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Thursday, 21 August 2008

Looking for a Free Market Research & Analysis Tool? Check out The Lycos 50

A recent blog post on i-com.net looks at the Top 25 Marketing Research and Analysis Tools, including The Lycos 50, available for free to marketers. Excerpt from the post:

Marketing research and analysis is one of the most important aspects of any business. Yet, it's normally overlooked by most small and medium size companies.

We understand that back in the old days marketing research would cost a small fortune which most SMEs couldn’t afford. However the internet brought us a host of resources and databases where you can get precious information for FREE.

This article covers a variety of tools that we use on a daily basis when dissecting existing markets for our clients, discovering new ones, or keeping a close eye on the latest trends.

With so many resources for gathering demographics data and customer behaviour information there's no excuse not to know your market and stay ahead your competition.

Check out the Top 25 sites today.

Posted by buzz at 12:33 PM EDT

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Wednesday, 20 August 2008

The Casual Divide: How Hardcore Are You?

In his latest column on DailyGame.net, Gamesville's Chris Cummings asks: Are casual games easier than hardcore games? Are hardcore games more fun than casual games? What separates casual games from hardcore isn't what players do or why they play, or even the intensity with which they play. Check out more from Chris over at the Left Click column and weigh in.

Posted by buzz at 3:03 PM EDT

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Thursday, 14 August 2008

Is Casual Gaming Dead Already?

Check out the Left Click Column from Gamesville's Chris Cummings over at DailyGame.net. In this week's column, Chris sounds off on how casual games are evolving, not disintegrating as some may claim, but changing. Pretty interesting discussion.

And if you're into casual games, check out Gamesville, Wasting your time since 1996. And if you want to waste even more time (careful your boss isn't reading this), join the Gamesville group on Facebook or follow Gamesville on Twitter.

Posted by buzz at 12:49 PM EDT

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Tuesday, 12 August 2008

Online Viewing Parties for Secret Life of the American Teenager on Lycos Cinema

Beginning Aug. 13, fans of ABC Family's hit show Secret Life of the American Teenager, can go to Lycos Cinema and schedule online viewing parties to watch current episodes of the show and chat with friends and other fans in real-time. Fans of the show can schedule private screenings with friends or join public screenings and meet other show fans. As the host of the room, you control the viewing - pause, fast-forward or rewind - and discuss all your fav scenes with others.

So if you & your friends can't get together this week to watch Secret Life on ABC Family, come to Lycos Cinema and watch together anytime you want.

Posted by buzz at 11:04 AM EDT

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Wednesday, 30 July 2008

Watch Classic TV episodes for free on Lycos Cinema
Re-live classic TV shows and gameshows with some of your friends, and chat about your fav moments while watching for free, on Lycos Cinema. From Gomer Pyle and Bonanza to Andy Griffith and Petticoat Junction, get nostalgic with the new Classic TV channel on Lycos Cinema. Remember Mister Ed, and Mannix? Classic TV gets a new life on Lycos Cinema. It's better than comfort food.

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Tuesday, 29 July 2008

Build Web Sites Like a Pro with all new Webon
Now anyone can easily create dynamic, interactive web sites for free with Lycos's new Webon. Webon is also the first platform allowing users to customize and extend publishing options by creating styles and social gadgets other builders can use. Check out the latest Webon reviews from PC Mag, IDG News, and Internet News.

And no need to abandon your other social identities. Webon's use of open standards lets users take advantage of existing social networks, blogs and other web services. Sites built with Webon automatically include support for the following:

* OpenSocial-compatible add-ons and gadgets, including those created by other users
* Profiles with Activity Streams that let visitors track site updates
* OpenID for blog and photo album comments, allowing visitors to interact using the identities they've worked hard to establish
* Participation in the blogosphere through RSS, Pinging and Trackback

Check it out and start building like a pro today!

Posted by buzz at 12:44 PM EDT

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Monday, 30 June 2008

Watch Mixed Martial Arts TV Content on Lycos Cinema

New this week on Lycos Cinema, check out Mixed Martial Arts content from ProElite. Set up a screening room today, and watch alone or invite other fans of Mixed Martial Arts to watch with you.

Tank Abbott vs. Cabbage Correira, Jean Silva vs. Chris Brennan, Edson Berto vs. KJ Noons, and many more from ProElite.com, providing premiere combat sports and mixed martial arts content, now available for free on Lycos Cinema.

Posted by buzz at 3:54 PM EDT

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Monday, 23 June 2008

Chat with Directors of Independent Features Film Festival, Now on Lycos Cinema

Watch and chat with the director's of the Independent Features Film Festival all this week on Lycos Cinema.

Do you enjoy independent films? Ever wonder how indie films are made? Ever aspire to be an indie filmmaker? Hear first-hand from four directors during exclusive chats beginning this week on Lycos Cinema.

Discover the art of filmmaking first hand. Plan on bringing your questions and come early to get a good seat. Additional director chats will take place June 24 through June 30. Enjoy.

	Racing Daylight Directed by: Nicole Quinn Director's Take starts: Tuesday June 24th, 08:00 PM EST
	Between Two Worlds Directed by: Rodney Leconte Director's Take starts: Tuesday June 24th, 09:00 PM EST
	A-Bo the Humonkey Directed by: Frankie Frain Director's Take starts: Tuesday June 24th, 09:00 PM EST
	Two For Three Directed by: Matt Nye Director's Take starts: Tuesday June 24th, 09:00 PM EST

Posted by buzz at 12:45 PM EDT

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Tuesday, 17 June 2008

Now Premiering on Lycos Cinema: National Lampoon's "Bagboy"

Bored with TV reruns? Can't face watching another summer reality show series? The greatest sports movie ever made... about grocery bagging...is now showing on Lycos Cinema. Watch it here first.

National Lampoon's Bagboy is the ''from bags to riches'' story of a lowly grocery clerk who hits the road in an effort to win the international competitive bagging championships and the girl of his dreams. It’s National Lampoon’s Vacation meets Rocky! Starring Brooke Shields, Dennis Farina, Marika Dominczyk , and Paul Campbell.

Schedule a Bagboy viewing party or watch now on Lycos Cinema. And check out other free and premium content from National Lampoon on Lycos Cinema to jump start your summer viewing.

Posted by buzz at 11:19 AM EDT

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Wednesday, 11 June 2008

What are the most popular Barack Obama Search Queries?

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama enters the Lycos 50 for the first time ever this week, generating 25 percent more search activity than his republican presidential rival, Sen. John McCain. Since Sen. Hillary Clinton decided to suspend her campaign last weekend, search interest in Sen. Obama has jumped 400 percent.

The Lycos 50 decided to look at the most popular search terms associated with Barack Obama. Interestingly, some of the most controversial news associated with Sen. Obama does not appear to be top of mind with web users. What is top of mind?

The most popular Barack Obama-related search queries include Barack Obama T-shirts, Barack Obama Campaign and Barack Obama Speeches. Web users also appear to have very little difficulty spelling the democratic presidential candidate's last name, but his first name is presenting a bit of a challenge. The most popular misspellings of Barack include Borack, Berack and Barak.

The Lycos 50 has been tracking search activity since 1999. Can you guess which search term has been misspelled the most over the past 9 years?

Posted by buzz at 11:42 AM EDT

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