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Twitter Definitions Become Sponsored

Back in March, Twitter gave us all a head-fake when they started posting “sponsored definitions,” definitions in a the sidebar of Twitter homepages that looked like ads. Twitter was quick to correct the assumption that they were, in fact, ads—they were only definitions, just like you get free from dictionaries.

YouTube, HP Sponsor Film Contest

When “On the Lot” ended, the winning director was ushered into DreamWorks by Steven Spielberg.  YouTube’s Project Direct can’t offer quite so admirable a prize, but participants will still be able to gain some great exposure.

YouTube, CNN To Sponsor Democratic Debates

Lawsuit magnet YouTube is partnering with CNN to be a co-sponsor for the first of six Democratic Party debates for the 2008 race. YouTube has become increasingly active in the political realm as of late. Last month they launched Citizen Tube, designed to attract people to express their views on political topics. In addition they also launched YouChoose, a presidential channel focused on the major presidential candidates.

Authorities, Language, And Relational Databases

Why does Google sponsor spam and tell people to blend their AdSense ads, but try to control other link sales?

Guidelines And Advice For New Media Sponsors

Roxanne, who does the Beach Walks videoblog, has a great set of guidelines for big companies who are sponsoring videos, podcasts, and other things online.

SEMPO Grabs MSN As Platinum Sponsor

MSN has become a platinum sponsor for the non-profit SEM professional organization's efforts for the coming fiscal year.

Fake Blogs Should Sponsor Real Blogs

My traffic logs tell me that fake blogs are top of mind in the review of SuperBowl marketing efforts. Our list currently includes Mazda, McD and Ogilvy's "get buzz quick" scheme.

Podcasters Hunt for Conference Sponsor with eBay Auction

My down under blog buddies Cameron Reilly and Mick Stanic, who produce the ......

Microsoft to Sponsor XML Conference

IDEAlliance announced that Microsoft has signed on as the "Elite Sponsor" of XML Conference and Exposition 2004, being held Nov. 15-19 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. The annual event is the world's largest XML trade conference.

SAP to Sponsor Web Services Edge 2005

SYS-CON Media announced further details of the "Application Server Shoot-Out" due to take place at its upcoming cross-platform technology event, Web Services Edge 2005 East -- International Web Services Conference & Expo, to be held in Boston at the Hynes Convention Center, February 15-17, 2005.