Maps

NAVTEQ to Acquire DC-Based Map Network for $37.5 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 6, 2006 - 2:54pm.

Washington - NAVTEQ, a Chicago-based producer of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based devices, said on Wednesday that it will pay $37.5 million in cash to acquire The Map Network, a DC-based producer of maps for travel destinations, special events and major hotels.

Getting Paranoid About Google’s Move Into Coupons

Authored by Peter Krasilovsky on August 16, 2006 - 6:04am.

There’s a little summertime hysteria going on about Google’s progressive move to include local coupons in Google Maps. Jeff Jarvis goes so far as to say “this is a stake in the heart of local newspapers,” whose only hope has been to go hyperlocal via targeted promotions. Donna Bogatin, referencing an earlier post she did on Google’s ecommerce payment system, says that “Google has officially launched its ecommerce payment service with a predatory pricing model to lock in its advertisers, increase advertiser spend with Google and attract new Google advertiser customers.”

Google Maps Adds Printable Online Coupons from Valpak

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 15, 2006 - 12:30pm.

Mountain View, Calif. - Google on Tuesday launched a new feature that will allow users of its Google Maps service to print online coupons for local businesses.

Epic Records Utilizes Google Earth for Audioslave Promotion

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 1, 2006 - 3:02pm.

New York - Epic Records, a unit of Sony BMG, announced on Tuesday that it has utilized the Google Earth 3D mapping program as inspiration for the artwork theme for the band Audioslave's forthcoming album, "Revelations." The "Audioslave Nation" is located in the Indian Ocean between South America and New Zealand; a link on the band's website will automatically direct a user's Google Earth desktop application to bring up the location on the virtual globe.

Google Adds Traffic Data to Maps Service for Cell Phones

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 25, 2006 - 1:29pm.

Mountain View, Calif. - Google on Tuesday announced a new feature for its Google Maps for mobile devices that provides users with live traffic updates.

Peerflix, U.S. Postal Service Enable Tracking of Mailed DVDs

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 24, 2006 - 6:07pm.

Menlo Park, Calif. - Peerflix, a service that facilitates the swapping of DVDs by members through the U.S. mail, announced on Monday a partnership with the U.S. Postal Service that will allow Peerflix members to track the shipping status of their DVDs online.

USAToday.com Forms Partnership With The Map Network

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 20, 2006 - 12:48pm.

Burbank, Calif. - WUSAToday.com said on Thursday that it has forged a technology and content partnership with The Map Network (TMN), a Washington-based provider of customizable, interactive destination maps. Through the deal, TMN's mapping platform will be integrated into USAToday.com's content. The site first worked with TMN to offer expanded destination coverage during Super Bowl XL in Detroit.

Google Earth Lets Fans Follow Tour de France on 3D Satellite Maps

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 6, 2006 - 4:30pm.

Mountain View, Calif. - Google on Thursday announced the launch of a feature for its Google Earth satellite imagery service that will allow users to follow the Tour de France cycling road race from space.