John Battelle's Searchblog
Related:2008 Predictions2008 How I Did2007 Predictions2007 How I Did2006 Predictions2006 How I Did2005 Predictions2005 How I Did2004 Predictions2004 How I DidIn each of the past five years I've written a predictions post - usually at year's end or by the first of January. This one is late, and I'll admit it's because I foun (Read More)
ReadWriteWeb
According to a report by the Financial Times, some of the larger music labels are looking into creating a single destination site for their artists' video content. The Financial Times cites two unnamed label representatives who argue that Hulu (and not YouTube) would be the most likely partner for this venture.SponsorThe re (Read More)
: Music labels would be wise to make deals with an established model like Hulu. Joining together to create a separate sight for their own content would be silly- be where your crowd is, don't make them come to you.
Gizmodo
We love HP's new Time Machine-compatible MediaSmart Home Server. 9to5Mac reports that Apple is working on something similar, but it'll be tied into MobileMe and will share music, movies and more over the internet. Here's the full list of features 9to5Mac has heard will make it to Apple's SpaceTime Thing: • The device w (Read More)
Silicon Alley Insider
The New York Times (NYT) had its worst month to date in November, with advertising revenue dropping a harrowing 21%. This is by far the largest drop on record, and the collapse is now hammering all of the company's properties, including the web site and About.com. The New York Times's business is collapsing, and its cash si (Read More)
: NYT is victim of old stodgy company that is not willing to go radical and adapt to new ways of media. Time to join the revolution of it's the wild west of media jump on. Though I am not sure with the new models and paradigms out there how one is supposed to make money like they have. Get your plot of land and grow your food is what I see.
Submitted by Calhounschild:
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A series of gloomy economic reports Wednesday showed consumers holding tight to their wallets with job losses expected to mount in the months ahead.There was one glimmer of good news, however. Lower gas prices and widespread holiday discounts are giving consumers greater buying power. Consumer spending, w (Read More)
: We're not holding tight to the wallet. There's not been much in the wallet for all of 2008 so holding tight isn't the option. Yes we're very happy about the lower gas prices. Also the "widespread holiday discounts" didn't have an effect on us. Sorry to report we did nothing to assist the economy by spending our hard earned dollars other than for food and rent and other necessities.