Metaverse Mod Squad

The Mod Squad. Articles and Releases.

Jun-19-2008 :: The AvaStar

Investing In Avatars

Metaverse Mod Squad, a firm providing trained avatars that can be used by clients in a number of virtual worlds, has raised more than US$200,000 in funding.

Jun-19-2008 :: Massively

Metaverse Mod Squad Raises Over $200,000 From Angel Investors

Thirty eight years after Alvin Toffler described the trouble people were having keeping pace with the ever-increasing rate of technological progress, a company has acquired $200,000 to populate virtual worlds with virtual people, living virtual lives.

Jun-18-2008 :: Virtual Worlds News

Metaverse Mod Squad Gets Over $200,000 From Angel Investors

Metaverse Mod Squad recently raised over $200,000 from angel investors, and as befitting an investment in a company providing virtual services, the closing of the investment took place in the company's virtual office in Second Life.

June-17-2008 :: Press Release

Metaverse Mod Squad Raises Over $200,000 From Angel Investors

Metaverse Mod Squad celebrated the closing of its first round of financing — over $200,000 from esteemed angel investors — at its virtual office in Second Life.

May-23-2008 :: The AvaStar

Gossip Girl is an SL Hit

The Gossip Girl sims in Second LIfe have been extremely popular, and kept clean and fun by moderators from Metaverse Mod Squad.

May-21-2008 :: Virtual Worlds News

Gossip Girl Filming Machinisodes in Second Life

The CW Network is capitalizing on the success of Gossip Girl in Second Life, operated by Metaverse Mod Squad, by filming in-world machinisodes to fill in story line gaps that came about from the writers strike.

May-20-2008 :: Reuters

The CW films Gossip Girl "Machinisodes" in Second Life

With the help of Metaverse Mod Squad, the CW Network has filmed mini-episodes of Gossip Girl in Second Life, following script outlines developed by the show's writers and to air on CWTV.com.

May-12-2008 :: Client Times Online (Thomson Compumark)

The State of Business and Law in Virtual Worlds

"People like virtual worlds because they bring together the immediacy of Skype, the community of social media, and the rich branding of websites in immersive experiences," said Amy Pritchard, CEO of Metaverse Mod Squad.

Apr-9-2008 :: Dogear-Nation

Dogear-Nation Episode 46 — Been There, Done That, Bought the T-Shirt

Metaverse Mod Squad is a good solution for organizations looking for that initial meet-and-greet in virtual spaces.

Apr-7-2008 :: ABC News

Companies Look to Virtual Worlds for Eyeballs, Money; Avatar Temp Agency Could Be Virtual World Future

One of the more interesting companies at the conference was Metaverse Mod Squad, which uses real people to staff real jobs in virtual worlds, kind of like a virtual-world temp agency.

Apr-6-2008 :: WhatsNextBlog.com

Virtual Worlds Conference — Lackluster Presentations, Meager Tscotchkes, Yet Fascinating

Metaverse Mod Squad, an avatar staffing agency for virtual worlds, was one of the most interesting things at the 2008 Virtual Worlds Conference.

Apr-4-2008 :: Wonderblog

Day 2 of Virtual Worlds 2008 and Other News

Metaverse Mod Squad allows you to hire live people to populate a world to help with greeting visitors, orienting newcomers, or just providing buzz or friendly people to chat with.

Apr-4-2008 :: Blumsday

Virtual or real, it's the same world

A high point at the Virtual Worlds Conference was Metaverse Mod Squad, an avatar staffing firm you can use to build your virtual presence.

Apr-3-2008 :: Molaskey's Pub

Virtual World Expo Convention NYC April 3,4, 2008

Represented at the Virtual Worlds Conference was Metaverse Mod Squad, which recognizes the key to a successful virtual world marketing campaign is having a fully interactive, staffed site

Apr-3-2008 :: AppScout (PC Magazine)

Virtual Worlds 2008: Reality Check

Among the more interesting business models coming out of the space is the one set up by the Metaverse Mod Squad, a self-proclaimed "Mods for Hire" service.

Jan-31-2008 :: New World Notes

What's in a Name? Site/Bot Census Taker Tracks SL Surnames, Observes Trend

The high number of Second Life residents named GossipGirl (83,841) confirms the popularity of the themed area promoting the hit TV show, hosted by Metaverse Mod Squad.

Jan-15-2008 :: Virtual Worlds News

TV in SL Update: Gossip Girl a Success, CSI Didn't Underperform

Warner Brothers and Metaverse Mod Squad are having great success bringing the Gossip Girl television show in-world to Second Life.

Jan-06-2008 :: The Second Life Herald

What's the Gossip about GossipGirl?

Reporter Jessica Holyoke examines the phenomenon of Gossip Girl-Second Life and credits the high retention rate to the 24/7 presence of Metaverse Mod Squad.

Jan-04-2008 :: New World Notes

Women Rule: L Word in Second Life Wins Emmy, Contract Extension; Gossip Girls in SL Boasts 38K Monthly Uniques

Gossip Girl, hosted by Metaverse Mod Squad, and another television show that particularly appeals to women are reporting impressive returns in Second Life.

Jan-03-2008 :: CNN's SL I-Reports

Gossip Girls Parade on New Year's Day

The Gossip Girls chaotic celebration parade on New Year's Day, hosted by Metaverse Mod Squad, leaves an I-Reporter in stitches.

Jan-03-2008 :: CNN's SL I-Reports

Ice Skating Event Entertains Gossip Girls

Characters from the CWTV's Gossip Girl join the Gossip Girls in Second Life for an ice skating event hosted by Metaverse Mod Squad.

Jan-01-2008 :: New World Notes

New World Notes' Top 15 Most Popular Posts for 2007

Feature story on Metaverse Mod Squad in Second Life's premiere publication on the eve of Newt Gingrich's high-profile appearance in the metaverse is named one of the most popular posts for 2007.

Dec-15-2007 :: Massively

Cinemassively: UES Insider — Noob to Knockout

The animated "machinisode" showing Metaverse Mod Squad making over a newbie in Second Life is "a fun look at what goes on in the Gossip Girl sims."

Dec-15-2007 :: SL Pulse

Metaverse Mod Squad Stars in Gossip Girl-Second Life's "Noob to Knockout"

Warner Brothers has released a short animated video promoting the Gossip Girl Experience in Second Life and featuring the invaluable services of Metaverse Mod Squad.

Nov-12-2007 :: New World Notes

Tateru Nino's Mixed Reality Headcount: Top 10 Corporate Sites in Second Life

The Gossip Girl site in Second Life, moderated and maintained by Metaverse Mod Squad, is the week's second most popular corporate region in the virtual world and is "hopping" and "busy at all hours".

Oct-10-2007 :: Game Politics.com

A Spanking over Naked Avatar Story

Virtual bouncers ensured there was not, contrary to prior media reports, a naked avatar on hand to greet Newt Gingrich during his Second Life appearance.

Oct-7-2007 :: The Seventh Sun

Newt Gingrich speaks on Capitol Hill in Second Life; Launches series of "American Solutions" workshops

Tight security for the highly organized and well-orchestrated event was provided by Metaverse Mod Squad, which added a touch of kick-butt glamour. Think Emma Peel in the Avengers or Agent 99 in Get Smart.

Oct-4-2007 :: Tech.Blorge.com

Newt Gingrich enjoys nudity-free visit in Second Life

Newt Gingrich was never in any danger, thanks to an all-female team of professional moderators for chat rooms, message boards, and virtual worlds.

Sept-29-2007 :: PRNewswire

Second Life security team credited for griefer-free Gingrich event

Metaverse Mod Squad receives high praise for its moderation and security services for Newt Gingrich's American Solutions workshop on the steps of the virtual U.S. Capitol.

Sept-27-2007 :: Reuters/Second Life News Center

Second Life ready for primetime at Gingrich event

Under the watchful eye of an all-female security force, disruptions that have plagued other high-profile Second Life interviews were kept to a minimum.

Sept-28-2007 :: Tech.Blorge.com

Did Naked People accost Newt Gingrich in Second Life?

Newt Gingrich's virtual security team addresses inaccurate media reports of nudity at American Solutions' highly publicized appearance in Second Life.

Sept-27-2007 :: New World Notes

Guarding Newt: Blackwater-style metaverse private security firm sends squad of babes to protect Newt Gingrich's avatar

Wagner James Au, the authority on news and views in Second Life, catches up with Metaverse Mod Squad on the eve of Newt Gingrich's appearance in Second Life.

Sept-26-2007 :: PRNewsire

Metaverse Mod Squad to moderate Solutions Day Workshop with Newt Gingrich

Metaverse Mod Squad announces it has partnered with Newt Gingrich's American Solutions to moderate a historic workshop in Second Life.

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