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To kick off the New Year, we're pleased to bring you the next installment in the Think[Industry] webinar series; this webinar will highlight new Google and Compete research on the role the online channel plays in cruise bookers' shopping processes. On Tuesday, January 19, 2010, Google and Compete will present results from their study into how shoppers research and book cruises, as well as when and how cruisers use search as part of their online travel research, using in-depth online behavioral analysis and data from a recent survey of online cruise shoppers. The webinar will cover: Which offline and online resources shoppers use in their cruise research process How much online content cruise shoppers consume before booking How search impacts likelihood to book How queries evolve as shoppers move closer to booking How search engine usage intensifies when shoppers are ready to book Date: Tuesday, January 19th at 10amPST / 12pmCST / 1pmEST Register here Posted by Veronica San Luis, Travel Marketing Manager

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In the coming weeks Google's marketing teams will be hosting webinars on the DoubleClick Ad Exchange, how to reach physicians online, and planning for 2010. In reading this and other posts, you're probably thinking, "There's a lot of 'Think' resources out there." You're right! We've got Think with Google webinars, focusing on cross-industry research and best practices; ThinkIndustry webinars and events, highlighting research and trends to help inform vertical-specific marketing strategies; and Think2010 , resources to help you get ahead during the recovery. Lots to think about! Additional details and registration information can be found below. DoubleClick Ad Exchange Overview In September, we launched DoubleClick Ad Exchange, an open and transparent marketplace that aggregates buyers and sellers of online display advertising. Join us for a one hour webinar which covers what the Ad Exchange is, how it impacts pricing, inventory and the Google Content Network, and what solution to choose. Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 11:30amPST / 1:30pmCST / 2:30pmEST Event password: ad Registration password: agency1 Register here ThinkHealth with Google - Connecting with Physicians Online Google recently conducted a study on how physicians use the Internet, and specifically search, as a part of their clinical practice. Join us for a webinar to review how physicians use the web for health, medical and prescription drug information, which they use to make health decisions. The insights will help you best utilize the Internet and search to adapt marketing programs to target physicians. Date: Thursday, November 5, 2009 11amPST / 1pmCST / 2pmEST Register here Think2010: Four Winning Moves for 2010 In our ever-changing marketplace, marketers need to thoughtfully plan the moves that will differentiate their offerings, increase competitive advantage, and seize opportunities as the economy recovers. Join us as Bonita Stewart, Managing Director, US Sales, leads a discussion on four winning marketing strategies you can utilize to prepare your business for success in 2010 and beyond. Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 10amPST / 12pmCST / 1pmEST Register here Posted by Agency Ad Solutions Blog Team

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Upcoming webinars to get you thinking

Did you miss last week's Think2010 webinar "Using Data to Better Connect with your Customers," or are you interested in reviewing Avinash Kaushik's key takeaways? If so, read on for a recap of the presentation: 1. Mine Website Trends : Utilize Trends for Websites and other tools to index clients' performances, identify competitors' strengths, and find untapped opportunities. 2. Analyze the "Database of Intentions" : Use Insights for Search to segment your clients' share of voice, obtain competitive gains, understand how to most effectively target their campaigns, and find out where they should focus their search efforts. 3. Monetize the Long Tail: Leverage the powerful Search-based Keyword Tool to identify your clients' long tail keywords based on their sites' content, and to find additional cost-effective targeted keywords. 4. Identify Relevant Audiences: Utilize Ad Planner to understand the demographic profile and search behavior of site visitors, and that of competitors, to effectively target clients' messages on the Google Content Network to the most relevant audiences. Most importantly, Avinash's #1 Rule: Make sure that your clients' websites don't stink. What does he mean? Use data to identify fixes (e.g. pay attention to bounce rates) so that customers don't say, in Avinash's own words, "I came, I puked, I left." To learn more about how to improve your clients' web pages, check out this post by Avinash: Six Tips For Improving High Bounce / Low Conversion Web Pages . Visit our Google Business Channel on YouTube to see the recorded version . Interested in more information on the Think2010 series? Visit our site to learn more and sign up for the November 10th webinar "Four Winning Moves for 2010." Posted by Jaime Mayer, Industry Marketing

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Webinar Recap: Using Data to Better Connect with Your Customers