Comments on: The Bell Now Tolls for Social Networks http://gigaom.com/2008/10/11/the-bell-now-tolls-for-social-networks/ Trusted Insights and Conversations on the Next Wave of Technology Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:26:30 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Marketing Weblog » MASTER IN DIGITAL MARKETING IN PILLS: Crisis of Myspace or have they got of it? | IE Business School http://gigaom.com/2008/10/11/the-bell-now-tolls-for-social-networks/#comment-971476 Marketing Weblog » MASTER IN DIGITAL MARKETING IN PILLS: Crisis of Myspace or have they got of it? | IE Business School Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:40:21 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24496#comment-971476 <p>[...] strategy adopted by most of the social networking sites have been like Mark Zuckerberg says– “Growth is primary, revenue is secondary” The model has been working for facebook from a [...]</p> [...] strategy adopted by most of the social networking sites have been like Mark Zuckerberg says– “Growth is primary, revenue is secondary” The model has been working for facebook from a [...]

]]> By: Crisis of Myspace or have they got of it? « Learning Digital Marketing in the New Age http://gigaom.com/2008/10/11/the-bell-now-tolls-for-social-networks/#comment-970195 Crisis of Myspace or have they got of it? « Learning Digital Marketing in the New Age Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:41:31 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24496#comment-970195 <p>[...] strategy adopted by most of the social networking sites have been like Mark Zuckerberg says– “Growth is primary, revenue is secondary” The model has been working for facebook from a [...]</p> [...] strategy adopted by most of the social networking sites have been like Mark Zuckerberg says– “Growth is primary, revenue is secondary” The model has been working for facebook from a [...]

]]> By: (Money for Nothing) Kicks for Free » “Like an ’80s rock band, MySpace’s time has come and gone” http://gigaom.com/2008/10/11/the-bell-now-tolls-for-social-networks/#comment-943564 (Money for Nothing) Kicks for Free » “Like an ’80s rock band, MySpace’s time has come and gone” Wed, 13 May 2009 09:07:29 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24496#comment-943564 <p>[...] Back in November 2008, Kevin Kelleher noted, “Social networks spent too much time trying to build audiences without building a solid business model.” With a recession raging and the advertising market in a slump, the social networks have to figure out business models — fast.” [...]</p> [...] Back in November 2008, Kevin Kelleher noted, “Social networks spent too much time trying to build audiences without building a solid business model.” With a recession raging and the advertising market in a slump, the social networks have to figure out business models — fast.” [...]

]]> By: With MySpace Changes, a Social Networking Era Ends http://gigaom.com/2008/10/11/the-bell-now-tolls-for-social-networks/#comment-939534 With MySpace Changes, a Social Networking Era Ends Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:29:27 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24496#comment-939534 <p>[...] Back in November 2008, Kevin Kelleher noted, “Social networks spent too much time trying to build audiences without building a solid business model.” With a recession raging and advertising market in a slump, the social networks have to figure out business models fast. For MySpace it could mean capturing music-industry dollars. MySpace won’t be the first social network looking for niche-riches. Hi5, a San Francisco-based social network that is popular outside of the US recently cut half its workforce and is said to be pivoting into becoming a social gaming destination. Others are going to soon follow. Folks, what we are seeing is an end of a general purpose broad social networking. [...]</p> [...] Back in November 2008, Kevin Kelleher noted, “Social networks spent too much time trying to build audiences without building a solid business model.” With a recession raging and advertising market in a slump, the social networks have to figure out business models fast. For MySpace it could mean capturing music-industry dollars. MySpace won’t be the first social network looking for niche-riches. Hi5, a San Francisco-based social network that is popular outside of the US recently cut half its workforce and is said to be pivoting into becoming a social gaming destination. Others are going to soon follow. Folks, what we are seeing is an end of a general purpose broad social networking. [...]

]]> By: Emily & Bart » Socially Overvalued http://gigaom.com/2008/10/11/the-bell-now-tolls-for-social-networks/#comment-937541 Emily & Bart » Socially Overvalued Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:07:46 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24496#comment-937541 <p>[...] In October 2008 Kevin Kelleher wrote on Gigaom: [...]</p> [...] In October 2008 Kevin Kelleher wrote on Gigaom: [...]

]]> By: Social Media can complement but not supplement Business | ebunoluwa.com http://gigaom.com/2008/10/11/the-bell-now-tolls-for-social-networks/#comment-927386 Social Media can complement but not supplement Business | ebunoluwa.com Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:39:14 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24496#comment-927386 <p>[...] models sink or swim. Several new business models have emerged this decade, among them VoIP, social networks and online video. But with a few exceptions, they haven’t been profitable. 2009 could be [...]</p> [...] models sink or swim. Several new business models have emerged this decade, among them VoIP, social networks and online video. But with a few exceptions, they haven’t been profitable. 2009 could be [...]

]]> By: MySpace: Receita e Problemas « ATer: Criação de Sites http://gigaom.com/2008/10/11/the-bell-now-tolls-for-social-networks/#comment-925272 MySpace: Receita e Problemas « ATer: Criação de Sites Sat, 07 Feb 2009 16:32:42 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24496#comment-925272 <p>[...] Muita coisa se disse sobre o Facebook, a sua falta de lucros e os problemas que enfrenta no mercado da publicidade declínios. As coisas não são diferentes para o MySpace, [...]</p> [...] Muita coisa se disse sobre o Facebook, a sua falta de lucros e os problemas que enfrenta no mercado da publicidade declínios. As coisas não são diferentes para o MySpace, [...]

]]> By: MySpace’s Revenue Problems | Telecom Update http://gigaom.com/2008/10/11/the-bell-now-tolls-for-social-networks/#comment-925264 MySpace’s Revenue Problems | Telecom Update Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:00:12 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24496#comment-925264 <p>[...] lot is said about Facebook, its lack of profits and the problems it faces as the advertising market declines. Things are no different for MySpace, as this little nugget from a [...]</p> [...] lot is said about Facebook, its lack of profits and the problems it faces as the advertising market declines. Things are no different for MySpace, as this little nugget from a [...]

]]> By: MySpace’s Revenue Problems http://gigaom.com/2008/10/11/the-bell-now-tolls-for-social-networks/#comment-925131 MySpace’s Revenue Problems Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:18:29 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24496#comment-925131 <p>[...] February 6, 2009 | 8:12 AM PT | 0 comments A lot is said about Facebook, its lack of profits and the problems it faces as the advertising market declines. Things are no different for MySpace, as this little nugget from a [...]</p> [...] February 6, 2009 | 8:12 AM PT | 0 comments A lot is said about Facebook, its lack of profits and the problems it faces as the advertising market declines. Things are no different for MySpace, as this little nugget from a [...]

]]> By: David Hasselhoff, Social Networks and the rise of the micro-niche http://gigaom.com/2008/10/11/the-bell-now-tolls-for-social-networks/#comment-906057 David Hasselhoff, Social Networks and the rise of the micro-niche Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:54:51 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24496#comment-906057 <p>[...] The Bell Now Tolls for Social Networks [...]</p> [...] The Bell Now Tolls for Social Networks [...]

]]> By: Sven http://gigaom.com/2008/10/11/the-bell-now-tolls-for-social-networks/#comment-905225 Sven Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:58:43 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24496#comment-905225 <p>Thanks for those interesting links, Suraj. Facebook "privacy" is the biggest con since the Brooklyn Bridge sale.</p> Thanks for those interesting links, Suraj. Facebook “privacy” is the biggest con since the Brooklyn Bridge sale.

]]> By: Suraj Singh http://gigaom.com/2008/10/11/the-bell-now-tolls-for-social-networks/#comment-905151 Suraj Singh Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:41:03 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24496#comment-905151 <p>Interesting Article. As the bubble is bursting, strategies for survival are paramount. Freemium is not a strategy but a hope and a prayer. That is not to say it doesn't work for fast growing, sticky social sites. The industry just needs to be more creative, more disruptive, and offer more value, with more of a business model than a hope and a prayer.</p> <p>@ Carl concerned about Privacy & Sven, here are 2 interesting links, worth a look:</p> <p>http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/facebook_security_weeks_old.php</p> <p>http://www.albumoftheday.com/facebook/</p> Interesting Article. As the bubble is bursting, strategies for survival are paramount. Freemium is not a strategy but a hope and a prayer. That is not to say it doesn’t work for fast growing, sticky social sites. The industry just needs to be more creative, more disruptive, and offer more value, with more of a business model than a hope and a prayer.

@ Carl concerned about Privacy & Sven, here are 2 interesting links, worth a look:

http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/facebook_security_weeks_old.php

http://www.albumoftheday.com/facebook/

]]> By: DIGEST http://gigaom.com/2008/10/11/the-bell-now-tolls-for-social-networks/#comment-904984 DIGEST Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:51:16 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24496#comment-904984 <p>[...] Social Networks have jumped the shark GigaOm has an interesting perspective that Hasselhoff’s niche social network has finally signaled the last straw for the buzz –and comments on Facebook’s CEO vision of growth before [...]</p> [...] Social Networks have jumped the shark GigaOm has an interesting perspective that Hasselhoff’s niche social network has finally signaled the last straw for the buzz –and comments on Facebook’s CEO vision of growth before [...]

]]> By: Ted Murphy http://gigaom.com/2008/10/11/the-bell-now-tolls-for-social-networks/#comment-904889 Ted Murphy Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:10:36 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24496#comment-904889 <p>Its all about the business model, no doubt. Just think of where social networking could go if someone (like myself) guaranteed a $50 CPM. I'm betting this is just the beginning.</p> Its all about the business model, no doubt. Just think of where social networking could go if someone (like myself) guaranteed a $50 CPM. I’m betting this is just the beginning.

]]> By: Web Content is Having the Worst Week EVER! | Media News: Internet Marketing & Online Advertisng http://gigaom.com/2008/10/11/the-bell-now-tolls-for-social-networks/#comment-904701 Web Content is Having the Worst Week EVER! | Media News: Internet Marketing & Online Advertisng Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:59:08 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24496#comment-904701 <p>[...] Google CEO Eric Schmidt said the internet was a cesspool. Then, Kevin Kelleher at GigaOm said that certain social sites are ruining the whole social networking industry because their nicheiness [...]</p> [...] Google CEO Eric Schmidt said the internet was a cesspool. Then, Kevin Kelleher at GigaOm said that certain social sites are ruining the whole social networking industry because their nicheiness [...]

]]> By: Web Content is Having the Worst Week EVER! | Seo Services, LLC - Indiana based search engine optimization consultant http://gigaom.com/2008/10/11/the-bell-now-tolls-for-social-networks/#comment-904579 Web Content is Having the Worst Week EVER! | Seo Services, LLC - Indiana based search engine optimization consultant Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:16:12 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24496#comment-904579 <p>[...] Google CEO Eric Schmidt said the internet was a cesspool. Then, Kevin Kelleher at GigaOm said that certain social sites are ruining the whole social networking industry because their nicheiness [...]</p> [...] Google CEO Eric Schmidt said the internet was a cesspool. Then, Kevin Kelleher at GigaOm said that certain social sites are ruining the whole social networking industry because their nicheiness [...]

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