Dapper MashupAds makes display ads smarter

Dapper MashupAds makes display ads smarter

A startup called Dapper is rolling out a way to use its mashup technology to bring the advantages of search-based advertising into the world of display ads — namely, image- and media-based ads that are normally more eye-catching but less customizable and targeted.

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Attendio leaves event listings in favor of widgets

Attendio leaves event listings in favor of widgets

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After being a portal for events for less than half a year, Attendio has abandoned the the events industry, saying that market is too small. It has decided instead to become a widget-making company, jumping from one crowded industry to another.

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Roundup: Zlango’s leaked PowerPoint, DIY Facebook apps, and more

Roundup: Zlango’s leaked PowerPoint, DIY Facebook apps, and more

Here’s the latest action:
1) For entrepreneurs: Zlango and the art of the PowerPoint pitch
2) DIY widget makers help you create your own Facebook applications, sell ads
3) Compete suggest smaller video sites are eating up market share
4) Do buyouts, young man, not venture capital

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