Archive for April, 2006
Soon to be suing over her content…
This is a great story:
LONDON, England — A British singer has signed up by a major record label after broadcasting live performances from her living room on the Internet.
Sandi Thom, 24, is now on the books of RCA/SonyBMG after signing with the label at her flat on Monday night.
Soon enough the RIAA will be suing [...]
Derek on the term UGC
One of the rock stars of the online community world, Derek Powazek (author of Design for Community) comments on the term User Generated Content:
Can I make a suggestion? Let’s all stop using the phrase "user-generated content." I’m serious. It’s a despicable, terrible term. Let’s deconstruct it.
User: One who uses. Like, you know, a junkie.
Generated: Like [...]
Fun Stuff for a Monday
Here’s some fun Friday finds… either really late or really early. You choose.Nintendo 64 on ChristmasThe best piece of marketing material I’ve ever seenNew York Red BullsPutting your brand on a stadium is relatively low risk, albeit expensive advertising. But letting an entire sports team carry your brand, now that’s risky. Red Bull [...]
The pile of bodies
This is just too funny not to share!
