Yes, the intrigue around BUNM as we approach 2008 seems to be increasing along with V/V (volatility and volume.) I agree with other posters about an opportunity for a Buyout in the future. If CEO sticks to stated gameplan I would say the probability is high. In fact, I would have to say that if numbers reach millions anytime soon there could be some initial/serious inquiries.
Some of the bigger players out there are almost desperate to effectively buy market share and for good reason. Cross-selling is one of the most effective means of advertising. hypster.com in particular is playing serve to a demographic with highest discretionary income--in an economy currently seeing a number of recessionary signs. 'New consumers' are what the big boys are looking for whether it's selling labtops, cars, music etc.
The thing I'm most interested in seeing here--yes far beyond PPS daily fluctuations is how the usership growth curve is affected by FB release. How much of percentage change and impact it makes both instantaneously and over first 30 days of release.
The following is totally my opinion and yes dependent on numerous factors outside of my contol such as the economy, user demographics, management decisions but I think that most of us are underestimating the growth curve/time frame formula where usership reaches into millions. I say we may just get there in 20-60 days from FB release.
My basis? you must consider usership-wise how growth went from 100 beta users in March 2007 to nearly 180,000 currently and this was through largely 'natural growth.' Interestingly, one could also make the argument that growth has already been exponential from those early beginnings and there is good reason to believe trend is going to increase.
If compounding accelerates it may truly be amazing to behold where usership is by June/July 2008 and PPS levels should reflect realities accordingly. .0001-.0005 will be firmly in the rear-view mirror as was stated earlier whether .0011, .0040, .01 .0018 etc. or .03 will be the new base.
Finally, what happens to usership #s when viral networking FB app kicks in + word of mouth, banner ads or any other form of advertising kicks in or any number of marketing means that could be at hypster.com BUNMs disposal all come on board? What if shareholders hand-out business cards that on one side say hypster.com and freshtunes.com on the other and hand them out to a hundred people?
So what if only 20 join because those who do will talk/email more. We could truly have a real juggernaught on our hands and many new eyes and $$$s will come wanting in 08. Compounding-Compounding, Compounding let the snowball roll!
