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IDC says U.S. online ad spending grew 20.1% in second quarter

August 25 at 9:16 am - Link

"In the quarterly report, IDC said that despite the current economic slowdown, the U.S. Internet advertising industry is not experiencing a pullback in spending. For the third quarter, IDC projects U.S. online ad spending will reach $7.70 billion, up 22% over the third quarter of last year." - John Federico

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EMarketer reports NBC attracted $5.75 million in Olympic video advertising

August 25 at 9:14 am - Link

“As a signifier for future online events, the games set a high bar for the competition, establishing that major sports events, tournaments and professional leagues ought to offer an abundance of video content online, not just snippets,” said David Hallerman, senior analyst at eMarketer. - John Federico

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Google launches AdSense for feeds

August 18 at 1:14 pm - Link

"The Google sales force will sell cost-per-impression ads directly to the largest advertisers, while the rest of a publisher’s inventory will be filled with contextually targeted cost-per-click and CPM ads, according to the search leader." - John Federico

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Riaa: Pandora Internet Radio Can't Take Royalty Rates, Will Likely Close the Box

August 18 at 6:12 am - Link

"After getting slapped by the CRB with exorbitantly high royalty rates to continue playing music, founder Tim Westergren says the company is facing a "pull-the-plug" situation." - John Federico

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On-Demand Call Centers

August 18 at 6:01 am - Link

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AppleInsider | Apple's App Store sees first month sales of $30 million

August 17 at 3:54 pm - Link

"This thing's going to crest a half a billion, soon," he said. "Who knows, maybe it will be a $1 billion marketplace at some point in time. I've never seen anything like this in my career for software." - John Federico

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Podcasting, Social Media Important Technologies At Fastest Growing US Companies

August 16 at 4:01 pm - Link

"The research suggests that companies that are using social media & new media technologies are growing faster than other companies." - John Federico

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Online Video Market To Reach $4.5 Billion

August 16 at 3:59 pm - Link

"Much of that revenue is expected to come from online video rentals, with ad-supported online video making up a major part, too." - John Federico

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Zune Launches ‘Insider’ Podcast, Sponsors New Media Expo

August 16 at 3:57 pm - Link

"The Zune Insider audio and video podcast is co-hosted by Greenlee and Zune blogger Cesar Menendez." - John Federico

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You May Hate Pre-Roll Ads, But Advertisers Love Them

August 16 at 3:55 pm - Link

"TVWeek reports that online video ad network BrightRoll has signed a new $1 million month-long ad deal for pre-roll ads across 30 branded media publishers. According to BrightRoll, the $1 million pre-roll campaign is the first buy of that size. BrightRoll CEO Tod Sacerdoti said the size of the buy shows the importance of the pre-roll format for online video advertising." - John Federico

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BlueWhaleMail - Free software for mobile email and social networking

August 11 at 2:51 pm - Link

Forget push email. Now it's push FACEBOOK. - John Federico

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Create a Online Corporate Pressroom with the Media Pressroom Theme

August 10 at 3:50 pm - Link

"Developed by Fathom SEO this theme is a new theme for WordPress, slightly different from the typical WordPress theme. It is a complete package with documentation for creating an enhanced pressroom using WordPress as the backend." - John Federico

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Stitcher Launches Personalized Radio iPhone App In Private Beta

August 9 at 7:53 am - Link

"Stitcher can best be described as Pandora for everything but music, allowing users to compile a playlist of audio feeds from hundreds of sources, including news sites and radio stations." - John Federico

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Newhouse News Service To Close After Election

July 30 at 8:37 am - Link

"They felt they could not afford to pay for a central Washington bureau at a time when they were steering all available resources to local coverage back at home." - John Federico

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Newhouse News Service To Close After Election

July 30 at 8:37 am - Link

"They felt they could not afford to pay for a central Washington bureau at a time when they were steering all available resources to local coverage back at home." - John Federico

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Wall Street Questions Sirius Xm Satellite Radio's Future

July 30 at 7:18 am - Link

"I don't think making people pay subscriber fees for content is sustainable," said BlogTalkRadio CEO Alan Levy. - John Federico

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Wall Street Questions Sirius Xm Satellite Radio's Future

July 30 at 7:18 am - Link

"I don't think making people pay subscriber fees for content is sustainable," said BlogTalkRadio CEO Alan Levy. - John Federico

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For XM, Howard Stern is the king of satellite radio

July 28 at 1:33 pm - Link

"Arbitron has released its first-ever ratings for XM and Sirius, covering April-June 2007, and they show that in an average week, 1,225,000 listeners at some point heard Stern." - John Federico

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For XM, Howard Stern is the king of satellite radio

July 28 at 1:33 pm - Link

"Arbitron has released its first-ever ratings for XM and Sirius, covering April-June 2007, and they show that in an average week, 1,225,000 listeners at some point heard Stern." - John Federico

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P8TCH | Commando Nerd Patches for iPhone Scanning

July 27 at 8:26 am - Link

"The QRCode on the p8tch contains a URL. If you scan the code with your iPhone, Mobile Safari will take you directly to that URL. Or, if it's a Google Maps link, directly to the Google Maps app. Or, if it's a YouTube link, it'll show a movie. Cool, right? - John Federico

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P8TCH | Commando Nerd Patches for iPhone Scanning

July 27 at 8:26 am - Link

"The QRCode on the p8tch contains a URL. If you scan the code with your iPhone, Mobile Safari will take you directly to that URL. Or, if it's a Google Maps link, directly to the Google Maps app. Or, if it's a YouTube link, it'll show a movie. Cool, right? - John Federico

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The best computer bag I’ve owned: STM Journey

July 23 at 7:26 pm - Link

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This is an awesome computer bag that I'd recommend to anyone, especially people with bad backs. - Robert Scoble

What bags do you love? By the way this post is one of the only ones that took a year to write. - Robert Scoble

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I've got a cheap DaKine messenger bag for everyday use and a Lowepro Compurover AW for the camera gear + laptop. - Andrew Smith

Compudaypack = laptop (17" MBP) plus full SLR camera rig - http://products.lowepro.com/pr... - Jason Carreira

I carry a timbuk2 large messenger. I'm fearful of a wheelie in China, as others have had items take from their bag, while wheeling through the streets. I opted to cut my weight/laptop size, rather then upgrade to a wheelie. - clarke thomas

First had an old XPS 2 from Dell, http://www.flickr.com/photos/r..., now i have a Samsonite Outlab X+III Laptoprucksack - great!! http://thegearjunkie.com/image... - Ronald

I have gone through so many of these it's embarrassing. These days, I use a very slim sling case from MacCase. - Steve Rubel

Your blogpost about your breakfast walk with Zuckerberg at Davos is one of my favs. More students are using rolling bags to carry books here at university. - Phillip Jeffrey

I would have this bag in denim jeans :-) - nuncomment

I'm attached to a Tom Bihn "Brain Cell" - a minimalist size/design case, with it you can toss it into a larger bag (they of course sell other bags in which it hooks securely in place) - great quality and made in Seattle http://tombihn.com/page/001/PR... - Micah Wittman via twhirl

I'd like to check it out. My laptop backpack is hard on my back, even though it's better than a shoulder strap bag. BTW, nice seeing you last night, Robert.:-) - Cathryn Hrudicka

STM makes some killer laptop bags. I have an STM Alley for my macbook and it's great. It's a little small, and to be honest, looks like I'm carrying a purse. I'm going with a Timbuk2 messenger next so I'll have more room for chargers, pens, etc. - Matt Musgrave

I love Tom Bihn's Brain Bag and their Buzz Bag - Rob Bushway

brown paper bag - Damien Franco

The best bag I've ever owned was made by Brenthaven (sold at the Apple Store). I've had mine for 5 years and it looks brand new. $150 http://www.brenthaven.com/cata... - Brandon

theres some bag coming out that gets u past security without having to take ur laptop out, google it i'm too lazy to find the link right now. - adolfo foronda

keep the suggestions coming. i'm in the market for another bag since i'm embarrassed by carrying my laptop in my STM "purse"..if anyone is interested in a 1 wk old STM purse... :) - Matt Musgrave

It also means you're a prime suspect for theft. I'm surprised no one has tried to steal it off you, especially if they see all the goods you have crammed into it. - Gaurav Patel

Gaurav: my bag is so heavy no one would get far after stealing it. - Robert Scoble

Tumi, it's taken a beating and been round the globe multiple times still holds up. - Dave Martin

thanks, this help. ironically, i've been in the market for a bag. thinking about a backpack for the new macbook pro 17. - Ryan

I'm using a Targus backpack. However, I tend not to bring the notebook computer out much unless I'm traveling. The phone can handle most of the web access. - Morton Fox

I like the function and style of a Golla bag. - Carolyn

I've been lugging around my Tom Bihn Buzz Bag for a year now. Its getting a bit heavy, but for short distances I have a Waterfield Sleave for my X61T. Works great. - Christopher Welle

I'm a BIG fan of my Spire backpack. 9 years and not a stitch out. They are based out of Colorado and the website is http://bit.ly/2UCGwN. I've been trying to get them to make a combo camera/computer bag. Let them know if you are interested in such a bag. - Jauder Ho

Recently bought a Kata DR-467, could do with a few more pockets but it does most of what I want (including forcing me to carry less stuff!) - Andy Davies

I like it. I'd like it better if it had a convertible backpack option, like this one: http://bit.ly/1jIr9i . Of course, the STM is much more stylish. - John Federico

Still using a Swiss Army briefcase I got as MVP Swag (with a TUMI insert) - Brian Sullivan

I got one from Microsoft, for beta testing Windows Live Messenger. Still use it for my 15" notebook :) - Imran Hussain via feedalizr

Adam Kinney still has your old backpack I think! But he's moving on... http://adamkinney.com/blog/351... - IanBlackburn

Brenthaven--nothing better - Ryan Petty

Timbuk2 Commute XL - Jeff

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UserVoice » Customer Feedback 2.0

July 26 at 5:47 pm - Link

"UserVoice adds structure to feedback and reduces the overhead of an honest dialog with our users — It creates a market around good ideas so we get more quality than quantity." - John Federico

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UserVoice » Customer Feedback 2.0

July 26 at 5:47 pm - Link

"UserVoice adds structure to feedback and reduces the overhead of an honest dialog with our users — It creates a market around good ideas so we get more quality than quantity." - John Federico

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Get Satisfaction - People-Powered Customer Service

July 26 at 5:04 pm - Link

"Get Satisfaction is a place where people can get the most from the products they use, and where companies are encouraged to get real with their customers." - John Federico

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Get Satisfaction - People-Powered Customer Service

July 26 at 5:04 pm - Link

"Get Satisfaction is a place where people can get the most from the products they use, and where companies are encouraged to get real with their customers." - John Federico

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Phantom Fish - Byline - Google Reader on the go.

July 26 at 12:48 pm - Link

Offline access and synchronization with Google Reader - John Federico

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Phantom Fish - Byline - Google Reader on the go.

July 26 at 12:48 pm - Link

Offline access and synchronization with Google Reader - John Federico

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Google Throws Open Rival for Wikipedia — Anon Editors Barred

July 23 at 11:31 am - Link

"Google hopes that Manber's project will give experts who know their stuff a platform to share it with everyone else. Google is especially keen on seeding this information internationally, in languages where the online corpus is sparse." - John Federico

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Google Throws Open Rival for Wikipedia — Anon Editors Barred

July 23 at 11:31 am - Link

"Google hopes that Manber's project will give experts who know their stuff a platform to share it with everyone else. Google is especially keen on seeding this information internationally, in languages where the online corpus is sparse." - John Federico

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