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Friday, March 17, 2023
Media Man World Blog: News Summary - March 2023
Media Man World Blog
Media Man News Summary - March 2023
Pop culture related news remains some of worlds most powerful says Media Man group founder
WWE In Talks for a Major Show In Perth, Western Australia
Silicon Valley Bank collapse: Mark Cuban says Fed should 'immediately' take this action
WWE Luchadors faction catch fans imagination
Australian banks drag ASX down after Wall Street plunge
'Succession' season 4 to hit Australian streaming via Binge 27th March 2023
Rupert Murdoch and his US news empire are at a crossroads (Bloomberg)
WWE Betting in US Regulated Markets Would Benefit the Offshores Too (Gambling 911)
Be your own network to help ride out the big tech and social media platform storm says Media Man
Media Man international and Australian portals covering news, pop culture, sports, business and mors
Advertising News coverage proving popular with industry insiders, advertising and creative agency types
Sunday, March 12, 2023
Media Man World Blog: News Summarty - March 2023
Media Man World Blog
Media Man News Summary - March 2023
Pop culture related news remains some of worlds most powerful says Media Man group founder
WWE In Talks for a Major Show In Perth, Western Australia
Silicon Valley Bank collapse: Mark Cuban says Fed should 'immediately' take this action
WWE Luchadors faction catch fans imagination; Karrion Kross reminds fans on his Mexican wrestling links
Australian banks drag ASX down after Wall Street plunge
'Succession' season 4 to hit Australian streaming via Binge 27th March 2023
Rupert Murdoch and his US news empire are at a crossroads (Bloomberg)
WWE Betting in US Regulated Markets Would Benefit the Offshores Too (Gambling 911)
Be your own network to help ride out the big tech and social media platform storys says Media Man
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Media Man Worldwide Blog: When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. - Marcus Aurelius
Media Man Worldwide Blog
When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. - Marcus Aurelius
Sunday, February 05, 2023
Media Man World Blog: Casino, Gaming, Sports Betting and Pop Culture News
Media Man World Blog
Casino, Gaming, Sports Betting and Pop Culture News
DraftKings lays off roughly 140 employees in corporate restructure
DraftKings is eliminating about 140 jobs, part of what the sports betting company is calling a reorganization. A majority of the eliminated positions are based in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, and primarily span both engineering and HR roles related to hiring, according to someone with direct knowledge of the moves. The 140 positions amount to a low single-digit percentage of the company’s workforce. DraftKings stock jumped nearly 10% on the day to close at $16.48.
Penn Entertainment reports small year-over-year revenue increase in Q4 despite Mattress Mack payout
Despite a huge winning bet by Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale and inclement weather in December, Penn Entertainment’s 2022 fourth-quarter results were consistent, according to CEO Jay Snowden during Thursday’s investors’ call. McIngvale’s bet on the Houston Astros to win the World Series via Penn’s Barstool Sportsbook cost Penn $10 million. And Snowden claimed that “severe weather in certain parts of the country”...put a drag on revenue.
Las Vegas sports news
If the Oakland Athletics relocate to Las Vegas, north Strip and downtown resort operators would strongly support the team building a $1 billion ballpark in their area. Resorts World Las Vegas President Scott Sibella confirmed that he and hotel owners from the north Strip and downtown Las Vegas met with A’s brass Wednesday. They discussed the potential of a 35,000-seat domed stadium on the Las Vegas Festival Grounds site, located on the southwest corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Sahara Avenue.
Las Vegas Strip breaks monthly revenue record
Led by a record surge on the Las Vegas Strip, Nevada closed 2022 with its 22nd consecutive months of $1 billion and higher in gaming revenue and added to its record gaming revenue for the year, which was set in November. For calendar-year 2022, Nevada reported $14.8 billion in gaming revenue, topping the $13.4 billion in 2021, a 10.5% increase. The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported Tuesday that casinos collected $1.31 billion in revenue in December, a 14.3% jump over December 2021.
Sharp bettors weigh in quickly on Super Bowl; two 6-figure wagers
Patrick Mahomes needed all of his magic to help send the Chiefs to their third Super Bowl in four years. But sharp bettors don’t believe in magic. They’re banking on the Philadelphia Eagles to beat Kansas City in Super Bowl LVII for the franchise’s second NFL title in six years. Less than 30 minutes after the Super Bowl line opened at pick’em at multiple sportsbooks, the Eagles emerged as consensus 1½-point favorites.
Governor names ex-judge George Assad to seat on Nevada Gaming Control Board
Former Las Vegas judge George Assad, who was sanctioned by judicial overseers for a punishment he meted out and lost his re-election bid after his son robbed the Bellagio in a high-profile heist more than a decade ago, was named to the Gaming Control Board on Monday by Gov. Joe Lombardo. Assad, 71, who was a Las Vegas Municipal Court judge from 2002 until 2011, will have a four-year term as a member of the board that directs the statewide agency charged with regulating and enforcing laws.
Tribes need to do a better job of coordination
Tribal organizations with departments ranging from casino gaming to health care need to do a better job of understanding everyone’s needs, thinking strategically, and working toward common goals that benefit tribes for the long term. That was the prevailing sentiment that emerged from the panel discussion, “The Top Five Things Tribal Councils Should Expect and Evaluate from Their Executive Leaders,” held at the Raving Next gaming conference in Albuquerque.
Some overdue recognition
I’ve always been a fan of awards in the gambling industry. In my mind, any recognition beyond a paycheck and a pat on the back has value. Our industry has never lacked awards. The biggest enchilada is certainly induction into the American Gaming Association’s Hall of Fame. Like all Halls of Fame, only the most successful movers and shakers get inducted into the AGA’s Hall, no posers or wannabes. Many gaming-media companies issue awards, including regional gambling publications and newspapers that serve casino cities, although most newspapers are just trying to sell advertising to the honored casinos and companies.
Industry poised for “biggest-ever” ICE London
Clarion Gaming has confirmed next week’s ICE London 2023 will be the biggest on record, occupying 41 halls of its London ExCeL home. Having returned from the pandemic last April with a scaled-back offering, this year’s ICE will occupy 51,466 square metres of the London-docklands exhibition centre, exceeding the previous high of 49,690 m2 in 2020. Sister show iGB Affiliate London will occupy ExCel’s remaining three halls, with a week’s worth of satellite events throughout London.
Las Vegas tourism helps fuel strong Boyd Gaming earnings
Aided by a boost in the Las Vegas economy and tourism, Boyd Gaming set a record for revenue and adjusted earnings during the fourth quarter and 2022 as a whole, setting the stage for strong earning reports to come in February from Strip and other operators. For all of 2022, Boyd Gaming reported revenue of $3.56 billion, compared to $3.37 billion for 2021. Net income was $639.4 million, or $5.87 per share, compared to net income of $463.8 million, or $4.07 per share, for 2021.
Aristocrat finalizes acquisition of Roxor Gaming
Aristocrat Leisure Limited Friday announced it has completed the acquisition of igaming supplier Roxor Gaming Limited. The deal was first announced in September 2022. Roxor will form part of Aristocrat’s igaming business Anaxi, which was rebranded in October 2022. Aristocrat initially announced the creation of a dedicated igaming business in February 2022 to pair with Aristocrat Gaming and the Pixel United mobile-first publishing business. “We’re thrilled to welcome Roxor to Anaxi and the broader Aristocrat group,” said Anaxi CEO Mitchell Brown in a statement.
Texas: Casinos in Dallas-Fort Worth? Lawmakers will consider expanded gambling
A North Texas representative has filed legislation to expand casino gambling in Texas and legalize sports betting. Fort Worth Republican Rep. Charlie Geren filed the proposal on Friday. The legislation is supported The Destination Resort Alliance, which is backed by casino and resort company Las Vegas Sands. It remains to be seen whether the bill passes in a state that in the past has been reluctant to expand gaming, but Gov. Greg Abbott and House Speaker Dade Phelan have left the door open for expanded casino gambling as the legislative session that started in January begins to ramp up.
Las Vegas tourism helps fuel strong Boyd Gaming earnings
National (results) - Aided by a boost in the Las Vegas economy and tourism, Boyd Gaming set a record for revenue and adjusted earnings during the fourth quarter and 2022 as a whole, setting the stage for strong earning reports to come in February from Strip and other operators. For all of 2022, Boyd Gaming reported revenue of $3.56 billion, compared to $3.37 billion for 2021. Net income was $639.4 million, or $5.87 per share, compared to net income of $463.8 million, or $4.07 per share, for 2021. Total adjusted EBITDAR for 2022 was $1.39 billion versus $1.37 billion for 2021. Full-year 2022 adjusted earnings were $662.0 million, or $6.07 per share, compared to adjusted earnings of $584.2 million, or $5.12 per share, for 2021.
Penn reports small year-over-year revenue increase in Q4
National (results) - Despite a huge winning bet by Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale and inclement weather in December, Penn Entertainment’s 2022 fourth-quarter results were consistent…Penn’s revenue for the fourth quarter reached $1.6 billion, a year-over-year increase of 0.8%. But net income for the quarter, $20.8 million, decreased by more than 50% compared to the $44.8 million generated in the fourth quarter of 2021.
The World Series of Poker announces its full 2023 schedule
Nevada (Las Vegas) - The World Series of Poker has announced its full summer schedule with an eye on having the largest Main Event field in history and, if it happens, awarding the poker promotion of a lifetime. The 54th version of the world’s largest poker tournament runs May 30-July 18 at the recently rebranded Horseshoe Las Vegas with 95 bracelet events. The No-Limit Hold ’em World Championship, known as “The Main Event,” will take place from July 3 to 17 and if it sets a record for entries, one entrant will be drawn at random to win a Main Event for Life package, buying him or her into the next 30 Main Events.
Video gambling up statewide, mostly flat in area in 2022
Illinois (slots/results) - Video-gambling terminals in Illinois continued to rake in the dough in 2022, though in our area, revenues were flat or fell slightly…the amount of money put in minus the amount paid out — amounted to $2.71 billion in 2022, a 9.5 percent increase over 2021's $2.47 billion. At the same time, the number of terminals grew by about 7.6 percent, from 41,826 at the end of 2021 to a hair over 45,000 a year later.
Officials moving forward with plans for Diamond Jacks Casino
Louisiana (Bossier City) On Feb. 1, Mayor Tommy Chandler of Bossier City met with the Foundation Gaming Group to discuss the construction activity which will soon be happening at the former Diamond Jacks Casino property…Chandler and members of his staff met with the group and the project's general contractor AnderCorp to discuss the initial details of the future transformation on this casino and hotel.
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore workers rally
Maryland (Baltimore) - Unionized workers at Horseshoe Casino Baltimore are demanding raises in line with others in the gaming and hospitality industry in the city and elsewhere, saying casino revenues have rebounded since the pandemic while compensation has stalled. About 20 workers and union representatives demonstrated Wednesday in front of the casino on Russell Street near downtown, calling for raises, holiday pay and other changes. Workers said bargaining has stalled with owner Caesars Entertainment on a contract that expired in October.
Saturday, January 28, 2023
Media Man World: Well, I think any national championship is an extremely important championship to play in. - Greg Norman
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Well, I think any national championship is an extremely important championship to play in. - Greg Norman
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Media Man World Blog: Congratulations! Your post was featured by the LinkedIn News team in 'Flexibility through freelancing"
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Congratulations! Your post was featured by the LinkedIn News team in 'Flexibility through freelancing"
LinkedIn News
Flexibility through freelancing
By Salma Altantawy, Editor at LinkedIn News
Flexible work solutions are increasingly in demand as younger professionals enter the workforce. A report by Michael Page Middle East Recruitment Agency shows that 66% of survey respondents are prioritizing remote options while they look for a job in the UAE. Aiming for more flexibility, some professionals opt for taking on freelance jobs, which separates professionals' identity from an organization, Azeem Zainulbhai, co-founder of a flexible talent consultancy told Arab News. “This has reduced the attractiveness of permanent employment and the lifetime loyalty often given by employees among older generations,” he added.
Social Media
CNN's Allison covers the remote worker sector. Not all are well suited for it, be it lack of skills, lack of discipline, lack of focus, and and so on.. Sometimes both owner/manager and their staff need to check in that both and all parties are on the same page. I've managed media firms, a restaurant (with a home delivery driver..who I had to fire on the second shift) and a small team of PPV and Ethnic Channel Pay TV guns, who came from door to door to an office based outbound call scenario. All situations have their own unique challenges. Both parties need to want it to work in order for it to, in my experience. These days my main I.T guy is right on the money 90% of the time, and I haven't needed to see him in person in the office for months. He earned my trust and respect over the months which turned into years. Teamwork and the desire to do better and keep focused on the business goals while adapting to the regular changes in the business landscape. Success. #cnn #work #workplace #remotework #remoteworkers #careers #management #workenvironment #training #multiskilled #multiskilling #success #media
Arabian Business on remote working. With some of my own commentary on sports, culture, business, property and the like re the UAE, sometimes it feels like I'm remote working in a remote news media office. I'm not on the payrol of Arabian Business for the record and to be clear, but from my office I get to cover the world's news and affairs, currently based in Australia! The world is your oyster, now on another level with the internet, social media et al. Commentary via our friends via the LinkedIn platform! PS: my post sparked by recent and excellent coverage of the WWE (wrestling promotion) coverage by Arabian Business. #arabianbusiness #ab #uae #uaebusiness #uaebusinesses #remote #remoteworking #work #careers #workspace #employment #trends #culture #balance #flexibleworkspace #respect #performance #marketing #culture #b2b #b2c #social #socialmedia #world #agency #business #media
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Media Man World Blog: World View, Articles, Directories...
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Monday, January 16, 2023
Media Man World Blog: Biden Docs Scandal Moving Election Odds
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Biden Docs Scandal Moving Election Odds
Political betting markets are moving as the documents scandal surrounding President Joe Biden escalates.
After further classified documents were found at Biden’s home, in addition to the appointment of a new Special Prosecutor to investigate, the President’s recent forward moves in the betting markets are being rapidly reversed. Here’s the latest from BetOnline.ag:
2024 Election Odds Movements
RON DESANTIS +175 (PREVIOUSLY +165)
JOE BIDEN +300 (PREVIOUSLY +250)
DONALD TRUMP +500 (PREVIOUSLY +600)
KAMALA HARRIS +1200 (PREVIOUSLY +1400)
GAVIN NEWSOM +1600 (PREVIOUSLY +2000)
GRETCHEN WHITMER +2500 (PREVIOUSLY +4000)
PETE BUTTIGIEG +2800 (PREVIOUSLY +3500)
Democratic Nominee Odds Movements
JOE BIDEN -200 (PREVIOUSLY -300)
KAMALA HARRIS +450 (PREVIOUSLY +550)
GAVIN NEWSOM +700 (PREVIOUSLY +800)
PETE BUTTIGIEG +1200 (PREVIOUSLY +1600)
GRETCHEN WHITMER +1200 (PREVIOUSLY +2000)
Republican Nominee Odds Movements
RON DE SANTIS -120 (PREVIOUSLY -150)
DONALD TRUMP +200 (PREVIOUSLY +230)
“While Biden remains very much the man to beat on the Democrat side, because it is unlikely that any heavyweight challenger would primary him, this scandal must cast doubt on his ability to last the distance,” BetOnline political analyst Paul Krishnamurty said. “Republican committees in the House are guaranteed to investigate these classified documents, in addition to Hunter Biden’s activities, to the deepest possible extent.
“Regardless of whether any legal threat actually materializes, the process seems likely to damage the Biden brand. There is a long way to go before primary season and the chances have definitely risen that Biden – who it is assumed was planning to run – will think again. Also, in expectation of his approval ratings taking a hit, we’ve adjusted our end of month odds accordingly.
“Regarding Donald Trump’s own legal peril for improperly taking classified documents, we’ve seen money across the industry for him since this story broke on Monday night. His odds for both the nomination and presidency have shortened”
BIDEN APPROVAL RATING ON JAN 31 (According to FiveThirtyEight)
45% OR HIGHER +1200
44.0-44.99% +350
43.0- 43.99% +225
42.0- 42.99% +225
41.0- 41.99% +500
40.0- 40.99% +1200
UNDER 40% +2000
Sunday, January 08, 2023
Media Man World Blog: World Series of Poker (WSOP) has announced dates for its 54th annual tournament, May 30 to July 18, 2023.
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World Series of Poker (WSOP) has announced dates for its 54th annual tournament, May 30 to July 18, 2023.
Websites
World Series of Poker: (upcoming tournaments)
Saturday, January 07, 2023
Media Man World Blog: Vince McMahon Takes Actions in Support of Plan for WWE to Undertake a Review of Strategic Alternatives and Capture Unique Opportunity to Maximize Long-term Value for All Shareholders
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Vince McMahon Takes Actions in Support of Plan for WWE to Undertake a Review of Strategic Alternatives and Capture Unique Opportunity to Maximize Long-term Value for All Shareholders
Submits written consent to WWE Board electing himself and Company veterans George Barrios and Michelle Wilson as Directors
Actions are necessary to ensure McMahon's full participation in upcoming media rights negotiations and review of strategic alternatives
GREENWICH, Conn., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vince McMahon, the founder and controlling shareholder of World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. ("WWE" or the "Company") (NYSE: WWE), announced today that he has taken necessary actions to position the Company to capitalize on a unique opportunity to maximize long-term value for all WWE shareholders. The actions, communicated to WWE's Board of Directors today via written consent, include the election to the Board of Mr. McMahon, as well as Michelle Wilson and George Barrios – former WWE Co-Presidents and Board members, and currently the Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of Isos Capital Management – and the requisite removal from the Board of three directors. Mr. McMahon expects to assume the role of Executive Chairman of the Board.
Mr. McMahon's new role will enable unified decision making through the Company's upcoming media rights negotiations and a parallel full review of the Company's strategic alternatives, which Mr. McMahon believes is the right course of action and in the best interests of WWE and WWE shareholders amidst the current dynamics in the media and entertainment industry. As Mr. McMahon has communicated to the Board, he believes there is a narrow window of opportunity to create significant value for all shareholders and that to do so, the strategic alternatives review must occur in tandem with the media rights negotiations. He also expressed to the Board that he believes these two initiatives require Mr. McMahon's direct participation, leadership, and support as controlling shareholder.
"WWE is entering a critical juncture in its history with the upcoming media rights negotiations coinciding with increased industry-wide demand for quality content and live events and with more companies seeking to own the intellectual property on their platforms," said Mr. McMahon. "The only way for WWE to fully capitalize on this opportunity is for me to return as Executive Chairman and support the management team in the negotiations for our media rights and to combine that with a review of strategic alternatives. My return will allow WWE, as well as any transaction counterparties, to engage in these processes knowing they will have the support of the controlling shareholder."
Prior to delivering written consent, Mr. McMahon sent two separate letters to the Board in late December in which he expressed the urgency of his return to the Company as Executive Chairman and his desire to work collaboratively with the Board and management team. Following conversations with representatives of the Company both before and after Mr. McMahon's most recent letter on December 31, Mr. McMahon determined, consistent with his rights as controlling shareholder, that the steps announced today are necessary to maximize value for all WWE shareholders.
Mr. McMahon said, "Ms. Wilson and Mr. Barrios are highly qualified directors whose professional experience positions them well to help the Company achieve the best possible outcomes in both initiatives. As former WWE Co-Presidents and Board members, they are intimately familiar with industry dynamics and the organization's operations and have helped guide the Company through past successful media rights negotiations. I look forward to working closely again with Michelle and George – as well as the Company's remaining directors and management team, who have my full support and confidence. WWE has an exceptional management team in place, and I do not intend for my return to have any impact on their roles, duties, or responsibilities."
In conjunction with the changes to WWE's Board, Mr. McMahon's written consent also includes certain amendments to the Company's bylaws to ensure that WWE's corporate governance continues to properly enable and support shareholder rights. These changes will be detailed in a Schedule 13D amendment to be filed by Mr. McMahon and a Form 8-K to be filed by the Company in the coming days.
No assurances can be given regarding the outcome or timing of the review process. Mr. McMahon does not intend to comment further until the process has concluded or Mr. McMahon has otherwise determined that further disclosure is appropriate or required.
Michelle Wilson Biography
Ms. Wilson is Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Isos Capital Management. She is a leading sports and entertainment c-suite executive and, prior to founding Isos with Mr. Barrios, most recently served as Co-President and Board Member of WWE until January 2020. In 2018, Forbes named Ms. Wilson one of the 10 Most Powerful Women in Sports. She also was featured on the Adweek 50 list, which highlights the leading executives in Media, Marketing and Technology, and named one of Sports Illustrated's 10 Most Influential Women in Sports. She joined WWE in 2009 and prior to her appointment as Co-President, served as Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer.
Previously, Michelle served as the Chief Marketing Officer of the United States Tennis Association, oversaw all marketing efforts for the launch of the XFL, a partnership between WWE and NBC, and held consumer products and brand management positions at the NBA and Nabisco, respectively. She received her MBA from Harvard Business School and currently serves on the Boards of Bowlero Corporation and Turtle Beach Corporation.
George Barrios Biography
Mr. Barrios serves as Isos Capital Management's Co-Founder and Co-CEO. He is an award-winning c-suite executive and most recently served as Co-President and Board Member of WWE until January 2020. In 2017, Institutional Investor ranked George among the Top 3 CFOs in the Media Industry as part of its All-America Executive team rankings. He joined WWE in 2008 as its Chief Strategy and Financial Officer.
Previously, he held leadership roles in finance, strategy and operations at the New York Times, Praxair, Time Warner and HBO. He received his MBA from the University of Connecticut School of Business and currently serves as the National Board Chair of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Kirkland & Ellis is serving as legal counsel to Mr. McMahon.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward looking statements include statements regarding Mr. McMahon's return to the Board as Executive Chairman, the impact of Mr. McMahon, Ms. Wilson and Mr. Barrios as members of the Board, the timing and success of the Company's media rights negotiations and the Company's review of strategic alternatives. In addition, the words "may," "will," "could," "anticipate," "plan," "continue," "project," "intend," "estimate," "believe," "expect," "outlook," "target," "goal," "guidance" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such words. These statements relate to future possible events, as well as plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and are not historical facts and accordingly involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results to be materially different from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to uncertainties relating to, without limitation, the matters referred to in this release, the complexity of the Company's rights agreements across distribution mechanisms and geographical areas and the Company's review of strategic alternatives. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made and are subject to change without any obligation to update or revise them. Undue reliance should not be placed on these statements.
SOURCE Vince McMahon
Wednesday, January 04, 2023
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Saturday, December 24, 2022
Media Man Worldwide Blog: "We have to come together, worldwide, and 'think.' We have a tool - the internet - to let us do that. Let's use it wisely" - Jimmy Wales
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"We have to come together, worldwide, and 'think.' We have a tool - the internet - to let us do that. Let's use it wisely" - Jimmy Wales
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Media Man Worldwide Blog: Organic Search Results
Media Man Worldwide Blog: Organic Search Results
In Web search engines, organic search results are the query results which are calculated strictly algorithmically, and not affected by advertiser payments. They are distinguished from various kinds of sponsored results, whether they are explicit pay per click advertisements, shopping results, or other results where the search engine is paid either for showing the result, or for clicks on the result.
Background
The Google, Yahoo!, Bing, Petal and Sogou search engines insert advertising on their search results pages. In U.S. law, advertising must be distinguished from organic results. This is done with various differences in background, text, link colors, and/or placement on the page. However, a 2004 survey found that a majority of search engine users could not distinguish the two.
Because so few ordinary users (38% according to Pew Research Center) realized that many of the highest placed "results" on search engine results pages (SERPs) were ads, the search engine optimization industry began to distinguish between ads and natural results.[citation needed] The perspective among general users was that all results were, in fact, "results." So the qualifier "organic" was invented to distinguish non-ad search results from ads. It has been used since at least 2004.
Because the distinction is important (and because the word "organic" has many metaphorical uses) the term is now in widespread use within the search engine optimization and web marketing industry. As of July 2009, the term "organic search" is now commonly used outside the specialist web marketing industry, even used frequently by Google (throughout the Google Analytics site, for instance).
Google claims their users click (organic) search results more often than ads, essentially rebutting the research cited above. A 2012 Google study found that 81% of ad impressions and 66% of ad clicks happen when there is no associated organic search result on the first page. Research has shown that searchers may have a bias against ads, unless the ads are relevant to the searcher's need or intent.
The same report and others going back to 1997 by Pew show that users avoid clicking "results" they know to be ads.
According to a June 2013 study by Chitika, 9 out of 10 searchers don't go beyond Google's first page of organic search results, a claim often cited by the search engine optimization (SEO) industry to justify optimizing websites for organic search. Organic SEO describes the use of certain strategies or tools to elevate a website's content in the "free" search results.
Users can prevent ads in search results and list only organic results by using browser add-ons and plugins. Other browsers may have different tools developed for blocking ads.
Organic search engine optimization is the process of improving web sites' rank in organic search results.
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Media Man Worldwide: Serious sport has nothing to do with fair play. It is bound up with hatred, jealousy, boastfulness, disregard of all rules and sadistic pleasure in witnessing violence. In other words, it is war minus the shooting. - George Orwell
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Serious sport has nothing to do with fair play. It is bound up with hatred, jealousy, boastfulness, disregard of all rules and sadistic pleasure in witnessing violence. In other words, it is war minus the shooting. - George Orwell
Wednesday, December 07, 2022
Monday, December 05, 2022
World: In its most general sense, the term "world" refers to the totality of entities, to the whole of reality or to everything that is. The nature of the world has been conceptualized differently in different fields. Some conceptions see the world as unique while others talk of a "plurality of worlds".
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World: In its most general sense, the term "world" refers to the totality of entities, to the whole of reality or to everything that is. The nature of the world has been conceptualized differently in different fields. Some conceptions see the world as unique while others talk of a "plurality of worlds".
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Media Man World Blog: Elon Musk lashes Apple after it ‘threatened’ to pull Twitter off App Store
Elon Musk lashes Apple after it ‘threatened’ to pull Twitter off App Store
Twitter CEO Elon Musk has hit out at tech company Apple after it allegedly “threatened” to pull the social media service from its App Store without giving an explanation.
During a series of tweets posted on Monday (local time), Musk claimed Apple had “mostly” ceased advertising on Twitter.
“Do they hate free speech in America?” Musk tweeted.
The tech billionaire also created a Twitter poll on whether Apple should “publish all censorship actions it has taken that affect its customers”.
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