BranchOut CEO Says Mobile to Be `Very Big’ for Firm May 18 (Bloomberg) — Rick Marini, chief executive officer of BranchOut Inc., talks about Facebook Inc.’s initial public offering, and BranchOut’s relationship with the social-networking site and outlook. He speaks with Pimm Fox on Bloomberg Television’s “Taking Stock.” (Source: Bloomberg) From: Bloomberg Views: 5 0 ratings Time: 03:33 More in Entertainment
Facebook Share Trading, Social Media Stocks May 18 (Bloomberg) — Larry Fishelson, chief operating officer of Dynalink Communications Inc., Andre Julian, president of Trade Aviator, and Mark Sebastian, chief operating officer of Option Pit Mentoring, talk about Facebook Inc.’s first day of trading and the outlook for social-media stocks. They speak with Trish Regan on Bloomberg Television’s “Street Smart.” (Source: Bloomberg) From: Bloomberg Views: 27 0 ratings Time: 06:03 More in Entertainment
Groupon’s First-Quarter Earnings, Outlook May 14 (Bloomberg) — Aaron Kessler, an analyst at Raymond James & Associates, talks about Groupon Inc.’s first-quarter earnings and outlook. The largest daily-deal website reported profit that topped analysts’ estimates. Kessler speaks with Cory Johnson on Bloomberg Television’s “Bloomberg West.” (Source: Bloomberg) From: Bloomberg Views: 8 0 ratings Time: 03:01 More in Entertainment
Yeung Sees China Yuan Internationalization in 10 Years May 14 (Bloomberg) — Catherine Yeung, Hong Kong-based investment director at Fidelity Worldwide Investment, talks about China’s economic outlook and the prospects for internationalization of the yuan. She speaks with John Dawson on Bloomberg Television’s “On the Move Asia.” (Source: Bloomberg) From: Bloomberg Views: 16 0 ratings Time: 04:50 More in Entertainment
Disney’s Sweeney Says `New Technology’ Helping ABC May 11 (Bloomberg) — Anne Sweeney, co-chairman of Walt Disney Co.’s Disney Media Networks, talks about the ABC television network and cable TV channels and digital strategy. Sweeney also discusses the Disney Channel and Disney’s deal with Univision Communications Inc. She speaks with Carol Massar on Bloomberg Television’s “Bottom Line.” Bloomberg’s Mark Crumpton also speaks. (Source: Bloomberg) From: Bloomberg Views: 16 0 ratings Time: 06:52 More in Entertainment
Greg Blatt got used to bringing his 17-year-old rescue dog to the office with him when he was CEO of Match.com. After getting promoted to head of IAC, the digital media and commerce conglomerate, he wondered: Why not let everyone do it? FORBES was on hand for the company’s first-ever “Bring Your Dog To Work” day.
Facebook Acquisition of Instagram, Venture Capital April 10 (Bloomberg) — Mark Heesen, president of the National Venture Capital Association, talks about Facebook Inc.’s purchase of the Instagram mobile photo-sharing application and the venture capital industry. He speaks with Emily Chang on Bloomberg Television’s “Bloomberg West.” (Source: Bloomberg) From: Bloomberg Views: 14 0 ratings Time: 04:31 More in Entertainment
Best Buy’s Business Still Sound, Strasser Says April 10 (Bloomberg) — David Strasser, an analyst at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, talks about the resignation of Best Buy Co. Chief Executive Officer Brian Dunn and outlook for the world’s largest electronics retailer. Board member G. Mike Mikan is taking on Dunn’s position on an interim basis. Strasser speaks on Bloomberg Television’s “InBusiness With Margaret Brennan.” (Source: Bloomberg) From: Bloomberg Views: 18 0 ratings Time: 01:14 More in Entertainment
German Billionaires Unmasked in Coty’s Avon Pursuit April 10 (Bloomberg) — Bloomberg’s Matthew G. Miller talks about the German billionaires behind Coty Inc.’s $10 billion bid for Avon Products Inc. He speaks with Sara Eisen on Bloomberg Television’s “InsideTrack.” (Source: Bloomberg) From: Bloomberg Views: 44 0 ratings Time: 04:01 More in Entertainment
A “Sirius” Struggle Between Malone and Karmazin John Malone’s Liberty Media Corp. has asked the FCC to take control of Sirius, which is controlled by Mel Karmazin. From: Bloomberg Views: 7 0 ratings Time: 00:39 More in Entertainment