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By: Marc’s Voice » Blog Archive » More strategy for MySpace

Marc’s Voice » Blog Archive » More strategy for MySpace — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:03:45 +0000

[...] The credit card idea simply rocks and fits right into my previous repositioning campaign. [...]

By: H.K.

H.K. — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:21:46 +0000

I share the opinion that myspace may be disgruntled but they are not out of the game. With the right moves they can be more profitable than the likes of facebook for another 5-10 years. I think that's why some of the execs left-the creative aspects outside of building a monetization network are relatively few. Regarding this credit card, I think youth credit card debt is a massive constraint on our overall society but it will probably be effective; I don't blame myspace. I'd be using a digital security site, something like justaskegemalto, in order to make sure it's all safe though.

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Sat, 07 Mar 2009 23:37:26 +0000

[...] What possible benefit could you get from something like a MySpace branded credit card? [...]

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Credit Card Offer | Smart eCredit Blog — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 06:22:11 +0000

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By: Thomas Sephmore

Thomas Sephmore — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:35:32 +0000

I don’t know if I see this being the best way for Myspace to benefit from their millions of users and countless tools for offering music and sharing music. Sure you can’t download everything song that’s on Myspace but you can download a good amount for free and without the use of a credit card. I like the access to concerts and events but I think a better idea should should replace this. Either way I still commend Myspace for their huge availability of music.

By: B. Ackles

B. Ackles — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 06:29:15 +0000

The amount of Facebook users with spammy accounts is negligible compared to MySpace.

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:22:24 +0000

So as long as it’s “big money” that makes it alright to disguise it and screw people? You’re a criminal, too.

By: Tracy Hill

Tracy Hill — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:40:10 +0000

Myspace is having difficult times. That is true, but anybody that writes them off is out of their minds. From a music standpoint alone, Myspace has the opportunity to be huge. They just need to make some changes. There has never been a record company in history that has had access to the best up and coming bands in the entire world one click away from their A&R department, nor has any record company publicity department been able to reach hundreds of millions of people with a single banner ad. Suppose Myspace wanted to break an artist that you’ve never heard of. They could do it in a week with a single banner ad.

By: android09

android09 — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:04:27 +0000

This ad is communist on so many levels.

By: Jacob

Jacob — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:49:45 +0000

This credit card ad is actually quite creative. It is targeted to the youth market, and is packaged with “going green” and “music rewards” — Don’t be surprised if this actually gets kids attention, and that is big money.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:18:35 +0000

MySpace in “big trouble?” I also agree that a statement such as this is jumping the gun. Yes, top execs are out, but what else would put them in such business jeopardy? Only time will tell where MySpace is headed. I think the credit card is a stretch, but as stated before, it will have a target audience, ‘the young and the reckless.’
http://www.ezanga.com/

By: Agile Cyborg

Agile Cyborg — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:51:53 +0000

Since all the pornstars, perverts and shitty local bands are on MySpace perhaps we can probably continue painting with your exceedingly broad brush and assume that only astute, altruistic, and marvelous deity-worshipers utilize Facebook and Twitter.

What a child.

By: Darren Rogers

Darren Rogers — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:13:37 +0000

It seems like such a strange focal point for Myspace’s buisiness. They perform so many other marketable, laudable functions for various industries (finding music, networking, etc.) that a credit card seems kind of a blunt way to go– they should try to capitalize on their other assets.

By: Wine from Grapes

Wine from Grapes — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:27:10 +0000

The young and dumb will easily flock to this one. Wow a card with myspace on it… Cool!

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Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:13:43 +0000

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工具及科技新闻 » Blog Archive » 将信用卡解决MySpace的困境？谁在乎，获得免费音乐。 — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:53:07 +0000

[...] MySpace和花旗提供的花旗转寄/供应信用卡。在目前的经济形势下注册的信用卡并不是一个受欢迎的举措，该卡是品牌的“财政和社会负责” ，旨在帮助年轻一代的用户保持健康的信贷。该卡的购买兴趣降低利率四分之一百分之客户明智地使用信用卡。 techcrunch [...]

By: Facebook schools us on what big companies need to do to stay on top « These two cents

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:18:00 +0000

[...] MySpace in droves, in a Yahoo-like fashion, and with the latest MySpace announcement being a co-branded credit card with a failing bank, Citibank. I don’t have too much confidence MySpace can rebound, [...]

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MySpace Credit Card « Wir sprechen Online. — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 06:56:51 +0000

[...] and Citigroup offer the Citi Forward/MySpace credit card, designed to reach a younger generation; http://tr.im/h2dI [...]

By: why not

why not — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 01:55:03 +0000

A decent portion of those new Facebook users are fakes and spams.

By: James Folk

James Folk — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 01:21:20 +0000

i’m totally signing up for a myspace page. this sound sounds AWESOME.

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クレジットカードでMySpaceの苦悩は解決するのか。どうでもいいから、無料音楽ダウンロードだ。 — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 01:09:24 +0000

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By: crazy

crazy — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:49:12 +0000

Its all about the CASH REGISTER of the website. If you use your website to encourage monetary transacations, you make money!!! Have a debit card account with MySpace and buy music, t-shirts, etc. directly on the site. I like this dvd, I will buy it now through MySpace, no need to go through Amazon.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:25:56 +0000

Bad, Bad, Bad…. For the same reason they shouldn’t set up shop at colleges, credit card companies should not be in bed with MySpace or any other social network. We all KNOW that most of the sign-ups are headed for a lifetime of debt, easily-triggered sky high interest rates, and possibly bankruptcy…

For the same reason that cigarette companies don’t really care about people’s health, even though put out have PSA-type ads…. Credit card companies don’t give a rat’s ass about people’s financial well-being, no matter what kind of bullshit money management help they offer.

Bet hey, fuck it…. FREE MUSIC!! Where do I sign? Who cares what the consequences are! FREE MUSIC!

By: Sekou (Koe) Murphy

Sekou (Koe) Murphy — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:54:06 +0000

I think it’s a brilliant attempt to monetize the brand, sync w/ it’s online property and do a little revenue double dip: credit card fees and ad increased revenue from more traffic back to the site. MySpace’s brand is still one of the strongest online, even though I doubt it will increase significantly (EVERYONE I know thinks MySpace is played out)…but if they understand the market, that wasn’t the primary goal anyway.

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:48:24 +0000

Nice. Let’s grant credit to 18 year old high school students so they can earn free ringtones at their parent’s expense. I peg the default rate at 35% after the first year.

I have to admit that this is a great opportunity for both companies. Citi can obtain cardholders that could potentially use their cards for the next 50 years, and MySpace collects the referral fees.