Archive for February 15th, 2009

Web Radio on Target (Mediaweek)

It’s rare in today’s sinking ad market that you hear that any medium will be up in 2009. So either Eric Ronning and Andy Lipset, co-presidents of sales for TargetSpot, are displaying a lot of bluster, or the Internet radio rep firm is on to something.

Web Radio on Target (Mediaweek)

It’s rare in today’s sinking ad market that you hear that any medium will be up in 2009. So either Eric Ronning and Andy Lipset, co-presidents of sales for TargetSpot, are displaying a lot of bluster, or the Internet radio rep firm is on to something.

Samsung’s flower-inspired BSP6000 Bluetooth speaker hits FCC (Engadget)

Samsung has a history of pumping out Bluetooth speakers with unorthodox designs , so we can't say we were totally taken off guard when this one popped up in the FCC's database. That said, it's hard not to be a little shocked when checking out a speaker that looks more like a pair of black flowers than an audio maker, but that's exactly what's presented in the BSP6000. This mobile ...

Google Quits Radio Business (AdWeek)

NEW YORK Google is ending its effort to broker the sale of radio ads. The move follows its decision last month to end a similar program with newspapers.

Google kills radio ad service, lays off 40 (ARNnet)

Google is abandoning its attempts to sell ads on broadcast radio, concentrating instead on its plans to make money from television advertising and online video.

Google kills radio ad service, lays off 40 (ARNnet)

Google is abandoning its attempts to sell ads on broadcast radio, concentrating instead on its plans to make money from television advertising and online video.

Sony Ericsson Announces the W995 Walkman Video Phone with 8 Megapixel Camera (PDA Buyer’s Guide)

Sony Ericsson today announced a new Walkman phone, the W995 Walkman, that focuses on mobile video playback. The new W995 Walkman phone also has a 8.1 megapixel camera, 3G and Wi-Fi, a 2.6" screen and Sony Ericsson's Media Go ...

Macomb County public meetings to go on Web (Detroit Free Press)

Even as Macomb County officials write a new constitution, consider a property tax increase and wrestle with a deficit that threatens jobs and services, only a few residents are attending public meetings. Advocates of open government say the turnouts aren't a sign of apathy but rather that residents are too busy.