Comments on: Associated Content Raises $6 Million For Publishing Platform

By: Rupert

Rupert — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:39:13 +0000

There have been a number of changes made at Associated Content since the funding announcement, check them out:

http://www.exec...ss-Development/

Associated Content removes Dan Shanoff, VP of Content 2009-05-07 http://www.exec...com/c/rd/379/3/

Associated Content removes Lisa Harman Gooder, VP of Community Development 2009-09-05 http://www.exec...om/c/rd/379/11/

By: Sage

Sage — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:30:00 +0000

Agree w/ Randy’s assessment – crappy & awful content. Wasterful investment + dumb CEO.

By: Randy Campbell

Sat, 02 May 2009 06:46:53 +0000

How exactly is this different (or even in the same league) as About.com?

One way I noticed is the amount of crappy articles.

By: Ian Bell

Ian Bell — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:54:17 +0000

I like the idea, but ideally this won’t work. Why would a company want to use their content when you have no clue where the content is coming from? Is it a credible source or some blogger posting the story for some personal gain?

They aren’t even close to the AFP, AP or Reuters on the quality of the content.

Time to put a model together where they use established writers and compensate them based on article impressions or a percentage of the licensing fees.

By: Associated Content nabs $6M for its publishing tools » VentureBeat

Associated Content nabs $6M for its publishing tools » VentureBeat — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:04:40 +0000

[...] media companies and unaffiliated users easily publish text, video and audio content on the web, has snagged $6 million in a third round of funding from Softbank Capital, Canaan Partners and new AOL chief executive Tim Armstrong (its first [...]

By: lemon obrien

lemon obrien — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:33:30 +0000

they blow $5 million a year; and we spent less than $250K and have a platform that allows anyone to publish and sell, change price, etc.

PLUS… when you buy something, the customer can give some of the profits to a friend, keep it, or tip the artist.

AND… we’re coming out with technology allowing people to sell the things they buy.

all in a social network.

jeez These people are stupid.

oh yeah, did i mention….we’re doing deals with, mmm….shhh….nah.

By: Associated Content recibe 6M

Associated Content recibe 6M — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:22:16 +0000

[...] Content, una plataforma online de publicación, ha recibido 6 millones de dólares en una ronda de financiación Serie C dirigida por SoftBank Capital, Canaan Partners y Tim Armstrong, CEO de [...]

By: pc repair

pc repair — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:13:17 +0000

this is very impressive . You can earn money if you know the tact. But I wonder along what lines AC is gonna improve. It has changed a lot from the start up it was.

By: Simon Chan

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:26:15 +0000

I think AC are douche bags but a seriously GG on their part. News 2.0 basically. But will the heads of AP be too old school (conservative) and try to keep the platform too similar to tradition print or will they jack ideas off of blogs and web 2.0 to create something extraordinary?

By: Dylan

Dylan — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:13:46 +0000

Yes, that way it is remarkable. You can churn money if you know the tact. But I wonder along what lines AC is gonna improve. It has changed a lot from the startup it was. Now, with more people logging in and using it, it can maybe bring in chat/other activity.

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wisdom teeth removal — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:05:23 +0000

excellent excellent news, a big fan of AC myself

By: Blog Monetization Platform - Business Model « Business India 2.0

Blog Monetization Platform - Business Model « Business India 2.0 — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:08:34 +0000

[...] Found out about it at Techcrunch : http://www.tech...shing-platform/ [...]

By: rick

rick — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:02:36 +0000

That is one CREEPY looking guy.

What is with those glasses? Rebel without a cause much?

By: swag

swag — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:49:54 +0000

15.4 MM that just as well could have been given to Lehman Brothers for the return this is going to promise…

By: Scott Switzer

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:55:03 +0000

Associated Content has a great platform – they use a large community to write ORIGINAL content, and automate the stuff that brings traffic (SEO) and revenue (advertising).

This is surely an advantage over companies which automate the creation of content.

Congratulations, and best of luck to AC!

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:22:57 +0000

AC is great in my book. Publish alot of college essays that would’ve never been on the net otherwise, and make a few bucks every month from it.

By: Paul Lopez

Paul Lopez — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:02:25 +0000

Yes Brendan – blip on the content publishing platform screen. I suppose they were rushed to get something out. The firm should have provided the value prop & competitive advantage messaging. It’s missing here.

By: The Far Edge » Blog Archive » Associated Content Raise New $6 Million Venture Round, Report

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:54:16 +0000

[...] Associated Content, a online publishing platform has raised an new $6 million venture round, TechCrunch is reporting tonight. [...]

By: Simon Chan

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:02:33 +0000

oh shit… GAME ON.

By: brendan biryla

brendan biryla — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:30:48 +0000

Respectful criticism…. I prefer TC articles that explain the differentiation between recently funded companies and companies that already exist in the space. Reading this, I still don’t get a sense for what their competitive advantage or value proposition to consumers is.

By: SIMPLEROBB.COM

SIMPLEROBB.COM — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:23:03 +0000

15.4 MM. Let’s see how this one plays out.