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- MySpace Japan goes online in Softbank, News Corp venture
- TOKYO AFP — MySpace has come to Japan as Softbank Corp and media mogul Rupert Murdoch's News Corp teamed up to launch a Japanese version of the wildly popular US networking website. The website -- http://jp.myspace.com -- went online as Softbank Corp president Masayoshi Son and Murdoch announced a 50-50...
- Research articles 2006-11-07
- Victory for Mixi's Users in IP Dispute
- As reported here last week, Japan's huge social networking site, Mixi, had announced plans to assert its control over its users' intellectual property rights. But, after a broad rebellion by Mixi users, the company has backtracked. Today, the company has a new announcement on the site that...
- Blog posts 2008-03-19
- Victory for Mixi's Users in IP Dispute
- Victory for Mixi's Users in IP DisputeScore One For LibertyCharacteristic of the digital community, revolting against breaches of privacy and over reaching control gives one a sense of optimism. Witnessing a win for the rights of the individual can be instructive, especially for those in more oppressive countries where...
- Discussion threads 2008-03-19
- Mixi IP Fight: Who Owns Social Media Content?
- Over the past week, a battle has been raging inside Mixi, Japan's giant social networking site SNS, over who controls the intellectual property rights of its user-generated content. Mixi has over 13 million users who post on everything from shopping tips and relationship advice to political discussions...
- Blog posts 2008-03-12
- Just Ask Mixi: Why Facebook's Attempt Was Doomed
- Much like my Bnet Media colleague, Cathy Taylor, I watched this week's controversy over at Facebook with interest but didn't choose to write about it until it was over. This morning, Cathy is postulating that Facebook's failed attempt to assert ownership over its members' content may lead to an even...
- Blog posts 2009-02-20
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- Japan's Mixi network site says entering China
- TOKYO AFP — Japan's hugely popular online social networking site Mixi said Wednesday it planned to expand into China, whose growing number of Internet users are already being courted by Rupert Murdoch's MySpace. Mixi Inc., which has quickly developed into a top social outlet for Japanese young people since...
- Research articles 2008-02-20
- Old Maps & Bad Phones Show Google isn't Perfect
- First, I overlooked one piece of Rupert Murdoch's global expansion the other day, and that was his announcement Monday that News Corp. is investing $100 million in six new regional television channels in India. These will carry programs in local languages and should be operational within a year. ...
- Blog posts 2008-08-08
- Zeon offers professional mixing.
- Zeon Advance Polymix ZAP is offering mixing services to international automotive product makers. ZAP built and is operating a mixing facility in Thailand to provide mixing services to rubber products producers supplying the automotive industry. The mixiZeon Advance Polymix ZAP is offering mixing services to international automotive product makers. ZAP...
- Research articles 1997-10-01
- MySpace Japan to promote Japanese music abroad
- MySpace Japan is making a push to double the number of local artists signed to the site in order to try and promote Japanese music and content internationally, reports Reuters. "Until now, Japanese artists catered primarily to the home market...
- Articles 2008-11-18
- Smart shopping: boost your basics with spring's chicest trends. Try flirty florals, something menswear inspired, and relaxed brights that are sure to turn heads.
- Pretty Florals Soften your look with sweet, feminine separates Blumarine top, $420. Voga Trading Company, NYC; 212-319-2222. Sonia Rykiel shorts, $705. soniarykiel.com. Subversive Jewelry by Justin Giunta necklace, $1,400. subversivejewelry.com. ...
- Research articles 2007-03-01
- iPhone Godzilla Swallows Japanese Cell Phone Market
- Apple's iPhone is taking it to the competition worldwide, belying the idea that the iPhone's popularity is a uniquely American phenomenon. TG Daily reported that "Apple has cleaned up in the smartphone market in Japan," based on a survey of 2,300 retail stores by market research company...
- Blog posts 2009-07-06
- MySpace invades Japan.(In the News: A LOOK AT THE WEEK IN ENTERTAINMENT)(The News Corporation Ltd. and Softbank Corp. partners to launch a networking site)(Brief article)
- News Corp. and Softbank have partnered to launch a Japanese version of MySpace. Each partner will put in $5 million. Venture will face competition from social-networking leader Mixi, which has nearly 6 million subs.
- Research articles 2006-11-13
- GPX International Tire opens China warehouse.(foreign operations)
- Byline: Vera Linsalata GPX International Tire Corp., the company formed by the merger of Dynamic Tire Corp. and Galaxy Tire & Wheel Inc. last year, has opened a wholly owned warehouse in China to expand its global distribution capabilities. The 140,000-sq.-ft....
- Research articles 2006-02-27
- European Golf Tour: Scott, Lafeber on top heading into final round in Sweden.
- Malmo, Sweden, Aug 2, 2003 The Sports Network via COMTEX Adam Scott posted a fiveunder 67 Saturday to grab a piece of the lead after three rounds of the Scandinavian Masters. Scott stands alongside Maarten Lafeber at eight-under-par 208. Carl...
- Research articles 2003-08-02
- Why Did RockYou Raise a $50 Million Fourth Funding Round From SoftBank?
- RockYou was one of the earliest big developers on social networks like Facebook and MySpace, and now it has raised a $50 million round fourth round of funding from SoftBank (the actual firm, not the venture arm). The company originally grew on MySpace, with simple widgets like photo slideshows, and...
- News items 2009-11-17
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