eBiz Tomorrow by Chris Salazar

It’s definitely amazing how MySpace is growing not just in the United States, but globally.  What many thought was just a fad, it is here to stay…at least for a while.  Although MySpace is available to anyone around the world, they are now creating special localized versions of the site in other countries including Japan, UK, Ireland, Germany, France, and Australia.  Who would have known?

Also, MySpace is joining with News Corp and Softbank Corp. to help fund the $5 million it will take to create the localized version in Japan.  Found of MySpace, Tom Anderson, says that he wants to create a “global community” where people can interact anywhere in the world.  YES!  GREAT IDEA!

What’s interesting is Softbank currently owns close to 40% of Yahoo! Japan and Softbank CEO adds that there is a possibility for a joint venture between the two companies.

How about that?  Yahoo and MySpace merging…

It looks like the news has broke out in the blogosphere that Jeremiah is moving on to PodTech.  Although we will miss him at Hitachi, I am proud of Jeremiah.  As a corporate web evangelist, he has definitely paved a way for the Community Marketing program at HDS.  Hopefully, things will continue to grow.

Jeremiah has been an inspiration for me since I started working at HDS as an intern in Summer 2005.  He took me under his wing and fed my mind with knowledge about HDS, my career, and being a professional in corporate america.  Two summers later, he provided me with an opportunity to join HDS full time when I graduate in December.

Now as a friend, I wish Jeremiah all the best.  Keep up the great attitude and never stop challenging yourself.  You’ve been an inspiration to many…