Digg is launching several new features this morning that signal a strategic shift in the company’s all news focus to date. They’ve added a podcasting content area, enhanced the video area and are signalling that new content areas are coming as well. Among the changes, users will now be able to consume audio and video content directly on Digg. Another key feature addition is the launch of “Top 10 Stories,” which is a quick view of the ten hottest stories on Digg at any given time. See TechCrunch for the full story and screenshots.
I spoke to Digg founder Kevin Rose, CEO Jay Adelson and VP Marketing Mike Maser for a few minutes to talk about the changes. We also discussed how Digg acquired the SpikeTheVote domain name, Digg’s current user stats, their upcoming financing and other issues.
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[...] Vous trouverez ici un podcast de TalkCrunch avec les fondateurs de Digg qui commentent ces nouveautés [...]
[...] I recorded a podcast with the Digg team to discuss the new features. We also discuss current user stats, the SpikeTheVote story (Digg now owns the domain name), and updates on financings and acquisition (”no comment”). Listen to the podcast over on TalkCrunch. [...]
how about you actually ask them some questions about all the C and D letters next time Mike and why they won’t respond to emails from community developers about such issues.
you tend to give these guys an easy ride on techcrunch.
[...] Michael Arrington heeft een interview met het Digg team als podcast beschikbaar gemaakt: [...]
Nice new features. Digg once again brings the best to news junkies.
[...] 私はポッドキャストでDiggの開発チームと新しい機能について話合った。われわれはまた現在のユーザー統計や SpikeTheVote について （Diggは今やこのドメイン名を所有している）、また財務と買収の話題（これはノーコメント）なども話合った。このポッドキャストはTalkCrunchでどうぞ。 [...]
nice show…digg looking good
Excellent interview. I enjoyed it.
[...] Check out this cool interview with the Digg team at TalkCrunch. [...]
[...] You can also listen to the Digg team discuss the enhancements in an interview with TalkCrunch. Although these enhancements fail to meet the expectations of some Diggers, they are another step in making the whole Digg experience more streamlined. In addition, it is now becoming clearer that Digg is moving away from its news-only focus to a truly socially driven news and content (audio and video) focus. [...]
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[...] Great features, Digg team! If you want to learn more about the new features, visit the Digg blog for a video by Digg co-founder, Kevin Rose. If you want a more detailed look at Digg, listen to the following TalkCrunch podcast. [...]
[...] I recorded a podcast with the Digg team to discuss the new features. We also discuss current user stats, the SpikeTheVote story (Digg now owns the domain name), and updates on financings and acquisition (”no comment”). Listen to the podcast over on TalkCrunch. [...]
@Darren
You understand that they have to send out those C and D letters or they will lose their trademark. This is similar to Apple stopping people from using iPod in their products. In order to have something trademarked, you have to actively protect that trademark.
[...] Listen to Michael Arrington’s Podcast Interview with the Digg Guys [...]
[...] If you want a good overview of the new Digg features, check out Michael Arrington’s episode of TalkCrunch with Digg founder Kevin Rose, CEO Jay Adelson and VP Marketing Mike Maser. It’s pretty good. [...]
[...] I found out this morning that digg are using my Audio Player for their Podcasts section which is really cool. Incidentally, I also found out that TalkCrunch, the weekly TechCrunch podcast site, also use my player (via the excellent PodPress plugin). [...]
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[...] Digg is launching several new features this morning that signal a strategic shift in the company’s all news focus to date. They’ve added a podcasting content area, enhanced the video area and are signalling that new content areas are coming as well. Among the changes, users will now be able to consume audio and video content directly on Digg.read more | digg story [...]
[...] Techcrunch on how Digg Breaks Away From All News Focus complete with a podcast of techcrunch with the Digg team [...]
[...] For example, when users submit a valid RSS link, Digg may insist that it is invalid. If this happens, Digg’s instructions say to paste the URL of the page that contains the RSS link in it. However, this does not seem to work very well either. I tried to paste the following URL: http://www.podcastingnews.com/forum/links_tophits.htm, which contains links to several podcasts. Digg did not like this link, could not find any podcast links on this page and didn’t even tell me why. Another issue users may have is the waiting period before the submission is approved. For example, I submitted NASA’s podcast and Digg told me the submission needed to be approved. They didn’t give me any clue as to how long it could take, nor did they give me any indication of IF I was to be notified. It would seem to me that allowing instant submission and enabling users to rate/comment immediately, rather than come back later, is crucial to keeping people interested in submitting podcasts. I understand the need for moderation of content, of course. But why steer away from the original concept of community moderation? With 400,000 users and only 18 employees (as of the last podcast interview) you would think this would be more efficient. [...]
[...] In a recent interview with the Digg executive team, they said that they are not yet cash flow positive but should be in the near future, and currently have 18 employees. [...]
[...] 前回調達分は2005年10月の$2.8M（280万ドル）で、やはりGreylockとOmidyar、それにエンジェル投資家数名が出資に加わっている。Diggのエグゼキュティブ・チームに最近行ったインタビューでは、同社のキャッシュフローはまだ黒字に至ってないが、プラスに転換するのはそう遠くないだろう、という話だった。その時きいた現従業員数は18人。 [...]
[...] So far, Digg has 18 employees and said in a recent interview with TalkCrunch that they have not yet had a positive cash flow, but they hope to in the very near future. [...]
[...] In a recent interview with the Digg executive team, they said that they are not yet cash flow positive but should be in the near future, and currently have 18 employees. [...]
[...] Dans une interview récente de l’équipe de Digg, ils précisaient qu’ils n’étaient pas en rentables mais qu’ils devraient s’y approcher d’ici peu (ils sont 18 employés) [...]
[...] In a recent interview with the Digg executive team, they said that they are not yet cash flow positive but should be in the near future, and currently have 18 employees. [...]
Umm…when did changing the navigation and adding podcasts become worthy of treating this like some sort of worthwhile announcement. New navigation and a couple new features are just boring. Sorry for the tone, but this is the second time digg has been on your podcast and still nothing all that interesting “announced”.
[...] In a recent interview with the Digg executive team, they said that they are not yet cash flow positive but should be in the near future, and currently have 18 employees. [...]
[...] I think Digg is a great tool to spread and share user-generated content. As of Dec. 2006, Digg gets over 10 million unique visitors and over 200 million pages views, according to an interview with Digg execs at TechCrunch. The services and products Digg will be providing will definitely provide value in the future. Look out for great things with this company. [...]