Comments on: Update: 115 People Lose Their Jobs At Spot Runner, Weblistic Acquisition Is Washed Out http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/03/update-115-people-lose-their-jobs-at-spot-runner-weblistic-acquisition-is-washed-out/ Startup and Technology News Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:59:54 -0800 hourly 1 By: شات صوتي http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/03/update-115-people-lose-their-jobs-at-spot-runner-weblistic-acquisition-is-washed-out/comment-page-1/#comment-3080047 شات صوتي Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:58:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=26071#comment-3080047 think they don’t have nearly as many returning clients as CheapTVSpots which is the most award winning internet-based discount TV/web ad agency in the world. Cheap TV Spots has self-funded its international expansion and is hiring while the blog-hyped SpotRuiner is firing. Proof enough that 100 million dollars in funding does not always trump actual quality and value. think they don’t have nearly as many returning clients as CheapTVSpots which is the most award winning internet-based discount TV/web ad agency in the world. Cheap TV Spots has self-funded its international expansion and is hiring while the blog-hyped SpotRuiner is firing. Proof enough that 100 million dollars in funding does not always trump actual quality and value.

]]> By: اغاني http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/03/update-115-people-lose-their-jobs-at-spot-runner-weblistic-acquisition-is-washed-out/comment-page-1/#comment-3074683 اغاني Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:59:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=26071#comment-3074683 am sorry am sorry

]]> By: دردشة صوتية http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/03/update-115-people-lose-their-jobs-at-spot-runner-weblistic-acquisition-is-washed-out/comment-page-1/#comment-3074681 دردشة صوتية Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:58:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=26071#comment-3074681 hahaha hello all i am here:) hahaha hello all i am here:)

]]> By: شات مصريه http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/03/update-115-people-lose-their-jobs-at-spot-runner-weblistic-acquisition-is-washed-out/comment-page-1/#comment-3042956 شات مصريه Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:39:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=26071#comment-3042956 What do you think yourself? I suppose I am a creative What do you think yourself? I suppose I am a creative

]]> By: توبيكات http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/03/update-115-people-lose-their-jobs-at-spot-runner-weblistic-acquisition-is-washed-out/comment-page-1/#comment-2988861 توبيكات Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:31:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=26071#comment-2988861 I think they don’t have nearly as many returning clients as CheapTVSpots which is the most award winning internet-based discount TV/web ad agency in the world. Cheap TV Spots has self-funded its international expansion and is hiring while the blog-hyped SpotRuiner is firing. Proof enough that 100 million dollars in funding does not always trump actual quality and value. ;-) http://www.5gll.com I think they don’t have nearly as many returning clients as CheapTVSpots which is the most award winning internet-based discount TV/web ad agency in the world. Cheap TV Spots has self-funded its international expansion and is hiring while the blog-hyped SpotRuiner is firing. Proof enough that 100 million dollars in funding does not always trump actual quality and value. ;-)
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]]> By: شات http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/03/update-115-people-lose-their-jobs-at-spot-runner-weblistic-acquisition-is-washed-out/comment-page-1/#comment-2918584 شات Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:03:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=26071#comment-2918584 I think they don’t have nearly as many returning clients as CheapTVSpots which is the most award winning internet-based discount TV/web ad agency in the world. Cheap TV Spots has self-funded its international expansion and is hiring while the blog-hyped SpotRuiner is firing. Proof enough that 100 million dollars in funding does not always trump actual quality and I think they don’t have nearly as many returning clients as CheapTVSpots which is the most award winning internet-based discount TV/web ad agency in the world. Cheap TV Spots has self-funded its international expansion and is hiring while the blog-hyped SpotRuiner is firing. Proof enough that 100 million dollars in funding does not always trump actual quality and

]]> By: Well http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/03/update-115-people-lose-their-jobs-at-spot-runner-weblistic-acquisition-is-washed-out/comment-page-1/#comment-2918581 Well Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:02:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=26071#comment-2918581 of the lack of skill-set was never bought by the employees and Thank you for your comment http://www.bnta1.com would of the lack of skill-set was never bought by the employees and
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]]> By: شات http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/03/update-115-people-lose-their-jobs-at-spot-runner-weblistic-acquisition-is-washed-out/comment-page-1/#comment-2906747 شات Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:54:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=26071#comment-2906747 Well that’s excellent news Michael! All we have to do now Well that’s excellent news Michael! All we have to do now

]]> By: ahmed http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/03/update-115-people-lose-their-jobs-at-spot-runner-weblistic-acquisition-is-washed-out/comment-page-1/#comment-2906742 ahmed Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:52:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=26071#comment-2906742 Seen a mile away, was already watching folks jump to better jobs before the cut.<strong><a title="شات" href="http://www.bnta1.com" rel="nofollow">شات </a></strong> <strong><a title="شات صوتي" href="http://www.bnta1.com" rel="nofollow">شات صوتي</a></strong> Seen a mile away, was already watching folks jump to better jobs before the cut.شات
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]]> By: The Spot Runner Saga Continues: Founders Accused Of A “Pump And Dump” Scheme http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/03/update-115-people-lose-their-jobs-at-spot-runner-weblistic-acquisition-is-washed-out/comment-page-1/#comment-2705409 The Spot Runner Saga Continues: Founders Accused Of A “Pump And Dump” Scheme Sun, 19 Apr 2009 20:54:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=26071#comment-2705409 [...] raised $100 million since 2006, and at one point employed more than 500 people before a string of layoffs cut that number down [...] [...] raised $100 million since 2006, and at one point employed more than 500 people before a string of layoffs cut that number down [...]

]]> By: tbsnetworks - Spot Runner Is Running On Fumes: Another 60 To Lose Their Jobs http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/03/update-115-people-lose-their-jobs-at-spot-runner-weblistic-acquisition-is-washed-out/comment-page-1/#comment-2656459 tbsnetworks - Spot Runner Is Running On Fumes: Another 60 To Lose Their Jobs Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:09:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=26071#comment-2656459 [...] is on top of the 115 employees who lost their jobs last November and the 50 more last August. Throw in natural attrition, and the company, which at [...] [...] is on top of the 115 employees who lost their jobs last November and the 50 more last August. Throw in natural attrition, and the company, which at [...]

]]> By: Spot Runner Is Running On Fumes: Another 60 To Lose Their Jobs http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/03/update-115-people-lose-their-jobs-at-spot-runner-weblistic-acquisition-is-washed-out/comment-page-1/#comment-2655481 Spot Runner Is Running On Fumes: Another 60 To Lose Their Jobs Sat, 14 Mar 2009 20:47:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=26071#comment-2655481 [...] is on top of the 115 employees who lost their jobs last November and the 50 more last August. Throw in natural attrition, and the company, which at [...] [...] is on top of the 115 employees who lost their jobs last November and the 50 more last August. Throw in natural attrition, and the company, which at [...]

]]> By: Tech layoffs: The scorecard | KGRAND ONLINE NEWS http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/03/update-115-people-lose-their-jobs-at-spot-runner-weblistic-acquisition-is-washed-out/comment-page-1/#comment-2635913 Tech layoffs: The scorecard | KGRAND ONLINE NEWS Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:03:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=26071#comment-2635913 [...] TechCrunch: 115 people lose their jobs at Spot Runner [...] [...] TechCrunch: 115 people lose their jobs at Spot Runner [...]

]]> By: Freetracking.org » Tech layoffs: The scorecard http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/03/update-115-people-lose-their-jobs-at-spot-runner-weblistic-acquisition-is-washed-out/comment-page-1/#comment-2593642 Freetracking.org » Tech layoffs: The scorecard Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:05:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=26071#comment-2593642 [...] TechCrunch: 115 people lose their jobs at Spot Runner [...] [...] TechCrunch: 115 people lose their jobs at Spot Runner [...]

]]> By: Tech layoffs: The scorecard « From the Edge of Reason Weblog http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/03/update-115-people-lose-their-jobs-at-spot-runner-weblistic-acquisition-is-washed-out/comment-page-1/#comment-2588478 Tech layoffs: The scorecard « From the Edge of Reason Weblog Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:03:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=26071#comment-2588478 [...] TechCrunch: 115 people lose their jobs at Spot Runner [...] [...] TechCrunch: 115 people lose their jobs at Spot Runner [...]

]]> By: unknown soldier http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/03/update-115-people-lose-their-jobs-at-spot-runner-weblistic-acquisition-is-washed-out/comment-page-1/#comment-2579257 unknown soldier Mon, 29 Dec 2008 02:52:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=26071#comment-2579257 It's true - there is enough blame to go around. But there were major accounts sold that the company did not have the management to keep. I know this for a fact. It’s true – there is enough blame to go around. But there were major accounts sold that the company did not have the management to keep. I know this for a fact.

]]> By: Julian http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/03/update-115-people-lose-their-jobs-at-spot-runner-weblistic-acquisition-is-washed-out/comment-page-1/#comment-2574048 Julian Sun, 21 Dec 2008 16:41:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=26071#comment-2574048 You can't run a creative company with tech geeks and accountants. It's a cookie cutter approach to advertising and it won't work. You can't slap stock footage from getty images and then go after local markets in the US. It's a wake up call to investors. Make sure you have at least some really great creative folks at the helm and not just business tech geeks looking for fast returns... You can’t run a creative company with tech geeks and accountants. It’s a cookie cutter approach to advertising and it won’t work. You can’t slap stock footage from getty images and then go after local markets in the US. It’s a wake up call to investors. Make sure you have at least some really great creative folks at the helm and not just business tech geeks looking for fast returns…

]]> By: Tech layoffs: The scorecard | Top Tech News, LIVE http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/03/update-115-people-lose-their-jobs-at-spot-runner-weblistic-acquisition-is-washed-out/comment-page-1/#comment-2564761 Tech layoffs: The scorecard | Top Tech News, LIVE Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:27:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=26071#comment-2564761 [...] TechCrunch: 115 people lose their jobs at Spot Runner [...] [...] TechCrunch: 115 people lose their jobs at Spot Runner [...]

]]> By: Under economic pressure and timed to take fiscal year 2008 write offs, layoffs are piling up. Viacom and AT&T latest to join growing list. » Metue http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/03/update-115-people-lose-their-jobs-at-spot-runner-weblistic-acquisition-is-washed-out/comment-page-1/#comment-2557806 Under economic pressure and timed to take fiscal year 2008 write offs, layoffs are piling up. Viacom and AT&T latest to join growing list. » Metue Fri, 05 Dec 2008 06:36:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=26071#comment-2557806 [...] Radio World) •Spot Runner – ad service firm dropping 115 people or about 30%.  (more from Tech Crunch) •THQ – reports of four or five studios shutting down. (more from Kotaku) [...] [...] Radio World) •Spot Runner – ad service firm dropping 115 people or about 30%.  (more from Tech Crunch) •THQ – reports of four or five studios shutting down. (more from Kotaku) [...]

]]> By: BNET Advertising mobile edition http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/03/update-115-people-lose-their-jobs-at-spot-runner-weblistic-acquisition-is-washed-out/comment-page-1/#comment-2553361 BNET Advertising mobile edition Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:52:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=26071#comment-2553361 [...] full-service agency. These small, nimble services aren't without their problems, of course. (Spot Runner, for one, is struggling.) Consistency of execution, quality of account service, billing transparency, creative quality, [...] [...] full-service agency. These small, nimble services aren’t without their problems, of course. (Spot Runner, for one, is struggling.) Consistency of execution, quality of account service, billing transparency, creative quality, [...]

]]> By: SpotRunner Ousts 115 Employees. It’s For The Good Of The Company : tinyComb http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/03/update-115-people-lose-their-jobs-at-spot-runner-weblistic-acquisition-is-washed-out/comment-page-1/#comment-2539202 SpotRunner Ousts 115 Employees. It’s For The Good Of The Company : tinyComb Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:28:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=26071#comment-2539202 [...] TC November 3, 2008 | glu | 1tinyComb  | [...] [...] TC November 3, 2008 | glu | 1tinyComb  | [...]

]]> By: BlogPolice http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/03/update-115-people-lose-their-jobs-at-spot-runner-weblistic-acquisition-is-washed-out/comment-page-1/#comment-2526665 BlogPolice Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:49:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=26071#comment-2526665 I think they don't have nearly as many returning clients as CheapTVSpots which is the most award winning internet-based discount TV/web ad agency in the world. Cheap TV Spots has self-funded its international expansion and is hiring while the blog-hyped SpotRuiner is firing. Proof enough that 100 million dollars in funding does not always trump actual quality and value. ;-) I think they don’t have nearly as many returning clients as CheapTVSpots which is the most award winning internet-based discount TV/web ad agency in the world. Cheap TV Spots has self-funded its international expansion and is hiring while the blog-hyped SpotRuiner is firing. Proof enough that 100 million dollars in funding does not always trump actual quality and value. ;-)

]]> By: robblerobble http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/03/update-115-people-lose-their-jobs-at-spot-runner-weblistic-acquisition-is-washed-out/comment-page-1/#comment-2526196 robblerobble Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:37:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=26071#comment-2526196 "Really!?!?" is correct in saying that 100 is greatly exaggerated. The point I'd like to add is that when company strategy changes every six weeks, priorities are shifted weekly, and unreasonable demands are made daily, you can have a massive engineering force working 60-100 hours per man, per week, and still have a disastrous tech company. i was not an engineer, but i watched these guys bust their asses, get crapped on, and still stick it out because Nick kept spinning his BS. They deserve better--fortunately, now many are freed up to go find it. “Really!?!?” is correct in saying that 100 is greatly exaggerated. The point I’d like to add is that when company strategy changes every six weeks, priorities are shifted weekly, and unreasonable demands are made daily, you can have a massive engineering force working 60-100 hours per man, per week, and still have a disastrous tech company. i was not an engineer, but i watched these guys bust their asses, get crapped on, and still stick it out because Nick kept spinning his BS. They deserve better–fortunately, now many are freed up to go find it.

]]> By: really!?!? http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/03/update-115-people-lose-their-jobs-at-spot-runner-weblistic-acquisition-is-washed-out/comment-page-1/#comment-2525232 really!?!? Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:10:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=26071#comment-2525232 I'd like to respond to your comments. First of all, there were never a 100 engineers at Spot Runner, so that number is greatly exaggerated. Also, the engineering team always had work to do and stayed very busy for the majority of the time. Whenever they were called on to deliver they did and worked many late nights and weekends to do so. Its a fact that Spot Runner's engineering team is one of the most dedicated and talented group of people in the Southern California tech community. Please refrain from taking cheap shots at them. I’d like to respond to your comments. First of all, there were never a 100 engineers at Spot Runner, so that number is greatly exaggerated. Also, the engineering team always had work to do and stayed very busy for the majority of the time. Whenever they were called on to deliver they did and worked many late nights and weekends to do so. Its a fact that Spot Runner’s engineering team is one of the most dedicated and talented group of people in the Southern California tech community. Please refrain from taking cheap shots at them.

]]> By: Jennings Winthrop Billingsworth III http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/03/update-115-people-lose-their-jobs-at-spot-runner-weblistic-acquisition-is-washed-out/comment-page-1/#comment-2525198 Jennings Winthrop Billingsworth III Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:36:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=26071#comment-2525198 honestly, the problem at most of these companies is that they have too many engineers. But business-types can never tell what any engineer actually does and other devs won't throw other devs under the bus. So there is a silent union at most companies that protects engineers even though most don't have any work. How could 100 engineers have work to do at SpotRunner if there are no revenues. honestly, the problem at most of these companies is that they have too many engineers. But business-types can never tell what any engineer actually does and other devs won’t throw other devs under the bus. So there is a silent union at most companies that protects engineers even though most don’t have any work. How could 100 engineers have work to do at SpotRunner if there are no revenues.

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