December 20, 2007

AIS Media Inc. CEO, Thomas Harpointner, was interviewed by Sarasota Herald Tribune to discuss the impact the Internet is having this holiday season. His statements included:

More people are using the Internet as a tool this year, not just a place to make purchases, said Boone and Thomas Harpointner, chief executive and co-founder of AIS Media, a digital marketing and consulting firm.

"People are using the Internet to find the best bargain for their money, especially those who are squeezed by the mortgage market," Boone said.

Online retailers seem more aware of the need for bargains, offering customers free shipping and even free return shipping, as well as discounts on items, Harpointner said.

Without the Internet promotions, sales in brick-and-mortar stores might be even more anemic, he added.

"Many customers are using the Internet to educate themselves and price-shop," Harpointner said.

To read the full story visit: A Week before Christmas, Cheer is Scant for Retailers

About AIS Media
AIS Media, Inc. is an award-winning developer and marketer of proprietary Web applications and professional Web services aimed to meet the needs of small and medium-size businesses. Specific AIS Media products include Excerpo® Storefront (http://www.ExcerpoStorefront.com) and Excerpo® Mail (http://www.ExcerpoMail.com), which enables businesses to conduct e-commerce and run permission-based email marketing programs, respectively. Professional services include interactive media, web site development, credit card merchant services, search engine optimization (SEO) and managed hosting. AIS Media markets its services directly and through its global network of certified partners. For more information on AIS Media’s services and to locate a partner, visit www.aismedia.com

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