Metaverse Mod Squad
The Mod Squad. Articles and Releases.
Jun-19-2008 :: The AvaStar
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
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
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 UnderperformWarner 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 UniquesGossip 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 DayThe 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 GirlsCharacters 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
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
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.