As Display Sank Deeper in '08, Web Giants Pushed to Gain Ground 2008 wasn't necessarily a breaking point for display, but it marked the beginning of a full-on showdown among big Web players aiming to own the shrinking display ad market.

Bailout Drives Search Efforts for Automakers, Advocacy Groups The use of search ads by Ford, GM, and fair lending advocacy groups could portend a shift in the way corporations and organizations use search to promote public policy messages.

Questions for BBC's Digital Media EVP In a tough environment for display ad sales, Luke Bradley-Jones is taking the long view.

Industry Embraces Opt-In for ISP Behavioral Targeting Fearing blunt legislation, the industry moves towards aligning behind a single standard for deep packet inspection.

Questions for IAB VP Public Policy Mike Zaneis Zaneis discusses self-regulation, enforcement, educating the industry about public policy, and what it's like representing the IAB on Capitol Hill.

Efficiency Key to Web Ad Industry Weathering Economic Storm Executives from both the buy and sell side say most online ad buys entail too much time, too many people, and too few standards.

'In An Absolut World' Hits Its Stride A year after it ditched its famous bottle campaign, Absolut's new marketing message finds its footing in a variety of media.

Questions for John Gallegos, CEO of Grupo Gallegos independent agency specializing in reaching the U.S. Hispanic market strives to execute on good ideas first, and directing its work towards Hispanics second.

How One Local Marketer Gave Up on DIY SEO Storage West Self Storage outsourced its local SEO, correcting bad data and improving the customer experience.

Codename Marley: Questions for Molecular's Tech Lead on MittRomney.com David Palmer gives an inside view of the Web site strategy of a former candidate and possible McCain running mate.

Questions for Shelby Bonnie CNET co-founder and one-time CEO talks with ClickZ about his new media venture and the state of display advertising.

Microsoft/aQuantive Merger: So Far, So Good Sources say aQuantive has begun to infuse its parent with new digital marketing mojo.

Craigslist Rivals Struggle to Succeed in Web Classified Space It didn't work for Microsoft, but Wal-Mart is going to give Craigslist's free listings approach a try. Meanwhile, advertisers sit on the sidelines, waiting for dominant sites to emerge.

IAB Mulls Enforcement Capability in Self-Regulation Push As its chief hits Congressional hearings and its D.C. office adds a new attorney, the IAB determines whether to enforce standards and guidelines.

Clinton Needed More Search: Q&A with Google's Greenberger Google's top political ad man contends savvy search advertising contributed to the success of both Barack Obama's and John McCain's primary season wins.