OK folks I can’t take mainstream media much longer. They are so out of touch with what is really happening online it is simply ridiculous. Take the latest offering from Gene Marks at MSNBC:
BusinessWeek Misses the Point on UGC
BusinessWeek magazine has a piece about user-generated content and how it’s old and busted now — people really want professional content, apparently.
Yahoo! Misses Wall Street Forecasts
Yahoo! released its fourth quarter financial results today, showing that though the Internet media giant had a healthy surge in net profit for the period, the company’s overall performance fell slightly short of Wall Street analysts expectations.
New Software Hits and Misses
Three of my favourite software apps launched new or upgraded versions recently. Only one definite hit in this group, unfortunately.
Yahoo Misses Wall Street Estimates
Yahoo’s quarterly earnings report came in $6 million below what The Street expected, and the stock is taking a beating as a result.
NASA Safety Planning Misses On Three Issues
The space agency was expected to fall short on its safety checklist, but Discovery will fly anyway.
CNET’s Guide To Blogging Misses The Mark
CNET News has published a guide to blogging in the workplace in frequently-asked questions (FAQ) style.