The FINANCIAL -- Smartphone usage is fast becoming the norm, but as consumers get used to constant access to the internet—including brand and retail websites—marketers must continue efforts to make sure those sites meet mobile shoppers’ expectations.

The FINANCIAL -- US search ad spending will maintain strong growth this year, boosted by major national elections and the Summer Olympic Games, before growth begins to taper off, reflecting the maturity of this online ad format.

The FINANCIAL -- Twitter’s ad revenue growth will fall from the triple digits last year to “mere” 83% growth in 2012, eMarketer predicts, reaching nearly $260 million worldwide by the end of this year.

The FINANCIAL -- BillionMotorola Solutions,announced that the Company’s Board of Directors authorized up to $1.0 billion in additional funds for use in the existing stock repurchase program through the end of 2012, from Motorola Solutions.

The FINANCIAL -- Q4 financials: Year-on-year revenue increased across all operating sectors. EBITA margin declined from 14.1% in Q4 2010 to 7.5% in Q4 2011, according to Philips Electronics.