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- Blockbuster creates subscription service
Blockbuster launched a $10-per-month subscription for DISH Network customers that provides streaming as well as DVD and video game rental. The service, $6 less than a similar offering from Netflix, will be expanded to non-DISH subscribers this year, Blockbuster said. Home Media Magazine (9/23), Reuters (9/23)       | New for Holiday! Shotfarm’s Product Image Gathering Service. Let shotfarm’s data team collect all of the high-resolution product images and information you need for your site. Cut your image collection costs by 50-80% and never chase another supplier! This month only, receive 25% off your order. To learn more about shotfarm, visit www.shotfarm.com. |  | As retail standouts like Best Buy, Redbox and Whole Foods have found, an intelligent community strategy delivers real business value. They and more than 500 leading brands use Pluck, Demand Media’s integrated community platform, to cultivate engagement, radiate advocacy and accelerate conversions. Read our Community Results Blueprint to ignite your strategy. | | New Media & Technology |  |  | | - 5 reasons QR codes may not be worth your time
QR codes are popping up on everything from ads to athletes' underwear, but for many merchants the time and money spent to create QR-based promotions may be wasted, writes Zoove CEO Joe Gillespie. Many consumers don't have smartphones they can use to crack the codes or find the process either too confusing or too complicated to bother with, he writes. GigaOm (9/24)  | Earn 2X rewards points on gasoline purchases with The New Business Gold Rewards Card from American Express OPEN. Designed to earn Membership Rewards® points faster:
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- Google will close Boutiques.com in Product Search revamp
Google plans to close Boutiques.com, a fashion shopping website launched in November, and fold most of the features into a revamped Google Product Search. Boutiques.com, created after Google acquired Like.com, lets users shop for styles based on personal preferences. PC Magazine (9/23)  | 3 Proven Rich-Media Strategies for Your 2011 Campaigns
Today's hyperconnected consumers expect rich, engaging experiences wherever they interact with your product or service. In this report you will learn how to use rich media to:
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• Create flawless website experiences
• Improve online ad performance |
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| Interactive Advertising | | | | | Legislative & Regulatory | | | | - FCC issues final net neutrality rules
The Federal Communications Commission has issued its final net neutrality rules. The rules, set to take effect on Nov. 20, prohibits telecoms that provide Internet access from blocking access to lawful content and giving preferential treatment any Internet service providers when it comes to how much bandwidth they get. InternetRetailer.com (9/23) | Shop.org Spotlight | | | | - 9 keys to mobile retail success
Earlier in 2011, NRF's Association for Retail Technology Standards published a Mobile Blueprint to guide retailers in successfully implementing mobile. ARTS is now expanding that information to include best practices in use of social media. The Blueprint was developed by more than 40 companies, retailers, application providers, mobile networks and mobile association. During an Oct. 4 webinar, executives from ARTS and Push Science will identify nine key practices that retailers can quickly implement to start their transition into mobile straight from the Mobile Blueprint. Learn more. - Shop.org SmartStat: Sept. 26, 2011
 Thirteen retailers including PetSmart, Amazon and Urban Outfitters have appeared on the STORES Hot 100 Retailers list every year since it was created. Source: STORES. - Ticketmaster finds the ROI in Facebook integration
Ticketmaster may have uncovered a key component of F-commerce that has yet to see demonstrated: an actual monetary dollar amount return-on-investment based on Facebook integration. Through Facebook Likes and an integrated RSVP feature, the entertainment ticketing company has seen an increase of $5 in ticket sales per Facebook interaction. Next up for Ticketmaster? Social connectivity through an interactive seat map.
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