Commerce Launches

Google Launches "Checkout" Online Payment Processing Service

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 29, 2006 - 1:12pm.
Mountain View, Calif. - Google on Thursday launched its new online shopping tool, touted by some as an alternative to the well-established PayPal.

InfoSpace Launches Moviso Direct-to-Consumer Mobile Storefront

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 29, 2006 - 12:45pm.
Bellevue, Wash. - Mobile entertainment developer and distributor InfoSpace on Thursday announced the launch of a direct-to-consumer mobile entertainment storefront at Moviso.com.

Emmis Launches iTunes Stores on Hip-Hop Radio Station Websites

Authored by dmw on May 19, 2006 - 7:59am.
Los Angeles - Radio station owner Emmis Communications has announced that two of its popular hip-hop stations, Power 106 (KPWR-FM) in Los Angeles and HOT 97 (WQHT-FM) in New York City, have become the first radio stations to fully integrate Apple's iTunes Store into their websites. Listeners may now search, browse and buy music they hear on the radio or online directly from ether site. "We will have full control of the storefront itself," said Rey Mena, vice president of Emmis Interactive. "Therefore, we can feature any artist we want to feature. Since each storefront represents Power 106 and HOT 97's playlists, they will feature what is relevant to their listeners. In addition, if you want to know what Big Boy, Funkmaster Flex or other Power 106 and HOT 97 DJs are listening to, you can find it on our websites and purchase it directly from the iTunes Music Stores."