Copyright © 2013 Knight Sac Media. All rights reserved.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/subject.aspx?subjectid=58571 The Aristocrats: Advertising, Convergence, Privacy and Profits Think advertising is dead ? Did you hear, Facebook is doing an IPO ? And, they just announced they're pulling in ONE BILLION DOLLARS a year pre-IPO, most of it from ADVERTISING ? Apparently, they're doing something right that other...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/images/Logo380x132.pnghttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/subject.aspx?subjectid=5857138013210senseIn the wake of the Facebook IPO... it seems there IS still value out there in advertising... it's just a question of determining a proper VALUATION. Finding the Facebook Magic dealbook.nytimes.com  And, this from back in December: For Groupon, Faint Praise From Its Underwriters dealbook.nytimes.com http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283452858/18/2012 1:11:07 PMsensehttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=282886287/24/2012 12:57:55 PMsenseThey Work! Facebook Mobile Ads Are Clicked 13X More, Earn 11X More Money Than Its Desktop Ads techcrunch.com http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=282409787/1/2012 10:25:58 PMsenseTwitter's Mobile Ads Begin to ClickMajority of Revenue on Social Network Comes from Phones; One Advertiser Calls Results Staggering online.wsj.com http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=282409777/1/2012 10:25:16 PMsenseHere's one that perhaps belongs in the "privacy concern" column... Facebook buys facial recognition startup Face.com Most interesting otherwise is the last paragraph: "Following a marred public debut, Facebook has wasted no time in filling mobile holes with calculated hires and purchases. The social network purchase...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=282142576/18/2012 7:57:43 PMsenseAnyone Who Thinks Mobile Advertising Is Going To Be Huge Needs To See These Charts... This article rehashes much of what the prior two contain, but, then, note, it ends up with: "Now, importantly, there are some native forms of truly mobile advertising that are working and growing quickly. These include: "Dedicated...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=282081136/15/2012 2:24:43 AMsenseMobile Advertising: The $20B Opportunity Mirage Article makes a couple of excellent points... which doesn't mean the conclusions are valid.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=282081116/15/2012 2:22:51 AMsenseWhat Madison Avenue Needs to Know About Mobile Advertising Article by Robert Hof for Forbeshttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=282081006/15/2012 2:10:43 AMsensehttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=282024576/12/2012 2:12:51 PMsenseGood News in Digital Advertising Growth... Is Still Bad News for Many Digital Newspapers reuters.com http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=281938566/7/2012 2:30:38 PMsenseA CCWF news tidbit is a bit dated now... but, clearly relevant with a "trial period" that "is expected to last a period of 12 weeks, starting the second week of April 2012". If you read the news, the description of the "trial period" makes it sound like it is really more of a timeline for a three month long period dur...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=281766775/30/2012 1:41:02 PMsensehttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=280362163/25/2012 11:46:06 PMsensehttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=280297393/22/2012 4:31:38 PMsenseOthers, elsewhere, have opined that the CCWF revenue model is "not realistic"... IMO, the concept of converting the corporate COST CENTER of tech support into a PROFIT CENTER based on ad revenue tied to a CAPTIVE AUDIENCE... is more in the category of a "no brainer"... Doesn't mean that CCWF will be able to make it w...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=279860633/2/2012 3:21:10 PMsense Church and Crawford signs Pilot Project with Indian Financial provider to target over 2.5 million smart phone users [graphic]Press Release: Church & Crawford, Inc. – Mon, Feb 27, 2012 4:30 PM EST Companies: Church & Crawford, Inc. RELATED QUOTES SymbolPriceChangeCCWF.PK0.0335+0.00 [graphic] LONDON--(BUSI...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=279860343/2/2012 3:11:35 PMsenseSymbols associated with the prior post: Electrocomponents plc (Pink: EENEY) Premier Farnell plc(PFL.L)( Pink: PIFLF) ARM Holdings, plc (NasdaqGS: ARMH) Broadcom (Nasdaq: BRCM)http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=279845893/2/2012 3:30:28 AMsenseFrantic buyers cleaned out the shelves of two UK retailers offering a small US$35 Linux computer from the Raspberry Pi Foundation ( link). Article: Linux Fans Gorge on Raspberry Pi Frantic buyers cleaned out the shelves of two UK retailers offering a small US$35 Linux computer from the Raspberry Pi Foundation. [gr...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=279845873/2/2012 3:25:25 AMsenseVerizon Seeking Convergence through Acquisition Turns to Netflix... Or Does It ? Netflix Price of Admission May Be Too Steep for Verizon December 13, 2011 [graphic] Netflix shares began perking up Monday after a report from DealReporter suggested that Verizon is looking into acquiring the DVD and streaming serv...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=279845713/2/2012 2:57:32 AMsenseKansas City May Become Epicenter of Google's Big TV Disruption Speculation that Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) is going to disrupt yet another industry -- this time cable television "Google's entrance into the TV market is good for the video industry, as it will influence both cable and satellite providers to innovate their...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=279845673/2/2012 2:50:06 AMsenseNetwork equipment giant discusses how operators can increase capacity, coverage, revenue opportunities with WiFi. By Lewis Dowling, Total Telecom, in Barcelona Tuesday 28 February 2012 AT&T is one of seven service providers deploying or trialling Cisco's integrated WiFi, 2G, 3G, and LTE small cell platform, the equip...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=279792532/29/2012 4:05:09 AMsenseFar bigger news from MONT: 300:1 Reverse Split Will leave OS 215,540 when it is complete, AS remains unchanged at 75 million. Form PRE 14C The actions to be effective 20-days after the mailing of this Information Statement Filing Date was 2012-02-23http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=279738522/26/2012 10:38:18 PMsenseA mixed bag in a flurry of news coming from MONT Feb 14: Monster Offers and Iconosys Collaborate on New Daily Deal Mobile App Feb 17: Monster Offers Files For Trademark Protection With USPTO Monster Offers™ Service Mark Will Help Protect Ownership During Planned Expansion Feb 22: Monster Offers Completes Product ...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=279738482/26/2012 10:32:47 PMsenseRecent changes to the original post followers might want to check out: Convergence News Links: Wall Street Daily Barron's Tech Trader Daily Column List of Stocks: Motorola Mobility (NYSE: MMI) Nokia (NYSE: NOK) NXP Semiconductors (Nasdaq: NXPI) ARM Holdings, plc (NasdaqGS: ARMH) Broadcom (Nasdaq: BRCM)...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=279734252/26/2012 5:27:46 PMsenseBRCM Slips: SEC Examining Accounting; Co. Sees Nothing Amiss How often have you heard that ? Shares of chip maker Broadcom are down $1.10, or 3%, at $35.65http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=279732802/26/2012 3:49:34 PMsenseNear Field Communications Technology to Drive Mobile Payments Potential This Technology is Set for a Huge Year Don't Miss the Train on NFC Technologyhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=279732622/26/2012 3:36:28 PMsenseCyber Security's New Face: Growing Threats and Growing Profits In 2012, the ever-evolving cyber security industry will not only rapidly shift its focus, but its growth, too.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=279732032/26/2012 3:10:19 PMsenseMobile Payments Concept at Risk as Security Threats Darken the Cloud As Companies Beef Up Cyber Security...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=279731722/26/2012 2:58:04 PMsenseHow Gary Vaynerchuck, Chris Brogan and Others Think Social Media Will Change in 2012 Entrepreneur.comhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=279723282/25/2012 9:24:37 PMsense Mobile payments: financial players are in the driver’s seat By: GigaOM Posted on January 03, 2012 at 17:25 PM EST The momentum behind mobile payments is picking up but many of the newest challengers in the space are going to have to get over one nagging reality: consumers still trust their banks and cred...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=279442122/12/2012 12:20:00 PMsenseMONT trading at shell stock prices after a less than glowing Q suggests they're heading to shell status. I like the website Monster Offers and particularly the payments solution packaged together with the rest, and the contract to provide data... but, other than an investment in another company that might be worth w...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=279416512/10/2012 4:52:42 PMsensehttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=279416392/10/2012 4:47:19 PMsenseCCWF News is dated, but, the stock is moving, so, may be something happening with it? Church & Crawford Orexis Solution Ready to Meet Market Demand Monday, January 3, 2011 LONDON, Jan. 3, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Church & Crawford's (Pink Sheets: CCWF - News) Orexis Solution application is a customer contact a...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=279416352/10/2012 4:44:25 PMsenseFacebook in mobile payments tie up Facebook partners with Bango, looks to mobile payments and operator billing 8th February 2012 by Matt Brian http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=279400222/10/2012 12:10:31 AMsenseRetail Reality and Mobile Payments Are retailers focusing on the wrong value for mobile in retail locations?http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=279399982/9/2012 11:51:39 PM