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  1. Zoomtra Launches Blogging Platform for Travellers - A Review

    WATBlog.com (Nov 19 2008) Explore Article

    Zoomtra.com the travel meta search engine by SITG has launched a blogging platform for travel bloggers. This ofcourse is an attempt to go beyond search and drive traction through user generated content. What is great about this initiative? The great aspect from a business standpoint is content. And that also related content. Content especially blogs have been [...] (Read Full Article)

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  2. Weekly WrapUp (10-14 November)

    MediaNama.com (Nov 16 2008) Explore Article

    Most Read Articles At MediaNama Notes from the Rediff.com Earnings Call garnered maximum interest from our readers last week - for the first time, Rediff (REDF) CEO Ajit Balakrishnan shared the Advertising revenue split1 between key segments CPC and CPM, as well as Financial Services, Jobs and Travel. Much more here. Our first ever guest post on [...] (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Rediff   Ajit Balakrishnan   Pyramid Saimira

  3. IMI Mobile Acquires Music Distributor DX3 For Entering The European Market

    MediaNama.com (Nov 14 2008) Mobile , Acquisition Explore Article

    Is the content aggregation and distribution the most vulnerable space in the Digital Content Business? Hyderabad based Mobile VAS co IMI Mobile has bought London based digital music distibutor dx3, reports ContentSutra. Dx3 provides legal digital downloads, and in 2004-05, added a mobile content delivery component as well. The company will serve as a gateway to [...] (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Sony Ericsson   Sony BMG   Nokia

  4. Notes From A Discussion With Students At Nmims

    MediaNama.com (Nov 14 2008) Social Networking Explore Article

    I gave a talk (rather, was more of a discussion) on Digital Media Business Models at Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies in Mumbai yesterday, to students pursuing a combined course in Engineering and Management. Was pleasantly surprised to find most students aware of developments in the digital media space - someone asked me why [...] (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Minglebox   DOT com

  5. At Iamai DE08: Should Content Be Made Separately For The Mobile?

    MediaNama.com (Nov 14 2008) Explore Article

    Should content be made separately for the mobile, and separately for the television? A hint of a disagreement between Manoj Dawane, CEO of Mauj, and Viren Popli, SVP & Head of Mobile Entertainment for STAR. Popli said that no one today is producing content for Internet or mobile - they’re producing content for the cinema [...] (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Mauj Telecom   IAMAI Digital Entertainment Conference   Tanla

  6. “We’re just the pipe” say Mobile Operators, When It Comes To User Generated Content

    MediaNama.com (Nov 13 2008) Mobile Explore Article

    So who is liable for user generated content in India - the platform or the user? This same debate, which is at the core of a number of lawsuits, has found a new platform: Voice Chat on telecom networks. DNA reports that Mobile operators are denying any liability whatsoever for the voice chat services on their [...] (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Vodafone   Airtel

  7. Rajshri Media To Provide 100 Full Length Films On YouTube, Where Piracy Still Flourishes

    MediaNama.com (Nov 13 2008) Bollywood Explore Article

    Rajshri Media, the Internet and Mobile arm of Bollywood production house Rajshri Films, is planning to put up Bollywood films on YouTube for ad-supported free streaming; “Not your short 10 minute clips, but full length feature films,” Rajjat Barjatya, MD of Rajshri Media told MediaNama. Rajshri will upload 100 full length films on YouTube, one [...] (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Rajshri Media   Rajjat Barjatya

  8. Accel India’s New Fund Of $60 Million For Seed and Early Stage Fund

    WATBlog.com (Nov 12 2008) Mobile Explore Article

    Accel which was earlier Erasmic Ventures in India has closed a $60M Venture Fund to invest in seed and early stage opportunities in India. The fund is looking at sectors as divers as  Technology, Technology-enabled Services, Internet, Mobile, Media, Life Sciences, Consumer Products and Services, and other high-growth sectors of the Indian economy Seed and early stage [...] (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Accel India   Erasmic Ventures

  9. At IAMAI-DE08: Digital Vs Stars; And As The Source Of All Evil

    MediaNama.com (Nov 12 2008) Explore Article

    Two of the more interesting perspectives on Digital Entertainment at the IAMAI Conference came during the first panel of the day, which focused on films going digital: PS Saminathan, Group Chairman, Pyramid Saimira initially launched into a tirade against the star system in film-making - “Stars collapse the system - they don’t give a damn about [...] (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Apple Inc.   Nokia   Pyramid Saimira

  10. Saving Indian Media: Part I - The Internet

    MediaNama.com (Nov 12 2008) Explore Article

    Note: If you have an opinion to share with our readers, please do send across your contribution at nikhil AT medianama DOT com. However, please bear in mind that the selection of posts for publishing is a subjective decision, and we may request you for changes.  * by Shyam Somanadh Indian media has had the good fortune of being in a [...] (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Web18   Google   DOT com

  11. Get Online Visibility Easily And Manage Your Online Reputation With LookupPage

    WATBlog.com (Sep 15 2008) Social Networking Explore Article

    Consider a novice user who has no/less online visibility, who just begun their online life; upon Googling their name shows irrelevant entries. So, for them some options available are:- 1. Create a blog, put up site tracking software and submit it to Various Search Engines and WAIT... 2. Sign up for social networking sites where profiles are listed in Google. An alternate, there is a free service available called "LookupPage" ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Google   Yahoo Pipes

  12. Build Your Mobile Website Right From Your Mobile Phone Using mobiSiteGalore

    WATBlog.com (Sep 11 2008) Mobile Explore Article

    New service "Build-with-Mobile" from mobiSiteGalore let you build your mobile compatible site (.mobi) right away from your mobile phone without requiring any knowledge of coding, optimized specifically to be viewed on the small screen of a mobile phone. (Read Full Article)

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  13. Event Review: Google Social Web and Cloud Computing Conference Delhi

    WATBlog.com (Sep 8 2008) Social Networking Explore Article

    Namaste,fellow readers, I am Divyansh sharma a regular reader here at WATBlog, and absolutely love the startup culture, so when i saw an opportunity to contribute towards it by writing an article for WATBlog, i jumped on it! On 5th september i attended Google Social Web and Cloud Computing Conference in Delhi, the event dealt with the [...] (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Gmail

  14. Life of A Social Media Junkie

    WATBlog.com (Aug 14 2008) Social Networking Explore Article

    Social networking is fun. At least, it used to be. When Orkut started, it used to be a real good time pass for jobless people like you. New friends kept poring in, very old acquaintances, who were out of touch for a long time, started sending you teasers, meeting plans were hatched on Orkut and you, being early users, started creating communities on a lot of your passions... This post ... (Read Full Article)

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  15. To Yahoo: Open up your search index to gain market share

    WATBlog.com (Jun 30 2008) Acquisition Explore Article

    Yahoo has been going through some turbulent weather. The Microsoft/Yahoo merger talks has fizzled out with Yahoo trying to fiercely stay independent. Yahoo has signed up a multi-year search ads monetizing deal with Google. Techcrunch is reporting a lot of executives leaving. It seems as if Yahoo has given up on Search monetization. If they [...] (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Yahoo Search   Google   Yahoo

  16. Internet Greets Suswaagatam To All Sanskrit Lovers

    WATBlog.com (Jun 24 2008) Explore Article

      For all the Sanskrit enthusiasts out there, it’s going to be shubh prabhat, every day. An online digest called ‘Sanskrit Voice Digest’ can give you a taste of Sanskrit with articles written by qualified writers.       “Sanskrit Voice Digest” compiles Sanskrit related blogs and articles under one roof that is Sanskritvoice.com. Currently, it has partnered with nearly [...] (Read Full Article)

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  17. Benefits of Accessing Corporate Emails On Mobile

    WATBlog.com (Jun 20 2008) Mobile Explore Article

    Accessing emails on Mobile is the modern method of staying connected with the latest information available in your Inbox. E-mail is the common application that one needs to use on a daily basis. Whether it is a corporate email or a personal mail, the majority of the mobile workforce has an inherent requirement for wireless access to e-mail. (Read Full Article)

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  18. Tata Communications Signs JV Agreement with CEC Ltd

    WATBlog.com (Jun 19 2008) Explore Article

    Tata Communications (formerly VSNL), has signed an equity joint venture agreement with the shareholders of China Enterprise Communications (CEC) Ltd. This will enable Tata Comm. to acquire 50-per cent stake in the Beijing-based company. (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Vinod Kumar   TATA Comm   Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited

  19. Monsoon Ads Launches of Online Video Advertising and Aggregation Platform for India Strikes Deal with Eros International

    WATBlog.com (Apr 21 2008) Video Explore Article

    Monsoon Ads an aggregator of online display and contextual advertising for India announced the launch of its online video advertising and aggregation platform. Monsoon Ads has also announced an agreement to power online advertising on Eros International’s newly launched on-demand platform that embraces the advertising supported model.   Harsh Nagpal, Director of Monsoon Ads stated, “Our advertising [...] (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Google   Tribal Fusion   Eros Multimedia Pvt. Ltd

  20. Id8Labs Looking To Raise USD 6-8 million!

    WATBlog.com (Apr 8 2008) Explore Article

    Id8Labs which was formed after the break up between webpercept and Percept holdings is scouting for private equity investors and looking to raise upto USD 6-8 million through private equity in the next three months. Confirming this, Amit Tripathi, Managing Director, id8Labs said, “We have appointed Viedea Capital Advisors to assist us in our fund raising [...] (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Amit Tripathi   Viedea Capital Advisors   Percept Holdings

  21. Watch ICL Cricket Live Webcast Video Online On WatchIndia.Tv

    WATBlog.com (Mar 8 2008) Explore Article

    WatchIndia.TV announced today that the upcoming tournament ‘Indian Cricket League (ICL) 20s Grand Championship’ will be available live and on demand on the WatchIndia.TV platform. The tournament will begin March 9th and run through April 7th with 34 matches including 8 teams in three locations. (Read Full Article)

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  22. Last Mile Marketing and Advertising-Case: PenDrive for Malls

    WATBlog.com (Feb 15 2008) Explore Article

    Customization to individuals is where the marketing and advertising is heading to. This also is an extension to my earlier article on real time advertising using cell phones. The companies are willing to track down to last mile. Communication is being developed for most likely prospects. With series of activities happening online, how does a [...] (Read Full Article)

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  23. GKVale.com Joins The Online Photo Printing BandWagon!

    WATBlog.com (Feb 6 2008) Explore Article

    Online photo printing is one helluva crowded space. With over 15 (the last time i counted) players offering pretty much the same thing. There has been funding in this segment as well which has actually increased muscle power of the competition. As if there weren’t enough players one more known as G.K. Vale which [...] (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Viraj Malik   Percept Knorigin

  24. Clickindia.com launches Mobile 2 Internet Classified Ad Service!

    WATBlog.com (Jan 9 2008) Mobile Explore Article

    Comment "Helpful website... I would recommend all my friends to be a part of www.clickindia.com" - Gaurav

    Online Classifieds is one crowded segment with specialist players for jobs, matrimony, real estate and cars like naukri, shaadi, bharatmatrimony and carwale and also generic craiglist clones like click.in, kijiji.in, indianclassifieds.com and others. With so much clutter it does become an important move when a player ads convenience related features for users.   In an innovative move, [...] (Read Full Article)

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