Just Kill The PayPerPost Brand & Focus On SocialSpark
Ted, what’s the story? PPP is dead. Google killed it. The way I see it, you have two choices. 1. Kill the brand and focus on your new SocialSpark product that enforces disclosure and nofollow. This to me is a winning idea with no flaws. or 2. Fight Google. Which one sounds easier? You may say to yourself, “Well, #2 sounds like it would bring my company lots of free publicity, plus it’s the right thing to do.” But I’m here to tell you that I don’t... Read More »
Exclusive First Look At SocialSpark, Formerly PayPerPost, A “Social Network” For Advertisers & Publishers
I just got a private first-look at the new Izea system (PayPerPost) from Ted Murphy himself at his Postiecon event (where I’m speaking shortly, full disclosure). I was asked not to print the entire press release, so here’s what I can tell you. It’s called SocialSpark (which now forwards to PayPerPost.com so don’t bother looking). Click image for bigger version. What Is SocialSpark? So what is it? Well, it’s a “social network” for... Read More »
PayPerPost Changes Its Name To IZEA
Ted Murphy, CEO of PayPerPost dropped me a note earlier today letting me know that the controversial company is changing its name to “IZEA”. The site is live now, check it out. From the press release I found live on the site… Effective immediately, the company will operate under the parent name of IZEAâ„¢ Inc., incorporating consumer generated advertising network PayPerPost.com and other Web sites currently operating under the PayPerPost, Inc. umbrella. So... Read More »
Ted Murphy Is A Fucking “Evil” Marketing Genius?
I agree with Loren. Ted Murphy isn’t evil as Arrington says. In fact, if you read my blog, you’ll know that I turned my opinion on Ted a long time ago and proclaimed him a fucking marketing genius. Which, by the way is #1 on Google for that term now Ted. And he continues to keep that moniker. Case in point, watch Ted at MESH baiting Mke Arrington of Techcrunch. Disclaimer: I’m on a panel at Postiecon in the fall. Looking forward to meeting Ted and learning... Read More »
PayPerPost Direct Launches - Elminates The Middle Man
PayPerPost may still not be liked by many, but I will stick to my guns when I say that Ted Murphy, the CEO of PPP is a marketing genius. I got an email from Ted earlier today asking me to check out a new thing called PayPerPost Direct. Full disclosure. I am not being paid to write this post, however, I am speaking at the Postiecon event in the fall. PayPerPost Direct is really smart. Why? Because it makes it even easier to conduct transactions on your blog. Watch the video... Read More »
Robert Scoble, I Won’t Be Speaking At Postiecon Either
Instead I’ll be on a panel at the new event in Vegas. Looks like my appearance (and Scoble’s) at Postiecon in June is canceled. They announced today that the event will be moved to November to “piggyback” on the Blogworld Expo event (which I’m slated to speak at as well). They (Payperpost) offered to pay to get me out there to be on a panel and I plan to do so, even though Scoble won’t be able to keynote now, I still want to do it. Sam... Read More »
Sunday Night Roundup, Links & Random Thoughts
Here’s some links and thoughts I had after a beautiful 70-degree, sunny day here in Cleveland, Ohio. Thought #1: Jason Calacanis interviews Ted Murphy, fucking marketing genius (it’s #1 on Google Ted, you should be proud) and CEO of PayPerPost.com. A few thoughts popped into my head while watching this broadcast. 1. You ever notice how much nicer people are in person as opposed to when they’re calling someone an asshole on their blog? Ok, to be fair, I... Read More »
Jim Kukral To Speak At PayPerPost Conference With Robert Scoble
Ok, not “with” Robert Scoble on stage at the same time, but “with” him at the event as a speaker. I’ve accepted a speaking gig at the PayPerPost “Postiecon” on June 1 & 2nd, 2007 in Orlando, Florida. DID KUKRAL REALLY JUST SAY WHAT I THINK HE SAID? Yes, I did, and let me tell you why. For those of you who don’t read me here or at ReveNews, you wouldn’t know that I was probably one of the biggest PayPerPost bashers... Read More »
ReviewMe.com Offers 50% Discount + PayPerPost Gets Disclosure Badges
The headline says it all, sorta. Through February 2007, check it out. We have found that advertisers who have used RM have been impressed and keep coming back for more reviews. So our biggest challenge is getting an advertiser to try it once. To encourage new advertisers we are offering a special coupon code that will give advertisers 50% off any review they purchase this month. The cool part is 100% of the sale price will go to the blogger so there is no discount in payout. For... Read More »
Ted Murphy Of PayPerPost Is A Fucking Marketing Genius!
After I wrote this post 30 minutes ago, I went to wash the dishes before I put my kids to bed. As I was washing I had an epiphany. Ted Murphy of PayPerPost is a fucking marketing genius! The Scoble thing nailed it for me. Checkmate. Game over people. I used to dislike PPP, but now, well, I think I must start rooting for them as I admire Ted Murphy for his marketing skills. Think about it for a moment. I have followed it from the start, and I estimate that the work Ted has... Read More »
