Comments on: Echostar Buys SlingMedia For $380 Million http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/ Trusted Insights and Conversations on the Next Wave of Technology Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:47:40 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: SlingMedia Founder Invests In Clicker, Joins BOD http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-982757 SlingMedia Founder Invests In Clicker, Joins BOD Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:59:30 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-982757 <p>[...] retweet » Ever since Blake Krikorian left Sling Media, the place shifting startup that he sold to Echostar for $380 million in September 2007, he’s been lying low. Instead of trying to build yet another startup, he has been spending [...]</p> [...] retweet » Ever since Blake Krikorian left Sling Media, the place shifting startup that he sold to Echostar for $380 million in September 2007, he’s been lying low. Instead of trying to build yet another startup, he has been spending [...]

]]> By: Blake Krikorian Invests in Clicker, Joins Board http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-982719 Blake Krikorian Invests in Clicker, Joins Board Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:01:51 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-982719 <p>[...] Blake Krikorian, who left left Sling Media earlier this year, the place-shifting startup that he sold to Echostar for $380 million in September 2007, is going to join the board of directors of Clicker.com, a Los Angeles-based online-video content [...]</p> [...] Blake Krikorian, who left left Sling Media earlier this year, the place-shifting startup that he sold to Echostar for $380 million in September 2007, is going to join the board of directors of Clicker.com, a Los Angeles-based online-video content [...]

]]> By: iPod, Kindle, Facebook — and a Nomad Called Me http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-929042 iPod, Kindle, Facebook — and a Nomad Called Me Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:57:33 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-929042 <p>[...] and Thievery all come for a walk with me whenever I pull the door behind me. Thanks to the rise of place-shifting and devices such as Sling Media’s SlingBox, even my television travels with me. And when [...]</p> [...] and Thievery all come for a walk with me whenever I pull the door behind me. Thanks to the rise of place-shifting and devices such as Sling Media’s SlingBox, even my television travels with me. And when [...]

]]> By: Sling Team Leaving the Building | Viral Video Maker http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-921644 Sling Team Leaving the Building | Viral Video Maker Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:22:01 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-921644 <p>[...] Chief Creative Officer Ben White, are all leaving the company, just a little over a year after its acquisition by Echostar for 0 million. More to [...]</p> [...] Chief Creative Officer Ben White, are all leaving the company, just a little over a year after its acquisition by Echostar for 0 million. More to [...]

]]> By: Breaking: Sling Team Leaving the Building « NewTeeVee http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-921476 Breaking: Sling Team Leaving the Building « NewTeeVee Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:08:57 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-921476 <p>[...] and chief creative officer Ben White are all leaving the company a little over a year after its acquisition by Echostar for $380 million. More to [...]</p> [...] and chief creative officer Ben White are all leaving the company a little over a year after its acquisition by Echostar for $380 million. More to [...]

]]> By: SlingMedia CEO to Speak at NewTeeVee Live; Full Schedule Now Available! « NewTeeVee http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-906693 SlingMedia CEO to Speak at NewTeeVee Live; Full Schedule Now Available! « NewTeeVee Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:06:16 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-906693 <p>[...] masses, has agreed to be a speaker at our NewTeeVee Live conference that will be held on Nov. 13. Sling Media was acquired by EchoStar for $380 million last [...]</p> [...] masses, has agreed to be a speaker at our NewTeeVee Live conference that will be held on Nov. 13. Sling Media was acquired by EchoStar for $380 million last [...]

]]> By: SlingMedia CEO to Speak at NewTeeVee Live; Full Schedule Now Available! - GigaOM http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-906692 SlingMedia CEO to Speak at NewTeeVee Live; Full Schedule Now Available! - GigaOM Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:05:26 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-906692 <p>[...] masses, has agreed to be a speaker at our NewTeeVee Live conference that will be held on Nov. 13. Sling Media was acquired by EchoStar for $380 million last [...]</p> [...] masses, has agreed to be a speaker at our NewTeeVee Live conference that will be held on Nov. 13. Sling Media was acquired by EchoStar for $380 million last [...]

]]> By: 21 Jan CES-Twenty08 & Beyond | Black Web 2.0 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-857932 21 Jan CES-Twenty08 & Beyond | Black Web 2.0 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 03:54:06 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-857932 <p>[...] retail buyers who have had their heads under a rock for the last 2 years. In case you missed it, see another $380 Million Silicon Valley Payday at GIGAOM.COMI have to say that this year was the show that “Connected Devices” were literally everywhere. [...]</p> [...] retail buyers who have had their heads under a rock for the last 2 years. In case you missed it, see another $380 Million Silicon Valley Payday at GIGAOM.COMI have to say that this year was the show that “Connected Devices” were literally everywhere. [...]

]]> By: EchoStar Now DISH Network Spins Off SlingBox, Set-Top Biz - GigaOM http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-748722 EchoStar Now DISH Network Spins Off SlingBox, Set-Top Biz - GigaOM Fri, 07 Dec 2007 07:41:25 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-748722 <p>[...] customers. In 2006 this division shipped about nine million set-top boxes. In October 2007, EchoStar acquired Sling Media for about $380 million, and Sling Media is going to be part of the EHC. We believe our separation from ECC may enhance our [...]</p> [...] customers. In 2006 this division shipped about nine million set-top boxes. In October 2007, EchoStar acquired Sling Media for about $380 million, and Sling Media is going to be part of the EHC. We believe our separation from ECC may enhance our [...]

]]> By: Keep an eye on: EchoStar - Mediafile http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-586077 Keep an eye on: EchoStar - Mediafile Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:50:09 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-586077 <p>[...] (GigaOm) (PaidContent [...]</p> [...] (GigaOm) (PaidContent [...]

]]> By: Sling Introduces New Box, Symbian Support « NewTeeVee http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-583599 Sling Introduces New Box, Symbian Support « NewTeeVee Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:00:46 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-583599 <p>[...] Box, Symbian Support The Sling Media team is on a bit of a high this week. A few days after being acquired by Echostar (DISH), the Foster City, CA-based company is introducing a new product called the Slingbox SOLO. [...]</p> [...] Box, Symbian Support The Sling Media team is on a bit of a high this week. A few days after being acquired by Echostar (DISH), the Foster City, CA-based company is introducing a new product called the Slingbox SOLO. [...]

]]> By: DVR Bulletin » Blog Archive » EchoStar Buys Sling Media http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-582073 DVR Bulletin » Blog Archive » EchoStar Buys Sling Media Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:29:21 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-582073 <p>[...] Monday, EchoStar announced it was acquiring place-shifting company Sling Media for $380 million. Although many people expected Sling Media to be acquired, it seems many were shocked that it [...]</p> [...] Monday, EchoStar announced it was acquiring place-shifting company Sling Media for $380 million. Although many people expected Sling Media to be acquired, it seems many were shocked that it [...]

]]> By: joyangel123 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-580888 joyangel123 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:53:21 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-580888 <p>So these are the guys that make it possible to watch TV on your computer. Excellent. Sling Media acquiring Echostar is a real good move because satelite is the wave of the future and India is definitely part of the future.</p> <p>Joyangel123 http://www.travelyourway123.com</p> So these are the guys that make it possible to watch TV on your computer. Excellent. Sling Media acquiring Echostar is a real good move because satelite is the wave of the future and India is definitely part of the future.

Joyangel123 http://www.travelyourway123.com

]]> By: McFads http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-580841 McFads Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:17:17 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-580841 <p>I just hope our friends at Echostar can unlock the full potential of SlingMedia. This acquisition has the potential to create a beautiful offering for consumers.</p> I just hope our friends at Echostar can unlock the full potential of SlingMedia. This acquisition has the potential to create a beautiful offering for consumers.

]]> By: Mansi http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-580724 Mansi Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:48:09 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-580724 <p>Hey, i worked with the slingbox a year ago before my startup got bought by tandberg, then Ericcsoon...its a nice tool and very handy indeed...but yeah, i had expected direcTv to buy it rather than Echostar!</p> Hey, i worked with the slingbox a year ago before my startup got bought by tandberg, then Ericcsoon…its a nice tool and very handy indeed…but yeah, i had expected direcTv to buy it rather than Echostar!

]]> By: JT http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-580540 JT Tue, 25 Sep 2007 20:13:11 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/24/holy-smokes-echostar-buys-sling-for-380-million/#comment-580540 <p>Kinda funny that Liberty and Echostar both invested in Sling, Liberty went on to buy Echostar's competitor (DirecTV) and Echostar bought Sling.</p> Kinda funny that Liberty and Echostar both invested in Sling, Liberty went on to buy Echostar’s competitor (DirecTV) and Echostar bought Sling.

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