Inc. magazine goes behind the scenes with 26 entrepreneurs who best exemplify the extraordinary drive, creativity, and passion of American business. The list of people is pretty diverse: 1. Martha Stewart – 2. Richard Branson … 9. Craig Newmark
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Gannett, Knight Ridder and Tribune Acquire 75% of Topix.Net
Three of the biggest newspaper publishers in the United States, the Gannett Company, Knight-Ridder Inc. and the Tribune Company, are joining forces to buy 75% of the news aggregator Topix.net, a Web site that monitors more than 10,000 online news sources. Each publisher will own 25 percent of the company. Topix.net, based in Palo Alto,… Continue reading Gannett, Knight Ridder and Tribune Acquire 75% of Topix.Net
In-Game Advertising in Anarchy Online
Anarchy Online players will soon see advertisements on billboards stationed in central regions of the game’s futuristic landscape. Online game developer and publisher Funcom, based in Sweden, announced today that it has inked an exclusive deal with New York City-based Massive, one of a small number of companies creating a viable market in in-game advertising.… Continue reading In-Game Advertising in Anarchy Online
Milka Cow vs. Milka Couture – 1:0
Milka Budimir, french fashion designer based in Valence, is no longer allowed to use the domain www.milka.fr. This monday, a court in Nanterre has adjudicated that Kraft Foods, owner of the brand Milka, will be given full rights and control over the domain name, thus forcing the tailor to abandon her presence on the web.… Continue reading Milka Cow vs. Milka Couture – 1:0
52nd International Advertising Festival in Cannes
The committee of the 52nd International Advertising Festival in Cannes, France has officially announced the jury for this year’s event, taking place from 19th till 25th June 2005. John Hunt (worldwide Creative Director of TBWA\Worldwide) will be responsible for the categories “Film” and “Press & Outdoor”, Malcolm Poynton (Executive CD Ogilvy & Mather) for “Radio”… Continue reading 52nd International Advertising Festival in Cannes
In-Game Advertising Pioneers Join Forces with IGA Partners
In-Game Advertising pioneers Darren Herman and Andrew Sispoidis join forces with IGA Partners, Ltd. to launch IGA Partners North America. IGA Partners has created a diverse video game media and advertising network across multiple platforms with opportunities for both static and dynamic advertising placements. The creation of the North American company will help IGA Partners,… Continue reading In-Game Advertising Pioneers Join Forces with IGA Partners
Overture becomes Yahoo! Search Marketing Solutions
Overture announces to change its branding and gets incorporated into Yahoo!
In-game Advertising forum speaker list finalized
The first-ever Advertising in Games Forum announced the final lineup of speakers for its April 14 event at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. The keynote speaker will be Mitch Davis, CEO of Massive. Execs from Activision, NPD Group, The Georgia Institute of Technology, Vivendi, Bounce Interactive and the United Talent Agency are also… Continue reading In-game Advertising forum speaker list finalized
Google Introduces Image Ads
Google Introduces Image Ads, the blinking Gifs, AdSense – why clicking them isn’t interesting.