Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, identifying geographic clusters that are similar based on metrics and geo-spatial association. Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to operations that include obtaining data corresponding to a communication network, applying a first algorithm to the data to generate a plurality of bins, generating a respective score for each bin of the plurality of bins, applying a second algorithm, based on the respective scores, to generate a plurality of clusters, and generating a graph for each cluster of the plurality of clusters, wherein vertices of each graph are represented by the bins of the cluster, and wherein edges of each graph connect the bins of the cluster to adjacent bins of the cluster. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, identifying geographic clusters that are similar based on metrics and geo-spatial association. Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to operations that include obtaining data corresponding to a communication network, applying a first algorithm to the data to generate a plurality of bins, generating a respective score for each bin of the plurality of bins, applying a second algorithm, based on the respective scores, to generate a plurality of clusters, and generating a graph for each cluster of the plurality of clusters, wherein vertices of each graph are represented by the bins of the cluster, and wherein edges of each graph connect the bins of the cluster to adjacent bins of the cluster. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the invention, a method of promoting an auction item has been provided that includes providing a venue promotion option to a user. The venue promotion option includes a list of venues where information concerning auction listings can be displayed. Instructions are received from the user, which contain a selection of at least one of the venues in which to display information regarding at least one auction listing. The at least one auction listing is listed on a listing page of a website of an auction firm.