings and wedding-related events.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 14, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[eMarketer Quick Fact: Euro Travelers]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6316.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer looks at online European travel consumers by country.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70(4).gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 13, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings' Week in Review (06/26/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6305.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top travel, and education &amp; careers sites; automotive, and software advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen_net_ratings_70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 12, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Multiple Theres ]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6295.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[BIGresearch's Joe Pilotta writes about the self-produced consumptive technology of new cell phones.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Joe Pilotta]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[3736]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_big_research_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 11, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Rock On]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6290.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer's Ben Macklin looks at the rapidly growing online audience for audio and video content.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Ben Macklin]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 08, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Automaker Sites]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6281.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix measures online interaction with car manufacturer sites.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 07, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[eMarketer Quick Fact: Vacation Email]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6272.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer looks at online users who check email while on vacation.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70(1).gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 06, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[BIGresearch Examines Text Messaging]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6271.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[See who's leading the way, and what's the next group to target.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[BIGresearch]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_big_research_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 06, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (06/19/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6261.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top family &amp; lifestyles, and financial sites; B2B, and public services advertisers. <BR>]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen_net_ratings_70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 05, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Famous for Fifteen People]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6250.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer�s Geoff Ramsey looks at the fragmentation of media and the opportunities for those willing to work with the shards.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Geoff Ramsey]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[2028]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 01, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Factoring the 4th]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6242.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix measures the relationship between the Fourth of July and summertime web traffic.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 30, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Ponying Up for Music]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6233.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer reports on legal music downloading in U.S. households. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 29, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings' Week in Review (06/12/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6222.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top news &amp; information, and multi-category commerce sites; health, and hardware &amp; electronics advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 28, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[How America Searches]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6220.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[New icrossing research shows where people are searching, and what they're looking for.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Dawn Anfuso]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[569]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/girl_computer1_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 27, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[BIGresearch Reveals Mobile Trends]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6215.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Find out picture/video phone use among age groups.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[BIGresearch]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_big_research_70x70(1).gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 27, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Profiling the Broadband User]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6210.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Who is the typical broadband user?&nbsp; eMarketer�s Ben Macklin tracks him to his lair.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Ben Macklin]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 24, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Faster Food]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6200.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix measures the impact that higher connection speeds have had on consumer internet habits in the online food category.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 23, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (06/06/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6170.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top entertainment, computers&nbsp;and consumer electronic sites; consumer goods, and telecom advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 21, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Mom's Got Mail]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6160.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[A recent survey examines what email marketing tactics get the attention of and action from moms.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Dawn Anfuso]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[569]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/seniors3_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 20, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: TV Sweeps Drive Web Traffic]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6142.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix shows how television's finales sent fans to the web and boosted traffic for major sponsors.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 16, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (05/29/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6108.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top search engines &amp; portals, telecom/internet services sites; travel and entertainment advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen_net_ratings_70(2).gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 14, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[BIGresearch Reveals Blogs vs. iPod Trend]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6105.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Find out how blog and iPod usage occurs across age groups.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[BIGresearch]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_big_research_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 13, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Looking to Asia for Sales]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6090.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The eMarketer senior analyst measures the opportunity for online merchants in Asian markets.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Jeffrey Grau]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70(2).gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 10, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Father�s Day Gift Giving]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6080.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix examines the impact of Father�s Day on ecommerce and online retail traffic.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 09, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Wireless in China]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6072.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Looking for an interactive advertising edge in China?&nbsp;Think mobile.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 08, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (05/22/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6066.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top special occasions and automotive sites; financial services and web media advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen_net_ratings_70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 07, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[What's New About New Media? (2 of 2)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6065.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[In the second of two parts, Joe Pilotta of BIGresearch explains why digital media are a new form of communication, and what that means for advertising.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Joe Pilotta]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[3736]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_big_research_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 07, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[What's New About New Media? (1 of 2)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6056.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[In the first of two parts, Joe Pilotta of BIGresearch argues that our basic assumptions about digital communications are flawed.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Joe Pilotta]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[3736]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_big_research_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 06, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Engage Me]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6043.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Geoff Ramsey, CEO of eMarketer, looks at a new way of thinking about the online relationship of marketer and consumer.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Geoff Ramsey]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[2028]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70(1).gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 03, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Sports Sites Score]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6027.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix examines what drives traffic to sports sites and what they offer consumers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/comscore_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 02, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[eMarketer Quick Fact: Rx Search]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6014.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Numbers show that the internet is increasing in importance for gathering healthcare information.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_emarketer_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 01, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Who Uses New Media?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6004.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[BIGresearch tells us that a consumer's preferred search engine can say a lot about how likely he or she is to test drive new technology.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Joe Pilotta]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[3736]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_big_research_70x70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 31, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings' Week in Review (05/15/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/6002.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top home &amp; fashion, and government &amp; non-profit sites; software and retail advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen_net_ratings_70.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 31, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 26, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/emarketer_100x100.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 25, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <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>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 24, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Search Engines and Advertising Influence]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5892.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[BIGresearch's Joe Pilotta lets us know that consumers' preferred search engines tells us a lot about how influenced they are by advertising.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Joe Pilotta]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[3736]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_bigresearch.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 23, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Here Come the Aging Boomers]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5883.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The first wave of baby boomers is about to turn 60. eMarketer analyst Debra Aho Williamson tells us that marketers need to be ready for older online consumers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Debra Aho Williamson]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/emarketer_100x100.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 20, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Shutterbugs are Clicking Online]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5863.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix looks at the popularity of online photo sites.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 19, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (05/01/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5820.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top family, lifestyle, and financial sites; hardware and electronics, as well as B2B advertisers. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 17, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[How Search Influences Email]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5800.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Joe Pilotta of BIGresearch lets us know that a consumer's preferred search engine says a lot about how influenced they are by email advertising.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Joe Pilotta]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[3736]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_bigresearch.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 16, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Business of Blogging]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5776.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Businesses are not bloggers -- at least not yet, according to a new eMarketer report. Will they ever be?]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Ezra Palmer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/emarketer_100x100.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 13, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Grads Boost Job Site Traffic]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5747.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore examines how graduating university students directly impact the online job search industry.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 12, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[eMarketer Quick Fact: Let�s Make a Deal]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5717.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Consumer action and the stock market affect the online brokerage industry.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/emarketer_100x100.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 11, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (04/24/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5714.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top news, information and multi-category commerce sites; telecommunications and health advertisers. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 10, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Life Changes and Web Browsing]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5713.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[A recent comScore study shows that online consumers who recently experienced or are expecting significant life changes display different web browsing behavior.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Robert Zywiec]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_pregnant_100x100.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 10, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Tracking the Trends (Part 3)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5687.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[In this final installment, Jeffery Cole, director of USC's Center for the Digital Future, reveals shopping and piracy trends.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Jeffery Cole]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[1246]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/brandsummit_100x100.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 06, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Tracking the Trends (Part 2)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5682.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Jeffery Cole, director of USC's Center for the Digital Future, summarizes numerous trends affecting the internet.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Jeffery Cole]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[1246]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_digitalfuturelogo.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 05, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Mother�s Day Boosts Sales]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5681.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix examines the impact of this May holiday on ecommerce and visitation in specific retail categories.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 05, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Tracking the Trends (Part 1)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5666.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Jeff Cole, director of USC's Center for the Digital Future, highlights the impact of broadband at the iMedia Brand Summit.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Jeffery Cole]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[1246]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/brandsummit_100x100(1).gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 04, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (04/17/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5648.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top entertainment, computer&nbsp;and consumer electronic sites; entertainment and consumer goods advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 03, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Extra, Extra, Read All About It]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5645.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[New research confirms that people are consuming more news information online.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Dawn Anfuso]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[569]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/online_offline_100x100.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 02, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Banking on Online Services]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5604.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore examines the adoption levels and implications of online servicing solutions offered by U.S. banks.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 28, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (04/10/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5564.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top search engines/portals, and telecom/internet services sites; web media, and travel advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 26, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Harnessing the Impact of High Speed (4)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5562.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The OPA's Pam Horan presents final statistics on online video viewing, and she and Neil Perry answer questions.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Pam Horan]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[2121]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/brandsummit_100x100.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 25, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Harnessing the Impact of High Speed (3)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5555.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The OPA's Pam Horan presents statistics on online video viewing.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Pam Horan]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[2121]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/broadband2_100x100.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 22, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Defining the Online Shopper]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5547.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer�s Jeffrey Grau looks at internet shoppers -- who they are, how many of them there are, and what they are doing online.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Jeffrey Grau]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_eTailing.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 22, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: March in Review]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5534.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix analyzes the movement and key changes in online behavior during March 2005.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 21, 2005]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Harnessing the Impact of High Speed (2)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5533.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[iMedia's Neil Perry continues his presentation of findings from iMedia's Report on Broadband.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Neil Perry]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[3041]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/brandsummit_100x100(1).gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 21, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Harnessing the Impact of High Speed (1)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5517.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[iMedia's Neil Perry presents findings from an iMedia Report on Broadband.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Neil Perry]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[560]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/broadband2_100x100.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 20, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (04/03/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5499.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top special occasions and automotive sites; retail goods&nbsp;and services, and financial services advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 19, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Mobile Marketing: The Next Frontier]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5482.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer analyst says that mobile marketing is not likely to become the instant cash cow agencies hope it will be, but like the internet it's here to stay.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Noah Elkin]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[3443]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/cellphone2_100x100.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 15, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Affluent Empty Nesters]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5478.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore analyzes the online behavior of this lucrative group of internet users.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 14, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[eMarketer Quick Fact: Broadband Abroad]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5460.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[High speed, always-on connections are catching on in Western Europe.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/emarketer_100x100.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 13, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (03/27/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5452.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top home and fashion; government&nbsp;and non-profit sites; automotive and software advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 12, 2005]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[New Banner Ads Let Consumers Talk Back]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5451.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Weblogs� �Focus-Ads� give consumers the power to let advertisers, and other blog readers, know exactly what they think.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Sean P. Egen]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/focus_ads_100x100.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 11, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Online Pharmacies Gain Popularity]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5447.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore Networks reports on the number of Americans visiting these sites, and the reasons for their growth.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Emma Brownell]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[2409]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_pills.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 11, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Climbing the Social Ladder]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5437.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore tallies visits to online social networking sites in February.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 07, 2005]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (03/20/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5410.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top travel, and education &amp; careers sites; B2B and public services advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 05, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Paying the Piper -- Online]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5389.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[eMarketer's Editorial Director says kids may be willing to pay for music online, but that doesn�t mean they actually care about buying it.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Ezra Palmer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/emarketer_100x100.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 01, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Online Health Information]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5375.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Study uncovers key trends on consumers using the web to research health information. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Roger Park]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[1893]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_pills.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 30, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[eMarketer Quick Fact]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5363.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Mobile text messages rank near the bottom of trusted forms of advertising.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/emarketer_100x100.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 30, 2005]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (03/13/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5355.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top family &amp; lifestyle, and financial sites; health, and hardware &amp; electronics advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 29, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Bargain Hunters Want Service, Too]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5338.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Fickle consumer behavior in the online travel industry points to the challenges faced by all online marketers, says eMarketer senior analyst Jeffrey Grau.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Jeffrey Grau]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/emarketer_100x100.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 25, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Pew Study: Teens and Internet Filters]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5332.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Research shows parents increasingly are technologically monitoring teens' internet usage, and blocking ads as a consequence.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Carmen M. Altamirano]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/computergirl_100x100.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 24, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (03/06/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5298.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top news and multi-category commerce sites; consumer goods and telecommunications advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 22, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score: Hearts, Helmets and Tax Help]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5269.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore�s analysis of consumer online activity in February reveals Valentine�s Day, the Super Bowl and&nbsp;tax preparation drove traffic. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_roses.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 17, 2005]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[eMarketer Quick Fact]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5257.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[In this new weekly contribution, eMarketer will provide stats of interest to online marketers. Today, the latest numbers on privacy and security.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[eMarketer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/emarketer_100x100.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 16, 2005]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (02/27/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5244.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top entertainment, and computer and consumer electronics sites; travel and entertainment advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 15, 2005]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (02/20/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5201.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top search engines and telecom services sites; financial services and web media advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 08, 2005]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (02/13/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5156.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top special occasions and automotive sites; software, and retail goods &amp; services advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 01, 2005]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Taxes, Diets and Vacations on the Mind]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5119.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Analysis of January consumer activity by comScore Media Metrix reveals people are using the net to achieve New Year's resolutions.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_1040.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 23, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (02/06/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5111.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top home &amp; fashion, and government &amp; non-profit sites; public service, and automotive advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 22, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (01/30/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5064.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top travel, and education & careers sites; hardware & electronics, and B2B advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 15, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (01/23/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/5028.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top family &amp; lifestyles, and financial sites; telecommunications and health advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 08, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (01/16/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4990.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top news &amp; information, and multi-category commerce sites; entertainment and consumer goods advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 01, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Mainstreaming of Online Life]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4989.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[A new Pew Report shows how online Americans have changed over the last ten years.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Roger Park]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[1893]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/trustweb.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 31, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[To Search or Not to Search?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4969.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[A new Pew Report reveals inconsistencies in Internet users' attitudes toward search.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Dawn Anfuso]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[569]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/search.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 26, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (01/09/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4953.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top entertainment, and computer & consumer electronics sites; media and travel advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings(1).gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 25, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Evaluating Click-n-Mortar Shopping]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4943.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[A new study highlights the buying patterns and attitudes of consumers, revealing a need for smooth integration between shopping channels.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Dawn Anfuso]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[569]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_eTailing.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 20, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings: Week in Review (01/02/05)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4913.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top search engines/portals &amp; communities, and telecom/Internet services sites; retail goods &amp; services, and financial services advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 18, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[It Was a Very Merry Etailer Christmas]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4897.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore Networks reports that online holiday spending surged beyond expectations, driving ecommerce to record annual sales.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Networks]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_eTailing.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 12, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (12/26/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4884.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top government &amp; non-profit, and special occasions sites; automotive and software advertisers. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 11, 2005]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (12/19/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4848.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top education &amp; careers, home &amp; fashion sites; B2B and public service advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 04, 2005]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (12/12/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4834.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top finance/insurance/investment and travel sites; health, and hardware and electronics advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 28, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Holidays Influence November Activity]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4827.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore's monthly analysis shows huge gains for online retailers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/santa_computer_100x100.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 22, 2004]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (12/05/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4814.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top multi-category commerce, family/lifestyle sites; consumer goods and telco advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 21, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[From Search to Sale]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4801.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[New comScore research delves into the search behavior of computer electronics consumers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Networks]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/privacy4_100x100.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 16, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (11/28/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4773.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top computer and consumer electronics, news and information sites, plus entertainment and travel advertisers. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 14, 2004]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (11/21/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4726.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top telecom/Internet services and entertainment sites, and financial services and Web media advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 07, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Online Holiday Shopping Update]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4699.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore&nbsp;Media Networks&nbsp;finds that Internet shopping has joined offline shopping as a Thanksgiving weekend pastime.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_shopping.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 01, 2004]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (11/14/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4692.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top automotive and search engine sites; also, software, retail goods advertisers, and more.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 30, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Santa Shops Online]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4682.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[More consumers are using the Internet to make their holiday purchases this year, two studies found.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Roger Park]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[1893]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/santa_computer_100x100.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 29, 2004]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (11/07/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4662.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top government &amp; non-profit, and special occasion sites; public services and automotive advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 23, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Notes from the Digital Future]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4655.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[In his new column, Jeffrey Cole of the Center for Digital Future explains why the differences between newbies and experienced Internet users have disappeared.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Jeffrey Cole]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[1246]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_digitalfuturelogo.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 22, 2004]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Sharks, Donkeys and Ghosts, Oh My!]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4628.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Movies, politics and Halloween influenced October's Web activity according to comScore's monthly analysis.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_donkey.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 18, 2004]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (10/31/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4591.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top education &amp; careers, and home &amp; fashion sites; hardware &amp; electronics, and B2B advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 16, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Sealing the Deal]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4582.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[TRUSTe and NetCreations have joined forces to create a seal to let consumers know that it's safe to give their personal information to a site, but will the seal reassure consumers?]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Alan Chapell]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[2147]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_keyboard.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 15, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Online Democratic Debate]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4564.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Recent studies report more Americans turning to the Web for political information.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Roger Park]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[1893]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/onlinead.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 11, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (10/24/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4548.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top finance/insurance/investment and travel sites; telecommunications and health advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 09, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Decisions, Decisions]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4520.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore reports that traffic to campaign sites skyrocketed on election eve.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_vote.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 03, 2004]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Q&A with Sean Baenen on Broadband]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4515.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Odyssey's managing director talks with iMedia about the marketing differences between dial-up and high-speed, behavioral marketing and more.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Brad Berens]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[1909]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_baenen_sean.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 02, 2004]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (10/17/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4506.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top multi-category commerce, and family &amp; lifestyle sites; entertainment and consumer goods advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 02, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (10/10/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4464.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top computer and consumer electronics, news and information sites, as well as Web media and travel advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 26, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Flu Shot Frenzy Hits the Web]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4454.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Traffic to sites providing information has skyrocketed over the last few weeks.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Dawn Anfuso]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[569]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/cont_shot.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 25, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[It's Fall]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4449.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[A new television season, school, elections and hurricanes influenced September's online traffic.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_bus.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 21, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (10/03/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4422.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top telecom/Internet services and entertainment sites; retail goods and services, and financial services advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 19, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The University Population Online]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4411.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore on College students: they're 12 million strong and as highly engaged online as they come.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_books2.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 14, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Online Rx Purchases]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4386.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Study uncovers key trends impacting online consumers and the pharmaceutical industry.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Roger Park]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[1893]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_pills.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 12, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (9/26/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4377.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top automotive, and search engines/portals and communities sites; automotive and software advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (9/19/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4334.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top government and non-profit, and special occasion sites; B2B and public service advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[TiVo Tunes Out Ads]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4302.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Study uncovers key DVR trends impacting the television and advertising industries.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Roger Park]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[1893]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_tivo.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 29, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (9/12/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4295.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top education and careers, and home and fashion sites; health and hardware and electronics advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 28, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Olympics Golden on Web]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4292.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[This summer's event and back-to-school continued to influence Web activity in August.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/olympics.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 27, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Test Driving On the Internet]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4263.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Consumers kick the tires on the Web before they drive new cars off the lot.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Roger Park]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[1893]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_galant.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 23, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings' Week in Review (9/05/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4250.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top finance/insurance/investment, and online sites; consumer goods and telecommunications advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 21, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Back-to-School Rings Web Registers]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4237.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Consumers turn to the Web for their school shopping needs.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Roger Park]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[1893]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_eTailing.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 16, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Wanted: Relevant Ads and Privacy]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4228.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Study finds consumers want more targeted ads and less intrusive clutter.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Roger Park]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[1893]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/onlinead.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 15, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (8/29/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4214.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top multi-category commerce, and family and lifestyle sites; travel and entertainment advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 14, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Seek, Scan and Download]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4199.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Online music retailers getting more traffic from search.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Roger Park]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[1893]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_music.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 13, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (8/22/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4144.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Computers and consumer electronics, news, financial services sites; top Web advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 07, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Take Me to Your Leaderboard]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4125.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Study shows larger 728 x 90 banner is 384 percent more popular than the original.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Roger Park]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[1893]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_data.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 01, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (8/15/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4108.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top telecom/Internet services, and entertainment sites; software and retail advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Online Sales Predicted to Soar]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4098.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Study predicts US online retail sales to double by end of decade.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Roger Park]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[1893]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_shopping.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 27, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Internet Health Check Up]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4086.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[More consumers making their own diagnoses online.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Roger Park]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[1893]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_healthcare.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 25, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (8/08/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4066.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top automotive, and search engine/portal and communities sites; public services and automotive advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 24, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Broadband Reaches Critical Mass]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4060.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[More than half of all online homes now connect via ISDN, DSL or cable.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Roger Park]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[1893]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_keyboard.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 23, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Online Travel Bug]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4048.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[More than 82 percent of consumers in study make travel arrangements online.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_hotel.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 19, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[A Web of Influence]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4041.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Online discussions over trans fat enable lawsuit against food giant.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff ]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/online.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 18, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[JibJab Parody Beats Bush, Kerry Sites]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4035.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The political parody, computer viruses, back-to-school shopping and summer travel all influenced July's online activity.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_jibjab.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 18, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (8/01/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4021.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top government and non-profit, and special occasions sites; hardware and electronics, and B2B advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Fired Up for Summer Olympics]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/4007.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Study finds that keyed-up youth plan to integrate online and TV for Olympics.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_athens2004.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 12, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[More Money, More Online Gifting]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3994.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Higher income households expect to buy more than half their holiday gifts online.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_giftwrap.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 11, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Kerry Gets Traffic Bounce]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3981.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Current events, news sites also saw more traffic during Democratic National Convention.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_vote.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 10, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (07/25/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3977.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top education and careers, and home and fashion sites; telecommunications and health advertisers. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 10, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Shock Jock Reigns Online]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3973.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Howard Stern remains No. 1 talk show host on the Web for fourth year.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff Writer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_howard_stern.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 09, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[In Search of Self]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3957.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Study says many surfers search their own names, believe search is fastest route to information.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/search(1).jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 05, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (07/18/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3931.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top finance/insurance/investment and travel sites; entertainment and consumer goods advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Online Ads Pay Over Time]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3912.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Study finds that users respond over time to online advertising.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/onlinead.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 29, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (07/08/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3883.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top multi-category commerce, family and lifestyle sites; travel and Web media advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Fantasy Sports Draws Dream Audience]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3858.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Content attracts a large number of sought-after customers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_fantasy_sports.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 22, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Internet Is a Blockbuster Hit ]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3842.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Study finds that 24 percent of moviegoers purchase tickets on the Web.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_spiderman.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 20, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings' Week in Review (07/01/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3833.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top computer and consumer electronics, and news and information sites; retail goods and services, and financial services advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Up in Arms over War Photos]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3811.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Study shows graphic images appeal more to men, Democrats and younger Americans.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Eunice Park]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_warphoto.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 14, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (06/27/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3793.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top telecom/Internet services and entertainment sites; software and auto advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 13, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[On the Online Campaign Trail]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3786.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[V.P. selection increases traffic to JohnKerry.com, but candidates remain neck-in-neck online.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_vote.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 12, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Spam is More Stressful than Traffic]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3774.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Yet global survey finds many admit to purchasing spammed products.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Dawn Anfuso]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[569]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_spam.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 08, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Outperforming Market Norms]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3769.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Study says weather.com campaigns have a&nbsp;higher than normal&nbsp;effect on consumers' intent to buy.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/wea.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 07, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (06/20/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3760.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top auto destinations, search engines/portals and communities sites; B2B and public services advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 06, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (06/13/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3728.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top government and non-profit destinations, special occasions sites; health and hardware and electronics advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 29, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Online Banking Draws More Interest]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3700.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Study says use is up 29 percent from last year -- and climbing.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff ]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/moneyI.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 24, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Summer Heats Up Online]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3688.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Internet usage in May reflects an America anxious to start its vacations.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_hotel.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 23, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (06/06/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3684.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top education and careers destinations, home and fashion sites; consumer goods and telecom advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 22, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Reagan's Death Boosts Traffic to Sites]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3678.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[More than 1.1. million visitors hit the New York Post for news on former president's funeral. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff ]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_funeral.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 22, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Trusting the Web]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3668.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Survey finds more consumers rely on Web for big purchases, trust it more than public figures.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/trustweb.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 21, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Playing the Game]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3667.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Survey finds that surfers spend more time on Web games than sports sites. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_games.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 17, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (05/30/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3636.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top finance/insurance/investment destinations, travel sites; travel and entertainment advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 15, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (05/23/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3596.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top multi-category commerce destinations, family and lifestyles sites; Web media and financial services advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 08, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Youths Split in Online Ethics ]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3584.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Study says teens are more likely to engage in illegal downloads than tweens.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Eunice Park]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/research(2).jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 03, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (05/16/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3552.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top computer and consumer electronics, news and information sites; software, retail goods and services advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 01, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (05/09/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3510.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top telecom/Internet services and entertainment sites; public service and automotive advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 25, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Gender, Job Drive Search Choices]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3487.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Survey finds search clickthrough behavior can be predicted by gender, education and other factors.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Dawn Anfuso]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[569]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_webSearch.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 20, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (05/02/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3465.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top auto, search and communities sites; B2B, hardware and electronics advertisers]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 18, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Gay Users Prefer Online for Politics]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3431.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Study shows more gays prefer Web for political updates than non-gays, and are more influenced by ads.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Eunice Park]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_analytics.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 13, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[More Consumers Paying for Content]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3417.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Personals and dating&nbsp;lead in revenue, but other categories are growing faster.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Dawn Anfuso]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[569]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_money.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 12, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Canadians Buying More at Home]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3402.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Analysis shows they're shifting online transactions from international sites. Travel leads growth.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_travel.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 12, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (04/25/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3373.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Government and non-profit destinations,&nbsp;special occasion sites, telecommunications and health advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 11, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[To Pay or Not to Pay?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3351.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[User response to paid listings varies by search engine.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Dawn Anfuso]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[569]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_searchCopy.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 06, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (04/18/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3333.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Education and careers destinations, home and fashion sites; entertainment and CPG advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 04, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (04/11/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3286.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Finance/insurance/investment destinations and travel sites; travel and Web media advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 27, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Wrestling the Easter Bunny?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3275.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[This spring holiday and a televised smackdown affected March's top destination rankings.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/iconbar.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 26, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[TV Is Not Dead Yet]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3263.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[OPA study finds TV and the Web joined at the hip among 18-34 users, at the expense of other media.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Ken Liebeskind]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_richMedia.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 21, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Passionate About the Power]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3262.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hispanic surfers use more cutting-edge Web features than other users, study says.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Eunice Park]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_AOLLatino.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 21, 2004]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (04/04/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3244.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Multi-category commerce destinations,&nbsp;family and lifestyle sites; retail goods and services, and financial services advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 20, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Tax Filers Returned to Online]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3242.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Visits to tax prep sites jumped in February and again in mid-April. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Eunice Park]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_1040.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 19, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[More Americans Going Wireless]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3216.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Latest Pew Study shows more U.S. Web surfers are doing it without wires.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Dawn Anfuso]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[569]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACQUISITION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeracquisition/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_analytics.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 14, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (03/28/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3204.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Online telecom/Internet services destinations and online entertainment sites, B2B and public services advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 13, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (03/21/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3163.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Top auto sites; search engines, portals and communities;&nbsp;health, hardware and electronics advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 06, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (03/14/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3123.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Government and non-profit sites,&nbsp;special occasions destinations, top consumer goods and telecommunications advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 30, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Long Live the Banner?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3104.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Research shows that this basic ad unit is still the most accepted by consumers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Dawn Anfuso]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[569]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_analytics.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 25, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Not All Ads are Created Equal]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3095.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Intrusiveness, creativity and frequency drive consumer reactions to online advertising.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Dawn Anfuso]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[569]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_webSearch.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 24, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (03/07/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3065.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Online education and career destinations,&nbsp;home and fashion sites, travel and entertainment advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 23, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Flowers, Flash and the IRS]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3064.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Key growth drivers in February include Valentine�s Day, tax season and the now-infamous Super Bowl halftime show.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_analytics.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 22, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Two is the Magic Number]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3053.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Consumers will tolerate some pop-ups in exchange for free content, survey says.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Dawn Anfuso]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[569]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_graph.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 18, 2004]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (02/29/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3017.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The top finance/insurance/ investment destinations&nbsp;and travel sites; plus the top financial services and Web advertisers for the week.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 16, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Why 12 Equals Five]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/3007.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[UCLA�s Jeff Cole explains why TV�s numbers don�t add up, why broadband changes everything, and why you need to be in the kitchen (last of three parts).]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_WIP.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 12, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Blame It on Broadband]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2984.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[UCLA's Jeff Cole explains why broadband users don't watch less TV -- but do watch fewer TV ads -- and why users are more comfortable online (second of three parts).]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_WIP.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 11, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Not Just for Dateless Geeks Any More]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2970.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[UCLA�s Jeff Cole on Year 4 of the World Internet Project, and the mainstreaming of online into lives of all kinds all over the planet (first of three parts)]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_WIP.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 10, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (02/22/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2948.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[NetView ranks multi-category commerce, and family and lifestyles destinations, while AdRelevance ranks software, and retail goods and services advertisers for the previous week.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 09, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[No Laughing Matter]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2917.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Canadians are significantly more likely than Americans to visit humor sites.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_laughingCanada.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 04, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[It�s Official -- Online Advertising Is Back]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2915.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Rich media and search help pave the way as traditional media take a back seat.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Eunice Park]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/iconMonitor.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 03, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (02/15/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2895.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;top online computers and consumer electronics sites,&nbsp;and top news and information sites --&nbsp;plus the top public services and automotive advertisers for the week.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 02, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Search -- The Web�s Fast Lane ]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2884.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[More and more Americans are using search engines to surf the Internet for news, weather and, of course, shopping.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Eunice Park]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_webSearch.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 26, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[That Was Then, This is Now]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2871.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix celebrates its eighth anniversary with a comparison of top sites in January 1996 and January 2004. Hint: Think consolidation.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Dawn Anfuso]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[569]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_anfuso_dawn.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 25, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (02/08/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2851.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[NetView ranks telecom/Internet services&nbsp;and entertainment destinations; AdRelevance ranks hardware and electronics advertisers, B2B advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 24, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Pork, Spare Tires and W2s Dominate Web Use]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2828.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[January stats show typical boosts for diet and tax sites, plus a primary-season lift for campaign whistle stops online.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Lee Watters]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[1318]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_watters_lee.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 19, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (02/01/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2799.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[NetView ranks the top online automotive destinations and top search engines/portals and online communities, while AdRelevance ranks top telecommunications advertisers and top health advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 12, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (01/25/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2779.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[NetView ranks the top online government and nonprofit destinations and top online special occasions destinations, while AdRelevance ranks top entertainment advertisers and top consumer goods advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 10, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score by comScore Media Metrix]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2764.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Despite mixed reviews, Super Bowl XXXVIII�s ads and publicity stunts scored online�often within minutes.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/icon_superBowl.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 05, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (01/18/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2743.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[NetView ranks the top online education and careers destinations and top online home and fashion destinations, while AdRelevance ranks Web media advertisers and top travel advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 03, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (01/11/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2710.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[NetView ranks the top online finance/insurance/investment destinations and top online travel destinations, while AdRelevance ranks top retail goods and services advertisers and top financial services advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 27, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[December�s Top 50 Online Properties]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2690.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The holidays drove major traffic shifts for the third consecutive month.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix ]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 22, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (01/04/04)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2689.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[NetView ranks multi-category commerce destinations and family and lifestyles destinations, while AdRelevance ranks automotive and software advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/logo_nielsen-netratings.gif]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 19, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings' Week in Review (12/29/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2688.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[NetView ranks the top online computers and consumer electronics, and online news and information destinations, while AdRelevance ranks top business-to-business advertisers and top public service advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 12, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings' Week in Review (12/21/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2687.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[NetView looks at the top online telecom/Internet services destinations and top online entertainment destinations at home, while AdRelevance ranks top health advertisers and top hardware and electronics advertisers at home and work.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 05, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings' Week in Review (12/14/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2686.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[NetView looks at the top online automotive destinations and top online search engines/portals and communities destinations at home, while AdRelevance ranks top consumer goods and telecommunications advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 29, 2003]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Web Not Always Catching World�s Users]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2683.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[In year four, the World Internet Project shows that issues of gender and wealth create big gaps in unexpected places.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nancy Wong Bryan]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 22, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Study: Less Web Growth but More Use]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2681.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Today�s Internet users are more and more involved with e-commerce, but they aren�t yet ready for high-speed access.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nancy Wong Bryan]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 15, 2004]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Is the �Turnaround� Here or There?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2680.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Survey says ad spending will continue to increase only if marketers continue to add value to customers' online experiences.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nancy Wong Bryan]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 18, 2003]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings' Week in Review (11/30/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2344.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[NetView looks at the top online education and careers destinations and top online home and fashion destinations at home, while AdRelevance ranks financial services advertisers and Web media advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 15, 2003]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings' Week in Review (11/23/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2310.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[NetView looks at the top online finance/insurance/investment and travel destinations at home, while AdRelevance ranks software advertisers and top retail goods and services advertisers at home and at work.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 08, 2003]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings' Week in Review (11/16/03) ]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2287.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top online multi-category commerce destinations and top online family &amp; lifestyles destinations at home. The AdRelevance topics are top public service advertisers and top automotive advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 01, 2003]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings' Week in Review (11/09/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2286.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top online computers &amp; consumer electronics destinations and top online news &amp; information destinations. The AdRelevance topics are top hardware &amp; electronics advertisers and top business-to-business advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 24, 2003]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Top 50 Sites Stable; Retailers Make Gains]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2223.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[According to numbers compiled by comScore Media Metrix, the total U.S. Internet population remained fairly stable in October, at 150.2 million users, and the composition of the top 50 online properties was comparable to September.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff Writer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 20, 2003]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Spam and Speed: Consumer Dissatisfaction]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2220.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[A Bigfoot Interactive OmniTel telephone survey asked consumers to rate their ISP/Email Service Provider. Spam and slow speed were the most aggravating factors.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Coral Wilson]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 20, 2003]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (11/02/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2203.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top online telecom/Internet services destinations and top online entertainment destinations. The AdRelevance topics are top telecommunications advertisers and top health advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 17, 2003]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score by comScore Media Metrix (11-12-03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2196.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore analysis of U.S. Hispanic Internet usage over the past year shows that U.S. Hispanics have become far more engaged and active Internet users since September 2002.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 13, 2003]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Online Holiday Shopping Pattern Revealed]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2194.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[By keeping an eye on shopping trends for the past three holiday seasons, the Atlas Institute�s research has identified trends that may help marketers in 2003.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Coral Wilson]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 13, 2003]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings' Week in Review (10/26/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2179.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top online automotive destinations and top online search engine/portals &amp; communities destinations at home. The AdRelevance topics are top entertainment advertisers and top consumer goods advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 10, 2003]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings' Week in Review (10/19/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2157.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top online government &amp; non-profit destinations and top online special occasions destinations at home. The AdRelevance topics are top Web media advertisers and top travel advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 03, 2003]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Rich Media is Growing Faster and Faster]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2139.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[DoubleClick�s Third Quarter Ad Serving Trend Report reveals that rich media is growing, larger ads are more popular than ever and the latent impact of online advertising is increasingly evident.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Coral Wilson]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 30, 2003]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The Score by comScore Media Metrix (10-27-03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/2138.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[An analysis based upon the new comScore Media Metrix Local Market Reporting system reveals significant variation in activity at Internet yellow pages directory search sites.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 30, 2003]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (10/12/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1873.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top online education &amp; careers destinations and top online home &amp; fashion destinations. The AdRelevance topics are top retail goods &amp; services advertisers and top financial services advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 27, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings' Week in Review (10/05/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1872.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top online finance/insurance/investment destinations and top online travel destinations. The AdRelevance topics are top automotive advertisers and top software advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
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    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 20, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score by comScore Media Metrix (August 2003)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1535.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix compiles a list of the top 50 U.S. Internet properties for the month of August 2003.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 18, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score by comScore Media Metrix (09-02-03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1534.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[With the NFL season kicking off today, this week�s edition of Week on the Web focuses on the Sports category.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 04, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score by comScore Media Metrix (08/18/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1533.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[With a number of major apparel retailers reporting earnings this week and back-to-school shopping in full swing, comScore takes a look at the Apparel category.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
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    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 21, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score by comScore Media Metrix (07-28-03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1532.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Travel is the largest category of online spending among the U.S. Hispanic population � an important consumer segment for marketers. Here�s where they�re going.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 31, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score by comScore Media Metrix (06-30-03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1531.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Although online spending drops during the Independence Day weekend, consumers go �Fourth� online using the Internet to plan their holidays.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 03, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score by comScore Media Metrix (06-23-03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1530.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Travel is the largest category of consumer spending on the Web. comScore looks at what�s selling and why.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 26, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score by comScore Media Metrix (06-09-03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1529.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[As the season shifts to summer, a number of categories experience increased visitation on the Web.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 12, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score by comScore Media Metrix (05-19-03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1528.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[With the SARS scare on people�s minds � particularly non-Americans -- they�re flocking to health sites for information.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 29, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score by comScore Media Metrix (05-12-03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1527.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[With summer travel season approaching, comScore looks at online travel spending, which is rebounding since the war in Iraq.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 22, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score by comScore Media Metrix (05-03-03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1526.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The University Internet audience, which is both sizable and influential, skews toward communication and entertainment sites.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 15, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score by comScore Media Metrix (04-01-03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1525.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[With tax day just around the corner, comScore Media Metrix analyzes the traffic to tax sites over the past several months.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 10, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score by comScore Media Metrix (03-28-03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1524.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[One of the first and most popular applications of the Internet, online news has become an even more essential resource for Americans looking to keep abreast of developments in Iraq.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 03, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score by comScore Media Metrix (03-13-03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1522.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[With March Madness quickly approaching, sports sites are preparing for one of the most important seasons of the year.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 13, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[comScore Provides Perspective on Teen Mkt]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1520.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The research firm has compiled lists of the top ten Web sites visited by teens, and the top ten categories teens tend to be most interested in visiting on the Internet.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 19, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score by comScore Media Metrix (02-13-03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1519.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[With Valentine�s Day being tomorrow, last-minute shoppers are flocking to flower, gift and greetings� sites. Here�s some additional perspective on these Web destinations.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 13, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score by comScore Media Metrix]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1516.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[As rumors of a merger between ABC and CNN circulate, comScore analyzes the significance of the union to the online sector.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 06, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score by comScore Media Metrix (9/26/02)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1514.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Using its AiM database, comScore explores the opportunity for pharmaceutical companies on the Web during the upcoming cold &amp; flu season.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 26, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score by comScore Media Metrix]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1513.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[This week, comScore provides a glimpse into supplemental analysis it has conducted of The Pew Internet &amp; American Life Project, �The Internet Goes to College.�]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 19, 2002]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings' Week in Review (09/28/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1512.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top online multi-category commerce destinations and top online family &amp; lifestyle destinations at home. The AdRelevance topics are top B2B advertisers and top public service advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 13, 2003]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (09/21/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1511.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top online computers &amp; consumer electronics destinations and top online news &amp; information destinations at home. The AdRelevance topics are top health advertisers and top hardware &amp; electronics advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 06, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings' Week in Review (09/14/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1510.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top online telecom/Internet services destinations and top online entertainment destinations. The AdRelevance topics are top consumer goods advertisers and top telecommunications advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 29, 2003]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (09/07/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1509.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top online special occasions destinations and top online automotive destinations. The AdRelevance topics are top travel advertisers and top entertainment advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 22, 2003]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (08/31/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1508.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top online home &amp; fashion destinations and top online government &amp; nonprofit destinations. The AdRelevance topics are top financial services advertisers and top Web media advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 15, 2003]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (08/24/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1507.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top online travel destinations and top online education &amp; careers destinations. The AdRelevance topics are top software advertisers and top retail goods &amp; services advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 08, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (08/10/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1506.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top online news &amp; information destinations and top online multi-category commerce destinations. The AdRelevance topics are top hardware &amp; electronics advertisers and top B2B advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 25, 2003]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (08/03/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1505.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top entertainment destinations and top computers &amp; consumer electronics destinations. The AdRelevance topics for this week are top telcommunications advertisers and top health advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 18, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (07/27/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1504.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top automotive destinations and top telecom/Internet services destinations. The AdRelevance topics are top entertainment advertisers and top consumer goods advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 11, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (07/20/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1503.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top government &amp; non-profit destinations and top special occasions destinations. The AdRelevance topics are top Web media advertisers and top travel advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 04, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (07/13/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1502.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top education &amp; careers destinations and top home &amp; fashion destinations. The AdRelevance topics are top retail goods &amp; services advertisers and top financial services advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 28, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (07/06/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1501.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top finance/insurance/investment destinations and top travel destinations. The AdRelevance topics are top automotive advertisers and top software advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 21, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (06/29/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1500.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top multi-category commerce destinations and top family &amp; lifestyle destinations. The AdRelevance topics are top business-to-business advertisers and top public services advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 14, 2003]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (06/22/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1499.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top computers &amp; consumer electronics sites and top news &amp; information sites. The AdRelevance topics are top health advertisers and top hardware &amp; electronics advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 07, 2003]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (06/15/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1498.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top telecom/Internet services destinations and top entertainment destinations. The AdRelevance topics are top consumer goods advertisers and top telecommunications advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 30, 2003]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (06/08/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1497.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top special occasions sites and top automotive sites. The AdRelevance topics are top travel advertisers and top entertainment advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 23, 2003]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (06/01/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1496.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top home &amp; fashion sites and top government &amp; nonprofit sites. The AdRelevance topics are top financial services advertisers and top Web media advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 16, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (05/25/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1495.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top travel sites and top education &amp; careers sites. The AdRelevance topics are top software advertisers and top retail goods &amp; services advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 09, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (05/18/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1494.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top family &amp; lifestyles sites and top finance/insurance/investment sites. The AdRelevance topics are top public service advertisers and top automotive advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 02, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (05/04/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1493.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top entertainment sites and top computers &amp; consumer electronics sites. The AdRelevance topics are top telecommunications advertisers and top health advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
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    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 19, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (04/27/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1492.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top Search Engines/Portals &amp; Communities sites and top Telecom/Internet Services sites. The AdRelevance topics are top Entertainment advertisers and top Consumer Goods advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
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    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 12, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (04/20/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1491.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top 10 special occasions� sites and top 10 automotive sites. The AdRelevance topics are top 10 Web media advertisers and top 10 travel advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
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    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 05, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (04/13/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1490.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top home &amp; fashion sites and top government &amp; nonprofit sites. The AdRelevance topics are top retail goods &amp; services advertisers and top financial services advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 28, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (03/23/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1489.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top 10 news &amp; information sites and top 10 multi-category commerce sites. The AdRelevance topics are top 10 health advertisers and top 10 hardware &amp; electronics advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 07, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (04/06/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1488.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top 10 travel sites and top 10 education &amp; careers sites. The AdRelevance topics for this week are top 10 automotive advertisers and top 10 software advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 21, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (03/30/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1487.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top family &amp; lifestyles sites and top finance/insurance/investment sites. The AdRelevance topics are top B-2-B advertisers and top public service advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 14, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (03/16/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1486.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top entertainment sites and top computers &amp; consumer electronics sites. The AdRelevance topics for this week are top consumer goods advertisers and top telecommunications advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 31, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (03/09/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1485.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView categories for this week are top search engines/portals &amp; community sites and top telecom/Internet services sites. The AdRelevance categories for this week are top travel advertisers and top entertainment advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 24, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (03/02/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1484.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top special occasions sites and top automotive sites. The AdRelevance topics for this week are top financial services advertisers and top Web media advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 17, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (02/23/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1483.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top 10 home &amp; fashion sites and top 10 government &amp; nonprofit sites. The AdRelevance topics for this week are top 10 software advertisers and top 10 retail goods &amp; services advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 10, 2003]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (02/16/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1482.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top 10 travel sites and top 10 education &amp; careers sites. The AdRelevance topics for this week are top]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 03, 2003]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (02/09/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1481.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top family &amp; lifestyle sites and top finance/insurance/investment sites. The AdRelevance topics are top hardware &amp; electronics advertisers and top B-to-B advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 17, 2003]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (02/02/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1480.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top 10 news &amp; information sites and top 10 multi-category commerce sites. The AdRelevance categories are top 10 telecommunications advertisers and top 10 health advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 17, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (01/26/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1479.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top entertainment sites and top computers &amp; consumer electronics sites. The AdRelevance topics for this week are top entertainment advertisers and top consumer goods advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 10, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (01/19/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1478.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top search engines/portals &amp; community sites and top telecom/Internet services sites. The AdRelevance topics for this week are top Web media advertisers and top travel advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 03, 2003]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (01/12/03)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1477.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are top special occasions sites and top automotive sites. The AdRelevance topics for this week are top retail goods &amp; services advertisers and top financial services advertisers]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 27, 2003]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (01/05/02)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1476.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView categories for this week are home &amp; fashion sites and government &amp; nonprofit sites. The AdRelevance categories for this week are automotive advertisers and software advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 20, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (12/29/02)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1475.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are finance/insurance/investment sites and education &amp; careers sites. The AdRelevance topics for this week are business-to-business advertisers and public service advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 13, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (12/22/02)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1474.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are multi-category commerce sites and family &amp; lifestyles sites. The AdRelevance topics for this week are health advertisers and hardware &amp; electronics advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 23, 2002]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (12/08/02)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1473.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView categories for this week are top telecom/Internet services sites and top entertainment sites. And the AdRelevance categories are top travel advertisers and top entertainment advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 23, 2002]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (12/01/02)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1472.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView topics for this week are automotive sites and search engines/portals &amp; communities sites. The AdRelevance topics for this week are financial services advertisers and Web media advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 16, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (11/24/02)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1471.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView categories for this week are Government &amp; Nonprofit Sites and Special Occasions Sites. The Nielsen//NetRatings AdRelevance categories for this week are Software Advertisers and Retail Goods &amp; Services Advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 09, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (11/17/02)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1470.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView categories for this week are education &amp; careers sites and home &amp; fashion sites. The AdRelevance advertising categories for this week are public service advertisers and automotive advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 02, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (11/10/02)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1469.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The NetView categories for this week are family &amp; lifestyles sites and finance/insurance/investment sites. The AdRelevance advertising categories for this week are hardware &amp; electronics advertisers and business-to-business advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 25, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (11/03/02)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1468.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The audience traffic categories for this week are news &amp; information sites and multi-category commerce sites. The AdRelevance advertising topics are telecommunications advertisers and health advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 18, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (10/27/02)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1467.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The audience traffic categories for this week are entertainment sites and computers &amp; consumer electronics sites. The AdRelevance advertising categories are entertainment advertisers and consumer goods advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 11, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (10/20/02)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1466.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The audience traffic categories for this week are search engines/portals &amp; communities� sites and telecom/Internet services sites. The AdRelevance advertising categories are Web media advertisers and travel advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 04, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (10/13/02)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1465.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The audience measurement topics for this week are home &amp; fashion sites and government &amp; non-profit sites. The AdRelevance advertising topics are automotive advertisers and software advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 28, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (10/6/02)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1464.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The audience measurement topics for this week are home &amp; fashion sites and government &amp; non-profit sites. The AdRelevance advertising topics are automotive advertisers and software advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 21, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (9/29/02)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1463.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The audience measurement topics for this week are travel sites and education &amp; careers sites, and the AdRelevance advertising topics are B2B advertisers and public service advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 14, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (9/22/02)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1462.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The audience measurement topics for this week are family &amp; lifestyles sites and finance/insurance/investment sites at home. The advertising topics are health advertisers and hardware &amp; electronics advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 07, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (9/15/02)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1461.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The audience measurement topics for this week are news &amp; information sites and multi-category commerce sites. The advertising topics are consumer goods advertisers and telecommunications advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 30, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (9/8/02)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1460.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The audience measurement topics for this week are entertainment sites and computers &amp; consumer electronics sites. The AdRelevance advertising topics are travel advertisers and entertainment advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 23, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review (9/1/02)]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1459.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The audience measurement categories for this week are search engines/portals sites &amp; communities and telecom/Internet services sites. The AdRelevance advertising categories are financial services advertisers and Web media advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 16, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings' Week in Review]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1458.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[This week we take a look at the top 10 home &amp; fashion sites and top 10 government &amp; non-profit sites along with who's going to them, and the top public service and automotive advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 09, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings' Week in Review]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1457.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[In conjunction with last week�s iMedia Spotlight, we look at the top ten telecommunications advertisers, as well as the top ten health advertisers. Also: top family &amp; lifestyles sites and finance/insurance/investment sites, and their demographics.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 26, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings' Week in Review]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1456.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[With summer winding down, Nielsen//NetRatings research finds a heady jump in traffic to Web sites of major air carriers, sending visitor traffic up as high as 72 percent. Leading the way with the most visitors is newcomer JetBlue, which continues to increase its number of destinations.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
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    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
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    <date><![CDATA[August 19, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1455.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[This week we look at audience measurement stats for news &amp; information sites and multi-category commerce sites, and AdRelevance numbers for entertainment advertisers and consumer goods advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings]]></author>
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    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
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    <date><![CDATA[August 12, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1454.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[This week we look at the top 10 entertainment sites and the top 10 computer &amp; consumer electronics sites, along with their user demographics. We also look at the top 10 Web media advertisers and top 10 travel advertisers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff Writer]]></author>
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    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
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    <date><![CDATA[August 05, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Web Research Affects Consumer Behavior]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1453.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[One out of four U.S. consumers now says that online information has changed their brand perceptions during the past year.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Holly Christensen]]></author>
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    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
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    <date><![CDATA[September 11, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Number of Regular Net Shoppers Grows]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1452.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[A Media Audit survey uncovers findings regarding Internet spending in the metro markets.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff Writer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 09, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[20% of Americans Research Health Online]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1451.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Stanford Universal Medical Center study releases findings regarding American�s tendencies to research health topics via the Internet.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff Writer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 09, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Average Internet Usage - December 2002]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1450.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings examines consumer usage of the Net.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff Writer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
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    <date><![CDATA[January 15, 2003]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Average Internet Usage - September 2002]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1449.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings measures Internet usage.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff Writer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
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    <date><![CDATA[October 18, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Average Web Usage � June 2002]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1448.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings measures consumer usage of the Web.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff Writer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 18, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Average Web Usage - April, 2002]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1447.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings measures Web usage.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff Writer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
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    <date><![CDATA[June 19, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Study Makes Case for Online Advertising]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1446.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The OPA and Millward Brown release optimistic statistics.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Dawn Anfuso]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[569]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 19, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Web Gets Heaviest Traffic on Mondays]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1445.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[WebSideStory analyzes weekly traffic patterns.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Dawn Anfuso]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[569]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 30, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Internet Usage Continues to Rise]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1444.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Harris Interactive stats show two-thirds of American adults are online.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff Writer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 17, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Myers Report Reviews Multi-tasking]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1443.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Adults who view TV and go online simultaneously: 30 percent.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff Writer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 28, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Report Shows Web Importance]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1442.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[New Internet users per month (U.S.):&nbsp;two million.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff Writer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 11, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[GartnerG2 Estimates Online Ad Growth]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1441.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Projected online advertising marketing for 2005 (U.S.): $18.8 billion.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff Writer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 11, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Net's Influence Grows]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1440.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Number of American's using the Internet: 143 million (54 percent).]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff Writer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 11, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Broadband Usage Growing]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1439.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Residential use of high-speed, broadband service: 20 percent.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff Writer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 11, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Score by comScore Media Metrix]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1096.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[iMedia is pleased to present this new weekly feature, compiled for our readers and consisting of Internet audience measurement statistics, online consumer activity insight and analysis from comScore Media Metrix, a division of comScore Networks.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[comScore Media Metrix]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 12, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Significant Opportunity for Sustained Growth]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1090.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Several reports presented during the opening day of the iMedia Brand Summit at Amelia Island Plantation in Florida indicate online advertising continues to grow, and steadily.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Scott Hays]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 18, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Online Ad Recovery Post 9-11]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1088.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Marty Levin, executive VP of Jupiter Media Metrix, informed iMedia Brand Summit participants that, based on statistics, interactive is a resilient medium.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Scott Hays]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 18, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Things You Should Know]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/1085.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[At the iMedia Brand Summit, marketers from Visa, Nestle and Charles Schwab discussed such questions as how to grow the interactive budget when it is vulnerable.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Scott Hays]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/opinions/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 18, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nielsen//NetRatings� Week in Review]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/769.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[iMedia Connection is proud to present this new weekly feature, for which Nielsen//NetRatings will be compiling the most relevant usage statistics for our audience, rotating through different categories.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff Writer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 29, 2002]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Forrester Examines Ad Blocking]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/767.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Consumers who have used ad-blocking software: one percent.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Staff Writer]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[CONSUMER ACTION]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/consumeraction/index.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 11, 2002]]></date>
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