Today I was contacted by Craig Middleton, BigPond's Group Manager, Corporate Affairs, after seeing our story on Telstra's first anniversary in Second Life. He's provided his list of Telstra BigPond's achievements in Second Life: "ACHIEVEMENTS ~~~~~~~~~~~~ * We have built and maintained a leading position as the most popular real life brand presence in SL in the world, which … [Read more...] about Telstra responds on first anniversary in Second Life
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World Stock Exchange: Anshe Chung no threat
Over the weekend, Massively ran a story on the ongoing saga with the Australian-owned World Stock Exchange in Second Life. I contacted Luke Connell (SL: LukeConnell Vandeverre) via IM in-world and asked for further clarification on the ongoing delays with the relaunch. His response was as follows: [4:19] LukeConnell Vandeverre: Hi, no date yet but we are getting much closer … [Read more...] about World Stock Exchange: Anshe Chung no threat
Telstra in Second Life: one year on
It's actually just past a year since Telstra launched its Second Life presence. The reason we haven't covered the anniversary until now is due to having a request for a comment in to Telstra on the first anniversary. There's been no response, so I'll reply on my observations and hopefully your comments on Telstra in Second Life. The first theme that comes to mind is … [Read more...] about Telstra in Second Life: one year on
The ABC in Second Life: one year on
The 19th March brings up the one-year anniversary of the ABC's launch of ABC Island. Launch night coincided with the screening of You Only Live Twice on Four Corners. Since that time, there's been a steady stream of events, including a great number organised by the Australian community of Second Life residents who frequent the island. ABC Island's presence is a modest one … [Read more...] about The ABC in Second Life: one year on
Linden Lab offers lottery for free land parcels
All the details here. Essentially, both lotteries are for fairly well frequented shopping areas that Linden Lab are offering to new tenants for 6-months. The first is Luna Oaks Galleria, the second is Busy Ben’s Vehicle Lot. Whether you're an established or new Second Life entrepreneur, this is well worth entering. What have you got to lose? … [Read more...] about Linden Lab offers lottery for free land parcels