Archive | February, 2008
jobing.com acquires workmetro
The rumors are true. Jobing.com has acquired WorkMetro. This is Jobing’s ninth acquisition and keeps in line with their DNA of taking over local niches, most notably Local Careers and CanJobs last year. WorkMetro currently operates 22 markets around the U.S., all helping Jobing expand its footprint nationally, particularly on the east coast. Said Jobing CEO Aaron [...]
Continue reading...best and worst super bowl ads, 2008
3. February 2008
My tops and flops, in order. Tops 1. Bridgestone/”Richard Simmons” - It had Alice Cooper in it. Alice, people! 1a. Bud Light/”Semi Pro” - Will Farrell says, “suck one.” ‘Nuf said. 2. Coke/”Balloon” - Connecting with kids of all ages. 3. FedEx/”Pigeons” - Gotta love killer birds with Terminator inspired headgear. It was also the only ad mentioning Cleveland. 4. Budweiser/”Hank” [...]
Continue reading...A Mixed Lot: Some Interesting Links
2. February 2008
Joel loves him some Twitter, and he notes that long-form blogging is hard, while tiny blogging is easy. Here is some medium form blogging: four items that caught my attention. To start, on a light note: The Ohio Supreme Court has decided that crack dealers are employed in the eyes of the law. [...]
Continue reading...uh-oh! i’ve ticked off careerbuilder’s ‘agency of record’
1. February 2008
I am shaking in my snowboots! CareerBuilder’s agency just called me asking for their ad to be taken off my site. Have a listen: Scary, huh? What should I do!?!?!?!? Seriously, they need to call YouTube - ya’ know, the site that’s actually hosting the content. It’s not like I got past the security guards, broke into their [...]
Continue reading...barron’s on mnst
1. February 2008
Barron’s has a nice summary of Monster Worldwide’s most recent quarterly earnings report. MONSTER DODGES JOBS DATA OVERHANG Investors often take any disappointment with the government’s monthly jobs report out on employment-service providers like Monster Worldwide. But not this time. Monster (MNST) got the jump on any prospective carnage by coming through with a better-than-expected fourth-quarter profit [...]
Continue reading...workmetro finds buyer?
1. February 2008
Rumor has it WorkMetro has found a buyer and an official announcement is coming soon. Although the company has apparently had its share of challenges, word is revenues were north of $4 million last year, which might make it a steal under the right terms and the right buyer.
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