Where Are The Web 2.0 IPOs?

Where Are The Web 2.0 IPOs? - Forbes.com: "But venture capitalists say that while the boom is back, there is a fundamental change: The era of the overnight IPO, they say, is gone forever. That means that almost all of the Web 2.0 companies that have sprung up in the past few years simply aren't mature enough to go public."

Welch's strategy is par for the course for most Web 2.0 companies. Instead of floating their own IPO, they hope to get hoovered up by a Web 1.0 veteran that's already gone public.

I agree. Many companies are still trying to rush ideas out there but they are looking harder to build a product that attracts Google or another company in order to get bought out. Some companies are easy to spot since this type of business model sucks.

Is iTunes changing the way 20-somethings watch TV?

So why are these shows huge hits on iTunes at $1.99 an episode when many of these shows can’t attract viewers for FREE on broadcast TV? Simple. Younger viewers, college students, largely, are finding iTunes’ “On-Demand” style of television viewing fits their hectic schedule better than appointment TV

I tend to agree. I watch a lot of TV when I have nothing better to do but I often have to find a copy of my favorite shows as I frequently am busy either working or out with friends when prime time hits. If I had the cash and desire a Tivo would be a perfect device for me. I believe that these on-demand models are the future for television. Not only do these models allow the television companies to better track popularity they also allow much more targeted advertising. I personally hate advertising but I understand that it essentially runs our economy and so I accept it. When I can I avoid it and like most people I tune it out. Unless I am looking for a specific product it is very very rare that I ever see an ad or commercial that makes me stop and say "huh" and consider even buying the product.

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