Comments on: MySpace’s DIY ad service

By: Tc, St. Paul, MN

Tc, St. Paul, MN — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:21:52 +0000

I agree this is a good start for small businesses like mine, http://www.cutesingles.org I would love to find some entry level ad programs to get things going with my business. Thank you MySpace!

By: Carlsbad, CA

Carlsbad, CA — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:59:59 +0000

I run a growing website and I love the idea of being able to target an exact demographic for my product. I created an account last night and found the interface extremely easy to use, but MySpace ads does not currently let you get that specific in targeting your ads. Sure they have catagories like "Reading, Football and other generic activities", but they lack the ability to target an audience like google. I imagine once the MySpace Ads comes out of beta it could be a huge success.

By: ~jessymarie~miami,fl

~jessymarie~miami,fl — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:28:23 +0000

not interested

By: Allison, Placentia, CA

Allison, Placentia, CA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 22:06:44 +0000

I wonder if these ads will only be on MySpace or will they be all over the web?

By: Steve, Saratoga, CA

Steve, Saratoga, CA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:06:18 +0000

As a campaign manager for a startup company, my perception is:

a. Social network are ‘bunch a many’ – they come and go
b. Myspace advertising target audience fall on the ‘fence’ when it comes to spending decisions
c. Geographical focus and additional demographics are not ‘open’ for me to make the decision.

I am not too motivated.

By: Mac - Charlotte, NC

Mac - Charlotte, NC — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:19:18 +0000

Advertising within the social media space is a huge opportunity for businesses both big and small. This is a neat product, although I still think there is more opportunity and a broader demographic on Facebook – and more revenue opportunity on LinkedIn once they open up their API. It may besuit advertisers to partner with companies such as Appssavvy who can precisely place those ads in a strategic place within a social media platform – rather than using crossing your fingers that the ad hits your target demographic.

By: Greg, Orlando, FL

Greg, Orlando, FL — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:26:23 +0000

I'd be interested to see what your impressions are with a low per click cost. How will they be weighted with the larger ads? Are they charging for impressions as well, knowing that these kids don't click on ads? Only time will tell. Greg R.