Comments on: AOL Buys Bebo For $850 Million http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/ Startup and Tech News Mon, 12 May 2008 07:33:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Powerset’s Dilemma: Go For It, Or Sell http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2289559 Powerset’s Dilemma: Go For It, Or Sell Sun, 11 May 2008 17:05:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2289559 [...] hired Dave Wehner, a Managing Director at investment bank Allen & Co. (he’s the guy who sold Bebo for $850 million to AOL, and is working on LinkedIn’s huge financing), to represent them in a possible [...] […] hired Dave Wehner, a Managing Director at investment bank Allen & Co. (he’s the guy who sold Bebo for $850 million to AOL, and is working on LinkedIn’s huge financing), to represent them in a possible […]

]]> By: Powerset’s Dilemma: Go For It, Or Sell http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2288295 Powerset’s Dilemma: Go For It, Or Sell Sun, 11 May 2008 01:51:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2288295 [...] hired Dave Wehner, a Managing Director at investment bank Allen & Co. (he’s the guy who sold Bebo for $850 million to AOL, and is working on LinkedIn’s huge financing), to represent them in a possible [...] […] hired Dave Wehner, a Managing Director at investment bank Allen & Co. (he’s the guy who sold Bebo for $850 million to AOL, and is working on LinkedIn’s huge financing), to represent them in a possible […]

]]> By: TechCrunch en français » LinkedIn, estimé à $1 Milliard, chercherait un acquéreur ou de nouveaux fonds http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2272404 TechCrunch en français » LinkedIn, estimé à $1 Milliard, chercherait un acquéreur ou de nouveaux fonds Tue, 06 May 2008 04:03:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2272404 [...] est déjà un habitué des grosses transactions, il est celui qui a mené le rachat de Bebo par AOL pour $859 millions le mois dernier. Si ces informations sont vraies cela serait l’un des [...] […] est déjà un habitué des grosses transactions, il est celui qui a mené le rachat de Bebo par AOL pour $859 millions le mois dernier. Si ces informations sont vraies cela serait l’un des […]

]]> By: The Value of Social Networks http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2201968 The Value of Social Networks Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:44:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2201968 [...] AOL & Bebo: I think AOL got the the short end of the stick — the folks at Bebo couldn’t be happier to cash their check and retire. Bebo is a large social network targeted for mostly minors and has a lot of international strength in EU. The benefit of this Web property is the ability to burn through a lot EU advertising inventory. However, as CTRs drop, so will advertising revenue; users will become fatigued and move on to the likes of Facebook and AOL will be left with an upside down Web property (yet again). You can’t bet on social networks with such volatile audiences. Younger folks will adapt to whatever is hot and I feel that Bebo is already starting to off. (Social Networking in general feels that way to me, though.) [...] […] AOL & Bebo: I think AOL got the the short end of the stick — the folks at Bebo couldn’t be happier to cash their check and retire. Bebo is a large social network targeted for mostly minors and has a lot of international strength in EU. The benefit of this Web property is the ability to burn through a lot EU advertising inventory. However, as CTRs drop, so will advertising revenue; users will become fatigued and move on to the likes of Facebook and AOL will be left with an upside down Web property (yet again). You can’t bet on social networks with such volatile audiences. Younger folks will adapt to whatever is hot and I feel that Bebo is already starting to off. (Social Networking in general feels that way to me, though.) […]

]]> By: RealityCrunch - Google Says China Worth $0.001 Per Person http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2057399 RealityCrunch - Google Says China Worth $0.001 Per Person Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:15:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2057399 [...] Comsenz operates Discuz - so it’s nice to see that the web20 naming conventions have found their way to China.  Google has also made its way to China, and is attempting to buy the social networking scene with this investment.  With the Chinese market at 1 billion people and counting, it’s a smart play.  Seeing as all social networking deals are valued on a price per person, Google values China at $0.001 per person.  AOL was robbed by Bebo, reportedly paying $40 per person. [...] […] Comsenz operates Discuz - so it’s nice to see that the web20 naming conventions have found their way to China.  Google has also made its way to China, and is attempting to buy the social networking scene with this investment.  With the Chinese market at 1 billion people and counting, it’s a smart play.  Seeing as all social networking deals are valued on a price per person, Google values China at $0.001 per person.  AOL was robbed by Bebo, reportedly paying $40 per person. […]

]]> By: Tid Bits - Tech, Life, Entrepreneurship » The music industry nears free distribution, the little man fights while bigger bands play the cards of life http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2050418 Tid Bits - Tech, Life, Entrepreneurship » The music industry nears free distribution, the little man fights while bigger bands play the cards of life Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:36:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2050418 [...] an unknown percentage of musicians who feel entitled to shares of social networking sites like Bebo. Bragg argued, “The musicians who posted their work on Bebo.com are no different from [...] […] an unknown percentage of musicians who feel entitled to shares of social networking sites like Bebo. Bragg argued, “The musicians who posted their work on Bebo.com are no different from […]

]]> By: Terbaik.Net » Blog Archive » These Crazy Musicians Still Think They Should Get Paid For Recorded Music http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2049751 Terbaik.Net » Blog Archive » These Crazy Musicians Still Think They Should Get Paid For Recorded Music Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:00:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2049751 [...] musician Billy Bragg argues in the New York Times today that some portion of Bebo’s $850 million sale price should go to the musicians who uploaded their music to the [...] […] musician Billy Bragg argues in the New York Times today that some portion of Bebo’s $850 million sale price should go to the musicians who uploaded their music to the […]

]]> By: These Crazy Musicians Still Think They Should Get Paid For Recorded Music http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2048530 These Crazy Musicians Still Think They Should Get Paid For Recorded Music Sat, 22 Mar 2008 22:17:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2048530 [...] musician Billy Bragg argues in the New York Times today that some portion of Bebo’s $850 million sale price should go to the musicians who uploaded their music to the [...] […] musician Billy Bragg argues in the New York Times today that some portion of Bebo’s $850 million sale price should go to the musicians who uploaded their music to the […]

]]> By: SMS Podcast Episode 2 « Social Media Space http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2048415 SMS Podcast Episode 2 « Social Media Space Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:38:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2048415 [...] Facebook will be launching IM Starbucks launches social network Gary Vaynerchuk and the 80/20 rule AOL buys Bebo for 850 milion [...] […] Facebook will be launching IM Starbucks launches social network Gary Vaynerchuk and the 80/20 rule AOL buys Bebo for 850 milion […]

]]> By: Smelling Trouble Behind AOL’s $850 Million Bebo Deal : Online media news summary of todays online advertising news http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2047122 Smelling Trouble Behind AOL’s $850 Million Bebo Deal : Online media news summary of todays online advertising news Fri, 21 Mar 2008 03:23:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2047122 [...] AOL bought Bebo for $850 million last week, CEO Randy Falco and COO Ron Grant believed the social network would [...] […] AOL bought Bebo for $850 million last week, CEO Randy Falco and COO Ron Grant believed the social network would […]

]]> By: TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » Bebo買収に$850Mは払い過ぎ？　AOL経営陣から疑問の声 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2046751 TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » Bebo買収に$850Mは払い過ぎ？　AOL経営陣から疑問の声 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:49:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2046751 [...] 先週$850M（8億5000万ドル）でAOLがBeboを買収した際、CEOのRandy Falco とCOO Ron Grantは必ずやソーシャルネットワークがAOLをネガティブスパイラルから救ってくれるだろう、と自信満々だった。ソーシャルネットワークは今や一番のページビュー稼ぎの場。AOLのIMをAim Pages経由で一つにまとめる自社努力も初っ端からコケていた。一方、Beboは2月期ユニークビジター数2290万人、ページビュー103億件（ともにcomScore統計）で成長軌道にありながら、売却先を探していた。　AOLは広告ネットワークに変貌を遂げたがっているが、それでも広告は自社の抱えるページに出稿した方がマージンはずっと高く取れる。ビジネスの公式はシンプルなものだった。「ユニークビジター X ページビュー = 広告インベントリ」。何よりソーシャルネットワークがWebの未来形なら、AOLもひとつ抱えておく必要があった。 [...] […] 先週$850M（8億5000万ドル）でAOLがBeboを買収した際、CEOのRandy Falco とCOO Ron Grantは必ずやソーシャルネットワークがAOLをネガティブスパイラルから救ってくれるだろう、と自信満々だった。ソーシャルネットワークは今や一番のページビュー稼ぎの場。AOLのIMをAim Pages経由で一つにまとめる自社努力も初っ端からコケていた。一方、Beboは2月期ユニークビジター数2290万人、ページビュー103億件（ともにcomScore統計）で成長軌道にありながら、売却先を探していた。　AOLは広告ネットワークに変貌を遂げたがっているが、それでも広告は自社の抱えるページに出稿した方がマージンはずっと高く取れる。ビジネスの公式はシンプルなものだった。「ユニークビジター X ページビュー = 広告インベントリ」。何よりソーシャルネットワークがWebの未来形なら、AOLもひとつ抱えておく必要があった。 […]

]]> By: Smelling Trouble Behind AOL’s $850 Million Bebo Deal http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2046614 Smelling Trouble Behind AOL’s $850 Million Bebo Deal Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:42:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2046614 [...] AOL bought Bebo for $850 million last week, CEO Randy Falco and COO Ron Grant believed the social network would [...] […] AOL bought Bebo for $850 million last week, CEO Randy Falco and COO Ron Grant believed the social network would […]

]]> By: AOL Purchases Bebo « AdViking http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2045116 AOL Purchases Bebo « AdViking Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:31:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2045116 [...] March 17, 2008 On the back of the SXSW Mark Zuckerberg interview and the interesting macro movements around the future of social media advertising, it seems that Time Warner provides further validation to these trends and have acquired, considered by many the #3 player, Bebo for AOL. [...] […] March 17, 2008 On the back of the SXSW Mark Zuckerberg interview and the interesting macro movements around the future of social media advertising, it seems that Time Warner provides further validation to these trends and have acquired, considered by many the #3 player, Bebo for AOL. […]

]]> By: District of Corruption: Lucky Number 11 Was a Gas » The Buzz Bin http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2044722 District of Corruption: Lucky Number 11 Was a Gas » The Buzz Bin Wed, 19 Mar 2008 01:42:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2044722 [...] Then Jared Goralnick and Aaaron argued on comments and radio about whether it was Mebo or Bebo…  Then Aaron offered his soul patch to cover my bald [...] […] Then Jared Goralnick and Aaaron argued on comments and radio about whether it was Mebo or Bebo…  Then Aaron offered his soul patch to cover my bald […]

]]> By: aol buys bebo for $850M — award tour http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2044458 aol buys bebo for $850M — award tour Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:44:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2044458 [...] AOL Buys Bebo For $850 Million. this wasn’t even news. dang. [...] […] AOL Buys Bebo For $850 Million. this wasn’t even news. dang. […]

]]> By: Widgets Lab http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2043356 Widgets Lab Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:48:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2043356 <strong>As i predicted: AOL buys Bebo...</strong> Yeah, i predicted it over a month ago  and explained why it made sense AOL had to buy Bebo: If i had to guess who would be a good fit to buy bebo, it would be AOL. yes, AOL. Why?, because they need it, they have been reacting lately to the very... As i predicted: AOL buys Bebo…

Yeah, i predicted it over a month ago  and explained why it made sense AOL had to buy Bebo:
If i had to guess who would be a good fit to buy bebo, it would be AOL. yes, AOL.
Why?, because they need it, they have been reacting lately to the very…

]]> By: Internet Marketing Campus » Archive » Happy Easter and Nancy’s Cool Links http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2042771 Internet Marketing Campus » Archive » Happy Easter and Nancy’s Cool Links Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:14:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2042771 [...] AOL Buys Bebo For A Cool $850 Million One of Europe biggest social networking sites is bought by AOL. [...] […] AOL Buys Bebo For A Cool $850 Million One of Europe biggest social networking sites is bought by AOL. […]

]]> By: Terbaik.Net » Blog Archive » AOL On A Bender - KickApps May Be Next Acquisition http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2042483 Terbaik.Net » Blog Archive » AOL On A Bender - KickApps May Be Next Acquisition Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:22:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2042483 [...] addition to a number of smaller purchases like Yedda and Goowy, and not a day after the announced $850 million acquisition of Bebo, rumors are popping up that AOL is preparing to acquire yet more companies in the coming [...] […] addition to a number of smaller purchases like Yedda and Goowy, and not a day after the announced $850 million acquisition of Bebo, rumors are popping up that AOL is preparing to acquire yet more companies in the coming […]

]]> By: Fred Arkhurst http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2042480 Fred Arkhurst Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:20:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2042480 We are happy with Bebo,congratulations. www.jollymates.com We are happy with Bebo,congratulations.
http://www.jollymates.com

]]> By: John Williams http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2042476 John Williams Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:17:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2042476 Congratulations to AOL and bebo,we also need someone to finance us Congratulations to AOL and bebo,we also need someone to finance us

]]> By: Jon Wu http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2038402 Jon Wu Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:40:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2038402 Does anyone know how much Michael and Xochi Birch made personally? Does anyone know how much Michael and Xochi Birch made personally?

]]> By: Daniel Chege http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2038290 Daniel Chege Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:39:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2038290 AOL is a big company and they can afford to buy BEBO, but what is the most advantage (apart from web traffic) for buying it when they have their own music site? Daniel Chege Poppaproductions@gmail.com Poppa Productions Web Designs AOL is a big company and they can afford to buy BEBO, but what is the most advantage (apart from web traffic) for buying it when they have their own music site?

Daniel Chege
Poppaproductions@gmail.com
Poppa Productions Web Designs

]]> By: wow http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2037816 wow Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:17:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2037816 @ at 67, but AOL uses google search. @ at 67, but AOL uses google search.

]]> By: Bob C http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2037724 Bob C Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:19:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2037724 Skip, I read that post and was rolling on the floor. Anyone who understands technology patents knows they take years to issue and once issued, they are presumed valid. Just look at the Limelight Networks and Akamai litigation that recently went in Akamai's favor. When he said they immediately patented the technology knowing Tacoda was going to be acquired, I literally hit the floor!!!! I've looked at the Modavox patents, I have no current concept of their value. With behavioral targeting taking center stage over the last year, if they are real, it would clearly make them a likely target to be gobbled up. I wonder if that lawsuit will at least need to be at least settled before AOL tries to spin off Platform A in its proposed IPO. It's hard to take any company public when prominantely displayed in the prospectus is that you are being sued for infringement when you are relying so heavily on that specific technology to execute your business. Skip, I read that post and was rolling on the floor. Anyone who understands technology patents knows they take years to issue and once issued, they are presumed valid. Just look at the Limelight Networks and Akamai litigation that recently went in Akamai’s favor. When he said they immediately patented the technology knowing Tacoda was going to be acquired, I literally hit the floor!!!! I’ve looked at the Modavox patents, I have no current concept of their value. With behavioral targeting taking center stage over the last year, if they are real, it would clearly make them a likely target to be gobbled up. I wonder if that lawsuit will at least need to be at least settled before AOL tries to spin off Platform A in its proposed IPO. It’s hard to take any company public when prominantely displayed in the prospectus is that you are being sued for infringement when you are relying so heavily on that specific technology to execute your business.

]]> By: FileMaker Plugin http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2037531 FileMaker Plugin Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:03:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/aol-buys-bebo-for-750-million/#comment-2037531 I just hope they continue to work on and improve the site but don't try to overally integrate aim/icq so you miss out if you aren't using them. I just hope they continue to work on and improve the site but don’t try to overally integrate aim/icq so you miss out if you aren’t using them.

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