by Mark Walsh on Aug 31, 2:12 PM
Since AdECN was snapped up by Microsoft in July, AdBrite now stands as one of the only independent online ad exchanges remaining. But the way things are going, perhaps not much longer.
by Mark Walsh on Aug 31, 2:10 PM
Facebook may have all the hype, but it's old school rival Classmates.com that's prepping for a $125 million initial public offering. Owned by United Online, Classmates.com and its related social networks claimed 50 million registered members as of June 30, including 2.7 million paying accounts.
by Steve Smith on Aug 31, 2:08 PM
How many home runs were hit by the Baltimore Orioles between 1953 and 1959? Google has its strengths, but answering such precisely worded queries isn't yet among them.
by Mark Walsh on Aug 31, 2:04 PM
Eight months after AOL and iVillage veteran Tina Sharkey came on board as chairman, BabyCenter.com relaunched in August with an increased emphasis on social media and search.
by Jonathan Blum on Aug 31, 2:03 PM
The NFL has come off the bench to take back production of NFL.com from CBSSportsline.com, which has hosted the site since 2001. The redesigned site has a more streamlined look and heavier video emphasis, with footage coming mainly from its cable NFL Network and NFL Films.
by Mark Walsh on Aug 31, 2:01 PM
The Online Publishers Association last month issued a study showing people are spending more time viewing content online than in the past. With the spread of broadband and explosion of online video, among other things, that seems a logical outcome.
by Josh Lovison on Aug 31, 1:51 PM
When it comes to video games, digital downloads still lag far behind brick-and-mortar sales. But there are signs digital distribution is picking up.
by Mark Walsh on Aug 31, 1:49 PM
Add online shopping to kids' lists of household chores. As a result of parents' busy schedules and their offspring's tech-savvy, kids are acting as "cyber-assistants," placing online orders for themselves and their families.
by Mark Walsh on Aug 31, 1:45 PM
The demise of bud.tv hasn't stopped other media companies from building broadband sites devoted to branded entertainment. The USA Network in August announced the launch of Didja.com, which will feature new and vintage TV ads, movie trailers and other branded content.
by Mark Walsh on Aug 31, 1:43 PM
Lucasfilm was widely applauded in May when it offered up 250 Star Wars clips for enthusiasts to create their own mashups. But the franchise's famously devoted fans so far have greeted the gift basket of iconic scenes with less than galactic rapture.