Comments on: In The Afterglow Of The Election, HuffPo Looks To Raise $15 Million http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/21/in-the-afterglow-of-the-election-huffpo-looks-to-raise-15-million/ Startup and Technology News Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:59:20 -0800 hourly 1 By: Twitter And HuffPo Take A Post-Election Breather | twitAD - Advertise On Twitter http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/21/in-the-afterglow-of-the-election-huffpo-looks-to-raise-15-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2564481 Twitter And HuffPo Take A Post-Election Breather | twitAD - Advertise On Twitter Fri, 12 Dec 2008 02:19:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29775#comment-2564481 [...] 4 million, according to comScore. And U.S. pageviews are down 33 percent to 43 million. (Yeah, we saw this coming). Meanwhile, CNN.com was able to build on its election momentum and broader news coverage to grow [...] [...] 4 million, according to comScore. And U.S. pageviews are down 33 percent to 43 million. (Yeah, we saw this coming). Meanwhile, CNN.com was able to build on its election momentum and broader news coverage to grow [...]

]]> By: Twitter And HuffPo Take A Post-Election Breather http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/21/in-the-afterglow-of-the-election-huffpo-looks-to-raise-15-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2563935 Twitter And HuffPo Take A Post-Election Breather Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:04:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29775#comment-2563935 [...] 4 million, according to comScore. And U.S. pageviews are down 33 percent to 43 million. (Yeah, we saw this coming). Meanwhile, CNN.com was able to build on its election momentum and broader news coverage to grow [...] [...] 4 million, according to comScore. And U.S. pageviews are down 33 percent to 43 million. (Yeah, we saw this coming). Meanwhile, CNN.com was able to build on its election momentum and broader news coverage to grow [...]

]]> By: Internet newsThe Huffington Post Raises Million from Oak Investment Partners | 82123 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/21/in-the-afterglow-of-the-election-huffpo-looks-to-raise-15-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2553202 Internet newsThe Huffington Post Raises Million from Oak Investment Partners | 82123 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:35:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29775#comment-2553202 [...] already knew The Huffington Post was looking for capital, but it turns out to be a little more than the million the Times of London projected earlier. Kara [...] [...] already knew The Huffington Post was looking for capital, but it turns out to be a little more than the million the Times of London projected earlier. Kara [...]

]]> By: freeThe Huffington Post Raises Million from Oak Investment Partners | 82123 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/21/in-the-afterglow-of-the-election-huffpo-looks-to-raise-15-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2552871 freeThe Huffington Post Raises Million from Oak Investment Partners | 82123 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:54:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29775#comment-2552871 [...] already knew The Huffington Post was looking for capital, but it turns out to be a little more than the million the Times of London projected earlier. Kara [...] [...] already knew The Huffington Post was looking for capital, but it turns out to be a little more than the million the Times of London projected earlier. Kara [...]

]]> By: update newsThe Huffington Post Raises Million from Oak Investment Partners | 82123 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/21/in-the-afterglow-of-the-election-huffpo-looks-to-raise-15-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2552079 update newsThe Huffington Post Raises Million from Oak Investment Partners | 82123 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:19:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29775#comment-2552079 [...] already knew The Huffington Post was looking for capital, but it turns out to be a little more than the million the Times of London projected earlier. Kara [...] [...] already knew The Huffington Post was looking for capital, but it turns out to be a little more than the million the Times of London projected earlier. Kara [...]

]]> By: software updateThe Huffington Post Raises Million from Oak Investment Partners | 82123 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/21/in-the-afterglow-of-the-election-huffpo-looks-to-raise-15-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2551916 software updateThe Huffington Post Raises Million from Oak Investment Partners | 82123 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:52:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29775#comment-2551916 [...] already knew The Huffington Post was looking for capital, but it turns out to be a little more than the million the Times of London projected earlier. Kara [...] [...] already knew The Huffington Post was looking for capital, but it turns out to be a little more than the million the Times of London projected earlier. Kara [...]

]]> By: The Huffington Post Raises $25 Million from Oak Investment Partners http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/21/in-the-afterglow-of-the-election-huffpo-looks-to-raise-15-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2551873 The Huffington Post Raises $25 Million from Oak Investment Partners Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:55:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29775#comment-2551873 [...] already knew The Huffington Post was looking for capital, but it turns out to be a little more than the projected $15 million. Kara Swisher says the [...] [...] already knew The Huffington Post was looking for capital, but it turns out to be a little more than the projected $15 million. Kara Swisher says the [...]

]]> By: Niel http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/21/in-the-afterglow-of-the-election-huffpo-looks-to-raise-15-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2546802 Niel Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:19:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29775#comment-2546802 Hey just found http://www.huffingtonpost.tv . Someone has taken it :) Hey just found http://www.huffingtonpost.tv . Someone has taken it :)

]]> By: Cynthia http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/21/in-the-afterglow-of-the-election-huffpo-looks-to-raise-15-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2546128 Cynthia Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:56:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29775#comment-2546128 Does anyone know what their business model is? Does anyone know what their business model is?

]]> By: Prokofy Neva http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/21/in-the-afterglow-of-the-election-huffpo-looks-to-raise-15-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2544657 Prokofy Neva Mon, 24 Nov 2008 03:27:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29775#comment-2544657 I thought we used to read that HuffPo was going to close after the elections, and wither away like the state when communism is achieved. What will they have to write about now that they don't have Bush to kick around? Will they actually do *gasp* critical reporting on Obama and co.? Who wants to read a shopper? I thought we used to read that HuffPo was going to close after the elections, and wither away like the state when communism is achieved.

What will they have to write about now that they don’t have Bush to kick around? Will they actually do *gasp* critical reporting on Obama and co.? Who wants to read a shopper?

]]> By: signpost http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/21/in-the-afterglow-of-the-election-huffpo-looks-to-raise-15-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2543332 signpost Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:53:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29775#comment-2543332 Methinks the words "change.gov" and "gov2.0" have something to do here. Either way, it's nice to see someone raise VC funding in such times. Methinks the words “change.gov” and “gov2.0″ have something to do here.
Either way, it’s nice to see someone raise VC funding in such times.

]]> By: Carolyn http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/21/in-the-afterglow-of-the-election-huffpo-looks-to-raise-15-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2543195 Carolyn Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:22:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29775#comment-2543195 Hey, I really liked this article. This site is so informative and interesting. Definitely my number one pick :] and if anyone else out there wants another place to ask and direct their questions, go to http://www.weegy.com it’s really great! but don’t forget, you are still my favorite website evarrrr <3 Hey, I really liked this article. This site is so informative and interesting. Definitely my number one pick :]
and if anyone else out there wants another place to ask and direct their questions, go to http://www.weegy.com
it’s really great!
but don’t forget, you are still my favorite website evarrrr <3

]]> By: Free Movies & TV Episodes Online http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/21/in-the-afterglow-of-the-election-huffpo-looks-to-raise-15-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2543171 Free Movies & TV Episodes Online Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:43:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29775#comment-2543171 Soooooo Greedy!! Soooooo Greedy!!

]]> By: antje wilsch http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/21/in-the-afterglow-of-the-election-huffpo-looks-to-raise-15-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2543077 antje wilsch Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:01:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29775#comment-2543077 I'd like to see how many repeat visits users make and how long/ how many page views per visit. I'll bet those are big #'s. I’d like to see how many repeat visits users make and how long/ how many page views per visit. I’ll bet those are big #’s.

]]> By: Div http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/21/in-the-afterglow-of-the-election-huffpo-looks-to-raise-15-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2542958 Div Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:18:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29775#comment-2542958 Or an accurate representation of America's ability to make good decisions. Or an accurate representation of America’s ability to make good decisions.

]]> By: ispy http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/21/in-the-afterglow-of-the-election-huffpo-looks-to-raise-15-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2542916 ispy Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:18:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29775#comment-2542916 After all of her press, why would she need the money. I smell epic fail coming, or someone paid back a favor After all of her press, why would she need the money. I smell epic fail coming, or someone paid back a favor

]]> By: Randy http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/21/in-the-afterglow-of-the-election-huffpo-looks-to-raise-15-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2542903 Randy Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:43:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29775#comment-2542903 FWIW: If you look at Compete's "Velocity-Daily" chart (which is under the "Growth" tab) it shows a clear drop in traffic as of 11/10/08. That could just be temporary, and Compete's not exactly accurate, but it seems reasonable to believe it's directionally correct. http://siteanalytics.compete.com/huffingtonpost.com?metric=vel&start=10/06/2008 FWIW: If you look at Compete’s “Velocity-Daily” chart (which is under the “Growth” tab) it shows a clear drop in traffic as of 11/10/08. That could just be temporary, and Compete’s not exactly accurate, but it seems reasonable to believe it’s directionally correct.

http://siteanal...tart=10/06/2008

]]> By: Curtis http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/21/in-the-afterglow-of-the-election-huffpo-looks-to-raise-15-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2542901 Curtis Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:41:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29775#comment-2542901 @Sandra, Fox News is heavily slanted right, as is Rush Limbaugh, and they both maintain their respective audiences. Granted, those are broadcast tv and radio respectively, but a consistent and growing audience is possible with any medium or political view. Best, Curtis @Sandra,

Fox News is heavily slanted right, as is Rush Limbaugh, and they both maintain their respective audiences. Granted, those are broadcast tv and radio respectively, but a consistent and growing audience is possible with any medium or political view.

Best,

Curtis

]]> By: ArizonaHotLunch http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/21/in-the-afterglow-of-the-election-huffpo-looks-to-raise-15-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2542886 ArizonaHotLunch Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:14:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29775#comment-2542886 You want declining use? Look no further than seesmic. There hasn't been a new video comment added in more than 24 hours. It was the same yesterday, until Loic added his breathless gem that reminded me of that Tom Cruise bit where he's talking about Dianetics. Anyway, Loic, no hard feelings, but fact that google is shutting down lively is NOT about a recession, it's about a product that simply did not gain enough adoption. Let's hope your next venture is even better! You want declining use?

Look no further than seesmic. There hasn’t been a new video comment added in more than 24 hours. It was the same yesterday, until Loic added his breathless gem that reminded me of that Tom Cruise bit where he’s talking about Dianetics.

Anyway, Loic, no hard feelings, but fact that google is shutting down lively is NOT about a recession, it’s about a product that simply did not gain enough adoption.

Let’s hope your next venture is even better!

]]> By: Sandra G http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/21/in-the-afterglow-of-the-election-huffpo-looks-to-raise-15-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2542877 Sandra G Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:58:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29775#comment-2542877 I can't imagine this being a good investment. It seemed that they were writing more for Digg than for political junkies. They were so pro Democrat that now that they have what they want, Democrats in power, are enough people going to care about the site? I doubt it. Are they going to turn a ridiculously slanted political site into a balanced political site for everyone? I think that's out of the question, why turn against your base and what made you so popular? I think their traffic will plummet and the HuffPo will be just like the Olympics, people will only care about it for 3 weeks every 4 years. I can’t imagine this being a good investment. It seemed that they were writing more for Digg than for political junkies. They were so pro Democrat that now that they have what they want, Democrats in power, are enough people going to care about the site? I doubt it. Are they going to turn a ridiculously slanted political site into a balanced political site for everyone? I think that’s out of the question, why turn against your base and what made you so popular?

I think their traffic will plummet and the HuffPo will be just like the Olympics, people will only care about it for 3 weeks every 4 years.

]]> By: Tyler Wright http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/21/in-the-afterglow-of-the-election-huffpo-looks-to-raise-15-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2542872 Tyler Wright Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:52:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29775#comment-2542872 Who doesn't like fear mongering political views from a malignant naricissist's perspective? Few things make my blood boil more, although her website does have a cool layout. God bless Arianna and her MSIA congregation... Who doesn’t like fear mongering political views from a malignant naricissist’s perspective? Few things make my blood boil more, although her website does have a cool layout.

God bless Arianna and her MSIA congregation…

]]> By: jason@tinyComb.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/21/in-the-afterglow-of-the-election-huffpo-looks-to-raise-15-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2542858 jason@tinyComb.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:39:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29775#comment-2542858 see trackbacks. it's for developing local news and investigative journalism. -tinyComb see trackbacks. it’s for developing local news and investigative journalism.

-tinyComb

]]> By: Huffington Post Raises $15 million to develop local news sections and investigative journalism : tinyComb http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/21/in-the-afterglow-of-the-election-huffpo-looks-to-raise-15-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2542857 Huffington Post Raises $15 million to develop local news sections and investigative journalism : tinyComb Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:37:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29775#comment-2542857 [...] TechCrunch November 21, 2008 | jason | funding, venture capital  [...] [...] TechCrunch November 21, 2008 | jason | funding, venture capital  [...]

]]> By: Josh http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/21/in-the-afterglow-of-the-election-huffpo-looks-to-raise-15-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2542854 Josh Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:35:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29775#comment-2542854 Interesting graph - seems to be an inverse representation of our country's ability to make adult decisions. Interesting graph – seems to be an inverse representation of our country’s ability to make adult decisions.

]]> By: jon http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/21/in-the-afterglow-of-the-election-huffpo-looks-to-raise-15-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2542844 jon Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:14:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29775#comment-2542844 I think a factor to consider is that we have a Democratic administration and Democratic Congress coming in to power. This could be either really good or really bad for HuffPo, who has really grown while a part of the opposition. I think a factor to consider is that we have a Democratic administration and Democratic Congress coming in to power. This could be either really good or really bad for HuffPo, who has really grown while a part of the opposition.

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