International Business News - MCHX http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif A JP Morgan analyst lowered his online advertising forecast Thursday, citing larger broader economic weakness impacting the Internet sector. "In the first half of 2008, we have noticed macroeconomic weakness spilling into the internet sector. We feel that this weakness became more pronounced in 3Q and is spreading to international markets," said analyst Imran Khan in a client note. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080904/ahead-of-the-bell-online-advertising.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:24:56 EDT A ThinkPanmure analyst said Friday that expectations for online media companies are too high, as conditions will be tough for the rest of the year. William Morrison said about two-thirds of companies either fell short of analyst estimates or reduced their outlooks in the first quarter, making it one of the worst quarters in years for online media companies. About 75 percent of online media companies would need to increase their revenue to reach expectations, he said--which is not likely to happen. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080523/ahead-of-the-bell-online-media.htm Fri, 23 May 2008 08:40:21 EDT Shares of Marchex Inc. jumped Wednesday after the local search and advertising company said its swung to a first-quarter loss, but its revenue and adjusted earnings beat analysts' expectations. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080507/marchex-rises-after-co-beats-analysts-1q-expectations.htm Wed, 07 May 2008 12:44:25 EDT