MySpace has launched a Canadian version of the gigantically popular social networking site - get this - available in both English and French. I have to admit that I STILL don’t have a MySpace account, but I’m sure Canadians everywhere will be very happy to have a Canadian-centric version of the site.  MySpace has a lot of Canadian users - about six million - but the site they’ve been using has traditionally been very U.S.-focused.

MySpace Canada joins other international MySpace local sites in the United States, Britain, Japan, France, Germany, Australia, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Latin America - and according to internet tracker comScore Media Metrics, has a global membership list of more than 100 million.

The fact that there are over 100 million people around the world on MySpace is pretty astonishing. Especially since the site was launched in 2003. In fact, it’s making me wonder if I should stop being a loyal Facebook user and switch to MySpace. Lord knows I don’t need two “lifestyle portals” taking my attention away from more important things…like work…and sleep.   

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What does a HUGE pair of pants and a mid-size Silicon Valley PR agency have in common? In 2007, Eastwick’s Key Initiatives are all about Thinking BIG - we want to grow our reputation, grow the business and grow opportunities for staff. Part of the reason 20 members of our PR staff are blogging is to demonstrate that our agency is ahead of the curve when it comes to new and interesting approaches to public relations. Another area we want to grow is our international PR relationships. We’ve got clients and partners all over the world - and past clients, including Business Objects, Madge Networks and ILOG, are headquartered outside the U.S.

There’s been a lot of talk about high-tech start-ups staying in Europe instead of relocating to Silicon Valley thanks to the success of companies like Skype. From an employee exchange program to simply promoting our value as an agency, our management team is working hard to fit in those pants.

The Bottom Line: We’re thinking outside the Silicon Valley box. Eastwick is well-known for taking start-ups to the next level and coming soon - we’re bringing our unique flavor across the pond.

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