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IAC launches Black Web Enterprises

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IAC announced the launch of Black Web Enterprises Inc. (BWE), the company’s online destination for the Black community.

BWE will house a number of yet-to-be-announced online destinations catering to the distinct needs and interests of the estimated 50 million Black people living in the U.S., from African Americans to Blacks from Latin America and the Caribbean.

“With a phenomenal management team in place, we are on the cusp of unveiling the first initiative under the Black Web Enterprises umbrella… a site that will revolutionize the internet for the Black Community,” said Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., President & CEO of BWE. “Rather than compete with existing sites already geared toward the Black community, our goal with the initiative is to expand this market in order to bring the absolute best and most relevant web experience to Black people everywhere.”

Originally posted on February 4, 2008 @ 11:14 am

Dailymotion and JibJab Media partner for worldwide content distribution

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jibjab.pngDailymotion and JibJab announced a partnership that will bring JibJab’s hit viral videos to Dailymotion’s viewers worldwide.

JibJab’s media and political satires and other innovative comedy videos will be programmed by Dailymotion’s creative managers to appear in the video site’s channels including Funny, News and Politics & Society.

Dailymotion will also feature JibJab videos within the site’s “Politics Schmolitics” group. This newly-launched group has been created to enable viewers to more easily discover, view and share comedic and entertaining political and US election-related content from professional contributors and MotionMakers. This unique programming strategy also contributes to higher visibility for both licensed and user-generated content.

Originally posted on February 5, 2008 @ 7:14 am

IDG revives The Industry Standard

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IDG today relaunched an online-only version of The Industry Standard. The print edition ended its run in 2001.

“What we wanted to do was bring The Standard back online only. A print component wouldn’t make sense,” said Derek Butcher, the online publication’s vice president and general manager. “We’ll be covering the same topic area in terms of the online economy and the business of the Internet, which of course has grown quite a bit since the original Industry Standard was around. We really want to be true to the editorial integrity and professionalism and quality analysis of the original Industry Standard; we want to provide the what and the why, rather than just the what.” [Source]

Originally posted on February 4, 2008 @ 11:31 am

National Lampoon acquires Rivalfish.com

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National Lampoon, Inc. has acquired Rivalfish.com for an undisclosed amount. It also retains an option to purchase its licensing division.

Prior to the acquisition, Rivalfish was part of the National Lampoon Humor Network. This acquisition follows the recent acquisitions of College Hangover and Drunk University.

Rivalfish.com was founded in 2004 by three college sports fanatics who shared a passion for finding success at other people’s expense. The merchandising and licensing division of Rivalfish offers products including hoodies, t-shirts and magnets for die-hard fans. Rivalfish allows buyers to customize the Rivalfish logo with their own teams and then place it on their choice of merchandise, giving each fan the chance to wear their colors with pride.

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Originally posted on February 4, 2008 @ 11:44 am

AOL acquires Goowy

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AOL has acquired Goowy, a start-up that specializes in widget and analytics applications. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Goowy is also behind yourminis.com whic enables web users to search for widgets to install in their blogs, and Goowy Webtop, a package of consumer tools such as a multiple-network instant messenger, email, calendar, contacts, file storage and games.

Originally posted on February 4, 2008 @ 12:44 pm