Comments on: A Sad Day At Fox Interactive – No More Free Lunches http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/21/a-sad-day-at-fox-interactive-no-more-free-lunches/ Startup and Technology News Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:30:21 -0800 hourly 1 By: FIM Trims About 100 Jobs, Mostly At Photobucket And Corporate | Kawink Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/21/a-sad-day-at-fox-interactive-no-more-free-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-2608526 FIM Trims About 100 Jobs, Mostly At Photobucket And Corporate | Kawink Blog Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:59:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34644#comment-2608526 [...] Interactive Media is eliminating more than just free lunches. News Corp’s digital arm is trimming nearly 100 jobs across several business units, including [...] [...] Interactive Media is eliminating more than just free lunches. News Corp’s digital arm is trimming nearly 100 jobs across several business units, including [...]

]]> By: ONLINE SERVICES/INTERACTIVE MEDIA « Daily Marauder http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/21/a-sad-day-at-fox-interactive-no-more-free-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-2608282 ONLINE SERVICES/INTERACTIVE MEDIA « Daily Marauder Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:11:22 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34644#comment-2608282 [...] Interactive Media is eliminating more than just free lunches. News Corp’s digital arm is trimming nearly 100 jobs across several business units, including [...] [...] Interactive Media is eliminating more than just free lunches. News Corp’s digital arm is trimming nearly 100 jobs across several business units, including [...]

]]> By: FIM Trims About 100 Jobs, Mostly At Photobucket And Corporate http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/21/a-sad-day-at-fox-interactive-no-more-free-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-2607274 FIM Trims About 100 Jobs, Mostly At Photobucket And Corporate Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:55:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34644#comment-2607274 [...] Interactive Media is eliminating more than just free lunches. News Corp’s digital arm is trimming nearly 100 jobs across several business units, including [...] [...] Interactive Media is eliminating more than just free lunches. News Corp’s digital arm is trimming nearly 100 jobs across several business units, including [...]

]]> By: Fox Interactive Media To Shut Down Flektor And SpringWidgets http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/21/a-sad-day-at-fox-interactive-no-more-free-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-2590660 Fox Interactive Media To Shut Down Flektor And SpringWidgets Sat, 10 Jan 2009 22:31:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34644#comment-2590660 [...] this year MySpace let 5% of employees go (under a new performance plan). More recently they stopped giving employees free [...] [...] this year MySpace let 5% of employees go (under a new performance plan). More recently they stopped giving employees free [...]

]]> By: BlogReader http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/21/a-sad-day-at-fox-interactive-no-more-free-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-2576142 BlogReader Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:00:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34644#comment-2576142 <i>and the MySpace Open Platform, which included the launches of the MySpace Developer Platform, MySpaceID, and Post-To MySpace.</i> And no one cares <i>FIM Audience Network was formed and launched self-serve ads on MySpace, a program which now has more than 15,000 participating advertisers.</i> This is 2 years too late <i>Photobucket built out a world-class advertising team and released over 10 major new products, including group albums, themes and its API to the developer community.</i> ring ring the cluephone says "who wants to advertise on a site that people upload lolcat photos"? Why do they need a *team* anyway? Just make it self serve. <i>The new Digital Publishing Group launched its Web Content Management and Digital Asset Platform for FOX Television Stations and a number of third-party television station groups.</i> Otherwise known as a web front end for AVID. <i>Rotten Tomatoes completely redesigned its site and this week announced a deal with Current TV to co-produce “The Rotten Tomatoes Show”.</i> Sounds like a winner. Not. and the MySpace Open Platform, which included the launches of the MySpace Developer Platform, MySpaceID, and Post-To MySpace.

And no one cares

FIM Audience Network was formed and launched self-serve ads on MySpace, a program which now has more than 15,000 participating advertisers.

This is 2 years too late

Photobucket built out a world-class advertising team and released over 10 major new products, including group albums, themes and its API to the developer community.

ring ring the cluephone says “who wants to advertise on a site that people upload lolcat photos”? Why do they need a *team* anyway? Just make it self serve.

The new Digital Publishing Group launched its Web Content Management and Digital Asset Platform for FOX Television Stations and a number of third-party television station groups.

Otherwise known as a web front end for AVID.

Rotten Tomatoes completely redesigned its site and this week announced a deal with Current TV to co-produce “The Rotten Tomatoes Show”.

Sounds like a winner. Not.

]]> By: MySpace parent FIM prepares for layoffs...and drops free lunch! | LA Snark http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/21/a-sad-day-at-fox-interactive-no-more-free-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-2576118 MySpace parent FIM prepares for layoffs...and drops free lunch! | LA Snark Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:13:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34644#comment-2576118 [...] on TechCruch today, MySpace parent company Fox Interactive Media (FIM) also comprised of IGN, Rotten Tomatoes, [...] [...] on TechCruch today, MySpace parent company Fox Interactive Media (FIM) also comprised of IGN, Rotten Tomatoes, [...]

]]> By: the truth http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/21/a-sad-day-at-fox-interactive-no-more-free-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-2575768 the truth Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:49:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34644#comment-2575768 the roach coach is not bad when you're hungry. the old asian lady is really nice, i'm glad they will be getting more business. the roach coach is not bad when you’re hungry. the old asian lady is really nice, i’m glad they will be getting more business.

]]> By: <fb:name linked="false" useyou="false" uid="1622183867">Ranjith Wimb</fb:name> http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/21/a-sad-day-at-fox-interactive-no-more-free-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-2575345 Ranjith Wimb Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:18:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34644#comment-2575345 Good Job.. Good Job..

]]> By: Johnny http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/21/a-sad-day-at-fox-interactive-no-more-free-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-2575220 Johnny Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:04:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34644#comment-2575220 That was my first thought, too. That was my first thought, too.

]]> By: James http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/21/a-sad-day-at-fox-interactive-no-more-free-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-2574987 James Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:40:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34644#comment-2574987 FIM employees got $50 per week loaded onto their company ID card, which could be used to buy meals in the staff cafeterias. That's the subsidy that's being discontinued. FIM employees got $50 per week loaded onto their company ID card, which could be used to buy meals in the staff cafeterias. That’s the subsidy that’s being discontinued.

]]> By: Marketing Ninja http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/21/a-sad-day-at-fox-interactive-no-more-free-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-2574968 Marketing Ninja Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:14:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34644#comment-2574968 This sounds like a really, really bad idea. This sounds like a really, really bad idea.

]]> By: bdobbs http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/21/a-sad-day-at-fox-interactive-no-more-free-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-2574897 bdobbs Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:22:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34644#comment-2574897 the chicken club is actually pretty good at the coach. the chicken club is actually pretty good at the coach.

]]> By: Jess http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/21/a-sad-day-at-fox-interactive-no-more-free-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-2574878 Jess Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:56:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34644#comment-2574878 Looks like the French are already rioting on this website. Looks like the French are already rioting on this website.

]]> By: kung pao chicken http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/21/a-sad-day-at-fox-interactive-no-more-free-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-2574848 kung pao chicken Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:28:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34644#comment-2574848 Now I know why Beatles' song "All You Need Is Love" starts with the French national anthem -- you guys obviously need more love. As cultural and educated as French people are, some of you (not all) don't seem to appreciate the fine art of humor/sarcasm. A commenter below accuses Mike of making "racist comments against French people". I am surprised to find out that French is a race? As opposed to what? German race? Polish race? I come here for tech news, and I get entertainment as an extra. Can't beat that! Now I know why Beatles’ song “All You Need Is Love” starts with the French national anthem — you guys obviously need more love.

As cultural and educated as French people are, some of you (not all) don’t seem to appreciate the fine art of humor/sarcasm.

A commenter below accuses Mike of making “racist comments against French people”. I am surprised to find out that French is a race? As opposed to what? German race? Polish race?

I come here for tech news, and I get entertainment as an extra. Can’t beat that!

]]> By: Turulcsirip - csaba81 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/21/a-sad-day-at-fox-interactive-no-more-free-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-2574801 Turulcsirip - csaba81 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:20:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34644#comment-2574801 [...] related: http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/21/a-sad-day-at-fox-interactive-no-more-free-lunches/ [A Sad Day At Fox Interactive - No More] « előző | csaba81 — 2008. 12. 22. [...] [...] related: http://www.tech...e-free-lunches/ [A Sad Day At Fox Interactive - No More] « előző | csaba81 — 2008. 12. 22. [...]

]]> By: SomeBozo http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/21/a-sad-day-at-fox-interactive-no-more-free-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-2574697 SomeBozo Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:02:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34644#comment-2574697 The French rioting comment was hilarious. All who are upset: please get a sense of humor or go elsewhere! The French rioting comment was hilarious. All who are upset: please get a sense of humor or go elsewhere!

]]> By: Michel Bartz http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/21/a-sad-day-at-fox-interactive-no-more-free-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-2574687 Michel Bartz Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:43:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34644#comment-2574687 @Michael : "(the French would riot over such an outrage) " I think we all got that you don't like the frenchies, it's not necessary to come over this every day, isn't it? Where are all here to read about tech news and such things, not your private fight against the world or whatever. @Michael : “(the French would riot over such an outrage) ”

I think we all got that you don’t like the frenchies, it’s not necessary to come over this every day, isn’t it?

Where are all here to read about tech news and such things, not your private fight against the world or whatever.

]]> By: jason@tinyComb http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/21/a-sad-day-at-fox-interactive-no-more-free-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-2574672 jason@tinyComb Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:09:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34644#comment-2574672 So does this mean they have written Flektor off as a loss now? So does this mean they have written Flektor off as a loss now?

]]> By: No Free Lunch at MySpace (any longer) | Startup Meme - Technology Startup and Latest Tech News http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/21/a-sad-day-at-fox-interactive-no-more-free-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-2574662 No Free Lunch at MySpace (any longer) | Startup Meme - Technology Startup and Latest Tech News Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:49:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34644#comment-2574662 [...] according to an internal memo written by Fox Interactive Chief Peter Levinsohn and obtained by TechCrunch. One of the major initiative to be axed would be the free lunch program for all employees. [...] [...] according to an internal memo written by Fox Interactive Chief Peter Levinsohn and obtained by TechCrunch. One of the major initiative to be axed would be the free lunch program for all employees. [...]

]]> By: Max-Leonhard von Schaper (Azchael) http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/21/a-sad-day-at-fox-interactive-no-more-free-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-2574655 Max-Leonhard von Schaper (Azchael) Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:31:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34644#comment-2574655 Excuse me, I would like to read about news from the tech world and a comment like this "(the French would riot over such an outrage). " is really unnecessary and not worth a good blog post. Excuse me, I would like to read about news from the tech world and a comment like this
“(the French would riot over such an outrage). ”
is really unnecessary and not worth a good blog post.

]]> By: Aweb http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/21/a-sad-day-at-fox-interactive-no-more-free-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-2574621 Aweb Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:50:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34644#comment-2574621 Could you stop your racist comments against the French people ? It's not like we started two major economic crises in less than a century.. Could you stop your racist comments against the French people ? It’s not like we started two major economic crises in less than a century..

]]> By: Jason Alba http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/21/a-sad-day-at-fox-interactive-no-more-free-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-2574590 Jason Alba Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:01:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34644#comment-2574590 "watch your back and steal those office supplies now." Classic :p :p “watch your back and steal those office supplies now.”

Classic :p :p

]]> By: hmm http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/21/a-sad-day-at-fox-interactive-no-more-free-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-2574585 hmm Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:57:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34644#comment-2574585 "anti-french" bashing? sigh... “anti-french” bashing?
sigh…

]]> By: vozome http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/21/a-sad-day-at-fox-interactive-no-more-free-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-2574584 vozome Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:57:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34644#comment-2574584 and for the record in France it is extremely unusual for employees to enjoy free lunches. I've been reflecting on that infamous post of yours and I'm not surprised of the harsh reactions of leweb people. if you had been writing that kind of stuff when you started techcrunch, it would not have taken off. Your site is an excellent source of information so keep it up, be more assertive but less judgemental. and for the record in France it is extremely unusual for employees to enjoy free lunches.

I’ve been reflecting on that infamous post of yours and I’m not surprised of the harsh reactions of leweb people. if you had been writing that kind of stuff when you started techcrunch, it would not have taken off. Your site is an excellent source of information so keep it up, be more assertive but less judgemental.

]]> By: walid http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/21/a-sad-day-at-fox-interactive-no-more-free-lunches/comment-page-1/#comment-2574551 walid Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:04:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=34644#comment-2574551 Your anti-French bashing is really tiresome Mike, what's next you're going to suggest Freedom Fries to your readers? Such childish attitude... Your anti-French bashing is really tiresome Mike, what’s next you’re going to suggest Freedom Fries to your readers?

Such childish attitude…

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