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Microsoft to Shutter Soapbox User-Generated Video Site

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 22, 2009 - 10:43am.

Redmond, Wash. - Microsoft (NASD: MSFT) has opted to shutter the Soapbox user-generated video portion of its MSN service, according to published reports.

Microsoft Adds Copyright Filters to Soapbox Video-Sharing Site

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 4, 2007 - 3:04pm.

Redmond, Wash. - Microsoft has reopened its Soapbox video-sharing site, after ceasing new registrations for the service while it installed filters to block the uploading of copyrighted content. "We are also now conducting proactive filtering of all uploaded content, using technology from Audible Magic," reads a post on the Soapbox blog. "Audible Magic bases their filtering on the video's audio track and their database is being updated constantly. By using this technology, we see this as an important step to ensure the viability and success of Soapbox over the long run."

Microsoft Halts Signups at Soapbox Video-Sharing Site; Will Improve Filters

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on March 23, 2007 - 11:31am.

San Francisco - Microsoft has temporarily closed its new Soapbox video-sharing site off to new users, while it implements stronger copyright filtering technology, CNET News.com reported on Friday.

CNET: Microsoft, DivX Consider Purchase of Video-Sharing Site Revver

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on February 22, 2007 - 2:45pm.

San Francisco - CNET News.com reported on Thursday that sources say both Microsoft and video compression developer DivX have recently met with video-sharing site Revver, with eyes toward possibly acquiring the company.

Career Moves: February 20, 2007

Authored by dmw on February 20, 2007 - 3:54pm.

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Soapbox Mobile, the full-service mobile marketing agency, announced the addition of two key new members to its executive management team. Kristen Fox, Vice President of Professional Services leads the mobile marketing strategies and campaign creative on behalf of Soapbox Mobile clients. Prior to joining Soapbox, Fox was Associate Director, Product, for Mobile ESPN Publishing. Soapbox also announced the addition of Kevin Granath, the new Vice President of Sales & Business Development. Most recently, he headed global ad sales for ESPN's international TV, online and wireless assets.
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Microsoft Enters Video-Sharing Market with Launch of Soapbox

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 19, 2006 - 6:39pm.

Redmond, Wash. - Microsoft on Tuesday announced its entry into the popular video-sharing space dominated by YouTube with the U.S. beta launch of Soapbox on MSN Video. The Soapbox service lets users upload and share up to 100MB of personal videos, and will be deeply integrated with Microsoft online services including Windows Live Spaces -- the company's new social networking platform -- and Windows Live Messenger. "By adding a user-uploaded video service, we are rounding out our existing investments in commercially produced and original content on MSN Video," said Rob Bennett, general manager of entertainment and video services for MSN. Microsoft's MSN attracts 465 million visitors a month, including 11 million visitors to MSN Video, while YouTube claimed 34 million visitors last month.

Morning Links: September 19, 2006

Authored by Robert Spears on September 19, 2006 - 2:29am.

Microsoft Takes on YouTube with Soapbox Beta
CNET: Soapbox is no Threat to YouTube, Yet
R: Napster to Explore Putting Itself Up for Sale
WSJ: Disney Courts 'Tweens With Video, Player
AP: Toshiba to Recall Sony Laptop Batteries
WSJ: Virgin Mobile Plans Text Dating Game
CNET: Google Forms Political Action Committee
LAT: TV Festival Attracts Execs from Video Portals
NewspaperDirect Launches ''Newspaper Radio''
11th Annual Webby Awards Announce Call For Entries
Home Networking Firm, Pure Networks, Names New CEO
RH: Wal-Mart Posts Zune Price at $284
CNET: Justice Dept. Defends Mandatory Web-labeling Bill
AP: High-Def DVDs Get Cool Reception
AA: 2006 Ad Industry Media Stars
WSJ: YouTube Model Is Compromise on Copyrights
HR: Murdoch-Malone Deal is Glimpse of the Future

Soapbox Mobile to Power Movie Ticket Sales for Amp'd Mobile

Authored by dmw on April 4, 2006 - 4:20pm.

Carlsbad, Calif. - Soapbox Mobile announced on Thursday that mobile virtual network operator Amp'd Mobile will offer its service that lets subscribers search for movie showtimes and purchase tickets from their mobile phones. Amp'd Mobile subscribers will securely register their credit cards against their phone numbers with Soapbox, and then be able purchase tickets on their phones with a PIN number.

Mobile Marketing Applications Firm Soapbox Raises $10 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 17, 2005 - 3:01am.

San Diego - Soapbox Mobile, a provider of mobile marketing and commerce applications, announced on Monday that it has raised $10 million in new funding from Equal Elements, a Santa Monica, Calif.-based venture fund. San Diego-based Soapbox Mobile provides applications that can be used by consumer brands, marketing, advertising and promotional agencies to target consumers with mobile phone campaigns. The company will use the funds to accelerate growth, enhance product development and expand sales and marketing efforts.

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