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Tag: Specific Media

Posted inAnalysis

The comeback kid: new Myspace is back in the ring

Avatar photo by Music Ally November 22, 2012May 11, 2023

After News Corp. sold Myspace off and blamed it for many of its fiscal woes, new owners Specific Media hope to make Myspace rise again.

Posted inAnalysis, News

Leaked pitch deck reveals more new Myspace plans

Avatar photo by Stuart Dredge November 20, 2012May 11, 2023

Guess how much money Myspace made in 2011. Just $9m. That’s according to a pitch deck from the site’s owner Specific Media, which was published yesterday by Business Insider. The […]

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New Myspace aims to be ‘great social network for artists’

Avatar photo by Music Ally October 8, 2012May 11, 2023

The current owners of Myspace, Specific Media, have been talking about their plans to relaunch the social network with an emphasis on music and artists.

Posted inAnalysis, News

Myspace’s new design actually has people excited

Avatar photo by Stuart Dredge September 25, 2012May 11, 2023

When advertising firm Specific Media bought Myspace – complete with investment from Justin Timberlake – it’s fair to say the most common reaction was a shrug. Dying brand, no chance of a […]

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Myspace returns with new music player

Avatar photo by Music Ally December 20, 2011May 11, 2023

Having acquired social entertainment service Myspace earlier this year, Specific Media has relaunched the site’s music features, including integration with Facebook.

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New Myspace strategy sees renewed indie focus for ‘the Hulu of music’

Avatar photo by Music Ally October 4, 2011May 11, 2023

Myspace’s new owner Specific Media has outlined its strategy for revamping the social entertainment service, with an ambition to “become the #1 online community music destination” and “to feed the energy of youth culture everywhere”.

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Myspace not quite ready for its big relaunch event

Avatar photo by Music Ally September 20, 2011May 11, 2023

Having been acquired for $35 million by Specific Media, social entertainment site Myspace is awaiting its latest revamp, which was due to be unveiled at a press event including new investor Justin Timberlake this summer.

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