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Old 11 Apr 2012, 06:54 (Ref:3056951)   #1
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So is it just me or is Speedcafe 98% ads/sponsorships these days with stories fitted somewhere inbetween?

Its getting a bit ridiculous, everything seems to have a sponsor logo, I reckon I can see a hundred logos on the front page!

Admittedly good on them for making a news site that clearly pays but damn they've whored it out.
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Old 11 Apr 2012, 07:35 (Ref:3056974)   #2
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their "platinum" sponsor's teams seem to get a fair run in the news pages also
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Old 11 Apr 2012, 07:36 (Ref:3056975)   #3
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As long as the news stays genuine rather than advertorial I'm ok with the ads. And some of the revenue is ending up in the right place... like on Murph's rear wing. http://www.speedcafe.com/2012/01/27/...8-supertourer/ ... so they are giving something back to the sport.

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Old 11 Apr 2012, 08:44 (Ref:3057003)   #4
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As long as the news stays genuine rather than advertorial I'm ok with the ads. And some of the revenue is ending up in the right place... like on Murph's rear wing. http://www.speedcafe.com/2012/01/27/...8-supertourer/ ... so they are giving something back to the sport.

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Yes, but it's likely that this logo is there in return for favourable coverage on the website, rather than actual cash!
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Old 11 Apr 2012, 12:22 (Ref:3057117)   #5
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It's a site run by a PR firm for PR purposes. Trouble is, theres not much in thevway of alternatives...
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Old 11 Apr 2012, 14:37 (Ref:3057187)   #6
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The ads are what pays the bills. Other alternative is to put up a pay wall and as we saw with MNews not guaranteed to work. Think we should be greatful for what we have.

Speedcafe does seem to be a good source for news, is often 1st to break it and is far more accurate than some of the other alternatives. Remember AA's exclusive last year that all of HRT's key sponsors were abandoning ship yet they all remain.

And has forced the V8 site to up its game. Remember a few years ago all its news was just team PR releases.
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Old 12 Apr 2012, 00:44 (Ref:3057541)   #7
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So is it just me or is Speedcafe 98% ads/sponsorships these days with stories fitted somewhere inbetween?

Its getting a bit ridiculous, everything seems to have a sponsor logo, I reckon I can see a hundred logos on the front page!

Admittedly good on them for making a news site that clearly pays but damn they've whored it out.
TOTALLY AGREE !!!!!!!

Atleast the page can load up a "touch" easier now with all the page sponsor crap on it.
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Old 13 Apr 2012, 08:13 (Ref:3058225)   #8
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Motorsport media - bought and paid for.

Bugger 'Where's Wally', try finding the 'International' news link
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Old 13 Apr 2012, 08:19 (Ref:3058228)   #9
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Has this forum stooped so low that some even whinge about other websites on here?
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Old 13 Apr 2012, 08:56 (Ref:3058241)   #10
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You are whingeing because a free motorsport new website has ads in it.

Seriously?!
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Old 13 Apr 2012, 10:04 (Ref:3058276)   #11
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Have no issue with ads, but surely you can see that Speedcafe has gone completely over the top with ads everywhere?
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Old 14 Apr 2012, 01:42 (Ref:3058699)   #12
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Some people would whinge if they won lotto!

I think its a great site and someone has to pay for it, I'm glad it's companies who advertise and not me.
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Since the demise of MeN, this site remains the only serious local online alternative. V8X and VESA try their hardest for new news, but it isnt at the same intensity. Having said that... I am unsure that since the demise of MeN that Speedcafe.com hasnt reduced their efforts for new news too.

A competitor in this space would be good fun to go see... but its a tricky business model... relying on the largesse of either subscribers (and we saw that fail in MeN) or site sponsors (and its in complaint for excess...)...

Lets see if anyone else steps up to the plate
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Old 14 Apr 2012, 04:48 (Ref:3058741)   #14
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I'll build it if you know any journalists who want to collaborate and contribute...
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Old 20 Apr 2012, 03:14 (Ref:3062411)   #15
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I'll build it if you know any journalists who want to collaborate and contribute...
There are plenty - but they'll all want to be paid.
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So... who is a fan of their new .co.nz website? It seems the Aussie .com or .com.au isnt good enough to hold NZ-based stories in their entirety any more, we now get a snippet, then need to launch a new website with the .co.nz thingumy so as to read the full story

I dont know about you, but the various NZ series have always been kinda like an extension of the Aussie series... not totally sure why they are now hived off & isolated.

A new way to force the reader to see many new and wonderful sponsors perhaps?
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Old 21 Aug 2012, 11:54 (Ref:3122505)   #17
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Adcafe is starting to annoy me lately.
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So... who is a fan of their new .co.nz website? It seems the Aussie .com or .com.au isnt good enough to hold NZ-based stories in their entirety any more, we now get a snippet, then need to launch a new website with the .co.nz thingumy so as to read the full story
So Im not the only one annoyed by this!
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Old 21 Aug 2012, 19:12 (Ref:3122669)   #19
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Well it seems we get more nz Motorsport news so I'm not complaining about that.
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Old 21 Aug 2012, 21:17 (Ref:3122719)   #20
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You guys want everything for nothing...

How do you suppose the site(s) continue? What's that? You'll pay a subscription!

Motorsport eNews proved that wrong I'm afraid. So for now you are just going to have to put up with a few adverts.
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Old 22 Aug 2012, 01:53 (Ref:3122793)   #21
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Its S L O W L E Y goingback to its old ways
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Speedcafe is not perfect but it is way better than anything we have had so far in Australia, a few too many Kelly Racing press releases about nothing really but some good stuff in between though.
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You guys want everything for nothing...

How do you suppose the site(s) continue? What's that? You'll pay a subscription!

Motorsport eNews proved that wrong I'm afraid. So for now you are just going to have to put up with a few adverts.
I am equally annoyed that Autosport.com has put a '50 free views' restriction on their website, that you must register (i.e. pay..) if you want to access the site.

If I wait long enough, Speedcafe will pinch the story & replicate it...
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Old 28 Sep 2012, 00:08 (Ref:3142770)   #24
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OK so ads all over the site and relevant newsletters I can handle but now I get an unsolicited email with nothing but an advertisement for Bledisloe Cup tickets?

Nice one Speedcafe.
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OK so ads all over the site and relevant newsletters I can handle but now I get an unsolicited email with nothing but an advertisement for Bledisloe Cup tickets?

Nice one Speedcafe.

I'm thinking that might be related to an option in your privacy settings. That being said cant find privacy settings anywehere on a quick look
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