Those credit card commercials aren’t lying; the best things in life tend not to connect directly to money. Something that gives out cash can qualify as "darn good," though, and people in Spain and Brazil should be happy to hear that the YouTube Partner Program has spread to their countries.
Google Calls For Expansion Of H-1B Visa Program
In lieu of recent history, parents may one day tell their kids, "President? But why? When you grow up, you could work at Google." With over a million resumes per year, Google can afford to be choosey, and doesn’t like having its talent pool options narrowed.
Microsoft Enriches ‘Search And Give’ Charitable Program
Queries performed through the Live Search program operated by Microsoft generated over $250,000 for local schools and non-profits, and the company hopes to see even greater returns this year.
Best Buy Tests E-Waste Recycling Program
Best Buy is testing a free electronic recycling program in 117 of its stores.The program launched on June 1, with stores in Baltimore, San Francisco and Minnesota. Customers can bring in up to two electronic devices per day, per household for recycling.Electronics that can be recycled include televisions, monitors up to 32 inches, computers, phones, and cameras. Items that won’t be accepted are televisions or monitors that are over 32 inches, console televisions, air conditioners, microwave ovens and appliances. Best Buy has a separate program for appliances.
YouTube’s New Ad Program
Monday we mentioned that Google was pondering new ways to monetize YouTube videos.
Program For Stolen Laptops
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Yahoo Business & Human Rights Program Begins
Yahoo’s been the subject of lawsuits, public criticism, and the well-known "moral pygmy" comment due to its human rights policies. The launch of a Business & Human Rights Program represents the company’s latest less-than-remarkable response to all this.
Britannica Webshare: Encyclopaedia Britannica’s New Social Program
Like most bloggers I know, I tend to link to information resources online when I’m writing about a particular topic. One reason is simply that linking to an explanation of something provides a reader of your content with an opportunity to find out more, or see something in more depth, without you the blogger having to explain it all in your blog post.
Spot Runner Launches Political Advertising Program
In a move that’s either ingenious, scary, or both, Spot Runner has launched a new Political Advertising Program. Political campaigns of every size are supposed to buy preexisting video spots, personalize them, and then put the things on television.
eBay Affiliate Program Goes In-House
I don’t know if this had anything to do with Shoemoney’s cajoling but eBay is going solo and bringing their affiliate program in-house. They’re calling it the eBay Partner Network and launched a new blog about it.