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MySpace Now Lets You Pull In Facebook Interests
Myspace.com has announced that they have created a partnership with Facebook called Mashup. Mashup allows MySpace users to create a stream of entertainment content based on their Facebook interests.
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The Rubicon Project Acquires Fox Audience Network
The Rubicon Project is an ad optimization company based in Los Angeles, California. The company has raised $18 million in funding and they acquired the Fox Audience Network (FAN). After this round of funding, it brings The Rubicon Project’s total funding to $60 million.
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The New MySpace Launches [SCREENSHOTS]
MySpace is relaunching a new design of their website today and is rebranding themselves with a new logo. The complete redesign will not be live until the end of November but there are screenshots of the new look floating around. MySpace is trying to appeal to the 13-35 year old audience and is aiming to become “the leading entertainment destination that is socially powered by the passions of fans and curators.” MySpace currently does not have the best reputation as of right now so I could see why they have a high interest in overhauling their entire look. Check out the screenshots below:
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MySpace and Applications Transmitted User Data To Ad Companies
News Corporation (NASDAQ:NWSA) social network MySpace.com is in the center of controversy after it was revealed that user data has been leaked to advertising companies. The user data was sent primarily by MySpace when users clicked on ads.
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Twitter Hires Adam Bain As President of Revenue
Micro-blogging company Twitter has hired Adam Bain to be the head of their revenues department. Adam Bain will be reporting to Twitter COO Dick Costolo.
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Categories Adam Bain, Dick Costolo, Google, Microsoft Corporation, MySpace, News Corp, News Corporation, Twitter
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Hulu Considers An IPO
MySpace Gets New Profile Layouts
MySpace now has completely redesigned profile pages. The new features of the MySpace profiles pages include a new left-hand navigation, a focus on the stream, and the ability to follow users on Twitter and Facebook. What are your thoughts on the new MySpace profiles? Let us know in the comments. [Mashable]
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MySpace Hires Threadbox Team
News Corporation social subsidiary MySpace is acquiring social messaging service Threadbox. “We’re thrilled to announce that the talented Threadbox team has joined MySpace. We’re in active discussions about how we can incorporate their innovative technology into our site,” said a MySpace spokesperson.
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News Corp Digital Chief Jon Miller Denies MySpace Sale Talks
News Corporation digital chief Jonathan Miller said that MySpace is not in talks for a sale. “We are definitely not in any ongoing talks for a sale of MySpace,” said Miller at the Allen & Co. media conference. However Miller added that MySpace plans to relaunch with new features later this year. [Reuters]
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Who Will Be MySpace’s New Ad Partner?
MySpace, the social network overshadowed by Facebook needs a new ad partner because their deal with Google will be expiring soon. Google made a $900 million agreement with News Corporation for the rights to sell ads across MySpace.com and other News Corp owned websites. However MySpace fell short on traffic and their contract with Google is expiring in August.
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Categories Google, Microsoft Corporation, MySpace, News Corp, News Corporation, Yahoo!
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