CenterNetworks Embargo Policy Update

Allow me to begin by stating that nothing has changed with regards to our policy of honoring embargoes. CenterNetworks has always honored embargoes and will continue to do so going forward. Embargoes are provided for two reasons: to allow the media to get an inside look at the product or service and complete any needed background and industry research before the story goes live, for a company to share a feature to gain feedback before it goes live. When I started CN, many of the top bloggers explained that when a blog or media outlet broke an embargo on a story, the other blogs would simply not post the news. Part of our mission is to help companies (startups in particular) get more visibility for their product or service.

By not posting news when another blog or media outlet breaks an embargo, all it does is hurt the company. Beginning today, I’ve changed the CN broken embargo policy. Going forward when a blog or media outlet breaks an embargo, we will still release our post. We may not appear to be first and will most likely lose the potential Digg, Mixx, Reddit, SU and Yahoo Buzz. I believe this is a positive change for the companies who bust their ass daily to create great products and services.

Over the past month, I’ve seen many embargoes broken across both mainstream media and by blogs. Broken embargoes are something that we should all be self-regulating and to that end when appropriate, we will be listing the blog or media outlet that has broken the embargo. We encourage all other blogs to do the same. If you are new to embargoes or would like to understand how they work, check out Rick’s embargo overview.