Google continues to spread like a virus all over. Google just announced that it is entering into the radio space (as well) by acquiring dMarc Broadcasting a the leading radio advertising platform with more than 4600 radio stations in its network. This will probably mean Adsense-like radio advertising. Price tag: $1.1 Billion. Sounds like music to my ears or should I rather say, like Google in my ears…Danny Sullivan has more on the story.
More CES stuff: Today I was invited to DivX for a private demonstration of their latest technology. Maxthon‘s VC – WI Harper is actually the biggest shareholder in DivX and have mentioned them to me many times, so it was great to finally get to meet with them. Just when I was entering their private showroom I ran into Mena Trott (founder) and Andrew Anker (VP) from Six Apart…seems like they are shopping for a good video codex for Typepad and Movable type ( I told you that Video Blogging is going to be big 2006) If so, its an excellent choice. DivX is conquering the world with its fantastic video codex and we got a good demonstration of what you can do and it looks great. I will transfer my videos to DivX now since it demands only have of the storage compared to other formats.
Alot of funny things happen here, the other day I was having breakfast at my hotel, when suddenly AOL’s Ed Fish asks if he can sit down with me. Ed was responsible for AIM and ICQ when I was at ICQ and is now responsible for a number of things at AOL among other things AOL Music. We had a great chat about old times and some new interesting stuff that AOL music is working on. Ed is a great guy always full of passion for what he is doing.
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