What’s Next? ThisNext!

I am way behind in my writing. The good news is that so many other people have written about ThisNext since we launched 3 weeks ago that I can let them speak for me.

ThisNext launched our shopcasting network

In case you missed it, ThisNext launched our shopcasting network on August 21st while I was speaking at the Performics Summit. (I’ve been on the road a bit since our launch.) You can read the press release if you want the official statements on the site.

If you want to wish us well, don’t comment below with a simple “Congratulations” (those seem to pop up on Revenews). Instead, go to ThisNext, make some picks and add a link to your list in the comments section below. I would love to read about the products you love!

What’s being said about ThisNext in the blogosphere today

While we’ve been getting some great reviews in the press and from users, Michael Arrington of Techcrunch had this to say today:

The site is the best I’ve seen so far, with clearly structured items and very easy ways for users to add their own opinion via comments, tagging, comment ratings and adding things to a wishlist. There are easy to find “buy” links if you want to purchase the item. Users can also create a website widget to show off the stuff they really like. Good stuff, well executed.

Jason Calacanis also wrote about ThisNext today. (For full disclosure he is on our board. Thus, I will take the quote that Arrington picked from Calacanis’ blog.):

It’s sort of like taking “The Tipping Point” concepts and making them into a product you can actually use. For example, as the community grows you’ll be able to see who recommended a product first. After some period of time you might be able to find the people who are good at finding-or creating-trends. Neat huh?

More from the mainstream media and the blogosphere

As promised here’s what folks have been saying about ThisNext around the Web and in your local newspaper:

New York Times Bob Tedeschi (Today)
TechCrunch Michael Arrington (Today)
Jason Calacanis (Today)
USA Today Kevin Maney
USA Today Kevin Maney (You might also want to read Gordon’s continuation of the topic)
Business 2.0 Erick Schonfeld
Business 2.0 Erick Schonfeld
San Jose Mercury News podcast with Mike Bazeley
GigaOM Om Malik
GigaOM Katie Fehrenbacher
Mashable by Pete Cashmore
A VC by Fred Wilson

Walt Zwirko talked about it on WFAA TV. It’s on numerous websites including WFAA’s site. You can also watch the video and see Walt’s cell phone recommendation at ThisNext.

LA Business Journal
Cool Hunting by Josh Rubin
ClickZ by Enid Burns
SoCalTech
Tauilli by Tom Taulli

Even the French are writing about us: coopLOG

There are plenty more but I don’t have time to list them all (and you’re not going to read even all of these). Here are some quotes. People seem to love ThisNext. They’re using words like addiction and obsession. Music to a marketers ears!

Is ThisNext addictive?

Haute Gossip

ThisNext is the next big thing in the way of internet shopping… Check it out, it just might change the way you shop.

What I Learned Today…

… if you’re a shopaholic this [the ThisNext shopcasting badge] is a necessary addition to your blog sidebar.

A Wee Bit Skint

…oh my, is it ever fun. it’s a new and almost communal way to check out the newest and most exciting products out there… be forewarned, you’ll get obsessed and the hours at work will fade quite quickly if you’re not careful.

Something Glorious

beautiful new site [...] You’ll be amazed at how much time you’ll spend browsing. It’s a great way to blow off an afternoon of work… it could easily become addictive.

Adorneya

It’s just a neat way for me to share the wonderful handmade things I’ve found on the web, and to let others know about *my* new products too! Check it out. You’ll soon be addicted. Sorry ’bout that!

More to come!

As you can imagine, we’re working on a lot more to improve online shopping. I’ll probably write about some issues around this space. You can check out Gordon’s blog as well. Hell, add The Gordon Gould Blog to your RSS reader.

In the meantime, you can follow the products I love at ThisNext. If you’ve seen my geek pack (er, Voltaic backpack), check out what’s inside.

So take a look at the site and let the world know about the products you love. Plus, see what’s next for you!

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