April 11, 2008 – (HOSTSEARCH.COM) – Mr. Bob Parsons, the founder and CEO of web host Go Daddy, has started a video blog, it was announced yesterday. According to the circular sent to announce the launch of the vlog, BobParsons.tv (http://www.bobparsons.tv) is an “in-your-face, tell-it-like-it-is video blog (vlog)” that speaks “directly to customers, employees and even the media. It's blunt, it's unvarnished, even irreverent - and it's out there for anyone to see”.
Mr. Parsons' vlog includes his commentary on a number of topics relevant to the Internet world. Current topics on the vlog include, “Media to Go Daddy: ‘Any chance Gov Spitzer's ‘Escort’ will be a Go Daddy Girl?’ The Go Daddy response.” All issues discussed and responded to are done so using video clips.
"Nobody can speak for me or communicate my thoughts like I do, right?" said Mr. Parsons. "It may be a little rough around the edges and it keeps our legal department on their toes, but posting a video blog, or vlog, is one of the best ways to ensure my message isn't diluted, convoluted or...... muted!"
Mr. Parsons vlog supports his reputation as an Internet industry watchdog. "It's just time to try something new. Let's face it, Web video is already huge - and it's only going to get bigger," Parsons declared. "We chose the .TV extension for the video blog because it's the natural home for Web video. Dot-TV provides the right platform for marketing, viral video, and entertainment platforms for businesses and people seeking to leverage new media."
