Shopping search engine thefind.com has launched a shopping search Web site for finding products from eco-friendly retailers and brands. The site is inclusive of products that are organic, created using ecologically conscious processes, or those offered by retailers who are committed to preserving the environment.
MTV Launches Social Network For Activists
Viacom’s MTV has launched a new social networking site called Think.MTV.com, and the site is focused on encouraging young people to become involved in youth activism.
AOL Launches Integrated Ad Platform
AOL said today that it making a series of changes to position the company to be the largest advertising network, building on its Advertising.com network and the recent purchases of Tacoda, Third Screen Media, Lightingcast and Adtech. The company said the realignment is the final stage in its transition from an access business to an ad-supported Web company.
comScore qSearch 2.0 Launches in Japan
comScore, the company that measures the digital world, has launched qSearch 2.0 in Japan. qSearch 2.0 is a product that offers the first worldwide, panoramic view of online search activity. qSearch 2.0 provides a granular, in-depth analysis of the search universe worldwide.
GM Launches Social Media Newsroom in Europe
When you think of General Motors and social media, you tend to think of the FastLane Blog and GM vice chairman and corporate blogger-in-chief, Bob Lutz.
Wal-Mart Launches DRM- Free Downloads
Wal-Mart said today that it is launching "DRM-free" MP3 music downloads. Single tracks will be 94 cents a piece and a whole album will sell for $9.22.
VibeAgent Launches My Maps
Every travel site should offer some sort of map; they’re useful, and the idea isn’t particularly hard to arrive at. VibeAgent is going above and beyond, however, with My Maps, a sort of customized, social network-y concoction.
Yahoo Launches Green Icon Contest
Yahoo’s in need of a “Green icon.” What’s that, you ask? Well, it may be your call – the search company is holding a design contest to find this icon, and will donate $20,000 to an environmental nonprofit agency of the winner’s choice.
Blog Launches with “New” Chrysler
The “new” Chrysler officially launched yesterday as most of the transition of ownership from Daimler to the private Cerberus has been wrapped up. A day earlier, though, the company unveiled a blog prominently accessible from the company’s business home page.
Social Networking Sports Website Launches
WSC Group, an incubator company started by two former TD Ameritrade employees, has launched CrowdPicks.com, a social networking sports website in beta.