LiveHit

LiveHit, a start up "social discovery service," presented on the first day of the TechCrunch 50 conference. The company's mission is to provide data on what is being viewed at any given time on the Internet, to give its users a way to discover new trends and information, and to provide partners with live targeted ad opportunities.TechCrunch50: Presenting Company: LiveHit

"Today’s young adults demand that the internet be their new conduit to consume rich media content and connect live with friends. Where traditional search falls short is in ferreting what’s hot in the moment across the web – an important factor to this generation that vales friend circles, personalization, and real-time interactions above all else."—Jeanine LeFlore, LiveHit CEOTechCrunch50: Press Release: LiveHit Gives Social... (September 8, 2008) (13.64 kB PDF)