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Next New Networks launches massively multiplayer online game network

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logo.gifNext New Networks, the new media company creating branded micro-networks on the Internet, announced the launch of Total MMO, a new online network created for the massively multi-player online gaming community. In addition, UGO Networks , an online media and entertainment company, will team up with Total MMO to be the launch partner for the network. Each new episode will debut on UGO.com in concert with the Total MMO website and podcast feeds.

“The MMOG community is exactly the type of audience we want to reach: targeted, passionate and loyal, and we are excited to bring them the first ever dedicated MMOG network,” said Herb Scannell, CEO and co-founder, Next New Networks. “We are pleased to partner with UGO Networks, which is widely respected, a well established source of news for MMO gamers, and has a reach of 10 million people every month.”

The first show to be broadcast on the Total MMO network is MMO Update, a weekly video digest of MMO games news, reviews, gameplay video, and strategies and is hosted by Abra Chouinard, who will write, produce and edit the show.

Originally posted on June 11, 2007 @ 4:00 pm

Social network for redheads

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redhedd.jpgRedhedd.com, a new social network aiming specifically at redheads and those who love them, recently launched its community modeled after MySpace.com. It allows members to create and customize a personal profile, add pictures to the gallery, chat with other members, and add them as friends.

“There’s a lot more to it but those are the tools members make the most use of,” says Steve Warrington, president of Spring Street Media and creator of the site.

Warrington, who has red hair himself, started the site after learning that carrot-tops were an endangered species. Redheads now make up approximately 2% of the world’s population, but because of globalization and migration, population explosions among the dark-haired, and the subsequent mixing of the gene pool, their numbers are slowly decreasing.

Originally posted on June 11, 2007 @ 11:10 am

DadCanDo highlights father’s role in child care

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dad.jpg Just in time with the upcoming Father’s Day, a new startup Web site DadCanDo offers useful and helpful advice to dads of all ages. It is a labor of love and the brainchild of one time advertising industry Creative Director and single father of four, Chris Barnardo, who just happens to be a descendent of Dr. Barnardo’s family, founder of the original children’s charity.

Chris is passionate that dads are heroes to their kids and wanted to create a site that celebrated fatherhood in a practical way, one that gives single dads easy ways to connect with their kids. He also wanted to create an environment where single dads would find positive support. DadCanDo is the culmination of those two aims.

I hope this Web site will help revitalize the celebration of Father’s Day. According to a study conducted by TIVO, 86 percent of Americans shell out more money on Mother’s Day than they do on Father’s Day. Worst, only 51 percent of those surveyed plan on celebrating this special day!

Originally posted on June 10, 2007 @ 7:29 am

Mygrito social network launches “Tu Grito 2008” political page

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mygrito.jpgMyGrito.com, the first bilingual social network site targeting the Latino population, announced the launch of “Tu Grito 2008.” It’s where presidential candidates are offered an opportunity to create a profile for MyGrito.com members to familiarize themselves with each candidate. The Hispanic vote is becoming vital to the success of the race for presidency and with this fast growing site, Latino voters can find answers to their political questions.

Launched in January 2007, MyGrito.com has attracted members from across the country and Latin America. With its bilingual angle, it provides a site Latinos can call their own. With a steady monthly growth of 55%, this site has definitely found a niche within the bilingual community that was not previously being served.

Originally posted on June 8, 2007 @ 10:15 am

Intextmessage takes your online social network offline

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IntextmessageFrom among the growing number of online communities that cater to different groups of people, Intextmessage takes social networking offline, allowing businesses, non-profit organizations and social networks (informal groups and individuals) to communicate not only through online means but through text messaging as well.

Intextmessage combines the online and offline world while giving you the benefits that social networks give — to meet people of similar interests, create or join social cliques, and be prompted with the latest promotions and special events from your favorite local business establishment, as well as information on internships and volunteer opportunities in various non-profit organizations in real time — wherever you are.

With the growing number of social networking sites that cater to different groups of people, co-founder and developer John Hand IV states that Intextmessage has something that sets them apart from the rest. “The way we see it, you can either be sitting at home on the Internet talking about life, or you can be out living it. We designed Intextmessage.com to help people get together in the flesh.”

Originally posted on June 8, 2007 @ 6:57 am