Can Microsoft Crack the Tablet Market?
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On Monday Microsoft tries again to crack the tablet market with its own slate, according to reports. Can it succeed?[...]
Continue ReadingEBook Revenues Beat Hardcovers For The First Time
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The Association of American Publishers released a report today that shows that ebooks have beaten hardcover revenues for the first time. Ebook revenues topped out at $282.3 million YTD while hardcovers hit $229.6. Almost exactly a year ago the tables were turned with ebooks hitting $220 million and hardcovers brushing past $335 million.
The only growth in hardcovers is in the young adult/children’s category where hardcover revenue rose to $187.7 million and children’s ebooks rose to $64.3 million, up from $3.9 million in 2011.
In short, ebooks are winning.
The AAP surveyed 1,149 publishers to gather their data and found that total trade revenue rose 27.1% over the past year. Cons[...]
Continue ReadingThe only growth in hardcovers is in the young adult/children’s category where hardcover revenue rose to $187.7 million and children’s ebooks rose to $64.3 million, up from $3.9 million in 2011.
In short, ebooks are winning.
The AAP surveyed 1,149 publishers to gather their data and found that total trade revenue rose 27.1% over the past year. Cons[...]
Am I the only person who thinks having a YouTube party on Google+ is completely lame?
Posted by VentureBeat
On Thursday, Google unveiled a new feature on Google+: YouTube parties.�The concept is simple. Gather your friends, grab a list of YouTube movies you like, and watch them together online, even if you’re miles apart.
Really, Google? This is what’s going to make Google+ kick some Facebook ass?
I get the picture from a corporate perspective. YouTube is hugely popular; Google+ has some publicity challenges. Flash of genius marketing inspiration: Put the two together, and hope the magic pixie dust from the one rubs off on the other.
The execution is super-simple. Start a hangout, click the YouTube button at the top of the screen, add YouTube videos. Then you and your friends can watch[...]
Continue ReadingReally, Google? This is what’s going to make Google+ kick some Facebook ass?
I get the picture from a corporate perspective. YouTube is hugely popular; Google+ has some publicity challenges. Flash of genius marketing inspiration: Put the two together, and hope the magic pixie dust from the one rubs off on the other.
The execution is super-simple. Start a hangout, click the YouTube button at the top of the screen, add YouTube videos. Then you and your friends can watch[...]
What we are listening to: Jason Hirschhorn, Media ReDEF
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This is the latest edition of our new “What we are listening to” series. Last month, Om Malik checked in with Sincerely CEO Matt Brezina and Bijan Sabet of Spark Capital. My first query went to Jason Hirschhorn, the founder of news curator Media ReDef who meshes his passions for music, tech and gadgets across social media.
Jason got his start as a teen event entrepreneur, sold a network of music sites to Viacom at 28 and became chief digital officer of MTV Networks. (At MTV, he worked closely with Microsoft to create music service Urge.) He’s been co-president of MySpace, president of Sling Media and is on the boards of MGM and GetGlue. He’s also an angel investor; cu[...]
Continue ReadingJason got his start as a teen event entrepreneur, sold a network of music sites to Viacom at 28 and became chief digital officer of MTV Networks. (At MTV, he worked closely with Microsoft to create music service Urge.) He’s been co-president of MySpace, president of Sling Media and is on the boards of MGM and GetGlue. He’s also an angel investor; cu[...]
Great Apple Business Gear for Under $60
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Looking for something special for your favorite Mac businessperson? We've got some doozies for under $60[...]
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