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Paid Search Traffic Share Down 26% I almost do not know where to begin to debunk this story… for technically the story is accurate in the statement “The share of search traffic coming from paid listings is decreasing at the expense of organic traffic.” I love analysts… most of their ignorance comes from only having [...]

Why you need to outsource search

Posted by: seanxc on: February 27, 2009

In a down economy, the more direct forms of advertising are the last to get cut Only outsource if you fully understand the nuances of SEM SEM technology is more advanced than just Google keywords SEM companies are focused on SEM. You are not Right now, SEM is in the industry driver’s seat, and every [...]

It’s an honest living? Not quite according to Gallup.

Posted by: seanxc on: November 27, 2008

So Gallup released their “Annual Honesty and Ethics of Professions Survey“ this week, and guess what? We suck. We lie, cheat and steal. Advertising professionals rate only one notch above Stock Brokers. Stock Brokers!? This year, that ain’t saying much. Well, at least we’re above Congressmen. If we had been rated worse than them I’d [...]

Your SEM program is doomed

Posted by: seanxc on: July 22, 2008

Should you go after the long tail?

Posted by: seanxc on: July 15, 2008

Is buying your brand name a losing battle?

Posted by: seanxc on: July 1, 2008

How Google will kill ad networks

Posted by: seanxc on: June 17, 2008

Who Gets the Local Media Dollar?

Posted by: seanxc on: May 18, 2007

Can search build brands?

Posted by: seanxc on: November 28, 2005


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Sean X currently serves as the Chief Digital Strategist of AIR Marketing.

About Sean X

sean xSean X Cummings is a recognized leader and expert on Internet marketing and advertising, with over 100 published articles and 30 speaking engagements.

For over 15 years Sean X has worked as an award winning digital strategist, and has be one of the 100 executives featured on DishyMix: Podcast Famous Executives.

Noted for his inspirational style and ability to motivate employees and management, he is eagerly sought after as a dynamic thinker, speaker and writer, helping to educate brands, agencies, and vendors on how to best leverage emerging and existing advertising and marketing technologies.

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For a complimentary 30-minute initial consultation for your brand, agency, or project email Sean X at sxc at me dot com or call 415.694.9514.

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