Comments on: CBS Acquires WallStrip for $5 million http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/ Startup and Tech News Fri, 16 May 2008 09:48:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Money Talks » Blog Archive » Wallstrip Company Stocks Video Blog | An In Depth Look At The Snarky Financial Site http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1610319 Money Talks » Blog Archive » Wallstrip Company Stocks Video Blog | An In Depth Look At The Snarky Financial Site Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:30:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1610319 [...] fact that it was sold to CBS for $5M (as reported by Techcrunch) a mere nine months after launch proves that the test was [...] […] fact that it was sold to CBS for $5M (as reported by Techcrunch) a mere nine months after launch proves that the test was […]

]]> By: Money Talks » Blog Archive » Wallstrip Company Stocks Video Blog | An In Depth Look At The Snarky Financial Site http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1610320 Money Talks » Blog Archive » Wallstrip Company Stocks Video Blog | An In Depth Look At The Snarky Financial Site Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:30:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1610320 [...] fact that it was sold to CBS for $5M (as reported by Techcrunch) a mere nine months after launch proves that the test was [...] […] fact that it was sold to CBS for $5M (as reported by Techcrunch) a mere nine months after launch proves that the test was […]

]]> By: Money Talks » Blog Archive » Wallstrip Company Stocks Video Blog | An In Depth Look At The Snarky Financial Site http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1610318 Money Talks » Blog Archive » Wallstrip Company Stocks Video Blog | An In Depth Look At The Snarky Financial Site Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:30:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1610318 [...] fact that it was sold to CBS for $5M (as reported by Techcrunch) a mere nine months after launch proves that the test was [...] […] fact that it was sold to CBS for $5M (as reported by Techcrunch) a mere nine months after launch proves that the test was […]

]]> By: » Wallstrip Case Study: Delivering content where it is consumed - Startup Review Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1528904 » Wallstrip Case Study: Delivering content where it is consumed - Startup Review Blog Tue, 31 Jul 2007 18:53:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1528904 [...] later, the company fairly screams “test project”. The fact that it was sold to CBS for $5M (as reported by Techcrunch) a mere nine months after launch proves that the test was [...] […] later, the company fairly screams “test project”. The fact that it was sold to CBS for $5M (as reported by Techcrunch) a mere nine months after launch proves that the test was […]

]]> By: CBS Acquires Europe’s Last.fm for $280 million : Forecast-Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1403039 CBS Acquires Europe’s Last.fm for $280 million : Forecast-Blog Wed, 30 May 2007 15:10:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1403039 [...] though is surprising and is a sure sign that the media giant is getting serious about Web 2.0. CBS acquired video blog WallStrip for $5 million earlier this month, and has been on a bit of a buying spree lately after filling out the management [...] […] though is surprising and is a sure sign that the media giant is getting serious about Web 2.0. CBS acquired video blog WallStrip for $5 million earlier this month, and has been on a bit of a buying spree lately after filling out the management […]

]]> By: CBS Has a Crush on Wallstrip « http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1397316 CBS Has a Crush on Wallstrip « Sat, 26 May 2007 16:10:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1397316 [...] the Technology (vcratings.thedealblogs.com) Wallstrip Goes Through The Exit Door (avc.blogs.com) CBS Acquires WallStrip for $5 million (techcrunch.com) Why Aren’t You Working? (sfgate.com) [...] […] the Technology (vcratings.thedealblogs.com) Wallstrip Goes Through The Exit Door (avc.blogs.com) CBS Acquires WallStrip for $5 million (techcrunch.com) Why Aren’t You Working? (sfgate.com) […]

]]> By: Midas Oracle .ORG » Blog Archive » The dry topics and patchy scripting being pulled off only by the shining talent of Campbell. http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1396764 Midas Oracle .ORG » Blog Archive » The dry topics and patchy scripting being pulled off only by the shining talent of Campbell. Sat, 26 May 2007 08:47:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1396764 [...] dry topics and patchy scripting being pulled off only by the shining talent of Campbell. Tech Crunch’s Michael Arrington on WallStrip, a video blog on Wall Street anchored by an actress… kind of CNBC meets Saturday [...] […] dry topics and patchy scripting being pulled off only by the shining talent of Campbell. Tech Crunch’s Michael Arrington on WallStrip, a video blog on Wall Street anchored by an actress… kind of CNBC meets Saturday […]

]]> By: ProHipHop - Hip Hop Marketing http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1390370 ProHipHop - Hip Hop Marketing Wed, 23 May 2007 03:40:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1390370 <strong>Wallstrip Cons CBS for $5 Million...</strong> I was waiting for more on Wallstrip's acquisition by CBS and now the deal is publically confirmed, though not the rumored price of $5 million. However, that price is said to come from strong sources with acquisition of Wallstrip host Lindsay Campbell ... Wallstrip Cons CBS for $5 Million…

I was waiting for more on Wallstrip’s acquisition by CBS and now the deal is publically confirmed, though not the rumored price of $5 million. However, that price is said to come from strong sources with acquisition of Wallstrip host Lindsay Campbell …

]]> By: Will Ashworth http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1389216 Will Ashworth Tue, 22 May 2007 17:41:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1389216 As someone who writes an investment blog for a living and knows a little about the business side of blogging/video blogging, I have to agree with all those that are criticizing Tech Crunch. It isn't easy to do what Wall Strip has done, combining intelligent investment selections with funny, humorous content to backstop the information and give it more life. Frankly, for all but the very passionate, investing is more boring than watching paint dry. Congrats to Howard for understanding this. I say the Wallstrip team continues to do what they've been doing but to a larger audience. We should all be so lucky. As someone who writes an investment blog for a living and knows a little about the business side of blogging/video blogging, I have to agree with all those that are criticizing Tech Crunch. It isn’t easy to do what Wall Strip has done, combining intelligent investment selections with funny, humorous content to backstop the information and give it more life.

Frankly, for all but the very passionate, investing is more boring than watching paint dry. Congrats to Howard for understanding this. I say the Wallstrip team continues to do what they’ve been doing but to a larger audience. We should all be so lucky.

]]> By: Media Cool Hunting » Blog Archive » Remediating and Remoneymaking http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1381818 Media Cool Hunting » Blog Archive » Remediating and Remoneymaking Thu, 17 May 2007 22:11:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1381818 [...] about Internet stars: CBS News bought the videoblog and internet-hit Wallstrip for $5 Million, and with it the possible reason for its [...] […] about Internet stars: CBS News bought the videoblog and internet-hit Wallstrip for $5 Million, and with it the possible reason for its […]

]]> By: Profy.Com http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1378322 Profy.Com Tue, 15 May 2007 19:27:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1378322 <strong>Financial Podcast Purchased By CBS News For $5 Million...</strong> Who likes video podcasts? Okay, scratch that. Who doesn’t like video podcasts? Any hands? No? Good. One such production, dubbed WallStrip, a pint-sized production specializing in taking the fear out of finance and making it fun for all, is now ma... Financial Podcast Purchased By CBS News For $5 Million…

Who likes video podcasts? Okay, scratch that. Who doesn’t like video podcasts? Any hands? No? Good.
One such production, dubbed WallStrip, a pint-sized production specializing in taking the fear out of finance and making it fun for all, is now ma…

]]> By: Mark Rosner http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1377779 Mark Rosner Tue, 15 May 2007 10:31:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1377779 I wonder if it's really worth $5mm. Compare that to the $5bb for the Wall Street Journal for really boring, yet profitable content. I remember the days when people paid for profits, after the first bubble but before the second :) I have some additional commentary, of course... http://www.capitalai.com/blog/2007/05/15/video-video-and-more-video-its-a-wonderful-free-world/ I wonder if it’s really worth $5mm. Compare that to the $5bb for the Wall Street Journal for really boring, yet profitable content. I remember the days when people paid for profits, after the first bubble but before the second :)

I have some additional commentary, of course…

http://www.capitalai.com/blog/.....ree-world/

]]> By: Chumps http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1377316 Chumps Tue, 15 May 2007 03:30:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1377316 So where are you Arrington? At least the WSJ runs retractions. So where are you Arrington? At least the WSJ runs retractions.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1376810 Andrew Mon, 14 May 2007 20:48:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1376810 This post is a disaster of inaccuracies. It's relying on an obviously confused source at a mediocre gossip site (not even a GOOD gossip site) called Jossip. Pretty much every concrete fact is inaccurate or outright wrong. Fred Wilson clears up the inaccuracies himself on his blog. This should be either pull or heavily edited. This post is a disaster of inaccuracies. It’s relying on an obviously confused source at a mediocre gossip site (not even a GOOD gossip site) called Jossip. Pretty much every concrete fact is inaccurate or outright wrong. Fred Wilson clears up the inaccuracies himself on his blog.

This should be either pull or heavily edited.

]]> By: Zaid http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1376728 Zaid Mon, 14 May 2007 19:22:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1376728 Gotta love the techcrunch-is-soooo-dead bandwagon. Unclear facts are PRECISELY why something is called a rumor. And should I even say getting stuff wrong while reporting a rumor is common. I do think Duncan should fix the 10x return bit. Little silly:) Gotta love the techcrunch-is-soooo-dead bandwagon.

Unclear facts are PRECISELY why something is called a rumor. And should I even say getting stuff wrong while reporting a rumor is common.

I do think Duncan should fix the 10x return bit. Little silly:)

]]> By: GoingLikeSixty http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1376720 GoingLikeSixty Mon, 14 May 2007 19:17:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1376720 I've seen everyone of their vlogs - discovered it early and damn glad I did. It's a winner. The next Amanda Congdon? No, she's the first Lindsay Campbell, backed by a very creative team. I’ve seen everyone of their vlogs - discovered it early and damn glad I did.
It’s a winner. The next Amanda Congdon? No, she’s the first Lindsay Campbell, backed by a very creative team.

]]> By: marc http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1376620 marc Mon, 14 May 2007 17:53:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1376620 CBS paid $5MM for Wallstrip and techcrunch says... "Campbell has talent but if this was the driving reason behind the buy, they’d better hope she can tap dance as well." How much did CBS pay for Katie Couric?! She can't tap-dance and ratings are down. I think this $5MM investment makes sense if they can replace Couric on the cheap. ;-) CBS paid $5MM for Wallstrip and techcrunch says…

“Campbell has talent but if this was the driving reason behind the buy, they’d better hope she can tap dance as well.”

How much did CBS pay for Katie Couric?! She can’t tap-dance and ratings are down. I think this $5MM investment makes sense if they can replace Couric on the cheap. ;-)

]]> By: Mike B. http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1376613 Mike B. Mon, 14 May 2007 17:48:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1376613 Fred Wilson, the person mentioned in the article completely demolishes this article. TechCrunch has fallen to a new low. TC has no credibility left. http://avc.blogs.com/a_vc/2007/05/getting_the_sto.html "I am not commenting on the rumors about Wallstrip being acquired. I guess time will tell if they are accurate or not." Read: They did NOT sell it! Mistake #1. "I did not invest $500k into Wallstrip." Mistake #2. "In addition, I have not, did not, and will not negotiate with anyone to sell the company." Mistake #3. TC completely missed out on this one. The article should be pulled. And Michael Arrington is comparing TC to WSJ?! Fred Wilson, the person mentioned in the article completely demolishes this article. TechCrunch has fallen to a new low. TC has no credibility left.
http://avc.blogs.com/a_vc/2007.....e_sto.html

“I am not commenting on the rumors about Wallstrip being acquired. I guess time will tell if they are accurate or not.”

Read: They did NOT sell it! Mistake #1.

“I did not invest $500k into Wallstrip.”

Mistake #2.

“In addition, I have not, did not, and will not negotiate with anyone to sell the company.”

Mistake #3.

TC completely missed out on this one. The article should be pulled.

And Michael Arrington is comparing TC to WSJ?!

]]> By: web 2.0 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1376503 web 2.0 Mon, 14 May 2007 15:57:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1376503 Cowardly article that doesn't even pass the smell test Cowardly article that doesn’t even pass the smell test

]]> By: efficacious scrofula http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1376460 efficacious scrofula Mon, 14 May 2007 15:20:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1376460 5 mill is chump change 4 WallStrip, blue sky, & Lindsay Campbell and gang. CBS moved just as the stuffed shirt crowd were distancing themselves from the 'mirror'. 5 mill is chump change 4 WallStrip, blue sky, & Lindsay Campbell and gang. CBS moved just as the stuffed shirt crowd were distancing themselves from the ‘mirror’.

]]> By: JB http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1376412 JB Mon, 14 May 2007 14:42:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1376412 Who is that wonderful source with bad info by the way. Where are the MIXED reviews. I just went to their site and saw them on ABC news and two great reviews in Business week and New York times. I guess CBS should be chomping at the bit to have you handle internet direction. Who is that wonderful source with bad info by the way.

Where are the MIXED reviews. I just went to their site and saw them on ABC news and two great reviews in Business week and New York times.

I guess CBS should be chomping at the bit to have you handle internet direction.

]]> By: pallet jack http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1376405 pallet jack Mon, 14 May 2007 14:38:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1376405 heh Duncun - Does seem a little slanted - although I dont know your history (if any ) with this company -RB heh Duncun - Does seem a little slanted - although I dont know your history (if any ) with this company
-RB

]]> By: Eddie Daroza http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1376362 Eddie Daroza Mon, 14 May 2007 14:10:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1376362 Duncun Riley has a problem with some of the people at WallStrip. He shouldn't have been allowed to write this story as it's basically just a bunch of biased crap. Duncun Riley has a problem with some of the people at WallStrip. He shouldn’t have been allowed to write this story as it’s basically just a bunch of biased crap.

]]> By: Embarrassed for TC http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1376336 Embarrassed for TC Mon, 14 May 2007 13:53:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1376336 I'm embarrassed for TechCrunch: 1) Your source has male thongs on the site 2) Your number is wrong 3) Your understanding of Fred's investment amount and return is wrong 4) Your analysis of WHY the deal occurred is wrong Basically, instead of investigating HOW this startup went to buyout within 6 months, you took the easy road and decried how dumb the deal was for CBS...as if they have been duped. Readers here are mostly startup people, who would enjoy both FACTS and analysis of what led to the success....instead of blathering on about how CBS needed an actor who was on Sopranos for 20 seconds last night so bad that they forked over $5 million to get her. What next, you gonna report that HBO was offering her $3.5 million? Credit goes to the founder, Howard Lindzon AND the team he put together...all the way from talent (which was huge) to studio (best independents in the biz) to investors and blogger involvement. TC should be embarrassed for this thinly veiled hit-piece.....and might try talking to someone involved in the deal or waiting for it to actually close next time instead of this juicy tidbit of misinformation. I’m embarrassed for TechCrunch:

1) Your source has male thongs on the site
2) Your number is wrong
3) Your understanding of Fred’s investment amount and return is wrong
4) Your analysis of WHY the deal occurred is wrong

Basically, instead of investigating HOW this startup went to buyout within 6 months, you took the easy road and decried how dumb the deal was for CBS…as if they have been duped.

Readers here are mostly startup people, who would enjoy both FACTS and analysis of what led to the success….instead of blathering on about how CBS needed an actor who was on Sopranos for 20 seconds last night so bad that they forked over $5 million to get her.

What next, you gonna report that HBO was offering her $3.5 million?

Credit goes to the founder, Howard Lindzon AND the team he put together…all the way from talent (which was huge) to studio (best independents in the biz) to investors and blogger involvement.

TC should be embarrassed for this thinly veiled hit-piece…..and might try talking to someone involved in the deal or waiting for it to actually close next time instead of this juicy tidbit of misinformation.

]]> By: JB http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1376335 JB Mon, 14 May 2007 13:52:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/13/cbs-acquires-wallstrip-for-5-million/#comment-1376335 I dont understand who your insider is. Fred Wilson says the he was just part of a gropup of angels. Also, wher are the mixed reVIEWS (learn to spell). I would think that a site that promotes Web 2.0 could appreciate the quick and hard work needed for a great exit (if that's what this rumor is), instead of a personal rant on what you dislike. Why cover it if it is so unimportant. Shoddy wriring for Tech Crunch. I dont understand who your insider is. Fred Wilson says the he was just part of a gropup of angels. Also, wher are the mixed reVIEWS (learn to spell).

I would think that a site that promotes Web 2.0 could appreciate the quick and hard work needed for a great exit (if that’s what this rumor is), instead of a personal rant on what you dislike.

Why cover it if it is so unimportant.

Shoddy wriring for Tech Crunch.

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