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- The Accelerator Conundrum
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- Platform as a Service
- Man and Superman
- Web 3.0 = (4C + P + VS)
- The Future: End of Capitalism
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Web 3.0 & Google (Part 2)
Vertical Strategy Google has adamantly maintained that a magically simple, clean User Interface is part of its key to world domination. This year, however, we have started seeing a clear trend towards verticalization of the web. In fact, my entire Web 3.0 thesis is based on verticalization, and Vertical Search, in particular, is a key
Web 3.0 & MSN (Part 4)
Acquisition Strategy Microsoft acquired Medstory and aQuantive this year. Actually both were very good acquisitions. Online Health is a large segment with 31% of the total U.S. Internet users or 55.3 million U.S. Internet audience visiting health information sites each month during the first quarter of 2007. Buying aQuantive was a shrewd move. With the
Casual Games – Everyone Can Play
By Gabe Zichermann, Guest Author By now, many of you have undoubtedly heard of casual games as part of a revolutionary change in the way people play. Casual games have evolved from their humble origins as “interstitial entertainment” to take their place alongside the biggest segments of the industry as a $2Bn+ category in its
Web 3.0 & McClatchy (Part 5)
Conclusion McClatchy is in the business of publishing newspapers, which is in turmoil due to the falling advertising and circulation revenues, and McClatchy is a victim of that trend. Falling real estate, auto, jobs and personal advertisements have resulted in the sharp fall in vertical classified revenues. McClatchy is trying to recover. The key reasons
Web 3.0 & McClatchy (Part 2)
Vertical Strategy McClatchy, in partnership with Belo Corporation, Gannett, Tribune and The Washington Post Company owns Classified Ventures. Classified Ventures’ objective is to collectively capitalize on the revenue growth in the online classified advertising categories of automotive, apartments, and real estate. McClatchy’s various positions in the verticals are sometimes held by the company itself, often
Web 3.0 & McClatchy (Part 1)
Introduction The McClatchy Company is the third largest newspaper company in the United States. The Company publishes 31 daily newspapers and approximately 50 non-dailies across 29 locations in the United States. The prominent newspapers from the Company include the Miami Herald, the Kansas City Star, the Charlotte Observer and the Sacramento Bee. McClatchy also owns
It’s About Place (Part 8)
by Cal McElroy, Guest Author When I started this discussion on PlaceSmart Search and PlaceID back in May, there was a list of topics and issues I wanted to cover, but no clear vision on how to finish the series. As a start, here is a quick recap of the discussion: Paid local search, while
Web 3.0 & Gannett (Part 2)
Vertical Strategy Gannett in partnership with Belo Corporation, The McClatchy Company, Tribune Company and The Washington Post Company owns Classified Ventures. Classified Ventures’ objective is to collectively capitalize on the revenue growth in the online classified advertising categories of automotive, apartments, and real estate. Gannett’s various positions in the verticals are sometimes held by the
