Age of average casual gamer climbs to 35 in 2009 from 33 in 2008.Summary: Adver-games created by Hyzonia platform set to attract around 38 per cent of world's 1.6 billion internet users Internet user n → internauta m/fInternet user Internet n → internaute m/f who play online games Adver-games created by Hyzonia platform set to attract around 38 per cent of world's 1.6 billion internet users who play online games Hyzonia.com, the recognised leader in adver-gaming in the Middle East, has announced the upcoming implementation of enhancements to its web platform to attract the estimated 38 per cent of the world's 1.6 billion internet users who play online games. A 2009 Entertainment Software Association report pegs the average age of the casual online gamer at 35 years, up from 33 in 2008 and representing a demographic with high spending power The power of legislatures to tax and spend. Spending power is conferred to state and federal legislatures through their constitution. Judicial Review of legislative spending varies from state to state, but the law of federal spending informs courts in all states. . Hyzonia.com notes that the global downturn has helped define online advertising and gaming as a more effective and cost-efficient solution to attract consumers. It also points to recent brand-impact studies affirming the long-term potential of "Adver-gaming" as a preferred advertising tool, explaining that associating a brand with the fun of gaming enhances brand metrics metrics Managed care A popular term for standards by which the quality of a product, service, or outcome of a particular form of Pt management is evaluated. See TQM. such as brand awareness, message association and purchase intent. The game-based advertising sector was worth around USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 120 million in 2004 and is expected to surge to USD1.8 billion by the end of 2010. Maryam Alimardani, Managing Director of RENA, the Dubai-based creator of Hyzonia.com, said: "More advertisers are being drawn to online advertising's competitive rates and its ability to extensively reach target audiences, especially in light of the financial crisis. The generally mature captive captive said of naturally wild or feral animals kept in captivity for educational and scientific investigation with no attempt being made to domesticate them. audience of online gaming See gaming. will transform internet advertising Delivering ads to Internet users via Web sites, e-mail, ad-supported software and Internet-enabled cellphones. Also called an "ad network," Internet advertising organizations act as a middleman between the advertiser and the Web sites and software publishers that display the ads. into an integral part of brand media advertising, especially in regions such as the Middle East where internet penetration rates are rising exponentially ex·po·nen·tial adj. 1. Of or relating to an exponent. 2. Mathematics a. Containing, involving, or expressed as an exponent. b. ." "Numerous popular brands now offer dedicated sections in their web portals See portal. for adver-gaming. Hyzonia.com has accordingly made substantial investments to capitalise on this growing trend, boosting our capacity to provide more unique services to our clients. We are incorporating a wider range of value-added features for adver-gaming that will establish Hyzonia.com as a truly powerful integrated solution that satisfies the needs of advertisers and publishers," added Maryam. Hyzonia web platform operates a "Cloud" system made up of thousands of individual applications distributed in the internet. The company provides a next-generation online marketing solution that offers "Adver-gaming As A Service", empowering users to create customisable adver-gaming networks that help them achieve their social, cultural, educational, marketing and advertising goals. Built on top of Microsoft .NET See .NET. technology, Hyzonia.com enjoys high reliability and security standards; if one of the applications fails, the problem remains isolated to that particular problem application. Moreover, Hyzonia.com does not require special platforms, high-end device, downloads or installation. Brands, advertising agencies and publishers can create and customize their own adver-games by choosing from various templates prepared by Hyzonia.com or requesting for tailor-made ones. They can create single or multi-player games incorporating their materials and avail of special services such as Ad Material Management, an Audience Targeting System and Real-Time Market Analysis Reports. Digital advertising has become one of the world's fastest-growing advertising platforms because of its ability to deliver brand messages to both targeted and general audiences. It also offers greater flexibility in tracking the effectiveness of ads, opening more opportunities for expansion, creativity and innovation compared with traditional media. Adver-gaming in particular has evolved as a popular online advertising platform because of its ability to maximize brand equity and product purchasing prospects. Studies have revealed that after playing a game and being immersed im·merse tr.v. im·mersed, im·mers·ing, im·mers·es 1. To cover completely in a liquid; submerge. 2. To baptize by submerging in water. 3. in an entertaining brand experience, consumers are more likely to remember not just the brand or product itself, but the associated positive attributes as well. 2009 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com) 2009 Al Bawaba (Albawaba.com) Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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