Successful hyperlocal business models 10 year away?
"Realistically, it's going to take close to 10 years for the business models to be there and for there to be enough advertisers willing to give money to hyperlocal start-ups," new media consultant Vin Crosbie says, in response to the recent turmoil at Backfence.com. "Backfence's problem is that it was too early."
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1 comments about 'Successful hyperlocal business models 10 year away?'Dear Sirs:
Ten years is today with OurTown Media.
My name is Tom Livsey.I am an editor for OurTown Media.We are currently seeking 20,000 writers from every zip code in America to become Local Editors for their very own local newspaper.
Below is a press release that I would appreciate you sharing with your members searching for additional revenue in 2009.A part -time job that can pay you $35,000-50,000,plus a respect from your community everyday.
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Press Release:
How Would You Like To Own Your Own Community Newspaper?
Own an OurTown.com Local Editor license for your city.
Every month, tens of thousands readers visit OurTown.com to get the scoop on their local news and favorite subjects.OurTown.com does what other news outlets are afraid to do. We put the power to make news in your hands. If you are up to the challenge, we've got the tools.
OurTown.com is looking for Local Editors in every zip code in the United States.There are 70,000 zip codes,but they are being filled up very fast...Don't hesitate.Act Today!!!
About editing on OurTown.com:
OurTown.com Local Editors are an elite group of users that post interesting and relevant articles to share with their communities.They are community leaders,educators,members of their local chamber of commerce,non-profit organizations,churches,realtors,salespeople,free-lance writers,journalists and seasoned bloggers.
Some Local Editors work as a team; two friends who enjoy working on projects together or life partners who are saving for their Kids' college, a new house or just to have the extra spending money earned from OurTown.
Although anyone with a passionate interest for news in their community is encouraged to submit an application,only those with the required desire and commitment to post fresh and newsworthy articles about their community and city will be approved.
If you are ready to become one of the most valuble citizens in your city as a Local Editor... then the readers of OurTown.com need you,Now!
Local Editors receive special tools enabling them to find and promote stories on pages that are read by millions of users. Local Editors can even post their own original articles and photos.
A word from the editor,Tom Livsey:
I am recruiting local editors from around the country.Do you want to make $35,000-$50,000 a year doing what you are doing now,part-time...reporting your local news and selling local ads to retailers where you keep all the money? If so,contact me by January 30,2008.
...Because your local OurTown.com site is the FIRST stop for people in your town when they want to know what’s happening, where and when. It’s faster than flipping through a newspaper or phone book, and easier than trying to find that phone number taped (somewhere) on the refrigerator door.
...Because when you join OurTown.com, you become part of a powerful central destination bringing together neighbors, businesses, groups, schools and more.
...Because OurTown.com connects the community like nothing else. Fast, simple and interactive, it’s the online resource that helps neighbors make the most of their time -- and get the most from their town!
Whether it’s finding out what’s playing at the movies or how to volunteer at the local food bank, OurTown.com is your complete town resource.
If you represent a local government, Chamber of Commerce, or any other community-based organization,or simply a passionate citizen who would like to share local news to the world about your thriving town please contact me.
Sincerely,
Mr. Tom Livsey
OurTown.com Editor
tlivseyflnb@yahoo.com
www.snellvillega.ourtown.com
206-312-7614
Posted by Tom Livsey at January 24, 2009 11:37 AM
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