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Exults Gives Expert Opinion on Google's Parent Company Profit Increase and Soaring Ad Growth

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Thursday, April 26, 2018
World Wide Web, Digital media, Alphabet Inc., Digital marketing, Marketing, Terms of service, Google, Online advertising, Internet privacy, Search engine marketing, Privacy

This performance calls attention to the company's dominant lead in the worldwide market for online ads.

Key Points: 
  • This performance calls attention to the company's dominant lead in the worldwide market for online ads.
  • Google is still expected to control 31% of the global ad market this year even though internet privacy regulators in Washington are considering getting stricter on internet privacy.
  • Sponsored search continues to be Google's strong suit and a huge opportunity for businesses to use for marketing and company growth.
  • Exults CEO and Founder, Zach Hoffman, oversees and manages the day-to-day operations of the growing Fort Lauderdale-based internet marketing agency.

Consumer Watchdog Calls on DMV to Open Robot Car Application Process to Public after Waymo Application Is Deemed Ready for Review

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018
California, San Francisco Bay Area, Economy of the United States, Alphabet Inc., Electric vehicles, Autonomous cars, Google, Waymo, Automation, Consumer Watchdog, Accountability

The department would not identify the applicant, but Consumer Watchdog learned it was Waymo, originally Google's autonomous car unit.

Key Points: 
  • The department would not identify the applicant, but Consumer Watchdog learned it was Waymo, originally Google's autonomous car unit.
  • The first application from a still unknown company was deemed insufficient and DMV asked for more data.
  • Waymo's application is the first the DMV has deemed ready to undergo the review process.
  • The least the DMV can do is ensure public transparency and corporate accountability in the process so we know what's going on."

FreeUP Mobile Launches with Intention to Eliminate Wireless Bills

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Computing, Computer architecture, Software, Alphabet Inc., Android, Smartphones, Mobile content, Google Opinion Rewards, Mobile marketing

FreeUP Mobile subscribers earn FreeUP Mobile Rewards credits, which are applied to their monthly bills.

Key Points: 
  • FreeUP Mobile subscribers earn FreeUP Mobile Rewards credits, which are applied to their monthly bills.
  • The secret to making wireless free is the FreeUP Mobile Rewards app, which is available for both iOS and Android.
  • FreeUP Mobile is a revolutionary wireless company founded with the single goal of tying customer rewards and loyalty to making high quality wireless service free.
  • Users are able to earn credits using the FreeUP Mobile Rewards app which are then applied to the user's monthly services.

YouTube Is Now Only One Voice Search Away With Cox Contour

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Digital media, Software, Information and communications technology, Alphabet Inc., Go software, Social media, Video hosting, YouTube, Internet

Cox Contour customers can use their voice remote to search and watch YouTube videos directly on their TV screens, with no secondary device or need to switch inputs.

Key Points: 
  • Cox Contour customers can use their voice remote to search and watch YouTube videos directly on their TV screens, with no secondary device or need to switch inputs.
  • YouTube app customers can use the voice remote or press the Contour button and then select the 'apps' menu.
  • When using the voice remote, users simply need to say the word "YouTube" at the beginning or end of their voice command.
  • To access YouTube on Cox Contour, customers simply need a compatible Contour receiver and a Cox High Speed Internet Service.

Whirlpool Corporation enhances voice capabilities with Google Home in connected appliances

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018
American brands, Economy of the United States, Technology, World Wide Web, Whirlpool Corporation, Alphabet Inc., KitchenAid, Maytag, Google Assistant, Google, Whirlpool, Amana Corporation

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Whirlpool Corporation announced several improvements to the voice-command capabilities among its connected product lines at the 2018 Google I/O conference in Mountain View, Calif. As part of an ongoing collaboration with Google Home, Whirlpool Corporation revealed that updates will include: global availability of remote appliance control in all regions where Whirlpool Connected appliances are available; more succinct, user-friendly functional commands; and plans for expansion of Google Home capabilities to select appliances from additional Whirlpool Corporation brands.

Key Points: 
  • BENTON HARBOR, Mich., May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Whirlpool Corporation announced several improvements to the voice-command capabilities among its connected product lines at the 2018 Google I/O conference in Mountain View, Calif. As part of an ongoing collaboration with Google Home, Whirlpool Corporation revealed that updates will include: global availability of remote appliance control in all regions where Whirlpool Connected appliances are available; more succinct, user-friendly functional commands; and plans for expansion of Google Home capabilities to select appliances from additional Whirlpool Corporation brands.
  • "We're thrilled to offer a better experience for our consumers with our smart appliances, not just in the U.S., but now around the world," said Jason Mathew, Whirlpool Corporation senior director, Global Connected Strategy.
  • Additionally Google's intelligent personal assistant, Google Assistant, will soon be available for select connected appliances worldwide, wherever Whirlpool Connected appliances are available for purchase.
  • Whirlpool Corporation intends to expand Google Home capabilities to appliances within its KitchenAid and Maytag brands in late 2018.

Online Training Provider Simplilearn Passes One Million Learners' Mark

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Computing, Cloud computing, Alphabet Inc., Android, Smartphones, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft

EdTech company, Simplilearn , a leading provider of online training courses for digital economy skills, announced today that it has reached a milestone of one million learners.

Key Points: 
  • EdTech company, Simplilearn , a leading provider of online training courses for digital economy skills, announced today that it has reached a milestone of one million learners.
  • Having recently celebrated its eighth anniversary in the online training business, Simplilearn has doubled its learner base in two years.
  • Additional boosts in subscribers came in 2016 when Microsoft named Simplilearn as a Silver Learning Partner for its suite of Microsoft Azure certification courses and Simplilearn became Google's first authorized training partner (ATP) for Certified Android App Developer training.
  • Simplilearn is a GSA IT-70 contract holder and is recognized by Training Industry as a Top 20 IT Training Company for 2017.

Online Marketing Agency, fishbat, Discusses Content Tips for Google's Recent Algorithm Update

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Marketing, World Wide Web, Business economics, Online advertising, Digital marketing, Alphabet Inc., Google Search, Google, Content marketing

PATCHOGUE, N.Y., May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Online marketing agency , fishbat, shares tips to help businesses navigate Google's recent algorithm change.

Key Points: 
  • PATCHOGUE, N.Y., May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Online marketing agency , fishbat, shares tips to help businesses navigate Google's recent algorithm change.
  • If you noticed a change in your website's ranking since then, it may be the result of that update.
  • Content marketing is still, arguably, the single most effective way to earn top organic rankings.
  • fishbat is a full-service digital marketing firm that takes a holistic business approach to their clients' digital marketing programs.

BirdEye Enhances Business Profiles by Integrating Google Reviews

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Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Marketing, Software, Computing, Services marketing, Alphabet Inc., Google, Google Maps, Keyhole Markup Language, Web mapping, Customer experience, Local search

With Google Places API, BirdEye combines accurate business information, authentic reviews, and maps so businesses can be discovered in local search.

Key Points: 
  • Customer experience leader BirdEye today announced it has enhanced its business profiles via Google Places API integration.
  • Each profile displays the business verified reviews, up-to-date contact information, directions, and photos, and allows customers to make appointments and write reviews.
  • As a leader in customer experience, businesses now expect BirdEye to integrate seamlessly with all prominent platforms, said Naveen Gupta, CEO at BirdEye.
  • BirdEye gets real-time feedback from verified customers via SMS and email workflows, and displays it on business profiles alongside authentic Google reviews.

HomeTownLocator.com Tops 500 Million Views: Here’s What People Are Finding So Interesting

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Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Alphabet Inc., World Wide Web, AdSense, Technology, HTL, Computing, Google

On average, 1.2 million visitors view nearly 3 million pages each month: HTL offers valuable information on any local area, and people just love it!

Key Points: 
  • Google AdSense analytics indicate that as of Jan 10, 2018, HomeTownLocator.com (HTL) has served over 500 million page views of information to visitors.
  • Analytics show that on average, each month 1.2 million people visit HTL resulting in nearly 3 million page views per month.
  • 500 million page views and a top 3% of top sites ranking makes it clear that people appreciate the usefulness of what they discover at HomeTownLocator.com.
  • HomeTownLocator.com has served over 500 million pages of local information since 2005.