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To: iggyl who wrote (2862)	2/20/2011 10:30:40 PM
From: sylvester80	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3170

Report: Apple’s iAd Business Is ‘Hurting’ February 15th, 2011 compellingmind.com According to The Associated Press, app developers along with marketing industry insiders allegedly declare that subsequent to a strong beginning, Apple’s hatchling iAd advertising for iOS is “hurting” to fill up gaps and renew agreements. Several developers and advertising senior officials talked to TechCrunch discretely. They reportedly pointed out that after the New Year, the fill rate (percentage of ad catalog is in fact filled with an ad) fell from 18 percent to 6 percent. iAds were first tried out in the U.S. in July and they took off with a strong start. While Apple acquired a noteworthy market share, there were a few problems, as a number of advertisers concluded that Apple’s ad creation process is too restrictive. Two of the first 17 advertisers who opted for iAd gave up on the campaign and picked up the alternative networks.

To: iggyl who wrote (2862)	2/21/2011 1:42:23 AM
From: pyslent	Respond to of 3170

"Google crapAds are getting wiped out on iOS based on their inferior quality." Nowhere in your link does it say anything about the quality of iAds being it's competitive advantage. Rather, it credits Apple's FUD and also it's lower cost. While some developers took a chance at getting their apps blocked, others completely avoided third-party ad networks. iAds is actually more lucrative for developers as it charges the advertiser a penny when the ad is viewed and $2 when the ad is clicked. This is a better return to developers, who usually expect fractions of a penny for clicks and views.