Register for free to join our community of investors and share your ideas. You will also get access to streaming quotes, interactive charts, trades, portfolio, live options flow and more tools.
Register for free to join our community of investors and share your ideas. You will also get access to streaming quotes, interactive charts, trades, portfolio, live options flow and more tools.
Grant I too feel it was a mistake and killed some future profits and killed the stocks good run upwards .
I was excited bout aray until this.
my concerns are still there now.
one day grant blinkx will be ten too!
jimlur
I only own 100 shares long term I was thinking about buying some Jan 19 options 2013 what do you think good idea?option $50 strike
the way i see SC is he cannot sit still, and continual adjustments to suit each client i think fits the personality of SC we always pointed to so many products he came out with, we did not know if he would settle with one profitable product, or continuing to bring out more and more products, i gradually saw that Blinkx is the future, we have all discussed at length Blinkx technology being its strength, and the future must have product for companies that do not want to go to court to be sued for copyright material, or inappropriate material, this alone will always put the potential threat of a takeover of Blinkx.
Add to that as you say 800 partners should point to the non tech persons like me, the 800 partners would only go to someone like Blinkx if it had the best product, then on top the TV deals, all in such a short time.
What may move the share price is not all the important things above but the day to day Blinkx inside your TV, imaging a newspaper business reporter, he has to find a story to reach out to the majority of his readers, something everyone has, the TV =and that is what the newspaper readers will understand, that is what they will write about, and with the results in May, and the change to new TVs a couple of months later, then the next results after the Autumn we will all have the start of the profits from the start of Blinkx TV and partners, that will be the time we should see the start of the R&D and product paying and showing in the bottom line of Blinkx accounts.
Above is the way i see Blinkx and the very rough reasons for future share price rises, and as others point out there is also the products matured now bringing in revenue, we just dont know how big that might be, i just think it is obvious Blinkx next results will be better than the last.
Looking even further forward to next year, it is then the real profits i see coming in, and i see no reason to sell any shares in a company that has such an exciting profitable future.
I am a fan of Blinkx as you can see, in 18 months to 24 months time i think Blinkx share price will be substantially higher than today so i see no reason to sell Blinkx in the next 2 years.
exciting day for blinkx
exposure ! to huge investors...
todays blinkx news can be found under google GOOG and AApl apple.
today should be intresting link below.
The train is leaving the station toot toot beep beep..
http://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/Blinkx-eyes-bigger-presence-rsg-3520057188.html?x=0&.v=2
blinkx Introduces Connected TV API
Editor ©RapidTVNews | 02-02-2011
As it looks to open an online video index to technology partners looking to tap into the potential of connected TV, blinkx has launched a new Application Programming Interface (API).
The advanced video search engine provider, who offers index of over 35 million hours of online video, says that its new API will enables partners to build new functionality and apps for the ever increasing OTT environment and Connected TV ecosystem. This will encompass box makers and TV manufacturers, app developers and game consoles.
The new TV API will be designed to offer efficient access to a source of online content from top broadcasters and media companies. blinkx patented conceptual search engine includes image recognition software to understand rich media thoroughly and is central to delivering discovery, personalisation and recommendation functionality.
By rolling out its new API, blinkx intends to increase its distribution footprint across more screens and drive millions of new searches through its engine. blinkx partners in the TV arena already include companies such as Amino Communications, a developer of g IPTV and Hybrid set-top boxes, as well as Belgacom and Miniweb. blinkx adds that it will also help solve the navigation challenge that it believes is inherent in the lean-back experience of Connected TV.
Explained Suranga Chandratillake, founder and CEO, blinkx: “We introduced our mobile API last summer, and already it has generated significant traction with partners like Samsung and EVRI.
Providing an API for TV brings blinkx into the living-room and enables our partners to tap a flourishing audience as more consumers access Web video from their TVs. Our technology will help partners show what’s possible in the new OTT universe.”
Read more: blinkx Introduces Connected TV API | News | Rapid TV News http://www.rapidtvnews.com/index.php/2011020110125/blinkx-introduces-connected-tv-api.html#ixzz1Cl5e8Vlh
parent company results today.
Autonomy Corporation PLC
01 February 2011
?
AUTONOMY CORPORATION PLC ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010
Record Full Year results in line with consensus with full year revenues up 18%; Full Year Diluted EPS (adj. IFRS) up 24%; Highest revenues and profits in Autonomy's history
grant this is great news and a great run but I paid over ten for each of my shares long ago.
grant a article on GERN on the other day said that if he could only on one stock long term it would be GERN heard of them ?
GERN has hesc tons of patents and first human trials for spinal cord injury .
Huge cancer drug pipeline .
the downfall of them is its gonna take along time to get trails done along time but its cheap now if you can wait that long..
shares of tiny are still really cheap they will in turn use these profits for further investments going forward.
Autonomy ceo mentions blinkx and also says blinkx may be spining off a company itself.
Also look at the end the iphone app autonomy has its unreal wow...
http://vimeo.com/16443963
Mike Lynch owns 9% of blinkx
Autonomy owns like 13% of blinkx
grant thanks for such an informative post as you always do it makes me feel better that you still have high hopes for ARAY as we have held it seems like forever. Also still glad you are holding blinkx as they are well on their way to getting into IPTV and smart phones and still growing the web site without a globial push yet .
I can't help but to wonder why blinkx recently raised 26 million dollars they now have 40 million in cash no debt I am lookin for blinkx to be buying another company out IMO and possibly one on the nasdaq as some small caps are still very cheap .
I also would like you to look at IDCC i know they are almost fifty but they simply own 17,000 patents for cell phones which they have 50% of 3 G cell phones pays them fees if they get nokia then make that 75% some say they are on nokias heels alot of people shorting idcc bc of nokia lawsuit if idcc wins shorts will be buying it up fast to cover and it is said rumored if you will to be up to 500 million dollars plus intrest if they don't settle outta court .
I will look at your LNGT. thanks for the heads up on that one.
I am very limited for funds as my hours at work have been cut.
But that gives me more time to chat with you..
haha Now lets make some money fast and lots of it!!
grant ISRG reported huge profits while ARAY which has a great robot for cancer can't seem to get the ball rolling in the right direction what gives is it the mgnt of the company being greedy ?
Also do you still hold shares of ARAY .
Also hope you still have some blinkx stock too.
thanks to NickB ADVFN - 20 Jan'11 - 19:21 - 32298 of 32299
January 19, 2011
MINIWEB TO SHOWCASE WOOMI, ITS CLOUD-BASED VIDEO DISTRIBUTION PLATFORM FOR CONNECTED TV, AT NATPE
--Says Platform Will Be Available on Half of All Connected TV's Worldwide by Mid-2011
http://itvt.com/story/7568/miniweb-showcase-woomi-its-cloud-based-video-distribution-platform-connected-tv-natpe
blinkx had 5 million visitors in DEC. still growing over last dec too.
http://siteanalytics.compete.com/googlevideo.com+blinkx.com+youtube.com/
jimlur I invested in IDCC long ago at a very good price under twenty now i am seeing i did not buy enuff shares only one hundred should i buy more on margin?
your thoughts....
I recently transfered my idcc stock into my sharebuilder account so i can reinvest dividends for free fractional shares each Q.
from in2deep from another board
So, the news is out finally. Blinkx has a new partner in the name of TV Guide. Celebrity gossip is seriously good internet TV fodder. It ticks all the boxes: instantly streamable, broad mass appeal, 20-30 age group focussed (web savvy online spenders), gossip (who doesn't like a bit of goss then?).
But the bit I just got really, really excited about was this quote:
"a one-stop fan destination reaching more than 23 million unique users per month."
That's the TVGuide.com website. Not only are a veritable shed-load of eyes going to watching Blinkx adverts but TV Guide has decided that it's own, already massive, portal still can't provide the sorts of inroads into internet TV advertising that Blinkx can provide.
Naysayers be gone... I might have to provide my own price upgrade in the next couple of months!
Blinkx Plc
18 January 2011
blinkx Offers Entertainment Fans Access to Exclusive Videos From TV Guide Network
Hundreds of TV Guide Network exclusives, including red carpet fashion and behind-the-scenes interviews, are now available at www.blinkx.com
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.-January 18, 2011-blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today announced that it will distribute exclusive video content from TV Guide Network. A continually expanding library of pop culture videos from TV Guide Network is now fully searchable and viewable at www.blinkx.com. Leveraging its unique AdHoc platform, blinkx will also place contextually relevant advertising against these videos and share resulting advertising revenue with TV Guide.
TV Guide Network offers entertainment fans exclusive coverage of Hollywood's biggest stars, from interviews with TV and film celebrities at the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes, to sneak peeks of what's to come on hit shows like American Idol, Law and Order, Modern Family, NCIS and Dancing with the Stars. The Network also covers breaking news in Hollywood and celebrity fashion.
"Entertainment clips are some of the most sought after videos online," said Suranga Chandratillake, founder and CEO, blinkx. "With TV Guide, an institution in the world of entertainment coverage for over 50 years, viewers know they will only get high-quality, professional content featuring today's biggest celebrities, TV shows and movies."
As the pioneer in video search technology, blinkx has built a reputation as the smartest way to find rich media on the Web. The company has made more than 720 partners and indexed over 35 million hours of video and audio content to date.
About blinkx
blinkx plc (LSE AIM: BLNX) is the world's largest and most advanced video search engine. Today, blinkx has indexed more than 35 million hours of audio, video, viral and TV content, and made it fully searchable and available on demand. blinkx's founders set out to solve a significant challenge - as TV and user-generated content on the Web explode, keyword-based search technologies only scratch the surface. blinkx's patented search technologies listen to - and even see - the Web helping users enjoy a breadth and accuracy of search results not available elsewhere. In addition, blinkx powers the video search for many of the world's most frequented sites. blinkx is based in San Francisco and London. More information is available at www.blinkx.com.
About TV Guide
TV Guide Network is the true entertainment insider and the only network that celebrates Hollywood, its stars and the shows that fans adore. Committed to buzz-worthy, breakout programming and a rich, multi-platform viewing experience, TV Guide Network is seen in more than 80 million homes nationwide and online at TVGuide.com, a one-stop fan destination reaching more than 23 million unique users per month. TV Guide Network is home to some of America's fan-favorite series including "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Weeds" and "Ugly Betty." The network also takes fans behind-the-scenes of Hollywood with original programming that delivers the latest news on entertainment and pop culture, as well as live coverage of the industry's biggest events such as the Red Carpet at the Academy Awards(R) and Primetime Emmy(R) Awards. TV Guide Network, TVGuide.com and the TV Guide brand are owned by Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), the leading next-generation studio, which produces the award-winning series "Mad Men" and "Weeds" and co-produces the acclaimed "Nurse Jackie " and One Equity Partners, the private equity arm of JPMorgan Chase.
blinkx is doing alot of ground work so keep this in mind.
ceo of blinkx goal is not only to be a portal on the internet but also laying the foundation to smart phones and working on applications and partnered with youview and miniweb for IPTV tv top boxes .
Plus some say 90% of the internet will be video by 2014 blinkx could benefit greatly .
ceo of blinkx says smart phone ads could bring in more revenue as he thinks this is the future.
blinkx also has software for shopping called getcheep a social shopping thats free and finds the best price fast and easy .
Where can we go from here well long ago priceline.com symbol PCLN dropped to $1 per share now over or close to 400$ per share .
the future of the internet is video the smart phone market will be huge ad revenue and tv set top boxes with blinkx software will be into millions of homes and lead to daily use plus great exposure.
The best is yet to come!
Online advertising is expected to rise 12 percent this year to $61.8 billion worldwide from $55.2 billion in 2009, according to New York-based researcher eMarketer. Although text ads on search pages such as Google or Microsoft’s Bing remain the dominant form of online advertising, video ads are growing fast, eMarketer says. According to IDC, global online video ad spending, which was $2.2 billion in 2009, will expand to $11.3 billion in 2014.
YouTube, which has more than 1 billion views a day, says the company is “doubling” its efforts to get more viewers for its video ads.
Blinkx Plc, an online video-search operator spun off by Autonomy Corp., is among companies that stand to benefit from the expected surge in video ads, said Chief Executive Officer Suranga Chandratillake.
The site, which gets 99 percent of its revenue from advertising and was rated by ComScore as the fastest-growing video site after Facebook, targets consumers with ads using software that analyzes words and visual signs. Users can even choose their own endings to some video ads.
post by safarinorman on another board.
Blinkx runs a small workforce, Google has a massive workforce,
again i repeat Blinkx has products that would save a large company
a lot of money and reduce the staff, maybe then they will be at home using Blinkx.
Again i think we should look at the P/E and why the share price has not fallen to justify the P/E and again its because within a short period of time the products that have been made will be bringing in revenue, also the revenue is not a one off, but like the old saying goes, a dripping roast, it is continual and as others come through production line they will add to the profits of Blinkx.
So i see the whole Blinkx story changing the company from speculation to a very fast growing profitable company.
My price target is still the same, but i am expecting a very high share price in the future, and as we all see Blinkx technology being used in other companies products, obvious other companies that have copyright problems will see with the purchase or partnership of Blinkx they can solve their own copyright problems.
motley fool article today mentions blinkx
Blinkx
Autonomy spin-off Blinkx (LSE: BLNX) will turn profitable this year. As a result, shares in the video search specialist have more than quadrupled over the 12 months.
The P/E is a stratospheric 58, although this drops to around 23 for the year to 2012. Admittedly, the current share price will be peanuts if Blinkx ends up being the Google of video
news today
January 5, 2011
blinkx Partners With FORA.tv to Give Users Access to Today’s Greatest Minds and Most Interesting Ideas
Over 3,500 videos of the biggest live events, lectures and debates are now available on www.blinkx.com
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.—January 5, 2010—blinkx, the world’s largest and most advanced video search engine, today announced a partnership with FORA.tv, a leading Web site for videos about the people, issues and ideas changing the world. Under the terms of the agreement, more than 3,500 videos from FORA.tv will now be fully searchable and viewable at www.blinkx.com. Leveraging its unique AdHoc platform, blinkx will also place contextually relevant advertising against these videos and share resulting advertising revenue with FORA.tv.
FORA.tv is the Web's largest collection of unmediated video drawn from top conferences, universities and public forums. Conversations with today’s luminaries—including best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell, former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, award-winning director James Cameron and hip hop artist Jay-Z—covering topics ranging from the environment and politics, to science, technology and culture are now available to blinkx users everywhere.
“blinkx is at the epicenter of the explosion of online video, helping a vast audience search, discover and share their favorite programs," said Blaise Zerega, CEO of FORA.tv. "We're excited to reach intelligent, engaged users with our provocative, big idea videos.”
“FORA.tv is an incredible source of high quality videos featuring leaders and visionaries from a wide range of disciplines,” said Suranga Chandratillake, founder and CEO, blinkx. “We’re thrilled to provide our users with direct access to FORA.tv’s impressive library of enlightening discussions with some of today’s greatest minds.”
As the pioneer in video search technology, blinkx has built a reputation as the smartest way to find rich media on the Web. The company has made more than 720 partners and indexed over 35 million hours of video and audio content to date.
About blinkx
blinkx plc (LSE AIM: BLNX) is the world's largest and most advanced video search engine. Today, blinkx has indexed more than 35 million hours of audio, video, viral and TV content, and made it fully searchable and available on demand. blinkx's founders set out to solve a significant challenge – as TV and user-generated content on the Web explode, keyword-based search technologies only scratch the surface. blinkx's patented search technologies listen to – and even see – the Web, helping users enjoy a breadth and accuracy of search results not available elsewhere. In addition, blinkx powers the video search for many of the world's most frequented sites. blinkx is based in San Francisco and London. More information is available at www.blinkx.com.
About FORA.tv
FORA.tv is the leading site for intelligent video programs on the people, issues, and ideas changing the planet. FORA.tv presents the web’s largest collection of videos drawn from live events, lectures, interviews, and debates going on all the time at top universities, public forums, think tanks and conferences. As a pioneer in free, and fee-based video viewing of the world's most interesting political, social, and cultural issues, FORA.tv is the leading platform for hundreds of organizations from the Aspen Institute to Wired, to reach passionate and engaged audiences. FORA.tv has been named a Top 50 Web Site by TIME, and a Top Education Site by The Telegraph. FORA.tv is funded by a select group of investors led by William R. Hearst III and is based in San Francisco. FORA.tv can be found at http://fora.tv.
Press Contacts for blinkx
Tim Turpin
Sparkpr
+1 (415) 321 1894
tim.turpin@sparkpr.com
OG money: off topic
hey I wanted you to do some DD on blinkx and let me know what you think of it its a video search engine with more searchable content for videos than yahoo and google and has 111 patents and 40 million in cash no debt and turned its first profit last earnings.
symbol BLNKF pink sheets.
symbol on london BLNX.L where all the volume is
it truly is a hiden gem
Today, the new IPOs particularly DANG/YOUK which is positioning itself as the NFLX / Youtube of China should bolster research into unknown companies such as Blinkx.com
I am expecting a breakout in the coming weeks (we need it on good volume) at 90p so that we can go to $2.50 within a couple of months (as there is no resistance above 100p).
I would like to see the US stock be listed on the Amex or Nasdaq so that it generates better liquidity ....
this is an unknown gem of a company.
blinkx App to Feature on Samsung’s GALAXY Tab »
1 December 2010
blinkx’s video app for Android will be available on Samsung’s smart media device
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.— December 1, 2010—blinkx, the world’s largest and most advanced video search engine, today announced that Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a global leader in mobile technology, has selected blinkx for inclusion on its first tablet device, the GALAXY Tab, powered by the Android Operating System 2.2.
Under the terms of the agreement, blinkx’s video app will be promoted through SamsungApps on Samsung’s revolutionary GALAXY Tab. The blinkx app, blinkx Beat, is one of the few video apps to be featured in the elite SamsungApps offering. blinkx Beat will be available through SamsungApps as the GALAXY Tab is launched worldwide.
blinkx Beat for Android devices debuted on Samsung GALAXY S phone earlier this year. The app is a never-ending playlist of the most popular videos from around the Web—hilarious bloopers, amazing stunts, ridiculous pranks and cute animals—a riveting channel of snackable video, perfect for those on the go. The blinkx Beat app also allows users to search across blinkx’s mobile video index.
“We’re honored to be included again as one of Samsung’s featured apps for the global launch of GALAXY Tab,” said Suranga Chandratillake, founder and CEO of blinkx. “The GALAXY Tab’s 7-inch display, combined with support for Flash and the same top notch graphics card available in Samsung GALAXY S, will deliver an amazing mobile video experience. It’s sleek and powerful, and enables consumers to maximize their online experience, wherever that may be.”
As the pioneer in video search technology, blinkx has built a reputation as the smartest way to find rich media on the Web. The company has made more than 720 partners and indexed over 35 million hours of video and audio content to date.
Groupon Said to Weigh Sale to Google vs. Raising More Funds
By Douglas MacMillan and Serena Saitto - Nov 19, 2010 10:27 AM CT
*
*
* LinkedIn
* More
o Business Exchange
o Buzz up!
o Digg
* Print
* Email
Groupon Said to Weigh Sale to Google
Groupon, which intends to serve 300 cities by year’s end, sends daily coupons for one-time sales to a widening list of users. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg
Groupon Inc. is weighing whether to sell itself to Google Inc. or to proceed with a round of fundraising that may value the daily coupon company at more than $3 billion, said two people with knowledge of the matter.
Google and Groupon have held talks about an acquisition, said the people, who asked to remain anonymous because the discussions are private. Groupon may take until the end of the year to decide whether to make a deal with Google, said one of the people. Groupon earlier held failed negotiations with Yahoo! Inc. and may not clinch a deal with Google, the people said.
Groupon, a Chicago-based startup, would give Google more of the $133 billion U.S. local advertising market and help it benefit from surging demand for coupons, sent via the Web, for products and services. Google Chief Executive Officer Eric Schmidt is stepping up the pace of acquisitions to spur growth and keep from losing business as Facebook Inc., the largest social networking service, adds features and lures Web surfers.
Depending on the price paid, Groupon may become Google’s most expensive target. In 2008, the Web search leader paid $3.2 billion for DoubleClick, an online advertising provider.
Julie Mossler, a spokeswoman for Groupon, didn’t respond to a request for comment. Aaron Zamost, a spokesman for Google, declined to comment. Technology blog AllThingsDigital earlier today reported that Google is holding talks to buy Groupon.
David Lawee, Google’s mergers and acquisitions head, said in an interview this month that the company is likely to buy more companies about the size of YouTube and DoubleClick, its two largest deals, to help offer more online services. He didn’t discuss potential targets. Google paid $1.65 billion for YouTube, an online video site, in 2006.
Blinkx Plc - Strategic Partnership with Be
RNS
RNS Number : 3318W
Blinkx Plc
17 November 2010
?
RNS Reach
Belgacom Signs Strategic Partnership with blinkx to Power Video Search Across its Entertainment Platform
Ground-breaking three-screen initiative will incorporate blinkx's patented technology
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.-November 17, 2010-blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today announced a strategic partnership with Belgacom, Belgium's leading quadruple play provider with Internet broadband, television, mobile and wireline communication services, to power TV and Video Search across Belgacom's new entertainment platform. This strategic partnership is exclusive for Belgium and Luxembourg and will open the door to new business models and opportunities in digital TV and entertainment.
Based on technology that was perfected over 12 years at Cambridge University, blinkx uses patented conceptual search, combined with speech and image recognition software, to understand large amounts of rich media content more thoroughly than any other solution available today. This deep understanding of content enables blinkx to deliver unrivaled accuracy and relevancy in its video and TV search capabilities.
A telecom and media industry pioneer, Belgacom has chosen to incorporate blinkx's unique technology into its next generation entertainment platform, which will bring more content and applications to a wider variety of devices, including TVs, PC/Macs and mobiles, thanks to Belgacom's smart networks, and deliver a highly personalized and entertaining experience to users.
"We're thrilled to be working with Belgacom on this initiative," said Suranga Chandratillake, founder and CEO, blinkx. "We believe their plans for this entertainment platform are truly visionary and represent the future of the three-screen experience. Belgacom understands how audiences want to consume content and blinkx's unparalleled search and discovery functionality can help them deliver the best, most personalized user experience."
"blinkx's in-depth video search technology is truly unique and the company has always been an innovator in the online TV and video space," said Didier Bellens, CEO of the Belgacom Group. "Belgacom is committed to bringing the most cutting-edge technology and the very best user experience to our customers. This strategic partnership with blinkx complements other innovative initiatives we announced last months with OnLive, Jinni and Softkinetic / In3Depth, all leading and visionary companies in their fields."
As the pioneer in video search technology, blinkx has built a reputation as the smartest way to find rich media on the Web. The company has made more than 720 partners and indexed over 35 million hours of video and audio content to date.
About blinkx
blinkx plc (LSE AIM: BLNX) is the world's largest and most advanced video search engine. Today, blinkx has indexed more than 35 million hours of audio, video, viral and TV content, and made it fully searchable and available on demand. blinkx's founders set out to solve a significant challenge - as TV and user-generated content on the Web explode, keyword-based search technologies only scratch the surface. blinkx's patented search technologies listen to - and even see - the Web, helping users enjoy a breadth and accuracy of search results not available elsewhere. In addition, blinkx powers the video search for many of the world's most frequented sites. blinkx is based in San Francisco and London. More information is available at www.blinkx.com.
About Belgacom
Belgacom (Euronext Brussels: BELG) is Belgium's leading quadruple play provider with Internet broadband, television, mobile and wireline communication services. More information: www.belgacom.com.
Press Contacts for blinkx
Tim Turpin
Sparkpr
+1 (415) 321 1894
tim.turpin@sparkpr.com
Nicole Love
Marlin PR
+44 207 869 8328
nicole.love@marlinpr.com
Charles Lytle
Christopher Wren
Citigroup Global Markets Ltd
NOMAD and Broker for blinkx plc
+44 207 986 4000
This is possibly the biggest deal Blinkx has signed.
For once, not only are Blinkx touting the relationship but Belgacom are as well. Furthermore, Belgacom is 54% owned by the Belgian government so it is a totally solid underwritten deal and unlike other deals Blinkx has "written" there is no competition either within or without the deal.
Furthermore, Belgacom's revenues last year were €4.5billion, which amounts to about £4billion to support a population of 10m people. BBC, on the other hand gets revenues of £5billion to support 60m people and ITV is lucky if it turns over £2billion. Now, which of those three is the more profitable per employee?
Also, there are three official languages in Belgium; Dutch, French, and German but there are also regional ones such as Waloon, etc... This gives Blinkx the advantage of being based on language so it is the ideal tool for indexing video in such a multilingual environment.
Given that Blinkx is technology not headcount, much of the revenue generated here will flow to bottom line. So, a few more of these deals in non-English countries and Blinkx will be one real big player in the video search market if it is not already.
Samsung plans to smash Android rivals..what about the iPad?
The most dramatic aspect of the smartphone market in the second half of 2010 has been the reinvention of Samsung. Samsung's Galaxy S has shipped 7 million units and has set targets of 20 million for this year – plus one million tablets.
Always a powerhouse in mass market handsets and feature-packed media phones, the Korean giant was still the ugly duckling of open OS smartphones. But the success of its Galaxy S Android range, and to a lesser extent the Wave, which runs its own bada OS, have turned it into a swan that is giving Apple a run for its money in terms of mobile allure – and aims to have the same effect in tablets.
Samsung is targeting over 40m unit sales in this category next year, according to mobile division chief Shin Jong-kyun. He told the Nikkei business daily that Samsung is targeting 20m smartphone sales worldwide this year and double that figure in 2011. Both forecasts are improvements on Samsung?s original goal, articulated when it unveiled Galaxy S, when it said it would sell 18m this year. However, it is being slightly more cautious than in September, when it said 2010 would see 25m shipments, rather than the vaguer “more than 20m” of Shin's interview. By the end of 2011, however, the firm expects to have double-digit smartphone share, though still lower than its overall handset share of 20 per cent and rising...
Yet more evidence to suggest that online video will continue to see explosive growth...
"Up significantly since the middle of 2008, spending on internet video advertising will continue to grow in the years to come. Video advertising will be the most dynamic format in the online ad market, propelled by technical advances in the field combined with the tremendous explosion of online video consumption. Video advertising has become a powerful growth engine for the display market in particular, for it can be beautifully adapted to advertisers’ branding concerns. Plus, it allows advertisers to repurpose the commercials they develop for television.
Online video sites and services will be the first to benefit from this boom. Ad revenues from online video sites will grow at an average annual rate of 54.4 percent, to capture 13 percent of the internet advertising market in 2014 with EUR 11.2 billion. Video will in fact be the largest of the three emerging markets in the US and Europe in 2014, although the mobile web will dominate globally..."
Hulu To Double Revenue to $240M-Plus This Year
On the strength of its ad sales, Hulu says it's on pace to double its revenue this year. CEO Jason Kilar highlighted several ways that Hulu was trying to make ads more effective, saying that ads on Hulu are 55 percent more effective than ads on traditional TV channels when measuring whether consumers remembered the brand and the message shown.
Online video Relevant Products/Services site Hulu is on pace to generate more than $240 million in revenue this year, more than double the $108 million in 2009...
my top 5 update
1. blinkx BLNKF beat earnings up over 100% from last half a year ago and searches again topped it 100%.signed a deal with a IPTV company too, blinkx now has shopping software getcheep.com could be the next groupon.
2.ACAS beat by a penny
3.PANL missed but should have beat if it cut costs.buying opp for investors.
4.IDCC beat and going to have a dividend for its investors soon and expects nokia to settle before the court date dec 9.
5.UA signed a deal with tom brady and beat the street.
all are great long term buys.
Blinkx in the black
Created:9 November 2010Written by:Steven Frazer
The world's most popular video search engine, Blinkx, broke into profit in the six months to 30 September - as we anticipated in our summer tip - and beat analyst expectations. Phrases such as "game changing" get over used, but it is difficult to argue with positive cash flow of $1.8m (£1.1m), a doubling of revenues and a swing from a $7.4m loss to a $2m operating profit year on year.
Blinkx's distribution model remains very strong, with a new partnership with set-top-box manufacturer Amino announced alongside these results, adding to the 720 channel partners that include the BBC, ITN and Bloomberg. The company's bank of over 35m hours of video and audio content generated an average 31.6m daily searches during the six-month period, which probably peaks at over 40m based on broker Daniel Stewart best estimate, making that traffic a targeted goldmine for advertisers. And if chief executive Suranga Chandratillake is right about 500 per cent growth in online advertising over the next four years, it will mean a potential target market worth $11.3bn (£6.99bn) by 2014.
Broker Daniel Stewart is expecting full-year pre-tax profits of $7.6m and EPS of 1.6¢, rising to $22m and 4.7¢, respectively, in 2011-12.
BLNKFblinkx a video search engine with more searchable content for videos than yahoo or google
announces growth profit cash increase and new partnership
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/blinkx-plc-Announces-Results-prnews-84958363.html?x=0&.v=3
blinkx news partnership
blinkx to Provide Search, Personalization and Recommendation Feature for Amino’s Award-winning Hybrid/OTT Set-Top Box »
9 November 2010
Leading set-top box manufacturer partners with video search pioneer to deliver best-of-breed solutions for OTT market
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.—November 9, 2010—blinkx, the world’s largest and most advanced video search engine, today announced a partnership with Amino Communications, the world’s leading developer of pure IPTV and hybrid/OTT devices and solutions. Under the terms of the partnership, Amino and blinkx will develop an integrated search, recommendation and personalization solution powered by blinkx technology to be deployed on Amino’s hybrid/OTT set-top boxes, including the award-winning Amino Freedom, which brings broadcast, on-demand TV, open Internet and local content together in a single device.
Based on technology that was perfected over 12 years at Cambridge University, blinkx uses a combination of patented conceptual search with speech and image recognition software to understand rich media more thoroughly than any other solution available today. This deep understanding of content enables blinkx to deliver unrivaled accuracy and relevancy in its search, personalization and recommendation capabilities.
Amino Communications, which already works with over 850 customers in 85 countries, has chosen to incorporate blinkx functionality into its Amino Freedom media centre. Through the partnership, Amino will leverage blinkx’s vast Internet video index and functionality to fuse broadcast and broadband TV on their devices, and deliver the rich, easy-to-navigate entertainment experience consumers are demanding.
“We’re thrilled to partner with blinkx to provide our consumers with a best-of-breed OTT experience that combines our next-generation set-top box with blinkx’s advanced video technology,” said Andrew Burke, CEO, Amino Communications. “Our newest offerings bring together a wide range of expertise in stylish, state-of-the-art devices. We built our set-top boxes with the user experience in mind and we’ve partnered with the best in the industry to help us achieve our vision.”
“A true OTT experience successfully combines traditional broadcast programming with internet-delivered video to give viewers access to a vast universe of video content,” said Suranga Chandratillake, founder and CEO, blinkx. “blinkx is ideally suited to help viewers navigate this hybrid universe, both through our technology and our massive index of online video. Amino Communications has established itself as a provider of cutting-edge IPTV solutions and we’re delighted they have chosen to incorporate our search, recommendation and personalization capabilities in their suite of devices.”
As the pioneer in video search technology, blinkx has built a reputation as the smartest way to find rich media on the Web. The company has made more than 720 partners and indexed over 35 million hours of video and audio content to date.
About blinkx
blinkx plc (LSE AIM: BLNX) is the world's largest and most advanced video search engine. Today, blinkx has indexed more than 35 million hours of audio, video, viral and TV content, and made it fully searchable and available on demand. blinkx's founders set out to solve a significant challenge – as TV and user-generated content on the Web explode, keyword-based search technologies only scratch the surface. blinkx's patented search technologies listen to – and even see – the Web, helping users enjoy a breadth and accuracy of search results not available elsewhere. In addition, blinkx powers the video search for many of the world's most frequented sites. blinkx is based in San Francisco and London. More information is available at www.blinkx.com.
About Amino Communications
Amino Communications is a world leading IPTV and hybrid/OTT innovator – bringing new entertainment products and solutions to a global market. With over three million devices sold to 850 customers in 85 countries, Amino’s award-winning solutions are deployed by major network operators and service providers worldwide. Amino’s speed-to-market, agility and leading-edge technology has secured important partnerships with global vendors, including Intel and Ericsson, to deliver the rich entertainment experience consumers are demanding. Amino Communications is a wholly owned subsidiary of Amino Technologies plc and listed on the London Stock Exchange Alternative Investment Market (AIM: symbol AMO). It is headquartered near Cambridge, in the UK, with offices in the US, China and Sweden.
blinkx to release earnings this Tuesday nov 9
post by citytrade
advertising is Blinkx income and field of expertise Although it has now launched blinkx cheep which is the world's first transaction hijacking, and linkx' updated versions will e much more streamlines as usual)
linkx is the one serious UK company that is set to delever for thre BBC if called on.
online advertising is shooting up as recoveries are anticipated andblinkx revenues already proved its advertising model (will now cponfirm that post EBITA profits on nov 9th)
of over $1million.
I called blinkx as a potentially £5 a share 2 years ago & expect to hit this if/when transaction hijacking is streamlined)
and indeed it hit the £1 by Xmas I also called and was jeered at for
The BBC is going to raise revenues for itself....not much doubt about that if it wants to survive, and blinkx relevant ads are going to be very useful for it as it goes international.
Its quality mass market programmes eg The Tudors commands huge audiences and advertising that is relevant eg 'get your Henry VIII procelain vases! will be premium pokes.
One of Blinkx NeD is Michael Lynch who is also a wheel at the BBC, is in a good position to assist this though no conflict of interest would allow his to proceed without a best interest of the BBC:
he could broker a good deal for the BBC with Blinkx....better than it could get with another/foreign advertising producer.
How he does this is going to be an algorithm, but its definitely doable and has been under discussion on here for a year plus.
The BBC does in-house advertising (for its own products like videos/books, but much may now e outsourced if squeezed.
I'm in favour of the BBC buying Blinkx - or vice versa - I cant see why the tories wouldn't sell the BBC to raise funds- they sold british gas, british rail, british everything else?
Why the hell would they keep a loss making company in their remit with Cameron, the son of a merchant capitalist, in charge?
I am too adventurous maybe, but there is tons of overlap
The political aims of the BBC can still be met by regulatory requirements.
Advertising for free videos/films MUST become the norm....and blinkx is uniquely set up for this
The big sp movement for blinkx (you've seen nothing yet) now its in clear net profits, will be as Blinkx Cheep starts to pay well:
I expect this to be huge and figure for it available from the May report and emphasized in Nov 2011.
Blinkx is likely to e developing new pioneering software systems independently of Autonomy & it will e interesting to see what these are:
I reiterate it's logical for blinkx to set up or buy an internet banking system better and more of a people's thing than PayPal who charges high fees, and blinkx has space, the resources & finance to do this.
Suranga is keenly aware of being a champion of the people and the banks have been seen as a real problem from generations.
Their profits are extreme and this usually invites competition.
If I was on the board of blinkx I'd be pushing for an internet bank that services their customers.
There is NO mention of this in their foundation articles but it is a logical step IMO and it is easy to recruit a complete banking department @ present and pioneer a new online banking system with competitive pay per transaction rather than %age fees.
Why I'm looking at this is I'm trying to think why blinkx raised funds:
it could of course just be caution about the much touted double dip, though that looks very unlikely, and the deregulation of London which preceeded the 2008 crash has led to the UK rebounding before the US & EU
Notably the UK markets are almost back to their pre-crash levels, and property has NOT crashed in the UK but is rising again with a 33% rise over 3 years conservatively being called.
The tories will have to make the UK attractive for business again.
The Olympics in a few months will give a huge boost to blinkx.
USA is still the major revenue source but Asia is huge