Watson.com goes live

Marena Studios is pleased to announce the launch of Watson.com new site. We had the privilege of being retained by them less than 2 months ago. In this short time, we have forged a great relationship with their communications team and met their deadline of launching a new site in conjunction with the release of… Read more »

3 Easy Cash Flow Tips For a Recession-Proof Small Business

According to the Small Business Administration, not managing your cash flow is one of the leading reasons small businesses go belly-up. So here are a few tips to help ensure your cash flows quickly from your customers to your bank account…and from there, to your own creditors, employees, and you.   1. Adjust your billing… Read more »

Rising Online Competition May Dilute Ad Effectiveness

To all the marketers who think they are saving money while increasing ad effectiveness via online media channels, MIT Sloan Assistant Professor Alessandro Bonatti has a message for you: Not so fast. Bonatti and co-researcher, Yale-based Dirk Bergemann agree that online advertising allows marketers to target specific demographic groups efficiently. However, in highly competitive industries,… Read more »

Online Sponsored Search Ads. Make them more effective.

Visually clean, relevant ads can make a huge difference to the success of your search campaign. Be sure your ad appears professional, that your text matches your keywords and what you offer, then users will be more likely to click through and visit your site. Key Points • Match the tone of your ad to… Read more »

Interactive to Play Bigger Role in 2010 Local Media Markets

The local media market has long been owned by local TV stations, newspapers and Yellow Pages. While the recession definitely slowed this market, the recovery, paired with marketer interest in new forms of media, means the industry is looking at big changes in 2010. BIA/Kelsey analysts value this market at $140 billion. Neal Polachek, president… Read more »