Mindy understands what is meant by the term Internet advertising, but she’s not really sure
how that is different from the term e–business. Explain the concept of e–business and how it
is different from Internet advertising.
Mini–Case Question. When customers visit or purchase from the Talbots web site, they are
asked to check a box if they want to receive e–mail messages from Talbots announcing
sales and special offers. What is this known as and why do you think Talbots does it this
way instead of simply sending e–mail to customers who provide their e–mail addresses
when purchasing?
Amie saw the movie The Phantom of the Opera and really liked it. She was familiar with the
music because her mother purchased the CD after she saw the play in New Orleans, but
Amie had never seen it before. Once she saw the movie, however, she got really interested
in it and even read the book. She also has searched the Internet and found one site that
other fans use to contact one another and exchange their opinions and experiences. She
even rented the silent version of the movie, but the ending was defective. She asked other
fans, through the Internet, about the ending and received feedback immediately. From this
site she can also link to several fans’ personal online “diaries” about Phantom. She has also
found an area on Fanfiction.com where people post their own stories about Phantom, and
she uploaded one herself and received favorable reviews. What are the sites where Amie
can interact with other fans and those that are other fans‘ electronic diaries called, and why
should advertisers be aware of them?