Five major newspaper publishers may be ready to create a national ad network that will let them keep all of their ad revenue in-house.
Specific Media Ad Network Raises $100 Million
It’s not clear exactly how much money Specific Media got in a recent round of funding. What is clear, though, is that the online advertising company intends to go on an acquisition spree.
Saga Social Network Targets “Anyone Over 50”
When buying an entry-level vehicle, you’re almost lucky to get a tilt steering wheel. High-end cars, on the other hand, have tilting and telescoping steering wheels, as well as adjustable pedals. Similarly, social networks can get tailored to suit the wealthy, and in this case, the wealthy may be a little older than the rest of us.
Bluepulse Takes Mobile Social Network Forward
From camping gear to kitchenware, “all-in-one” can be a major selling point. Now, with an update that’ll let users see their messages and updates on one screen, Bluepulse, a mobile social networking company, is hoping to capitalize on this trend.
Bank Of America Launches Social Network
Bank of America is moving into the social networking territory and has launched a site focused on helping small business owners.
Social Network for Usability Professionals
A new networking community called Catalyze.org has made its debut. In Beta, its niche is the usability industry, specifically business analysts and user experience professionals. Anyone involved in web site design will find something of interest there.
Teens Not Loyal To One Social Network
If a social network user is dedicated enough to use two social networks concurrently, it might not be all that surprising that those same networkers spend, on average, more time at both sites. Networkers are networkers after all.
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.
Gphone Enroute? What About The Network?
Lots of sites have been chattering about the potential for a Google branded handset emerging in the market, but the real news will be when the company lights up a wireless network to support it.
New AOL Ad Network Division
MySpace isn’t the only one experimenting with a new ad network. AOL, the long-beleaguered red-headed-step-child of the TimeWarner family, has announced a new advertising network—sort of.
After a long gathering of online advertising companies, they’ve finally created a full-fledged advertising division. Or, perhaps they’ve just revamped all of their old ones and cobbled them into a new, single unit with a new headquarters.