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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.
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Blinkx Plc
10 August 2010
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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)
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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!
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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