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Eisner’s Web Studio
Michael Eisner has put his muscle behind a web studio, Vuguru. I have already said a few times, that user generated content will find it difficult to sustain itself as the central content on the web, unless business models shape up to monetize that content. Looks like, Eisner is placing a bet on the fact
Rearden Commerce: Contextual Services
I have written a few framework articles recently, defining Web 3.0 and Enterprise 3.0. I also wrote a piece towards the end of 2005, called What is this Sea Change? In this article, I am going to start coverage on a very interesting company called Rearden Commerce, which touches upon many of the concepts we’ve
Newspapers, Roll Up!
There has been a lot of coverage on the dwindling fortunes of old media, especially the newspaper industry. Some of mine are Media Shuffles and Newspapers, Wake Up!. But. I am one of those people who believe that quality content will still need business models supporting it, and new media’s heavy reliance on FREE user-generated
Eric Jackson’s Yahoo Plan B
The full plan is here. My writings on the topic are here and here. More than the Plan B itself, I find fascinating the fact that a shareholder who owns only 45 shares can generate this much momentum to catch the attention of a Fortune 500 company. Terry Semel delivered a fantastic first turnaround on
Lufthansa to Buy Blog Ads via Washington Post
Via Steve Rubel: “Marketing Vox says that Lufthansa is buying ads on 100 travel blogs, all of them in the WashingtonPost.com’s Sponsored Blogroll program. I continue to think this program is a winner for everyone involved – the bloggers, media and advertisers.” I am talking with both Washington Post and FM right now, trying to
Eric Jackson’s Yahoo Turnaround Push
I guess I am not the only one rooting for the Yahoo turnaround. Read Eric Jackson’s story here. :: The group’s nine-point plan calls for Terry Semel to be replaced as chairman and chief executive, citing “strategic missteps” that include his failure to acquire Google Inc. in 2002. The plan also faults Semel for loss
Another Reorg at Yahoo
You can read about it at Techcrunch. Has Susan Decker read 4C: Yahoo’s Turnaround Formula? Here’s an org chart by Cogmap.
Segments & Lifestyles: Working Women
Here is a report on the state of the internet in terms of targeting the Working Women demographic, a highly desirable segment, yet seemingly somewhat underserved from an advertising inventory point of view. Some possible positionings for content and services that would capture the attention of this audience: – A Personal Shopping service for the
