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Limits to ad campaign translation: From useless keywords to missed opportunities

With the minimal text involved in PPC ads, ad campaign translation may seem a relatively low-cost way to reach new markets. Using a well performing English campaign and putting a good translator on the task, translating keywords, negatives and ads should be a straightforward process with all chances of success… Right? This article examines the […]

France: La 'Google Tax'

According to yesterday’s Le Figaro article, companies advertising online will have to pay a tax – the infamous ‘Google Tax’ – equalling 1% of the yearly ad spend from January 1st 2011. This tax creation was proposed by french  ‘député’ Philippe Marini who also requested to tax french companies e-commerce revenue by 0.5%. France has […]