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Fast Company launches Web network

January 16, 2008

Posted by Chris Roush

Fast Company magazine announced Wednesday that it is launching an Internet video network that will include coverage of technology trends, interviews with executives and business people, reviews of the latest technology products, and lifestyle programming.Â

Robert Scoble, one of the most popular technology bloggers, will serve as managing Fast Companydirector of the site, which is slated to launch in March.

Scoble’s daily video series, ScobleTV, will be featured on FastCompany.TV. Scoble’s current video show receives about 1 million views a month. Scoble is highly regarded for his coverage of emerging technology trends from both startups and established tech companies, especially in the Web 2.0 and social media space.

Scoble will also bring his popular blog, Scobleizer.com, to the Mansueto Digital network of sites, which includes FastCompany.com, Inc.com, IncBizNet.com and IncTechnology.com.

“I decided to join up with Fast Company because I wanted to work with a brand well known for covering innovation and technology in an authoritative, provocative manner,” said Scoble in a statement. “And I’m excited that the Mansueto Digital websites are going to be innovating in the social media space themselves.”

FastCompany.TV will debut several programs during the course of 2008 featuring Scoble and other well-known personalities.

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