Monday 30 August 2010
Samsung Sells One Million Galaxy S Android Smartphones in US
Samsung’s latest Android-based device – the Galaxy S, which was released in the US on AT&T and on T-Mobile, has proved a big success and is doing superb business in the US. The Galaxy S smartphone has already made its mark at global level and it seems that the smartphone is poised for similar success in the US as 1 million units are sold in just 45 days. The Galaxy S comes equipped with 4-inch Super-AMOLED display, which is produced by Samsung. It runs on a 1GHz Hummingbird processor....
from USA News Week
Saturday 28 August 2010
blinkx Partners with AccuWeather.com to Offer Users Weather Coverage from Around the World
Blinkx Plc
24 August 2010
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RNS REACH
blinkx Partners with AccuWeather.com to Offer Users Weather Coverage from Around
the World
Precise, up-to-the-minute weather information now available at www.blinkx.com
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.-August 24, 2010-blinkx, the world's largest and most
advanced video search engine, today announced a partnership with
AccuWeather.com, the world's leading weather authority. Under the terms of the
agreement, AccuWeather.com's local and international weather information and
videos will be available at www.blinkx.com. Leveraging its unique AdHoc
platform, blinkx will place advertising against these videos, and share
resulting revenue with AccuWeather.com.
AccuWeather.com provides weather-related information for locations throughout
the United States and for more than two million locations worldwide. Through its
Web site, AccuWeather.com presents a wide range of information, including over
600 unique weather videos every day, to millions of users each month.
"blinkx is continuously exploring new ways to offer users a wide range of video
content," said Suranga Chandratillake, founder and CEO, blinkx. "With
AccuWeather.com's library of forecast, weather news and lifestyle videos, we can
now help our users better plan for daily activities and travel."
"AccuWeather.com users want timely, local forecast and weather news information
wherever they are and on any platform they use," said Jim Candor, senior vice
president of digital media, AccuWeather.com. "By working with innovators like
blinkx, we can help make our weather videos even more easily accessible and
continue to grow the value we offer our audience."
As the pioneer in video search technology, blinkx has built a reputation as the
smartest way to find rich media on the Web. The company has made more than 720
partners and indexed over 35 million hours of video and audio content to date.
About blinkx
blinkx plc (LSE AIM: BLNX) is the world's largest and most advanced video search
engine. Today, blinkx has indexed more than 35 million hours of audio, video,
viral and TV content, and made it fully searchable and available on demand.
blinkx's founders set out to solve a significant challenge - as TV and
user-generated content on the Web explode, keyword-based search technologies
only scratch the surface. blinkx's patented search technologies listen to - and
even see - the Web, helping users enjoy a breadth and accuracy of search results
not available elsewhere. In addition, blinkx powers the video search for many of
the world's most frequented sites. blinkx is based in San Francisco and London.
More information is available at www.blinkx.com.
About AccuWeather, Inc. and AccuWeather.com
AccuWeather, Empowering You to Be the Best(TM), presents accurate, localized,
branded forecasts and severe weather bulletins to over 125 million Americans
each day via the Internet, mobile devices and IPTV, through the airwaves, and in
print. The 113 meteorologists at AccuWeather deliver a portfolio of customized
products and services to media, business, government, and institutions, and
inform millions of visitors worldwide through the free AccuWeather.com website.
AccuWeather also provides content onto more than 50,000 third-party Internet
sites, the ABC-Owned Television Station Group, and washingtonpost.com. Visit
www.accuweather.com for more information.
24 August 2010
?
RNS REACH
blinkx Partners with AccuWeather.com to Offer Users Weather Coverage from Around
the World
Precise, up-to-the-minute weather information now available at www.blinkx.com
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.-August 24, 2010-blinkx, the world's largest and most
advanced video search engine, today announced a partnership with
AccuWeather.com, the world's leading weather authority. Under the terms of the
agreement, AccuWeather.com's local and international weather information and
videos will be available at www.blinkx.com. Leveraging its unique AdHoc
platform, blinkx will place advertising against these videos, and share
resulting revenue with AccuWeather.com.
AccuWeather.com provides weather-related information for locations throughout
the United States and for more than two million locations worldwide. Through its
Web site, AccuWeather.com presents a wide range of information, including over
600 unique weather videos every day, to millions of users each month.
"blinkx is continuously exploring new ways to offer users a wide range of video
content," said Suranga Chandratillake, founder and CEO, blinkx. "With
AccuWeather.com's library of forecast, weather news and lifestyle videos, we can
now help our users better plan for daily activities and travel."
"AccuWeather.com users want timely, local forecast and weather news information
wherever they are and on any platform they use," said Jim Candor, senior vice
president of digital media, AccuWeather.com. "By working with innovators like
blinkx, we can help make our weather videos even more easily accessible and
continue to grow the value we offer our audience."
As the pioneer in video search technology, blinkx has built a reputation as the
smartest way to find rich media on the Web. The company has made more than 720
partners and indexed over 35 million hours of video and audio content to date.
About blinkx
blinkx plc (LSE AIM: BLNX) is the world's largest and most advanced video search
engine. Today, blinkx has indexed more than 35 million hours of audio, video,
viral and TV content, and made it fully searchable and available on demand.
blinkx's founders set out to solve a significant challenge - as TV and
user-generated content on the Web explode, keyword-based search technologies
only scratch the surface. blinkx's patented search technologies listen to - and
even see - the Web, helping users enjoy a breadth and accuracy of search results
not available elsewhere. In addition, blinkx powers the video search for many of
the world's most frequented sites. blinkx is based in San Francisco and London.
More information is available at www.blinkx.com.
About AccuWeather, Inc. and AccuWeather.com
AccuWeather, Empowering You to Be the Best(TM), presents accurate, localized,
branded forecasts and severe weather bulletins to over 125 million Americans
each day via the Internet, mobile devices and IPTV, through the airwaves, and in
print. The 113 meteorologists at AccuWeather deliver a portfolio of customized
products and services to media, business, government, and institutions, and
inform millions of visitors worldwide through the free AccuWeather.com website.
AccuWeather also provides content onto more than 50,000 third-party Internet
sites, the ABC-Owned Television Station Group, and washingtonpost.com. Visit
www.accuweather.com for more information.
Online Video Advertising Reaching 'Frenzy Point'
With the flood, comes the feast. Advertising dollars are pouring into online video. Some of the largest online video ad networks are seeing revenue growth accelerating this quarter, and expect the fourth quarter to be even bigger. “Last year we grew 40%, this year we are growing 90%,” says Keith Richman, CEO of Break Media. He expects Break’s total revenues in the third quarter, which include more than just video advertising, to be well above $10 million for the first time...
from Seeking Alpha
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Comment: Let's hope that 'frenzy' is reflected in Blinkx's next results, due in November...
Not that there was any mention of Blinkx in that article - something I've already mailed the author about...
Notice of AGM
Blinkx Plc
Notice of AGM
RNS Number : 4380R
Blinkx Plc
20 August 2010
blinkx plc
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS AND PROVISION OF ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
Cambridge, England - 20 August 2010 - blinkx plc (LSE AIM: BLNX.), the world's largest video search engine, announces that its Annual General Meeting will take place on Friday 17 September 2010 at 9.00am (London time). The meeting will take place at blinkx's headquarters in Cambridge Business Park, Cowley Road, Cambridge CB4 0WZ.
All shareholders not planning to attend the meeting in person are urged to send instructions for the voting of their shares so that they are represented at the meeting. Please contact your financial intermediary for the procedure to follow.
Copies of blinkx's Notice of Annual General Meeting, Form of Proxy and Directors' and Auditors' Reports and the Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2010 were recently mailed to shareholders, and may also be obtained directly from blinkx as well as from your financial intermediary. blinkx's annual report for the year ended 31 March 2010 will also be available on blinkx's Web site located at www.blinkx.com/investors.
About blinkx
blinkx plc (LSE AIM: BLNX) is the world's largest and most advanced video search engine. Today, blinkx has indexed more than 35 million hours of audio, video, viral and TV content, and made it fully searchable and available on demand. blinkx's founders set out to solve a significant challenge - as TV and user-generated content on the Web explode, keyword-based search technologies only scratch the surface. blinkx's patented search technologies listen to - and even see - the Web, helping users enjoy a breadth and accuracy of search results not available elsewhere. In addition, blinkx powers the video search for many of the world's most frequented sites. blinkx is based in San Francisco and London. More information is available at www.blinkx.com.
Contacts for blinkx
Edward Bridges/Haya Chelhot
Financial Dynamics
+44 (0)20 7831 3113
Notice of AGM
RNS Number : 4380R
Blinkx Plc
20 August 2010
blinkx plc
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS AND PROVISION OF ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
Cambridge, England - 20 August 2010 - blinkx plc (LSE AIM: BLNX.), the world's largest video search engine, announces that its Annual General Meeting will take place on Friday 17 September 2010 at 9.00am (London time). The meeting will take place at blinkx's headquarters in Cambridge Business Park, Cowley Road, Cambridge CB4 0WZ.
All shareholders not planning to attend the meeting in person are urged to send instructions for the voting of their shares so that they are represented at the meeting. Please contact your financial intermediary for the procedure to follow.
Copies of blinkx's Notice of Annual General Meeting, Form of Proxy and Directors' and Auditors' Reports and the Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2010 were recently mailed to shareholders, and may also be obtained directly from blinkx as well as from your financial intermediary. blinkx's annual report for the year ended 31 March 2010 will also be available on blinkx's Web site located at www.blinkx.com/investors.
About blinkx
blinkx plc (LSE AIM: BLNX) is the world's largest and most advanced video search engine. Today, blinkx has indexed more than 35 million hours of audio, video, viral and TV content, and made it fully searchable and available on demand. blinkx's founders set out to solve a significant challenge - as TV and user-generated content on the Web explode, keyword-based search technologies only scratch the surface. blinkx's patented search technologies listen to - and even see - the Web, helping users enjoy a breadth and accuracy of search results not available elsewhere. In addition, blinkx powers the video search for many of the world's most frequented sites. blinkx is based in San Francisco and London. More information is available at www.blinkx.com.
Contacts for blinkx
Edward Bridges/Haya Chelhot
Financial Dynamics
+44 (0)20 7831 3113
Friday 20 August 2010
Acer Android tablet release date wobbles
Acer's expected Android-based tablet will come to challenge the iPad in Q1 2011 rather than Q4 2010, it has been alleged.
Notebook industry sources cited by DigiTimes made the claim, adding that the reason for the delay - if delay it truly is; we're not so sure - is Acer's decision to wait for Android 3.0.
Well Acer might wait: Android 3.0 will apparently add lots of tablet-friendly features to the Google OS...
from The Register
Notebook industry sources cited by DigiTimes made the claim, adding that the reason for the delay - if delay it truly is; we're not so sure - is Acer's decision to wait for Android 3.0.
Well Acer might wait: Android 3.0 will apparently add lots of tablet-friendly features to the Google OS...
from The Register
£1 by Christmas?
One of the year's top performing stocks so far is video search engine Blinkx. It jumped a further 7p to 74.75p, and people in the know are confident that it will be trading above £1 before Christmas. Last month, Korea's Samsung Electronics selected Blinkx for participation in applications for Samsung phones.
from The Daily Mail
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Mind you, it is the Mail...
Thursday 19 August 2010
Google plots pre-Christmas Chrome OS iPad killer
Google will have a spec-tastic, low-cost, possibly even free Chrome OS tablet in punters' hands a month before Christmas, it has been claimed.
And now the bad news: it's likely to be only available in the US, and if you want to get the tablet for a lot less than the iPad, you'll need to take out a Verizon data airtime deal.
Launch day, according a to an unnamed source cited by website Downloadsquad, will be Friday, 26 November, the day after Thanksgiving and a time when holidaying Yanks descend upon retail outlets in their droves.
According to the mole - if mole he be - HTC is making the hardware, which will use Nvidia's ARM-based Tegra 2 system-on-a-chip. It'll have 2GB of Ram - which is a lot for this kind of device, especially one with a cloud-centric OS - and 32GB of Flash storage, possibly expandable through memory cards, though that's not certain.
The display will be 1280 x 720, so well set for widescreen HD content. Navigation too, thanks to built-in GPS chippery, plus Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and - hence the Verizon link - 3G connectivity. It'll have a video conferencing camera too, the source says.
If said mole is correct, Google's gadget will come in ahead of a raft of tablets based on the online advertising giant's other OS, Android, which is expected to get all tablet-ready at the tail end of the year in its 3.0 release...from The Register
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Comment: Android OS. So can run Blinkx Beat, then...
Wednesday 18 August 2010
Gossip on the Go With blinkx
blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today announced the launch of a brand new video gossip hub for those seeking access to real-time celebrity scoops and fashion news. Whether you want to hear the latest on Robert Pattinson's love life, or ensure that you're bang on trend by watching couture designers discuss forthcoming ranges at London fashion week, blinkx's gossip hub lets you access the hottest celebrity video news wherever you are.
You don't have to be part of Hollywood's elite to be well connected. With more than 720 video content partners, you'll never miss a scoop with blinkx. Available on http://www.blinkx.com and direct from your mobile device, blinkx's new gossip hub is a one-stop shop for all breaking entertainment news across the Web, from top content partners such as ITN Entertainment, CelebTV, SNTV and Young Hollywood.
As the pioneer in video search technology, blinkx has built a reputation as the smartest way to find rich media on the Web. The company has made more than 720 partners and indexed over 35 million hours of video and audio content to date.
About blinkx
blinkx plc (LSE AIM: BLNX) is the world's largest and most advanced video search engine. Today, blinkx has indexed more than 35 million hours of audio, video, viral and TV content, and made it fully searchable and available on demand. blinkx's founders set out to solve a significant challenge - as TV and user-generated content on the Web explode, keyword-based search technologies only scratch the surface. blinkx's patented search technologies listen to - and even see - the Web, helping users enjoy a breadth and accuracy of search results not available elsewhere. In addition, blinkx powers the video search for many of the world's most frequented sites. blinkx is based in San Francisco and London. More information is available at http://www.blinkx.com.
You don't have to be part of Hollywood's elite to be well connected. With more than 720 video content partners, you'll never miss a scoop with blinkx. Available on http://www.blinkx.com and direct from your mobile device, blinkx's new gossip hub is a one-stop shop for all breaking entertainment news across the Web, from top content partners such as ITN Entertainment, CelebTV, SNTV and Young Hollywood.
As the pioneer in video search technology, blinkx has built a reputation as the smartest way to find rich media on the Web. The company has made more than 720 partners and indexed over 35 million hours of video and audio content to date.
About blinkx
blinkx plc (LSE AIM: BLNX) is the world's largest and most advanced video search engine. Today, blinkx has indexed more than 35 million hours of audio, video, viral and TV content, and made it fully searchable and available on demand. blinkx's founders set out to solve a significant challenge - as TV and user-generated content on the Web explode, keyword-based search technologies only scratch the surface. blinkx's patented search technologies listen to - and even see - the Web, helping users enjoy a breadth and accuracy of search results not available elsewhere. In addition, blinkx powers the video search for many of the world's most frequented sites. blinkx is based in San Francisco and London. More information is available at http://www.blinkx.com.
Tuesday 17 August 2010
Partnership with Internet Vid
Blinkx Plc
Partnership with Internet Vid
RNS Number : 1550R
Blinkx Plc
17 August 2010
RNS REACH
blinkx partners with Internet Video Archive to Offer More Premium Entertainment Content to Users
Over 500,000 unique media assets, including previews, trailers and interviews, now available at www.blinkx.com
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. - August 17, 2010 - blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today announced a partnership with Internet Video Archive, the entertainment industry's leading aggregator of movie and TV trailers, game previews and music videos. Under the terms of the agreement, IVA's vast portfolio of videos will now be fully searchable and viewable at www.blinkx.com.
With over half a million unique video assets from more than 1,000 content providers, IVA has established a reputation as the archive of record for audio visual samples. IVA's world-class audio visual library provides users with the newest releases, the greatest classics and everything in between. From film studios such as Warner Bros, Paramount and MGM, to leading video game publishers including Nintendo, Capcom and Namco, blinkx users now have access to one of the largest archives of previews, trailers and interviews.
"Internet Video Archive is a veritable treasure trove of video for film buffs, music lovers and gamers," said Suranga Chandratillake, founder and CEO, blinkx. "This partnership greatly expands blinkx's ever popular entertainment index, and will help us deliver an even better experience for our audience."
"As the world's largest distributor of previews, we are committed to delivering our content across premium platforms that allow us to reach a wide variety of consumers," said Rhodes Mason, vice president of business development, IVA. "blinkx's advanced search technology ensures that our trailers and previews are more easily discoverable to Web viewers looking for entertainment."
As the pioneer in video search technology, blinkx has built a reputation as the smartest way to find rich media on the Web. The company has made more than 720 partners and indexed over 35 million hours of video and audio content to date.
About blinkx
blinkx plc (LSE AIM: BLNX) is the world's largest and most advanced video search engine. Today, blinkx has indexed more than 35 million hours of audio, video, viral and TV content, and made it fully searchable and available on demand. blinkx's founders set out to solve a significant challenge - as TV and user-generated content on the Web explode, keyword-based search technologies only scratch the surface. blinkx's patented search technologies listen to - and even see - the Web, helping users enjoy a breadth and accuracy of search results not available elsewhere. In addition, blinkx powers the video search for many of the world's most frequented sites. blinkx is based in San Francisco and London. More information is available atwww.blinkx.com.
About Internet Video Archive
Internet Video Archive is the world's largest distributor of online movie and TV trailers, game previews and music videos. With over 500,000 unique video assets from over 1000 content providers, IVA has established a reputation as the archive of record for audio visual samples. Meticulous data husbandry combined with world-class systems that are secure, scalable, customizable and cost-effective have lead hundreds of clients to integrate IVA into their entertainment ecosystems. The company also operates two consumer sites,www.singingfool.com and www.videodetective.com, where user preferences and promotional concepts are tested. Additional company information is available atwww.internetvideoarchive.com.
Enquiries:
Nicole Love
Marlin PR
+44 207 869 8328
nicole.love@marlinpr.com
Tim Turpin
Sparkpr
+1 (415) 321 1894
tim.turpin@sparkpr.com
Charles Lytle
Christopher Wren
Citigroup Global Markets Ltd
NOMAD and Broker for blinkx plc
+44 (0)207 986 9756
Press Contact for Internet Video Archive
Pam Horovitz
IVA
+1 (856) 310 1981 x123
Pamh@internetvideoarchive.com
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
END
Monday 16 August 2010
Video site Hulu brews IPO for the autumn
"Hulu could launch its initial public offering as early as autumn, the New York Times reports, with the firm consulting investment banks in a move that could value the video site at $2bn...
Brewing an IPO, Hulu may well also be holding back on investing in new market growth, focusing on maximising its advertising revenues. Hulu's 2009 revenue reportedly reached $100m, but profits are fairly small, give the popularity of the site in the US; hits including Glee, Family Guy and 30 Rock attracted 24m unique users during June."
from The Guardian
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Comment: So if that's right, and the float goes ahead at that price, Hulu could be worth 20x sales.
So what is Blinxk worth then, with profits due to come in this financial year?
Brewing an IPO, Hulu may well also be holding back on investing in new market growth, focusing on maximising its advertising revenues. Hulu's 2009 revenue reportedly reached $100m, but profits are fairly small, give the popularity of the site in the US; hits including Glee, Family Guy and 30 Rock attracted 24m unique users during June."
from The Guardian
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Comment: So if that's right, and the float goes ahead at that price, Hulu could be worth 20x sales.
So what is Blinxk worth then, with profits due to come in this financial year?
Anticipated Apple TV update seen as stepping stone for connected HDTV
This is interesting...
"Apple is expected to launch a new Apple TV in the coming months with limited storage, a lower price, and its own App Store, paving the way for an Internet-connected HDTV as soon as 2012.
...
When Apple can overcome the "primary" hurdles of set top boxes and live TV, Munster believes that is when the company will strike with an Internet-based iTunes TV pass for $50 to $90 per month. An App Store could also offer games, and services like Netflix and Hulu Plus, built right into the set..."
from AppleInsider
One thing's for sure - the whole iTV/TV-/Video-On-demand sector is reaching boiling point. Let's just hope Blinxk are right ion the middle of it...
"Apple is expected to launch a new Apple TV in the coming months with limited storage, a lower price, and its own App Store, paving the way for an Internet-connected HDTV as soon as 2012.
...
When Apple can overcome the "primary" hurdles of set top boxes and live TV, Munster believes that is when the company will strike with an Internet-based iTunes TV pass for $50 to $90 per month. An App Store could also offer games, and services like Netflix and Hulu Plus, built right into the set..."
from AppleInsider
One thing's for sure - the whole iTV/TV-/Video-On-demand sector is reaching boiling point. Let's just hope Blinxk are right ion the middle of it...
"However, a new way of interacting with computers is on the verge of changing the way future generations interact with and experience personal computing. The multi-touch enabled devices are already beginning to proliferate: Apple sold 1 million multitouch-enabled iPads in 28 days. That’s 35,700 per day. Last quarter (Q1 2010) they sold 97,000 multitouch-enabled iPhones per day. In February, 2010 about 60,000 multitouch-enabled Android phones were being sold per day. Add that up and you are looking at 192,700 touch-based devices making it into consumers hands per day..."
from 52 weeks of UX
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Comment: Is it my faulty memory playing tricks on me, or did Chandratillake say not so very long ago that he didn't think mobile phones/devices were that important to Blinkx...?
from 52 weeks of UX
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Comment: Is it my faulty memory playing tricks on me, or did Chandratillake say not so very long ago that he didn't think mobile phones/devices were that important to Blinkx...?
...and this...
Phasing out the Bing Search API 1.1
"The considerable benefits that come from moving to the newer API include:
New SourceTypes
* RelatedSearch - view searches that provide information in which you might be interested, based on your current search
* Instant Answer - get authoritative answers to questions, such as "What is 789*12?", "How many seconds are in a year?" as well as airline flight status.
* MobileWeb - Get mobile Web search results - primarily Extensible Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML) or Wireless Markup Language (WML) pages relevant to the queried term.
* Video - Get videos relevant to your search terms.
* Translation - Translate terms or small blocks of text from one language to another"
from Bing Community blog
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Hmm, wonder who's doing their video search for them (or is it in-house)?
"The considerable benefits that come from moving to the newer API include:
New SourceTypes
* RelatedSearch - view searches that provide information in which you might be interested, based on your current search
* Instant Answer - get authoritative answers to questions, such as "What is 789*12?", "How many seconds are in a year?" as well as airline flight status.
* MobileWeb - Get mobile Web search results - primarily Extensible Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML) or Wireless Markup Language (WML) pages relevant to the queried term.
* Video - Get videos relevant to your search terms.
* Translation - Translate terms or small blocks of text from one language to another"
from Bing Community blog
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Hmm, wonder who's doing their video search for them (or is it in-house)?
iPhone App Mania with Bing
"Since the launch of the Bing for Mobile iPhone app, we’ve heard some great feedback and are excited that Bing is showing up more and more as the search option for those using Safari on iOS4. We’re happy you are giving Bing a try and are enjoying some of the features like social, shopping, and the fresh homepage image every day..."
from Bing Community blog
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Comment: Bit of a long shot here: but we know that Blinkx has a relationship with MSN UK, so wouldn't it be great if Microsoft built Cheep into their Bing app, so that users can take advantage of 'social, shopping' to share what they've bought...
And if not Microsoft, in my opinion that's the level of partner Blinxk needs for Cheep to quickly penetrate the market and get a critical mass of users...
from Bing Community blog
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Comment: Bit of a long shot here: but we know that Blinkx has a relationship with MSN UK, so wouldn't it be great if Microsoft built Cheep into their Bing app, so that users can take advantage of 'social, shopping' to share what they've bought...
And if not Microsoft, in my opinion that's the level of partner Blinxk needs for Cheep to quickly penetrate the market and get a critical mass of users...
Saturday 14 August 2010
Tuesday 10 August 2010
Blinkx (LON:BLNX) report: Partnership with Source Interlink Media (US)
Date: 10 August 2010
Contributed by Daniel Stewart & Company
By Daniel Stewart & Co
- blinkx today announced a partnership with Source Interlink Media (SIM), the major US provider of special interest media, in particular video material from SIM’s leading brands MOTOR TREND and DIRT RIDER.
- blinkx is explicit that it will “place contextually relevant advertising against the videos and share resulting advertising revenue with Source Interlink Media”. SIM commented: "blinkx's unique technology and advanced search capabilities give auto enthusiasts and action sports fans everywhere another opportunity to watch our video content online with ease."
- Source Interlink Media (Bonita Springs, Florida) lists over 75 publications; has some 90 websites (e.g. automobilemag.com); serves over 110,000 US retailers; has 400 branded products; stages 65+ special events annually; and has TV and radio programmes. It states that its readership “represents the largest penetration of prized 18-34 year old male demographic of any [US] magazine group”. SIM acquired Prime Media’s [PRM.US] Enthusiast Media catalogue for $1.3bn in Aug’07. Founded in 1949 MOTOR TREND magazine has a circulation of 1.1m and a readership of 7.6m, a media presence via www.motortrend.com, MOTOR TREND Radio, Truck Trend and www.youtube.com/motortrend.
- The SIM deal represents exactly the type of association that should continue to fuel blinkx’ targeted advertising revenue model, addressing its target 18-20% (E) of total blinkx video searches that match the requirements of its advertising partners. Our target daily total blinkx search rate is 36m (E) by March 2011 compared to 22.6m reported in March 2010 and 8.4m registered in March 2009. Our rating remains “Buy”, target price 110p.
Contributed by Daniel Stewart & Company
By Daniel Stewart & Co
- blinkx today announced a partnership with Source Interlink Media (SIM), the major US provider of special interest media, in particular video material from SIM’s leading brands MOTOR TREND and DIRT RIDER.
- blinkx is explicit that it will “place contextually relevant advertising against the videos and share resulting advertising revenue with Source Interlink Media”. SIM commented: "blinkx's unique technology and advanced search capabilities give auto enthusiasts and action sports fans everywhere another opportunity to watch our video content online with ease."
- Source Interlink Media (Bonita Springs, Florida) lists over 75 publications; has some 90 websites (e.g. automobilemag.com); serves over 110,000 US retailers; has 400 branded products; stages 65+ special events annually; and has TV and radio programmes. It states that its readership “represents the largest penetration of prized 18-34 year old male demographic of any [US] magazine group”. SIM acquired Prime Media’s [PRM.US] Enthusiast Media catalogue for $1.3bn in Aug’07. Founded in 1949 MOTOR TREND magazine has a circulation of 1.1m and a readership of 7.6m, a media presence via www.motortrend.com, MOTOR TREND Radio, Truck Trend and www.youtube.com/motortrend.
- The SIM deal represents exactly the type of association that should continue to fuel blinkx’ targeted advertising revenue model, addressing its target 18-20% (E) of total blinkx video searches that match the requirements of its advertising partners. Our target daily total blinkx search rate is 36m (E) by March 2011 compared to 22.6m reported in March 2010 and 8.4m registered in March 2009. Our rating remains “Buy”, target price 110p.
blinkx Partners with Source I
RNS Number : 7934Q
Blinkx Plc
10 August 2010
RNS REACH
blinkx Partners with Source Interlink Media to Bring Users Video from MOTOR TREND and DIRT RIDER
Thousands of action sports and automotive videos now available at www.blinkx.com
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.-August 10, 2010-blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today announced a partnership with Source Interlink Media, the premier source of special interest media in the United States. Through this partnership, thousands of videos from MOTOR TREND and DIRT RIDER will be fully searchable and viewable at www.blinkx.com. Leveraging its unique AdHoc platform, blinkx will also place contextually relevant advertising against the videos and share resulting advertising revenue with Source Interlink Media.
Source Interlink Media (SIM) is dedicated to building media properties that deliver exceptional content and help viewers interact with their real-world passions and interests. From the latest road tests, to auto show coverage, to highlights from MOTOR TREND's renowned "Of the Year Awards", automotive and motocross aficionados can now find and watch these high quality videos from MOTOR TREND and DIRT RIDER at blinkx.
"The beauty of online video is that there is something for everyone, no matter your niche or interest, and it's certainly the case when it comes to cars and extreme sports," said Suranga Chandratillake, founder and CEO, blinkx. "We're delighted to partner with SIM to expand our library with videos from MOTOR TREND and DIRT RIDER, two of the most well-known brands in their respective industries."
"Our goal is to reach enthusiast communities everywhere through our portfolio of magazine, Internet and home entertainment content," said Jacqueline Blum, senior vice president, Business Development, Source Interlink Companies, Inc. "blinkx's unique technology and advanced search capabilities give auto enthusiasts and action sports fans everywhere another opportunity to watch our video content online with ease."
As the pioneer in video search technology, blinkx has built a reputation as the smartest way to find rich media on the Web. The company has made more than 720 partners and indexed over 35 million hours of video and audio content to date.
About blinkx
blinkx plc (LSE AIM: BLNX) is the world's largest and most advanced video search engine. Today, blinkx has indexed more than 35 million hours of audio, video, viral and TV content, and made it fully searchable and available on demand. blinkx's founders set out to solve a significant challenge - as TV and user-generated content on the Web explode, keyword-based search technologies only scratch the surface. blinkx's patented search technologies listen to - and even see - the Web, helping users enjoy a breadth and accuracy of search results not available elsewhere. In addition, blinkx powers the video search for many of the world's most frequented sites. blinkx is based in San Francisco and London. More information is available at www.blinkx.com.
About Source Interlink Companies, Inc.
Source Interlink Companies, Inc., a recognized provider of targeted media and marketing services, is a leading U.S. distributor of home entertainment products and services and one of the largest publishers of magazines and online content for enthusiast audiences. Source Interlink Media, LLC, creates and publishes content of interest to a broad range of enthusiasts through various media, including 70 publications, 90 websites, 65 events, wireless, television, radio and 800 branded products. For more information, visit www.sourceinterlink.com.
About MOTOR TREND
MOTOR TREND magazine, a publication of Source Interlink Magazines, LLC, was founded in 1949 and has a circulation of 1.1 million and a total readership of 7.6 million. Internationally recognized as the leading brand in automotive publishing, MOTOR TREND comprises MOTOR TREND magazine, the award-winning web site www.motortrend.com; MOTOR TREND Radio; Truck Trend; a MOTOR TREND channel on YouTube (www.youtube.com/motortrend), MOTOR TREND International Auto Shows; internationally syndicated content; and the renowned MOTOR TREND Car, Sport/Utility and Truck of the Year Awards Program.
About DIRT RIDER
DIRT RIDER is the largest off-road motorcycle magazine. It delivers high quality, informative and entertaining coverage of all forms of off-road motorcycle recreation. The readers range from serious motocross racers to recreational trail riders. They are active participants and want to learn more about the bikes, parts, gear and riding techniques that will help them enjoy their passion.
Press Contacts for blinkx
Nicole Love
Marlin PR
+44 207 869 8328
nicole.love@marlinpr.com
Tim Turpin
Sparkpr
+1 (415) 321 1894
tim.turpin@sparkpr.com
Charles Lytle
Christopher Wren
Citigroup Global Markets Ltd
NOMAD and Broker for blinkx plc
+44 (0)207 986 9756
Press Contacts for Source Interlink Companies
Julie Smartz
+1 (310) 531 5994
Julie.smartz@sorc.com
Sanaz Bakhtiari
JMPR
+1 (818) 992 4353
sbakhtiari@jmprpublicrelations.com
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
END
Blinkx Plc
10 August 2010
RNS REACH
blinkx Partners with Source Interlink Media to Bring Users Video from MOTOR TREND and DIRT RIDER
Thousands of action sports and automotive videos now available at www.blinkx.com
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.-August 10, 2010-blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today announced a partnership with Source Interlink Media, the premier source of special interest media in the United States. Through this partnership, thousands of videos from MOTOR TREND and DIRT RIDER will be fully searchable and viewable at www.blinkx.com. Leveraging its unique AdHoc platform, blinkx will also place contextually relevant advertising against the videos and share resulting advertising revenue with Source Interlink Media.
Source Interlink Media (SIM) is dedicated to building media properties that deliver exceptional content and help viewers interact with their real-world passions and interests. From the latest road tests, to auto show coverage, to highlights from MOTOR TREND's renowned "Of the Year Awards", automotive and motocross aficionados can now find and watch these high quality videos from MOTOR TREND and DIRT RIDER at blinkx.
"The beauty of online video is that there is something for everyone, no matter your niche or interest, and it's certainly the case when it comes to cars and extreme sports," said Suranga Chandratillake, founder and CEO, blinkx. "We're delighted to partner with SIM to expand our library with videos from MOTOR TREND and DIRT RIDER, two of the most well-known brands in their respective industries."
"Our goal is to reach enthusiast communities everywhere through our portfolio of magazine, Internet and home entertainment content," said Jacqueline Blum, senior vice president, Business Development, Source Interlink Companies, Inc. "blinkx's unique technology and advanced search capabilities give auto enthusiasts and action sports fans everywhere another opportunity to watch our video content online with ease."
As the pioneer in video search technology, blinkx has built a reputation as the smartest way to find rich media on the Web. The company has made more than 720 partners and indexed over 35 million hours of video and audio content to date.
About blinkx
blinkx plc (LSE AIM: BLNX) is the world's largest and most advanced video search engine. Today, blinkx has indexed more than 35 million hours of audio, video, viral and TV content, and made it fully searchable and available on demand. blinkx's founders set out to solve a significant challenge - as TV and user-generated content on the Web explode, keyword-based search technologies only scratch the surface. blinkx's patented search technologies listen to - and even see - the Web, helping users enjoy a breadth and accuracy of search results not available elsewhere. In addition, blinkx powers the video search for many of the world's most frequented sites. blinkx is based in San Francisco and London. More information is available at www.blinkx.com.
About Source Interlink Companies, Inc.
Source Interlink Companies, Inc., a recognized provider of targeted media and marketing services, is a leading U.S. distributor of home entertainment products and services and one of the largest publishers of magazines and online content for enthusiast audiences. Source Interlink Media, LLC, creates and publishes content of interest to a broad range of enthusiasts through various media, including 70 publications, 90 websites, 65 events, wireless, television, radio and 800 branded products. For more information, visit www.sourceinterlink.com.
About MOTOR TREND
MOTOR TREND magazine, a publication of Source Interlink Magazines, LLC, was founded in 1949 and has a circulation of 1.1 million and a total readership of 7.6 million. Internationally recognized as the leading brand in automotive publishing, MOTOR TREND comprises MOTOR TREND magazine, the award-winning web site www.motortrend.com; MOTOR TREND Radio; Truck Trend; a MOTOR TREND channel on YouTube (www.youtube.com/motortrend), MOTOR TREND International Auto Shows; internationally syndicated content; and the renowned MOTOR TREND Car, Sport/Utility and Truck of the Year Awards Program.
About DIRT RIDER
DIRT RIDER is the largest off-road motorcycle magazine. It delivers high quality, informative and entertaining coverage of all forms of off-road motorcycle recreation. The readers range from serious motocross racers to recreational trail riders. They are active participants and want to learn more about the bikes, parts, gear and riding techniques that will help them enjoy their passion.
Press Contacts for blinkx
Nicole Love
Marlin PR
+44 207 869 8328
nicole.love@marlinpr.com
Tim Turpin
Sparkpr
+1 (415) 321 1894
tim.turpin@sparkpr.com
Charles Lytle
Christopher Wren
Citigroup Global Markets Ltd
NOMAD and Broker for blinkx plc
+44 (0)207 986 9756
Press Contacts for Source Interlink Companies
Julie Smartz
+1 (310) 531 5994
Julie.smartz@sorc.com
Sanaz Bakhtiari
JMPR
+1 (818) 992 4353
sbakhtiari@jmprpublicrelations.com
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
END
Monday 9 August 2010
The Big Interview with Sir Martin Sorrell
In an interview with WSJ's Alan Murray, WPP CEO Sir Martin Sorrell conceded that advertisers must do better to inform customers about the tracking and mapping of online behavior. On the U.S. economy, he characterized the last 6-7 months as "America Bites Back" but wonders how long the recovery will last...
from The Wall Street Journal
from The Wall Street Journal
Friday 6 August 2010
_Only_ a ten-bagger?
To maximise your chances of achieving a 10-bagger in 10 years without throwing trying to hit every single ball for six, focus on smaller companies that have:
* strong balance sheets;
* strong cash flows; and
* strong growth prospects.
One such company could be Blinkx (LSE: BLNX.L - news) . According to Google Finance, this £170 million company "has an index of over 35 million hours of searchable video and more than 530 media partnerships, including national broadcasters, commercial media giants, and private video libraries".
Analysts at Daniel Stewart recently forecast 2012 revenues at Blinkx of £79.5 million and EPS of 4.5 pence, putting the company on a 2012 P/E of 13.7. This fast growing rising star of the UK internet industry is the type of company that could just turn out to be a 10-bagger in the years ahead...
from Motley Fool (via Yahoo Finance)
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Comment: Only a ten-bagger? Don't think so. If Blinxk comes anywhere close to achieving its potential should be much, MUCH more than that...
And anyway, a ten-bagger from which price-point? It's gone up to 60p+ from c.13p just since May!
* strong balance sheets;
* strong cash flows; and
* strong growth prospects.
One such company could be Blinkx (LSE: BLNX.L - news) . According to Google Finance, this £170 million company "has an index of over 35 million hours of searchable video and more than 530 media partnerships, including national broadcasters, commercial media giants, and private video libraries".
Analysts at Daniel Stewart recently forecast 2012 revenues at Blinkx of £79.5 million and EPS of 4.5 pence, putting the company on a 2012 P/E of 13.7. This fast growing rising star of the UK internet industry is the type of company that could just turn out to be a 10-bagger in the years ahead...
from Motley Fool (via Yahoo Finance)
---------
Comment: Only a ten-bagger? Don't think so. If Blinxk comes anywhere close to achieving its potential should be much, MUCH more than that...
And anyway, a ten-bagger from which price-point? It's gone up to 60p+ from c.13p just since May!
Tuesday 3 August 2010
RIM answers Apple iPad with...The BlackPad
BlackBerry maker Research in Motion is preparing to launch an iPad competitor in November, and it will be called the BlackPad, according to a report citing two people familiar with the company's plans.
Bloomberg reports that the RIM tablet will have roughly the same dimensions as the iPad, offer WiFi and Bluetooth, and give you the option of tapping the interwebs through the company's BlackBerry handsets...
from The Register
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Comment: And what RIM really needs is an app to feed business video news to the pad's users - a business Blinkx Beat, if you like (or a cheaper Reuters Insider)
I think we're going to see a slew of pads in the forthcoming months/years - Android, RIM, Win7 - and they're all gonna need compelling video apps to keep peole engaged.
Still mystified as to why Blinkx isn't on the Apple platforms, though (iPhone, iPad, iPod). Maybe all will become clear in time - but Blinkx being Blinkx I wouldn't bet on it...
Bloomberg reports that the RIM tablet will have roughly the same dimensions as the iPad, offer WiFi and Bluetooth, and give you the option of tapping the interwebs through the company's BlackBerry handsets...
from The Register
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Comment: And what RIM really needs is an app to feed business video news to the pad's users - a business Blinkx Beat, if you like (or a cheaper Reuters Insider)
I think we're going to see a slew of pads in the forthcoming months/years - Android, RIM, Win7 - and they're all gonna need compelling video apps to keep peole engaged.
Still mystified as to why Blinkx isn't on the Apple platforms, though (iPhone, iPad, iPod). Maybe all will become clear in time - but Blinkx being Blinkx I wouldn't bet on it...
Virgin Media complains to Ofcom about Project Canvas
Virgin Media has lodged a complaint with Ofcom, aimed at halting the BBC-backed video-on-demand service Project Canvas.
The cable giant says the project, which is developing common standards for net TV in the UK, is anti-competitive.
BT, Channel 4 and ITV are also partners.
It was given the green light in May, when the Office of Fair Trading ruled it was not a merger.
But Virgin Media said it could destroy the online TV market...
from BBC News
The cable giant says the project, which is developing common standards for net TV in the UK, is anti-competitive.
BT, Channel 4 and ITV are also partners.
It was given the green light in May, when the Office of Fair Trading ruled it was not a merger.
But Virgin Media said it could destroy the online TV market...
from BBC News
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