MediaPost reported a week ago about Ask.com's plans to release a new platform for their sponsored search platform.  Last night a thread went up at WebmasterWorld with the new feature list.
- Improvements in cost and budget control
 - New ad structure improves content management
 - Streamlined UI simplifies common tasks
 - More flexible reporting
 - Enhanced Bulk Upload tool
 
Forum discussion at WebmasterWorld.
Update: More details here there is a link to a "ASL 2.0 Webinar" with the launch details.
            
        
