February 21, 2006
The other threat to MySpace.comI previously wrote about the threat to MySpace.com if advertisers over-commercialise it. The success of MySpace is in the freedom it gives its (mostly) young subscribers to hang out online and connect with new and old friends - they don't want their space taken over by over-eager marketers selling them stuff.
An article in this week's Wall Street Journal online looks at another problem - increasing concerns about keeping MySpace a safe place for teenagers to visit.
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Rangers v VillarrealOK, I know this blog is supposed to be about new developments in the media and entertainment space, but since Rangers have reached the last 16 of the Champions League for the first time I'll allow myself a little self-indulgence.
But hold on. There is a media/entertainment connection - of sorts.
When Rangers played Inter Milan in the group stages of the Champions League, thousands of supporters created a giant Union Jack by holding up coloured cards before the match, breaking the world record for the largest human national flag. 10,928 fans were in the Govan stand that night, holding up cards to create the flag. That beat the previous record of 10,481 set in the United Arab Emirates last February at Dubai's Creek Park.
An even more spectacular display is planned for tomorrow night. Watch this space (or better still, watch Sky Sports 2).
Come on the Gers!
