Amazon Q3 ad revenues surpass $1 billion, up roughly 2X from early 2016

Yesterday Amazon announced third-quarter earnings. The company reported sales growth of 34 percent to $43.7 billion. A year ago Amazon reported $32.7 billion in sales. For purposes of this post, the notworthy part is Amazon’s “other” revenue, which is basically advertising. Buried at the bottom of the Net Sales chart in the press release was this line item:…

Google searches now correspond to user location instead of domain

Google announced today that it is changing the way it labels country services on the mobile web, Google app for iOS and desktop Search and Maps. According to Google, one in five searches is now location-related. To make search results more relevant, Google says the country of service will no longer be indicated by the…

It Is About Time: The Journey, Episode 3

Shares 201 The Journey, a Social Media Examiner production, is an episodic video documentary that shows you what really happens inside a growing business. [embedded content] Watch The Journey: Episode 3 The Journey, a Social Media Examiner production. Episode 3 of The Journey reveals what many will see as an impossible goal pursued by Michael…

How Social Media Has Evolved and Where It Is Headed

Want to prepare for emerging social technologies and marketing tactics? Wondering how to reach your audience as algorithms change? To explore the past, present, and future of social media marketing, I interview Brian Solis. More About This Show The Social Media Marketing podcast is an on-demand talk radio show from Social Media Examiner. It’s designed…

Alphabet (GOOG) third quarter beats estimates: $27.8 billion, revenues up 24%

Google parent Alphabet announced third-quarter results. Both revenues and earnings per share beat Wall Street estimates. The company reported roughly $27.8 billion in total revenues (up 24 percent), with Google contributing all but $302 million of that amount. Earnings per share were $9.57, which was about $1.24 higher than expected. Advertising generated just over $24 billion…

Facebook launches Halloween-themed camera features, backgrounds, game

If you’re not in the Halloween spirit, Facebook is here to help.  The social network is unveiling several features to spook up your news feed, camera, and Messenger.  SEE ALSO: Facebook’s video could finally catch up to YouTube Starting today, Facebook is sending notifications to inform people of Halloween events near them. There are more…

3 YouTube Terms of Service Marketers and Creators Need to Know

Shares 221 Do you use YouTube in your marketing? Are you in compliance with copyright laws and YouTube’s Terms of Service? In this article, you’ll discover three ways to keep your YouTube channel and video content legal. 3 YouTube Terms of Service Marketers and Creators Need to Know by Sarah Kornblett on Social Media Examiner.…