Buzznet
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BuzzNet is a photo, journal, and video-sharing
Like other social networking services, Buzznet is a platform for members to share content based on their personal interests. Unlike other social networking services that focus primarily on messaging and profile pages, Buzznet members participate in communities that are created around ideas, events and interests, most predominantly music, celebrities, and the media.
History
Founding
The company was established in March 2003 in
In 2007, Buzznet named former Feedster president Tyler Goldman as its CEO.
Acquisitions
In March 2008, Buzznet received an additional funding round of $25 million.
Buzz Media, Inc.
After raising $12.5 million in March 2009, Buzznet changed its name to Buzz Media, Inc. to "more accurately reflect its focus" as owner of multiple websites beyond its flagship property buzznet.com.[19]
Buzznet relaunched on May 13, 2010 with customized feed functions and reblogging features, as well as Facebook Connect. Aviva Yael had been hired as editor to oversee the new version. It remained owned by the conglomerate BuzzMedia.
Spin Media and sale to Hive Media
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Buzz Media acquired Spin Media, publisher of Spin magazine, in July 2012.[22] After shutting down the print version of the magazine, reducing its staff to about 200, and focusing on advertising, it rebranded itself as SpinMedia in March 2013.[23] At that time, Steve Hansen became its chief executive.[23]
In 2014,
In September 2016, SpinMedia sold Buzznet, Idolator, and PureVolume to startup corporation Hive Media.[26][1]
Features
Homepage content
Buzznet is a website for people to discuss different kinds of music.
Banners displayed on the homepage link to Buzznet’s contest groups and Buzznet polls. Each Buzznet contest is typically endorsed by a band, celebrity, or record label. Past contests include “Get Dressed by Avril” Merch Model Search, endorsed by pop-rock icon, Avril Lavigne in 2007,[27] and "Feel the Elite Beat" Dance Video Contest sponsored by Nintendo in 2006.[28] The homepage also links to music features, festival updates, and internet stars.
User pages
User pages are controlled by individual members and can be customized with colors and text. Upon sign in, registered members are prompted to upload videos, photos, or post journals, all of which can be tagged to appropriate tag topic pages.[citation needed]
Tag topic pages
Tag topic pages house all photos, videos, journals, and links that have been tagged to a particular topic. Topics are most commonly a band, celebrity, or content genre. Tag topic pages also have a user-generated forum that hosts open discussions on subjects related to the tag.[citation needed]
Group pages
Group pages have features similar to tag topic pages, but are generally more content-specific and exclusive. Group pages are generally used for contests, events, and fan bases.[citation needed]
Buzz
Members are recognized for their popularity in the Buzznet community based on the amount of buzz they receive. Each photo, video, and journal can receive buzz from other members. Top buzzed members and top content contributors are recognized throughout the site.[citation needed]
Artists (bands)
Bands such as
Buzznet mobile
Users can access Buzznet from a mobile device in four different ways. They can upload content directly via email, with ShoZu, or access their account with mobile and iPhone versions of the site. With the mobile version, users can update their account, upload photos, and post journals.[37]
See also
- Celebuzz
- List of virtual communities with more than 1 million users
- List of social networking services
Notes
- ^ a b Rys, Dan (September 21, 2016). "SpinMedia Sells Idolator, Buzznet & PureVolume to Hive Media". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
- ^ a b Michael Arrington (June 23, 2005), "Profile: BuzzNet", TechCrunch, retrieved August 28, 2023
- ^ Hilary Potkewitz (2006). "Buzzing". Los Angeles Business Journal.
- ^ a b c Anthony Bruno (April 18, 2008), Music Web site Buzznet expands online portfolio, Reuters, retrieved August 29, 2023
- ^ "Buzznet and the Houston Chronicle Offer Site to Share Storm Images and Tales". PR Newswire. 2005.
- ^ LeeAnn Prescott (2007). "Buzznet and IMEEM: Fast Growing Social Networks". Hitwise. Archived from the original on 2008-04-23.
- ^ Jeff Leeds (2007-04-28). "Coachella: Capturing the Buzz". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-04-27.
- ^ "Buzznet Lands $6million", TechCrunch, August 28, 2007, retrieved August 28, 2023
- ^ Kristen Nicole (2007). "Honda Civic Tour Partners with Friends or Enemies for UGC Fan Community". Mashable.[unreliable source?]
- ^ Paul Glazowski (2008). "Buzznet Nabs a Purported $25m in Funding; Adds Stereogum To Roster". Mashable.[unreliable source?]
- ^ Caroline McCarthy (April 10, 2008), Buzznet: The social site that says it's not a social network, CNET, retrieved August 29, 2023
- ^ Jason Gross (March 31, 2008), The BuzzNet cyborg will assimilate your blog, PopMatters, retrieved August 29, 2023
- ^ Paul Glazowski (2008). "Buzznet Confirms Stereogum Deal; Plans to Launch "Videogum" Next Week". Mashable.[unreliable source?]
- ^ a b Joseph Weisenthal (2008-04-14). "Denton Slims Down Gawker Media". The Washington Post.
- ^ "Tila's Hot Spot". Archived from the original on 2001-07-16. Retrieved 2008-04-10.[unreliable source?]
- ^ Harding, Cortney (2008-07-26). "Under the Influence", Billboard 120 (30): 10.
- ^ no byline (2008-05-20). "Buzznet Acquires Alternative Music Community Absolute Punk", Science Letter, p. 3577.
- ^ Camille Ricketts (November 26, 2008), "Music blog network Buzznet lays off 10", VentureBeat, retrieved August 28, 2023
- ^ Rory Maher (March 19, 2009), "Buzznet Raises $12.5 Million", CBSNews, retrieved August 29, 2023
- ^ a b Leena Rao (May 13, 2010), Buzznet Channels Facebook And Twitter; Adds News Feeds And The Ability To Follow, TechCrunch, retrieved August 28, 2023
- ^ "BUZZMEDIA Signs Up 6 Major Music Sites, Including The Hype Machine And RCRD LBL", TechCrunch, May 31, 2010, retrieved August 28, 2023
- ^ "BUZZMEDIA Buys Spin". SoCal Tech" High Tech News and Information for Southern California. July 10, 2012. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
- ^ a b "Buzzmedia Rebrands Itself SpinMedia". Billboard. March 25, 2013. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
- ^ "SpinMedia LLC Acquired By New Investors as SpinMedia Group Receives $10M" (Text). Billboard. 2014-02-03. Retrieved 2017-01-02.
- ^ Bruce Houghton (August 27, 2012). "Fresh Off Spin Magazine Purchase, BUZZMEDIA Buys 4 Top Punk Rock Sites". Retrieved August 27, 2012.
- ^ Rys, Dan (September 21, 2016). "SpinMedia Sells Idolator, Buzznet & PureVolume to Hive Media". Billboard. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
- ^ MTV News Staff (2007). "Avril's Merch Model Search". MTV.
- ^ Flynn De Marco (2006). "The Elite Beat Agents Dance Video Contest". Kotaku. Archived from the original on 2013-01-27.
- ^ "All Time Low's Profile on Buzznet". Archived from the original on 2008-07-05.
- ^ "30 Seconds to Mars' Profile on Buzznet". Archived from the original on 2008-09-07.
- ^ "Cartel's Profile on Buzznet". Archived from the original on 2008-07-24.
- ^ "Boys Like Girls' Profile on Buzznet". Archived from the original on 2008-02-24.
- ^ "Blaqk Audio's Profile on Buzznet". Archived from the original on 2008-07-05.
- ^ "Anberlin's Profile on Buzznet". Archived from the original on 2011-07-08.
- ^ "The Sunpilots' Profile on Buzznet". Archived from the original on 2008-10-15.
- ^ "Lostprophets' Profile on Buzznet". Archived from the original on 2008-06-16.
- ^ "Music community band photos fashion and celebrities - Buzznet". buzznet.com.[dead link]
References
- Buzznet Hits Sweet Spot mashable.com. Retrieved on 2008-02-19.