Tweens Industry News & Blogs

Industry News & Blogs

Almost every U.S. child age 8+ plays games online - Internet - BizReport
www.bizreport.com | Sep 3, 2010
A nationwide survey in the U.S. found that just about every child plays games online and that these games wield more influence on them than any other media. Despite this, investment in the space remains low.

Zong To Enable SMS Payments In Tween Virtual World Woozworld
www.socialtimes.com | Jun 18, 2010
Monetization of tweens is an issue facing many virtual worlds today. Recognizing its user base’s propensity for SMS, the tween-focused virtualworld Woozworld partnered with Zong to enable tweens to use the mobile payment platform’s simple and secure solutions to purchase virtual goods.

Poor Economy Creates Win for Workers, Job Center and a Small Business in a Shrinking Industry
www.prlog.org | Jun 14, 2010
Poor Economy Creates Win for Workers, Job Center and a Small Business in a Shrinking Industry. Good News in Tough Times. Pretty Brainy, a start-up in the shrinking apparel industry, was able to hire workers through a stimulus program that pays the wages. The employees are pursuing career dreams and

AOL's Screechy Tween Video Site, Cambio, Debuts Tuesday | Fast Company
www.fastcompany.com | Jun 14, 2010
AOL's been having a tough half-decade or so, but are looking to turn things around with a new content partnership with none other than the tween obsession of the moment, the Jonas brothers.

Itwixie Social Networking Site Seeks Tween Girls Marketing Input - Executive Style - Portfolio.com
www.portfolio.com | Jun 4, 2010
As the mom of tweens, Rebecca Gaynier wanted to create an online place for them to talk, make friends, and learn. Along the way, she founded a business that gives marketers valuable insight to the tween consumer.

Gaming most popular internet activity for tweens - Brand Republic News - Brand Republic
www.brandrepublic.com | Jan 11, 2010
Gaming most popular internet activity for tweens - Brand Republic News. Read Gaming most popular internet activity for tweens and other marketing news at Brand Republic. Brand Republic - first for Advertising, Marketing, Media and PR

BillMyParents™ and Offerpal Media Form a Strategic Partnership to Provide Innovative Payment
allpaynews.com | Dec 1, 2009
<p>(AllPayNews) - Socialwise, Inc.</p><p><a href="http://allpaynews.com/content/billmyparents%E2%84%A2-and-offerpal-media-form-strategic-partnership-provide-innovative-payment-solu"target="_blank">read more</a></p>

Newsvine - Earnings roundup: Tween Brands, Perfect World
www.newsvine.com | Nov 16, 2009
Among the earnings stories for Monday, Nov. 16, from AP Financial News:

Harris Interactive: Press Releases > Marketers and Parents: Don't Forget Traditional Non-Tech Toys
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Everyday Lessons for Your ‘Tween Daughter: How Your Attitude Prepares Her for Life - Gaiam Blog
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Find our how to give adolescent 'tween girls the self-confidence they need to succeed in society by presenting them with strong female role models in this guest blog by Heidi A. Olinger, founder of T-shirt company Pretty Brainy.