Comments on: Whisper it – A year later, AOL contemplates a Bebo sale http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/whisper-it-aol-contemplates-about-bebo-sale/ Tracking European web and mobile start-ups Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:49:33 +0100 hourly 1 By: Bebo Zeroes In On Lifestreaming For The Masses; Gets Massive Bump From AIM Profiles | Technology news http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/whisper-it-aol-contemplates-about-bebo-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-203533 Bebo Zeroes In On Lifestreaming For The Masses; Gets Massive Bump From AIM Profiles | Technology news Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:42:28 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=3154#comment-203533 [...] IM clients (AIM and ICQ), mobile apps, and even other Websites later this year. Regardless of any second thoughts that AOL may have had after buying Bebo, it is a central part of its strategy today. AOL has a huge [...] [...] IM clients (AIM and ICQ), mobile apps, and even other Websites later this year. Regardless of any second thoughts that AOL may have had after buying Bebo, it is a central part of its strategy today. AOL has a huge [...]

]]> By: Bebo Zeroes In On Lifestreaming For The Masses; Gets Massive Bump From AIM Profiles | Blog YODspica Ltd http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/whisper-it-aol-contemplates-about-bebo-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-202861 Bebo Zeroes In On Lifestreaming For The Masses; Gets Massive Bump From AIM Profiles | Blog YODspica Ltd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:21:36 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=3154#comment-202861 [...] IM clients (AIM and ICQ), mobile apps, and even other Websites later this year. Regardless of any second thoughts that AOL may have had after buying Bebo, it is a central part of its strategy today. AOL has a huge [...] [...] IM clients (AIM and ICQ), mobile apps, and even other Websites later this year. Regardless of any second thoughts that AOL may have had after buying Bebo, it is a central part of its strategy today. AOL has a huge [...]

]]> By: Bebo Zeroes In On Lifestreaming For The Masses; Gets Massive Bump From AIM Profiles « I Am Rajendra - Watch The World With Me….. http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/whisper-it-aol-contemplates-about-bebo-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-202811 Bebo Zeroes In On Lifestreaming For The Masses; Gets Massive Bump From AIM Profiles « I Am Rajendra - Watch The World With Me….. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:40:51 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=3154#comment-202811 [...] IM clients (AIM and ICQ), mobile apps, and even other Websites later this year. Regardless of any second thoughts that AOL may have had after buying Bebo, it is a central part of its strategy today. AOL has a huge [...] [...] IM clients (AIM and ICQ), mobile apps, and even other Websites later this year. Regardless of any second thoughts that AOL may have had after buying Bebo, it is a central part of its strategy today. AOL has a huge [...]

]]> By: windowsBebo Zeroes In On Lifestreaming For The Masses; Gets Massive Bump From AIM Profiles | 82123 http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/whisper-it-aol-contemplates-about-bebo-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-202804 windowsBebo Zeroes In On Lifestreaming For The Masses; Gets Massive Bump From AIM Profiles | 82123 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:02:58 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=3154#comment-202804 [...] IM clients (AIM and ICQ), mobile apps, and even other Websites later this year. Regardless of any second thoughts that AOL may have had after buying Bebo, it is a central part of its strategy today. AOL has a huge [...] [...] IM clients (AIM and ICQ), mobile apps, and even other Websites later this year. Regardless of any second thoughts that AOL may have had after buying Bebo, it is a central part of its strategy today. AOL has a huge [...]

]]> By: Bebo Zeroes In On Lifestreaming For The Masses; Gets Massive Bump From AIM Profiles | My Blog Channel http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/whisper-it-aol-contemplates-about-bebo-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-202782 Bebo Zeroes In On Lifestreaming For The Masses; Gets Massive Bump From AIM Profiles | My Blog Channel Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:03:01 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=3154#comment-202782 [...] IM clients (AIM and ICQ), mobile apps, and even other Websites later this year. Regardless of any second thoughts that AOL may have had after buying Bebo, it is a central part of its strategy today. AOL has a huge [...] [...] IM clients (AIM and ICQ), mobile apps, and even other Websites later this year. Regardless of any second thoughts that AOL may have had after buying Bebo, it is a central part of its strategy today. AOL has a huge [...]

]]> By: Bebo Zeroes In On Lifestreaming For The Masses; Gets Massive Bump From AIM Profiles | Webtrendblog.com http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/whisper-it-aol-contemplates-about-bebo-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-202763 Bebo Zeroes In On Lifestreaming For The Masses; Gets Massive Bump From AIM Profiles | Webtrendblog.com Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:24:50 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=3154#comment-202763 [...] IM clients (AIM and ICQ), mobile apps, and even other Websites later this year. Regardless of any second thoughts that AOL may have had after buying Bebo, it is a central part of its strategy today. AOL has a huge [...] [...] IM clients (AIM and ICQ), mobile apps, and even other Websites later this year. Regardless of any second thoughts that AOL may have had after buying Bebo, it is a central part of its strategy today. AOL has a huge [...]

]]> By: Bebo Zeroes In On Lifestreaming For The Masses; Gets Massive Bump From AIM Profiles http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/whisper-it-aol-contemplates-about-bebo-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-202757 Bebo Zeroes In On Lifestreaming For The Masses; Gets Massive Bump From AIM Profiles Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:02:00 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=3154#comment-202757 [...] IM clients (AIM and ICQ), mobile apps, and even other Websites later this year. Regardless of any second thoughts that AOL may have had after buying Bebo, it is a central part of its strategy today. AOL has a huge [...] [...] IM clients (AIM and ICQ), mobile apps, and even other Websites later this year. Regardless of any second thoughts that AOL may have had after buying Bebo, it is a central part of its strategy today. AOL has a huge [...]

]]> By: Did AOL Just Write Down Its Bebo Acquisition? | Sydney Web Design http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/whisper-it-aol-contemplates-about-bebo-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-199887 Did AOL Just Write Down Its Bebo Acquisition? | Sydney Web Design Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:13:06 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=3154#comment-199887 [...] network Bebo. It is now clear that AOL overpaid. But how much does AOL think it is worth now? 200 million? I have calls and emails into AOL, but don’t really expect them to answer [...] [...] network Bebo. It is now clear that AOL overpaid. But how much does AOL think it is worth now? 200 million? I have calls and emails into AOL, but don’t really expect them to answer [...]

]]> By: Did AOL Just Write Down Its Bebo Acquisition? | Kawink Blog http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/whisper-it-aol-contemplates-about-bebo-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-199578 Did AOL Just Write Down Its Bebo Acquisition? | Kawink Blog Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:53:31 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=3154#comment-199578 [...] network Bebo. It is now clear that AOL overpaid. But how much does AOL think it is worth now? 200 million? I have calls and emails into AOL, but don’t really expect them to answer that. Read the rest [...] [...] network Bebo. It is now clear that AOL overpaid. But how much does AOL think it is worth now? 200 million? I have calls and emails into AOL, but don’t really expect them to answer that. Read the rest [...]

]]> By: Did AOL Just Write Down Its Bebo Acquisition? | 226bw Tech News Blog http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/whisper-it-aol-contemplates-about-bebo-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-199404 Did AOL Just Write Down Its Bebo Acquisition? | 226bw Tech News Blog Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:12:24 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=3154#comment-199404 [...] network Bebo. It is now clear that AOL overpaid. But how much does AOL think it is worth now? 200 million? I have calls and emails into AOL, but don’t really expect them to answer [...] [...] network Bebo. It is now clear that AOL overpaid. But how much does AOL think it is worth now? 200 million? I have calls and emails into AOL, but don’t really expect them to answer [...]

]]> By: Nettlive.com » Blog Archive » Did AOL Just Write Down Its Bebo Acquisition? http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/whisper-it-aol-contemplates-about-bebo-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-199324 Nettlive.com » Blog Archive » Did AOL Just Write Down Its Bebo Acquisition? Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:33:08 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=3154#comment-199324 [...] network Bebo. It is now clear that AOL overpaid. But how much does AOL think it is worth now? 200 million? I have calls and emails into AOL, but don’t really expect them to answer [...] [...] network Bebo. It is now clear that AOL overpaid. But how much does AOL think it is worth now? 200 million? I have calls and emails into AOL, but don’t really expect them to answer [...]

]]> By: Did AOL Just Write Down Its Bebo Acquisition? | American News World - News And Technology http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/whisper-it-aol-contemplates-about-bebo-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-199309 Did AOL Just Write Down Its Bebo Acquisition? | American News World - News And Technology Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:59:46 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=3154#comment-199309 [...] network Bebo. It is now clear that AOL overpaid. But how much does AOL think it is worth now? 200 million? I have calls and emails into AOL, but don’t really expect them to answer [...] [...] network Bebo. It is now clear that AOL overpaid. But how much does AOL think it is worth now? 200 million? I have calls and emails into AOL, but don’t really expect them to answer [...]

]]> By: Did AOL Just Write Down Its Bebo Acquisition? http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/whisper-it-aol-contemplates-about-bebo-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-199304 Did AOL Just Write Down Its Bebo Acquisition? Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:39:23 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=3154#comment-199304 [...] network Bebo. It is now clear that AOL overpaid. But how much does AOL think it is worth now? 200 million? I have calls and emails into AOL, but don’t really expect them to answer [...] [...] network Bebo. It is now clear that AOL overpaid. But how much does AOL think it is worth now? 200 million? I have calls and emails into AOL, but don’t really expect them to answer [...]

]]> By: How safe is your data during the recession? | The (late) Breakfast Society http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/whisper-it-aol-contemplates-about-bebo-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-198756 How safe is your data during the recession? | The (late) Breakfast Society Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:06:50 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=3154#comment-198756 [...] ago? Are things like google cutting back on services, rumours (unfounded and denied I think) about AOL wanting to sell BEBO cause for concern? What about the questions about the strength (or lack of) business models for [...] [...] ago? Are things like google cutting back on services, rumours (unfounded and denied I think) about AOL wanting to sell BEBO cause for concern? What about the questions about the strength (or lack of) business models for [...]

]]> By: renaissance chambara | Ged Carroll - Links of the day http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/whisper-it-aol-contemplates-about-bebo-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-198203 renaissance chambara | Ged Carroll - Links of the day Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:03:13 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=3154#comment-198203 [...] Whisper it - A year later, AOL contemplates a Bebo sale [...] [...] Whisper it – A year later, AOL contemplates a Bebo sale [...]

]]> By: StevieB’s Shared Items - January 28, 2009 at Lost in Cyberspace http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/whisper-it-aol-contemplates-about-bebo-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-197937 StevieB’s Shared Items - January 28, 2009 at Lost in Cyberspace Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:02:43 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=3154#comment-197937 [...] Whisper it - A year later, AOL contemplates a Bebo saleJanuary 27, 2009 [...] [...] Whisper it – A year later, AOL contemplates a Bebo saleJanuary 27, 2009 [...]

]]> By: TechChuff http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/whisper-it-aol-contemplates-about-bebo-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-197914 TechChuff Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:56:26 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=3154#comment-197914 <strong>AOL put Bebo up for sale as parts...</strong> AOL CEO, Mr Aol, confirmed rumors that their $800m investment in Bebo, a sort of Teletubby version of Facebook, was ‘a bit silly’. Bebo will, as speculated by TechCrunch, be put up for sale by its parent organisation but rather than being s... AOL put Bebo up for sale as parts…

AOL CEO, Mr Aol, confirmed rumors that their $800m investment in Bebo, a sort of Teletubby version of Facebook, was ‘a bit silly’.
Bebo will, as speculated by TechCrunch, be put up for sale by its parent organisation but rather than being s…

]]> By: raxraxrax.com » Blog Archive » links for 2009-01-27 http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/whisper-it-aol-contemplates-about-bebo-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-197887 raxraxrax.com » Blog Archive » links for 2009-01-27 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:10:15 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=3154#comment-197887 [...] AOL contemplates a Bebo sale according to TechCrunch (tags: techcrunch AOL bebo) [...] [...] AOL contemplates a Bebo sale according to TechCrunch (tags: techcrunch AOL bebo) [...]

]]> By: Mike Butcher http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/whisper-it-aol-contemplates-about-bebo-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-197872 Mike Butcher Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:03:56 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=3154#comment-197872 Martin - We decided to go with TC.com because the story warranted a bigger stage than TCUK can provide right now. TCUK remains important because without it we can't slowly build a bigger stage for UK and European startups. Martin – We decided to go with TC.com because the story warranted a bigger stage than TCUK can provide right now. TCUK remains important because without it we can’t slowly build a bigger stage for UK and European startups.

]]> By: Martin http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/whisper-it-aol-contemplates-about-bebo-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-197871 Martin Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:29:04 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=3154#comment-197871 Good reporting but what is the point of having the more detailed article on techcrunch.com? - or rather what is the point of UK techcrunch? Good reporting but what is the point of having the more detailed article on techcrunch.com? – or rather what is the point of UK techcrunch?

]]> By: GoogSearch http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/whisper-it-aol-contemplates-about-bebo-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-197839 GoogSearch Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:17:45 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=3154#comment-197839 One wonders as how can AOL, with lots of experience in web, mail, ISP .......... can make such silly decisions. One wonders as how can AOL, with lots of experience in web, mail, ISP ………. can make such silly decisions.

]]> By: Paul Johnston http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/whisper-it-aol-contemplates-about-bebo-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-197838 Paul Johnston Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:12:28 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=3154#comment-197838 Having worked in and around agencies, it's a surprisingly easy job to sell something like bebo into an agency. The majority of agencies have little to no clue how the social models work and how they can help their clients. Agencies are in danger of being left behind, due to massive teams and a lack of decent knowledge. The digital space (as they call it) requires a completely different model to the marketing that they are used to. Agencies are only just beginning to figure out that social networks are becoming less of a walled garden (as you point out) for advertising. It makes it much more important to work and nurture niches instead of blanket advertising. Only the really big boys can handle that! This is not a surprise, but I do wonder what it will do to the user base. Will it disenfranchise a whole load of the bebo users, who will just jump ship somewhere else? Not sure it will, but I reckon there is a possibility of that happening. Having worked in and around agencies, it’s a surprisingly easy job to sell something like bebo into an agency. The majority of agencies have little to no clue how the social models work and how they can help their clients.

Agencies are in danger of being left behind, due to massive teams and a lack of decent knowledge. The digital space (as they call it) requires a completely different model to the marketing that they are used to.

Agencies are only just beginning to figure out that social networks are becoming less of a walled garden (as you point out) for advertising. It makes it much more important to work and nurture niches instead of blanket advertising. Only the really big boys can handle that!

This is not a surprise, but I do wonder what it will do to the user base. Will it disenfranchise a whole load of the bebo users, who will just jump ship somewhere else? Not sure it will, but I reckon there is a possibility of that happening.

]]> By: Philip Wilkinson http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/01/27/whisper-it-aol-contemplates-about-bebo-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-197833 Philip Wilkinson Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:02:22 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=3154#comment-197833 Still - seems daft to actually try and sell it so soon as doesn't give a good impression to potential buyers. Why not just knuckle down, cut costs, and run it profitability? Still – seems daft to actually try and sell it so soon as doesn’t give a good impression to potential buyers. Why not just knuckle down, cut costs, and run it profitability?

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