Social Networks 2.0 (or is that 3.0?)
After the MySpace acquisition and exciting numbers coming out of the likes of the FaceBook, there has been a lot of renewed interest in social networks. I have spoken with a number of reporters recently about social networks and how the venture community views them. Here's a podcast I recorded with my thoughts on the resurgence of excitement around social networks -- an excitement I share.
I am an anthropologist first and former chief analyst for STARLAB (was Europes answer to MIT. I now work with inclue! We are an enabler for various blog networks and are looking for VC. Our software allows blog networks to bundle feeds, get reader revenue and metrics unavailable from other sources.
The blogging networks http://www.blognetworklist.com/topnetworks.php are beginning to resemble early magazine publishing houses in their own right. As the media of blogs gets richer (audio and video), the production costs, branding etc. will make sense for the network model even more.
Our ad supported RSS reader allows blog networks to bundle, measure and monetize their audiences like never before.
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Posted by: nick gogerty | January 11, 2006 at 11:27 AM
Nice job! Like the informal setting for a feeling of community.
Best Regards
Posted by: Casey Farrell | June 28, 2006 at 04:16 PM