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    Yahoo Gemini native and mobile search ads double Chariotz’ website traffic while cutting ad costs by 30%.

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    Some 72% of Millennials (now in their teens to mid-30s) indicate they’ll purchase a car over the next 3 years, more than any other demographic. This study shares insights into their automotive preferences and how marketers can use digital channels to connect with car-shopping Millennials.

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    Yahoo Travel is one of several new digital magazines launched this year that give brands a visually rich and engaging format for advertising. In this new study, two travel advertisers saw a double-digit lift in search activity after being exposed to 13.9 million Yahoo Travel magazine readers over a two-month period.

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    Webinars
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    This webinar recording shares insights from our recent study into the shopping habits of mobile searchers and best practices to help marketers connect with them.

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    As content marketing has increasingly become a go-to tactic for many marketers, it’s important to understand the nuances of creating compelling content marketing for a particular audience. In the case of Millennials, expectations are high when it comes to content marketing. This study, presented by Yahoo, Tumblr, Razorfish and Digitas, provides you with a deep understanding of the Millennial mindset, and provides the strategic principles and creative tactics for developing content marketing for this demographic.

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    Case Studies
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    By 2015, more consumers will search on mobile devices than their PCs. Our new study shares a wealth of actionable insights into mobile searchers’ behaviors that can help marketers better connect with this increasingly important audience.

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    Videos
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    Our 2014 Yahoo Media Stars competition winners had a fantastic time in Cannes! They learned from and networked with the ad industry’s top minds, gained new insights to help advance their careers, and were recognized by their peers and leaders as being among the best and brightest agency talent. Check out the highlights in this video.

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    Case Studies
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    A retailer sees major lifts in brand awareness, purchase intent, and more using our mobile stream ad format. Check out this recent study to see how you can put Yahoo Gemini native ads to work for your brand.

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    Case Studies
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    A campaign that joined the power of mobile search and our native stream ad format significantly improves performance for a travel brand. Read the study for details and key takeaways for marketers.

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    Case Studies
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    This recent study found that consumers exposed to native stream ad campaigns are much more likely to take action versus those who viewed traditional ads. See detailed results from the study, which focused on nine PC-based campaigns across various industries.

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    Videos
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    Ads on Yahoo work together across formats and devices to deliver powerful results for brands. With the combination of Premium, Video, Native, Search and Audience, Yahoo offers the only unified advertising solution in the market. Watch this video to see how you can use this unique approach to boost results for your brand.

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    Videos
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    With consumers now spending the majority of their online time on mobile devices, it’s more important than ever to make mobile the foundation of your online advertising strategy. This video will provide you with valuable insights into consumer mobile usage, as well as best practices for creating innovative and effective mobile ads.

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    Providing a high-performance online experience is becoming increasingly important in the auto insurance category, and brands who are leading with a digital-first approach are speeding by their competitors. Read on to see what else our recent research recommends for auto insurance marketers.

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    Webinars
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    Through Yahoo Gemini, advertisers now have access to larger, richer ads seamlessly integrated into new content formats. Learn the most effective strategies to engage consumers and ensure that your native ads are making an impact.

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    It’s estimated that two-thirds of all digital and mobile ads will be bought programmatically by 2015. Are you ready for this shift? Read on to understand how the rapidly-evolving programmatic landscape is changing today’s advertising ecosystem.

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    Webinars
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    Learn how to get top performance from our new Product Ads format, which combines rich images and effective targeting to produce great results for search advertisers.

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    Videos
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    Consumers today expect more and better personalization of their digital experiences, including the ads. Watch Yahoo Vice President of Research and Insights Lauren Weinberg’s presentation on ad personalization – and how marketers can use this approach to make lasting connections with consumers – during the Ad Age Marketing & Technology Summit during Internet Week.

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    Webinars
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    Retail marketers who prepare their holiday campaigns early will be merry this holiday season when sales are looking bright. Watch this webinar for tips to help you make the most of your holiday sales.

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    Research
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    To succeed in today’s fragmented media arena, advertisers will need to look beyond traditional measures such as reach and frequency, toward more contemporary and relevant metrics such as effective and engaging reach. Personalization is the pathway to advertising nirvana— placing the right ad in front of the right consumer at the right time, driven by the right data.

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    This report lays out the process we are taking at Yahoo for understanding a major digital daily habit—Online Video—and for developing products and creating opportunities for advertisers to engage in consumers’ daily lives.

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  • Custom Car Site Revs Up Results with Yahoo Gemini

    Case Studies
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    Yahoo Gemini native and mobile search ads double Chariotz’ website traffic while cutting ad costs by 30%.

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    How to Reach Millennial Auto Shoppers

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    Some 72% of Millennials (now in their teens to mid-30s) indicate they’ll purchase a car over the next 3 years, more than any other demographic. This study shares insights into their automotive preferences and how marketers can use digital channels to connect with car-shopping Millennials.

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    Travel Brands See Major Lift in Search Activity from Yahoo Travel Magazine Ads

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    Yahoo Travel is one of several new digital magazines launched this year that give brands a visually rich and engaging format for advertising. In this new study, two travel advertisers saw a double-digit lift in search activity after being exposed to 13.9 million Yahoo Travel magazine readers over a two-month period.

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    Mobile Search Savvy

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    This webinar recording shares insights from our recent study into the shopping habits of mobile searchers and best practices to help marketers connect with them.

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    Content Marketing: Best Practices Among Millennials

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    As content marketing has increasingly become a go-to tactic for many marketers, it’s important to understand the nuances of creating compelling content marketing for a particular audience. In the case of Millennials, expectations are high when it comes to content marketing. This study, presented by Yahoo, Tumblr, Razorfish and Digitas, provides you with a deep understanding of the Millennial mindset, and provides the strategic principles and creative tactics for developing content marketing for this demographic.

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    Understanding the Shopping Habits of Mobile Searchers

    Case Studies
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    By 2015, more consumers will search on mobile devices than their PCs. Our new study shares a wealth of actionable insights into mobile searchers’ behaviors that can help marketers better connect with this increasingly important audience.

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    Yahoo Media Stars 2014 Highlights

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    Our 2014 Yahoo Media Stars competition winners had a fantastic time in Cannes! They learned from and networked with the ad industry’s top minds, gained new insights to help advance their careers, and were recognized by their peers and leaders as being among the best and brightest agency talent. Check out the highlights in this video.

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    Retailer Boosts Results Across the Sales Funnel with Yahoo Gemini Native Ads

    Case Studies
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    A retailer sees major lifts in brand awareness, purchase intent, and more using our mobile stream ad format. Check out this recent study to see how you can put Yahoo Gemini native ads to work for your brand.

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    Travel Brand Combines Mobile Search and Native Advertising for Greater Performance with Yahoo Gemini

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    A campaign that joined the power of mobile search and our native stream ad format significantly improves performance for a travel brand. Read the study for details and key takeaways for marketers.

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    Yahoo Gemini Native Ads Drive PC Conversions Across Industries

    Case Studies
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    This recent study found that consumers exposed to native stream ad campaigns are much more likely to take action versus those who viewed traditional ads. See detailed results from the study, which focused on nine PC-based campaigns across various industries.

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    Bringing It Together: The Yahoo Unified Ad Solution

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    Ads on Yahoo work together across formats and devices to deliver powerful results for brands. With the combination of Premium, Video, Native, Search and Audience, Yahoo offers the only unified advertising solution in the market. Watch this video to see how you can use this unique approach to boost results for your brand.

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    Reach Millions on Mobile with Yahoo Gemini

    Videos
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    With consumers now spending the majority of their online time on mobile devices, it’s more important than ever to make mobile the foundation of your online advertising strategy. This video will provide you with valuable insights into consumer mobile usage, as well as best practices for creating innovative and effective mobile ads.

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    Path to Conversion: Auto Insurance Category

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    Providing a high-performance online experience is becoming increasingly important in the auto insurance category, and brands who are leading with a digital-first approach are speeding by their competitors. Read on to see what else our recent research recommends for auto insurance marketers.

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    Make an Impact with Native Advertising

    Webinars
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    Through Yahoo Gemini, advertisers now have access to larger, richer ads seamlessly integrated into new content formats. Learn the most effective strategies to engage consumers and ensure that your native ads are making an impact.

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    Finding the Right Fit in a Programmatic World

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    It’s estimated that two-thirds of all digital and mobile ads will be bought programmatically by 2015. Are you ready for this shift? Read on to understand how the rapidly-evolving programmatic landscape is changing today’s advertising ecosystem.

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    Turn Searchers into Shoppers with Product Ads

    Webinars
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    Learn how to get top performance from our new Product Ads format, which combines rich images and effective targeting to produce great results for search advertisers.

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    Video: The Balancing Act: Getting Personalization Right

    Videos
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    Consumers today expect more and better personalization of their digital experiences, including the ads. Watch Yahoo Vice President of Research and Insights Lauren Weinberg’s presentation on ad personalization – and how marketers can use this approach to make lasting connections with consumers – during the Ad Age Marketing & Technology Summit during Internet Week.

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    Engaging Holiday Shoppers with Actionable Insights

    Webinars
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    Retail marketers who prepare their holiday campaigns early will be merry this holiday season when sales are looking bright. Watch this webinar for tips to help you make the most of your holiday sales.

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    The Balancing Act: Getting Personalization Right

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    To succeed in today’s fragmented media arena, advertisers will need to look beyond traditional measures such as reach and frequency, toward more contemporary and relevant metrics such as effective and engaging reach. Personalization is the pathway to advertising nirvana— placing the right ad in front of the right consumer at the right time, driven by the right data.

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    Why Online Video is a Daily Habit

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    This report lays out the process we are taking at Yahoo for understanding a major digital daily habit—Online Video—and for developing products and creating opportunities for advertisers to engage in consumers’ daily lives.

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  • Mercent gets results for clients with Product Ads

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    Mercent used Product Ads to help its roster of brand-name retail clients create rich-looking, high-performance ads at a lower cost-per-click.

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    What Yahoo Gemini Means for You

    Webinars
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    Learn how Yahoo Gemini can help you reach millions of people directly on their mobile devices with smart, integrated, multi-channel campaigns.

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    Ace the Back-to-School Shopping Season

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    Learn the top tips that will take your campaigns to the head of the class during the back-to-school shopping season.

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    Health Consumers and Mobile Usage

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    In addition to looking at how the shopping process is changing for health consumers, this study isolates reactions to mobile/tablet/pc advertising. (PDF)

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    Caregivers and Digital Habits

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    Advertisers seeking to target caregivers need a deep understanding of how and why they use the internet, what content they are consuming and how they like to receive online advertising. (PDF)

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      Industries, Audiences

    P&G Celebrates the Power of Olympic Moms and Inspires Consumers Across the Globe

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    To honor the love and hard work of moms around the world, P&G developed a global campaign called “Thank You,Mom”

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    Telco - Cable, Internet and Phone Study

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    Yahoo partnered with Ipsos MediaCT to conduct a survey to create an overview of the bundled and Internet service provider landscape, to learn what motivates consumers to change their provider and to discover how consumers research their decisions. (PDF)

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    Tech – Desktop Purchase Study

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    The objective of the study was to quantify the online audience of in-market laptop purchasers and to provide marketers with insights to better understand their path to decision. (PDF)

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    Tech – Laptop Purchase Study

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    As digital plays a greater role in the daily lives of today’s consumers, we’re seeing changes in how they are making decisions to purchase new laptop computers. This study provides insights to enable laptop marketers to better understand the laptop shopper’s path to purchase. (PDF)

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    Travel - Mobile Shopping Study

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    This study was created for travel marketers to share insights on the mobile-enabled travel consumer. Key learnings include how the shopping process is changing, consumer reactions to mobile, table and online advertising, how mobile and tablet usage is affecting the shopping process, and exploring shopping behaviors in the travel category. (PDF)

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    Tech – Tablet Purchase Study

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    What do tablet marketers need to know to engage and connect with audiences online in order to drive results? The objective of the study was to quantify the online audience of in-market tablet purchasers and to provide marketers with insights to better understand their path to decision. (PDF)

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    Alcohol Consumers: Online Habits & Purchase Behavior

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    Online advertising is a powerful opportunity for alcohol brands seeking to connect with Adults 22+. This study provides key insights into the preferences, habits and purchase behavior of alcohol consumers and how brands can successfully reach this market. (PDF)

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    Reaching Home Hosts Across Screens

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    Hosts and party-throwers utilize online resources in a big way to discover party ideas, find recipes and connect with guests. For brands seeking to connect with this audience, it is important to understand why the internet is critical to the planning process. (PDF)

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    Pet Owners

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    This study will help you better understand pet owners' online habits, how they consume content and how receptive they are to online advertisements. (PDF)

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    A Day in the Life: Active Traders

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    Yahoo Insights shares how digital is playing a greater role in the daily lives of active traders, and is changing how this audience accesses, researches and consumes financial information, products and services. (PDF)

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    A Day in the Life: Financial Advisors

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    This study includes key learnings that financial services marketers should know about this influential audience, their preferences, perceptions and consumption habits when it comes to financial information online. (PDF)

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    Yahoo Insights Path to Conversion Study: Credit Cards & Brokerages

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    This study shares the most important influencers in consumer purchase decisions and looks at opportunities for marketers to engage with credit card and brokerage shoppers along the path to conversion. (PDF)

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    Search Advertising Trends in Financial Services

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    This study by Yahoo and Microsoft shows marketers how to leverage insights into the latest search ad trends to drive better performance on the Yahoo Bing Network. (PDF)

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    Holiday Shopping Trends

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    As much as 40% of annual sales are concentrated in the last two months of the year for some retailers. Understanding the unique purchase path consumers take when shopping during the holiday season is critical for marketers to ensure they maximize sales.

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    Marketing to Hispanics

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    Part 2 of the Ethnodynamics series

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  • Ace the Back-to-School Shopping Season

    Webinars
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    Learn the top tips that will take your campaigns to the head of the class during the back-to-school shopping season.

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      Industries, Ad Solutions, Audiences

    Health Consumers and Mobile Usage

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    In addition to looking at how the shopping process is changing for health consumers, this study isolates reactions to mobile/tablet/pc advertising. (PDF)

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      Audiences, Industries

    Caregivers and Digital Habits

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    Advertisers seeking to target caregivers need a deep understanding of how and why they use the internet, what content they are consuming and how they like to receive online advertising. (PDF)

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      Industries, Audiences

    Telco - Cable, Internet and Phone Study

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    image-telco-cable-internet-phone-125

    Yahoo partnered with Ipsos MediaCT to conduct a survey to create an overview of the bundled and Internet service provider landscape, to learn what motivates consumers to change their provider and to discover how consumers research their decisions. (PDF)

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      Audiences, Industries

    Travel – Winter Study

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    This study provides key insights and implications for travel marketers who want to know more about their consumers’ plans and interests around traveling over the holiday and winter travel periods. (PDF)

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    Consumer electronics manufacturer uses precision targeting to boost multichannel sales

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    High-tech manufacturer uses Yahoo Database Match to measure the impact of online ad campaigns on retail sales.

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    How Travel Advertisers Can Boost Airline Bookings

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    New research from Yahoo reveals emerging trends in airline booking conversions and identifies opportunities for airlines to convert more customers in the middle and upper levels of the purchase funnel.

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    Summer Travel Study

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    See how summer travelers plan their travel, which tools and websites they use, and how brands can reach them with online advertising. (PDF)

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    Autos Consumer Journey

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    This study examines the stages of intention by mindset of Auto Intenders and provides an in-depth analysis of the vehicle purchase process, including which sources are most important at each stage of the purchase cycle and how different types of ads influence consumers throughout the shopping journey. (PDF)

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    Ram Takes Country by the Horns, Launches Music Channel to Strengthen Customer Engagement

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    Ram Trucks saw an opportunity to solidify its brand identity and better connect with its core audience by sponsoring a site dedicated to country music content.

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