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Audible, Inc. Tuesday introduced three audio file formats for listening to the extensive collection of spoken word audio from its Web site. The new formats, or codecs, are designed to provide customers with significantly improved sound quality options while continuing to be easy to use for audio downloads and streaming. Each of the three codecs […]

Bellevue-based Content Technologies released its MAILsweeper Archivist for SMTP, developed to help organizations easily store and retrieve email. MAILsweeper Archivist for SMTP integrates with the company’s MAILsweeper for SMTP to provide policy-based storage and recovery of email. Exactly how much email? This product has 32 online archive indexes available with each one capable of collecting […]

Seattle’s Avenue A recently announced a strategic alliance with Dallas-based Luminant Worldwide Corporation. As part of the collaboration, Avenue A will provide digital media services, including media planning and buying, ad-serving technology and analysis for Luminant clients. In turn, Luminant will provide marketing strategy, creative design and enterprise technology for Avenue A clients seeking those […]

E-commerce demand aggregation services company MobShop Inc. was selected to power group buying on buyers.gov, the U.S. General Service Administration’s (GSA) soon-to-launch new Web site for government procurement. In the one-year pilot program being conducted by the Federal Technology Service (FTS), MobShop’s demand aggregation technology will power a group buying engine as part of the […]

MuBu Monday launched its sound-based music recommendation service. MuBu is focused on leading consumers to new music enlightenment and providing personalized music recommendations based on an individual’s reactions to a series of sound clips. MuBu’s patent-pending diagnostic technology analyzes responses to sounds and creates a unique musical profile-or “fingerprint” for every person using the site. […]

Cisco Systems today announced Web NS 4.0, its offering of advanced capabilities to Web hosters and ASPs. Web NS 4.0 streamlines large-scale global networks, reduces network response time and optimizes performance to preserve brand equity and customer loyalty, according to Cisco. Cisco Web NS 4.0 is based on technology acquired from ArrowPoint Communications, enabling a […]

PenguinRadio and Internet Partnership Group Monday reached an agreement on a substantial equity investment in connection with a wide-ranging deal to develop next-generation Internet radio and other audio services. PenguinRadio is developing Linux-based Internet appliances that allow people to listen to thousands of Internet audio feeds with or without a PC. “The deal with Internet […]

Online gift retailer RedEnvelope this week selected SF Interactive Inc. to handle its interactive marketing efforts, and kicked off the collaboration with the launch of a wireless promotion. AdForce and fusionOne collaborated with SF Interactive on the wireless direct response ad, which is believed to be the first, or one of the first, for the […]

Silicon Alley direct marketing and advertising firm Orb Communications and Marketing received its first outside investment this week as eVentures took a 25 percent stake worth $11.3 million. The company’s Orbit software is used by clients to track the effectiveness of online campaigns and retail operations in real-time, and has recently expanded that tracking capability […]

Over 500 of Seattle’s who’s-who gathered to honor this year’s Ernst & Young “Entrepreneur of the Year” recipients at an awards dinner at the Washington State Convention Center last night. Last night’s awards dinner was one of 47 regional awards ceremonies in the 10th annual event. Of course local internet companies scored high at the […]

Cool Entertainment announced that free digital downloads are now available on its website. The company is making the downloads available through Amplified.com, an online B2B fulfillment service for music and video. Amplified.com’s digital rights management and delivery technology will enable Seattle’s Cool Entertainment to provide the downloads within the parameters of copyright law. “We’re excited […]

E-mail marketing firm emaildirect Inc. this week filed a civil suit against e-mail distribution firm Exactis.com, alleging unfair trade practices, breach of contract, fraud and negligent misrepresentation. The lawsuit, which seeks $5.3 million in damages, apparently stems from a business relationship between the two companies. Emaildirect.com contracted with Exactis.com to deliver its value-mail product to […]