Google is experimenting with Google News to enable its readers to better self-select the kind of news they will receive and how often. Online Media Daily’s Laurie Sullivan says the purpose is to enable marketers to better target their ads. No mention of readers “cocooning” with what makes them feel good. . . . …. Continue Reading
Category Archives: New Roads
May 2010 New Roads
Cars.Com announced it has made its 24- person car news and information editorial staff available to broadcast news outlets 24 hours a day seven days a week by installing Videolink’s Readycam® System in its Chicago offices. Cars.Com is owned by the Tribune Company, The Washington Post Company, Gannett Co., Inc., Belo and The McClatchy Company… Continue Reading
New Roads: February 2010
Steve Purdy will launch a new web-only (not broadcast) radio show, Shunpiker’s Journal on Tuesday, February 16. The hour-long show starts at 11: a.m. on the new web-based radio network, www.talklansing.net EST, AwCom presumes, for the Detroit area-based journalist. Although the first show will feature a live report of the Hyundai Sonata launch from Torrey… Continue Reading
New Roads: January 2010
New ventures for automotive industry pros.
New Roads: December 2009
Quench Media announced the launch of OnlineTowingGuide.com, a new portal for complete news and information on recreational towing. Editor and publisher Brett Becker launched the new site because, he says, “there was a need for a Web site, with high production values, that provided information and advice on how to do things safely in towing and trailering.”