FCC Interested in Lowering Your Cable Prices
Things have been looking up for Hulu and online video in general for a variety of reasons. News has come out today emphasizing this fact even more. ABC News is reporting that the FCC thinks that cable television providers are charging too much for access. I couldn’t agree more.
SES: Measuring Success in a 2.0 World
In the SES session "Measuring Success in a 2.0 World", Matt Bailey, president, SiteLogic said, "The only way to get beyond 1.0 analytics is questions. Something no analytics software will do for you."
Facebook Introduces Demographic Restrictions
There’s talk of lowering the drinking age, with at least a few colleges’ presidents backing the idea. This change would lead to an absolute marketing blowout. In the meantime, though, Facebook’s found its own workaround solution by introducing a system of demographic restrictions.
You’re Getting Spam Because Others Are Buying
For many of us that spend a good portion of our day-to-day lives online, the idea that people actually buy products from spam messages they receive in their inboxes seems laughable. However, new research from security company Marshal suggests quite the contrary.The Results
Government Puts Hospital Death Rates Online
For the first time the federal government has released an online searchable database of hospital death rates at more than 4,300 hospitals across the U.S.Death rates for patients with pneumonia, heart attacks and heart failure are now posted on Medicare’s Web site, Hospital Compare.
Photosynth Release Makes A Big Impression
Back in 2006 at the Web 2.0 Summit, Microsoft showed off it’s cool new Photosynth program. They didn’t release it to the public, but they let attendees get a lick of what was in store, and left many of those who experienced it with a good taste in their mouths. Yesterday, they released it to the public as a service.
Chinese Watch Olympics Online At Work
Large numbers of Chinese are going online to watch the Olympics while at work as employers prevent them from watching the events on television.In a survey by marketing company Carat China, half of respondent said they watch the Olympics online while at work. Online live streaming or replays of the Games increased on weekdays when fans were not able to watch television due to work.
Yahoo Takes A Shot At iPhone Search Solutions
Any iPhone users who felt ignored by Yahoo now have little reason left to complain. Yahoo Search for iPhone has been announced, and it incorporates roughly everything in the company’s repertoire.
Microsoft Looks to Seinfeld for Advertising Edge
Microsoft has been looking for a new angle for its advertising campaigns, and may have found a good one. The company has reached a $10 million deal with comedian Jerry Seinfeld to appear in its next slew of commercials.
Xbox And Rock The Vote Partner To Reach Young Voters
Microsoft and Rock the Vote have partnered to allow Xbox 360 owners to register to vote, take part in presidential polls and express their opinions to the presidential candidates via Xbox Live starting on August 25, the first day of the Democratic convention.