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The run up to Christmas, 2008 has seen e-commerce become the focus for retailers across the UK. In the light of rising costs and consumers reigning in their spending to save money, the Internet is now seen as the place of choice for consumers, for comparisons and significant savings. Internet marketing for e-commerce sites has become the chosen method of promoting retail businesses. “With Internet marketing and digital advertising budgets increasing, traditional advertising is being replaced by cost-effective, targeted, digital advertising and marketing campaigns”, states Joel Leyden, President of London SEO Marketing. Leyden, who has provided commercial, non-profit and governmental...

Internet Marketing, Digital Advertising, SEO Beat Recession In London, New York, Tel Aviv By Monique Lester Israel News Agency LONDON --- 12/18/08.... The Internet, which was originally created by US intelligence organizations back in 1969, appears to be coming to the aid of world financial markets in 2008. The Leyden Communications Group, a respected Internet news, public relations, on-line media and viral marketing pioneer, states that as global companies consolidate, lay off workers and cut advertising budgets to confront the global economic recession, Internet marketing, advertising, PR and SEO - search engine optimization is continuing to expand. Advertising professionals and...

Affilicon Israel: Global Economic Crisis Fuels Online Business, Internet Marketing, SEO By Joel Leyden Israel News Agency Israel Marketing News Isle of Man --- November 21, 2008...... The global economic crisis which affects markets from New York, London, Paris and Tel Aviv to Los Angles, Montreal, India and China initially impacts on the Hi-Tech industry. As many Internet startup companies are cash hungry and the feasibility of raising additional funds from venture capitalists and investors remains unclear and large companies are selling products that are aimed at the next generation, many employees are steadily losing their jobs. Vendors and retailers...

Help! I was listening to a news program a couple of months ago and I heard a story about some new web services that allow entrepreneurs to test market new products and services. The idea is that subscribers can propose new virtual products prior to major investment. Interested buyers can then register their desire to purchase/participate by submitting a refundable deposit. The product would then be produced if interest/money reached a minimum threshold. I have googled my rear off, but can't find what I'm looking for. Does anybody know the general term for this marketing concept, or know of any...