/ Technology

Search still most efficient by far at acquiring customers, study says

At an average cost per acquisition of $8.50, Internet search was shown to be more than twice as efficient as the next-best marketing channel in a study of five channels by Piper Jaffray & Co.

Posted 10/26/2006Paul DemeryPost a comment

/ E-Retailers

Charming Shoppes is on track to become a $200 million web retailer

Now that Charming Shoppes has acquired Crosstown Traders and operates a bigger web channel, e-commerce will likely total 5% of sales, or $200 million, within three years, says CEO Dorrit J. Bern.

Posted 06/20/2006Kurt PetersPost a comment

Some retailers over-relying on Internet search, analyst says

As retailers deal with rising competition over Internet paid-search keywords, they need to rely less on search engine marketing and develop a more comprehensive, multi-channel strategy, Piper Jaffray stock analyst Aaron Kessler says.

Posted 02/17/2006Paul DemeryPost a comment

Google’s Q1 revenue rises 93% to $1.26 billion

With its strong market share in the booming Internet paid-search market, Google’s revenue rose 93% year-to-year to $1.26 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, as net income rose 476% to $369 million, the company said.

Posted 04/22/2005Kurt PetersPost a comment

/ E-Retailers

Overstock to sell 1 million shares of common stock

Overstock.com Inc. intends to offer more than 1 million shares of common stock, with plans to use the net proceeds for working capital and possible acquisition of technology or businesses, it said today.

Posted 11/15/2004Paul DemeryPost a comment

Yahoo to acquire search company Overture for $1.6 billion

Yahoo’s acquisition of Overture deepens Yahoo’s offering in online advertising services and aims to widen the gap between Overture and Google, its largest competitor.

Posted 07/14/2003Kurt PetersPost a comment

/ Technology

Search to grow faster than e-commerce on the web, says research firm

Search revenue, at $1.8 billion in 2002, is projected to reach $7 billion by 2007 as search emerges as the best way to find products and services, says a new report from investment firm USB Piper Jaffray.

Posted 04/21/2003Kurt PetersPost a comment

/ Marketing

DealTime makes a deal for Epinions

Online shopping search engine DealTime will acquire Epinions, a web site that hosts consumer reviews and ratings.

Posted 03/12/2003Kurt PetersPost a comment