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But what will the sessions be like and how effectively will they be monetized? And how effective an ad medium will mobile become for marketers?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/link.mediapost.com\/go2.shtml?o35P5XLHl5iqPZ6A\/8ed985977b2c5f3f\/963597308614fb23\/mike@blumenthals.com\/fuseaction=Articles.san&amp;s=82826&amp;Nid=42861&amp;p=469563\">Pew: Web Not Key To Final Buying Decisions<\/a>\u00c2\u00a0&#8211; Mark Walsh, Mediapost.com<\/p>\n<p><em>While the Internet has become a key information source for researching products, it doesn&#8217;t have a major impact on consumers&#8217; final purchases, according to a new study. Findings from the Pew Internet &amp; American Life Project survey tracking buying habits related to music, cell phones and homes suggest the Web is just one of various resources people use before making purchases. 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