Time to dust off that crystal ball as we approach the end of 2008 and make those predictions on where the industry will be next year. The election is over and the United States have elected for “Change”, but “Mr. Boot-In-The-Face” has left the US in a recession. Can advertising survive? Will consumers still flock to social networks?
A call for speakers was issued last week for our upcoming The Bold & The Blogging, we’re still looking for speaker for February’s As The World Searches and for Shop Online ‘09 in April.
Here are some of the other industry stories and news that we talked about in this edition of The Week That Was.
Headlines:
Canwest and ShopLocal Partner To Drive More Shopping Online
Redefining the US Political Campaign: Obama’s successful rise to the US Presidency
New Campaigns:
BC Hydro Interactive Holiday Card Helps Raise $25,000 for Charity
Are You Naughty Or Nice? Are You On The Flist?
Gadgets:
On The Move
Deal Flow:
Overlay.TV Wraps Up $4.6 Million For Online Video Platform
NetShelter Closes $11.1 Million In Financing
Financial Reports
CounterPath Records $3M Quarter
Event Calender:
Inaugural Canadian Advertising Week To Be Held January 26 to 30, 2009
As The World Searches – February 24, 2009
The Bold & The Blogging – March 24, 2009
Shop Online ‘09 – April 21, 2009
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