As I suspected, there’s already at least one advertiser trying to capitalize on swine flu mania – see screenshot below! Share!TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

This is perhaps the most brazen or stupid way to try to phish for AdWords logins – you decide! Check out the first ad on the right frame below: Share!TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

Short and sweet (the antithesis of what they promise). I often wonder whether these things are literal translations fo some foreign slang: She will learn once and for all that your pork steeple is the best! Share!TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

A few months ago I ran a “identify the mystery client” promotion on Blogation. Mike from LA ended up winning the grand prize – a free ticket to ADSPACE. Well, sadly, Mike had to decline the ticket due to scheduling … Continue reading →

Editor’s Note: Over the next couple of weeks, I’ll feature some guest contributions from speakers, advisors, and exhibitors participating in AdSpace (April 22 in SF!). The first one is from DOCLIX, a recently-funded contextual advertising network. The company is offering … Continue reading →

Got an email today from Clickbooth announcing their new policy against fake blogs (flogs). I suspect that this move may be led by a desire to reduce their legal liability for fraudulent marketing practices, but regardless of the intent, I … Continue reading →

As if it wasn’t enough that fake blogs (“flogs”) had taken over weight loss, wrinkle cream, and teeth whitening ads across the Internet, it’s now apparent that the trend is quickly spreading into new markets. First, for those of you … Continue reading →