Back in September, YouTube announced that it was calling upon users of the popular video site to make "informative and creative" videos to embed in YouTube’s own help center.
Google Reiterates Proposition 8 Opposition
Google is calling for Proposition 8 opposition support. A post on the Official Google Blog talks about the company’s opposition to legislation that eliminates the right of same-sex couples to marry. Back in September, Google Co-founder Sergey Brin posted this:
American Idol Meets Guerilla Marketing
Dave Desvousges has skills. Not nunchuk skills or bow hunting skills (he might, I don’t know) but mad SEO skills and a ton of entrepreneurial spirit. Turns out, he’s also the manager and agent for “international superstar” Renaldo Lapuz. Who?
Microsoft In Still More Antitrust Trouble
Microsoft apparently drew one step closer to getting in serious trouble with the European Commission yesterday. This afternoon, the company admitted to finding out that the European Commission believes its handling of Internet Explorer has been breaking antitrust laws.
New Yahoo CEO’s Salary Based ‘Mostly’ On Performance
Let me walk you through my two reactions to learning about the compensation package for newly appointed Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz. First:
Moms Invest In GirlAmbition
Predators on MySpace, drive-by porn on YouTube, pervasive sexting, pop-idol vacuous value systems, self-esteem crushing reinforcement of preferred body-type hegemonies, and general lack of female role models. What’s the parent of a tween girl to do? If you’re Hilary DeCesare, or one of her cofounder moms, you take matters into your own hands and set up GirlAmbition.com, a website for tween girls a concerned parent can be comfortable with.
Yahoo Looking to Revolutionize Fashion eCommerce?
Bill Slawski at SEO By the Sea talked about a very interesting concept today regarding a social fashion search engine in which you would submit measurements and create a 3D model of your body to create a profile. You would then more easily be able to shop for clothes and shoes online based on a variety of variables.
The Repetitious Nature of the News Media
When will we get tired of pointing out what a great tool Twitter is for breaking news? This is essentially the question asked in this CNET article.
MySpace Music Makes Some Deals to Bolster Catalog
MySpace Music is about to get several hundred thousand more songs songs, as it has just made deals with Nettwerk Music Group, INgrooves, IRIS Distribution, and RoyaltyShare.
Google Holds On As Top Property For December
The holiday shopping season brought increased traffic to a number of categories including retail, shipping and weather sites, according to comScore Media Metrix.Traffic to retail sites grew in December as consumers searched for holiday gifts and discounts. Jewelry/Luxury Goods/Accessories jumped 30 percent to 25 million visitors to rank as the top-gaining category for the month.