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Walla! and Yahoo! collaborate on search
Israeli portal Walla Communications Ltd. has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Yahoo! Inc. on Internet search engines. The companies aim to challenge Google Israel's three-year domination of the market, and provide an alternative to advertisers in the targeted advertising market.
Jan 14, 2008, 12:06

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Google Maps
Combining directions, maps, and satellite imagery, Google Maps is a free download that lets you find local hangouts and businesses across town or across the country — right from your phone.
Jul 26, 2006, 09:39

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Survey Helps Understand Local Advertising Trends
A new survey identifies results about small and medium business advertising behavior, spending and preferences. According to the results released by Internet-based advertising agency Spot Runner, businesses that use TV advertising said they allocate almost one-third of their budget to it – three times more than any other type of advertising. Furthermore, more than 60 percent who use TV advertising have increased their spending on it over the last two years.
Mar 28, 2006, 10:30