The Seybold Report

Google Makes Offer for Teracent, a Startup Web Advertising Software Company

Continuing its strategy of strengthening its advertising capabilities through acquisition, Google has tendered an offer to purchase Teracent, a San Mateo, CA-based startup whose Intelligent Display Advertising platform makes Web display ads fully customizable for specific consumers and sites. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

ReportLinker Publishes Internet Industry Market Research Report

Reportlinker.com has released a new market research report focused on Internet businesses. The report, Mobile Advertising and Marketing--3rd Edition, analyzes the impact of the growth of mobile advertising on the global market. more

Juniper Predicts Strong Growth in Mobile Augmented Reality Services

The mobile augmented reality (AR) services market will grow to $734 million by 2014 says a new white paper from Juniper Research. The new study, entitled Mobile Augmented Reality: Forecasts, Applications & Opportunity Appraisal 2009-2014 analyzes market opportunities on mobile systems and provides detailed growth forecasts. The report predicts slow growth through 2010 because few smartphones will be AR-enabled, but predicts the number of AR smartphones will grow dramatically in the medium term as Android phones and the latest iPhone models reach the market along with greater deployment of AR enablers such as digital compasses and accelerometers. more

Barnes and Noble Reports Small Net Loss for Quarter

Barnes & Noble Inc. has reported a net loss of $24.0 million or $0.43 per share on total sales of $1.2 billion for its second fiscal quarter, a 4% year-to-year increase. Store sales decreased 2% year-to-year to $950 million, while online sales grew 9% to $120 million. Sales for its college bookstore division, acquired on Sept. 30, were $65 million. more