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  Broderbund Software - Get $15 Off on Every Purchase Over $49 + Free Shipping
Broderbund was purchased by The Learning Company in 1998 for about USD $420 million in stock.
Ironically, Broderbund had initially attempted to purchase the original The Learning Company in 1995, but was outbid by Softkey, who purchased The Learning Company for $606 million in cash and then adopted its name.
The Broderbund is a company which has been founded for the purpose of marketing Galactic Empire.
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  A family affair; behind the scenes at Broderbund.
Broderbund was still far from a pot of gold, however.
Cathy felt a twinge of satisfaction as she realized that the Broderbund name was recognized and indeed respected at the show.
Two months later, Broderbund moved to their current location, a Quonset hut on 4th Street in San Rafael, occupying 4000 square feet (they now have 12,000 square feet and will soon move into a more modern 17,000 square feet location in San Rafael).
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  Competing Through Innovation: The Case of Broderbund   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Broderbund knows that truism as well as any company, having seen its fortunes soar in the early years of the 1990's and then sag under competitive and creative pressures.
Indeed, how Broderbund has managed to roll with the punches, and how it has been forced to reshape the special culture that is its lifeblood, is a story that will resonate with managers of many other companies in flux.
Broderbund executives had become concerned that more than 40 percent of the market was devoted to entertainment and that the company's only successful offering in the category was "Myst." When Red Orb was spun off as a separate brand last year, Mr.
www.strategy-business.com /press/16635507/16005   (5784 words)

  
 Broderbund Customer Support - Software Updates
Prior to starting your download, you may want to review our General Computer Advice section for Downloading: FAQ's and Helpful Hints.
In response to customer concerns, Broderbund has created a utility to remove the Brodcast application that was installed with selected titles from Broderbund.
Enter your software title or technical note number in the field below and click Go.
support.broderbund.com /downloads.asp   (123 words)

  
 Conference Call, Broderbund Software, Inc. 12/22/96
At the same time they have hired a number of part-time merchandisers whose role is to do a number of store checks, making sure the features Broderbund allotted for in their marketing funds are actually being providing to them as well as checking how Broderbund titles are being stocked.
They took their large retail accounts and provided them with an incentive based on sell-through so that if they were able to generate sell-through numbers of X amount, Broderbund would provide them with rebates so they would end up having a lower cost.
Broderbund provided for those incentives being realized and they will probably be realized and paid in their second fiscal quarter.
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 Wired News: Broderbund Acquired
Broderbund Software (BROD), the publisher of games like Myst and Riven, will be acquired by The Learning Company for US$420 million in stock.
Broderbund shares jumped $2.25, or 13 percent, to close at $18.75 on Nasdaq.
Broderbund officials said they do not expect to lay off people except in areas where functions overlap.
www.wired.com /news/business/0,1367,13163,00.html   (629 words)

  
 SpywareInfo > ZoneAlarm Pro and Broderbund
It recently came to my attention that Broderbund is distributing ZoneAlarm Pro, a software firewall that is considered by many to be one of the best software firewalls on the market.
If you've never heard of Broderbund, they became infamous some time ago for bundling into certain of their software products a spyware application called DSS Agent.
Broderbund's role is solely to duplicate the CDs, put them in the boxes, and ship the boxes to the retail stores.
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 broderbund - GameSpot
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 Irish group buys Broderbund software firm / Riverdeep pays $57.2 million to Gores
The tangled history of Broderbund, which once gained fame and fortune by publishing Myst, Print Shop, the Carmen Sandiego series and other classics of family-oriented software, took another twist on Monday when the Novato group was acquired by an Irish company.
Broderbund employs about 350 people in the United States, including about 275 at its Novato headquarters and the rest at offices in Dallas; Hiawatha, Iowa; and Woburn, Mass.; according to its president, Joe Roberts.
Broderbund was founded in 1980 by two brothers, Doug and Gary Carlston.
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 Broderbund and Sonic Foundry Enter into OEM and Distribution Agreement
Broderbund, the leading publisher of home productivity software, is well known and respected for taking sophisticated technology and delivering easy to use, powerful products that are used by a wide audience.
Broderbund is scheduled to begin shipping Super Duper Music Looper in June to retailers nationwide.
Broderbund LLC is owned by an affiliate of Gores Technology Group, a privately held international acquisition and management firm that pursues an aggressive strategy of acquiring promising high technology organizations and managing them for growth and profitability.
www.sonymediasoftware.com /news/ShowRelease.asp?ReleaseID=442&CatID=   (686 words)

  
 IGN: Heavy Layoffs at Broderbund
Hardest hit were employees at Broderbund's manufacturing facilities, located in Petaluma, CA, as well as staff in its Novato, CA offices, where several offices are being consolidated with Mindscape, another Learning Company division.
And though Broderbund's game division, Red Orb, doesn't have a large game lineup, it does have Myst, which is pretty much the goose that lays the golden eggs, as far as the game industry is concerned.
Broderbund was founded in 1980, at the very advent of the games software industry, by two brothers, Doug and Gary Carlston.
pc.ign.com /articles/064/064812p1.html   (484 words)

  
 Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Corporate Site
Broderbund, with products such as Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego®;, is the perfect choice.
Broderbund Software, Inc. develops, publishes and markets a broad line of interactive content for use in homes, schools and small businesses.
Broderbund has a successful track record of identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends through its studio development approach.
corporate.britannica.com /press/releases/broderbund.html   (572 words)

  
 CADSOFT, BRODERBUND ANNOUNCE HOME SOFTWARE PARTNERSHIP
"This partnership enables Broderbund to offer consumers a robust technology that makes it easy to envision and create a remodel or building project." About Cadsoft Cadsoft Corporation is a premier developer of solutions for the residential and light commercial design/build and manufactured housing industries.
Broderbund LLC, recently acquired by Riverdeep Group plc, is the leading publisher of home productivity and digital media software products.
Broderbund operates www.broderbund.com (), the company's award-winning website, which is visited by more than one million people every month.
www.buildingonline.com /news/viewnews.pl?id=1755&subcategory=40   (497 words)

  
 The Learning Company / Broderbund Software company and contact information
Broderbund was founded in 1980 by Doug and Gary Carlston in order to market Galactic Empire and Galactic Trader computer games programmed by Doug.
Broderbund released such popular software programs as Myst and Riven.
As a result of the merger, Broderbund has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Learning Company.
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 Wired News: Firings at Broderbund
Although Broderbund has some of the best-selling videogame titles ever, the company's profits have lagged for the past year because of heavy competition and collapsing prices.
Broderbund's distribution could not compete with the likes of Microsoft (MSFT) and Electronic Arts (ERTS).
Broderbund had a net loss of $2 million on $52.4 million in revenues in the quarter ended 31 May.
www.wired.com /news/business/0,1367,14971,00.html   (546 words)

  
 Broderbund Coupon Codes and Broderbund Coupons at Ableshoppers
Broderbund coupon: BE2473 Save 10% off ANY purchase.
Broderbund coupon: Freeshipping Free shipping with any purchase.
Broderbund publishes and distributes some of the all time best-selling consumer software such as The Print Shop and PrintMaster.
www.ableshoppers.com /Broderbund_coupons.shtml   (967 words)

  
 Broderbund Classroom Software Recognized in Recent Awards from Educators; Broderbund's Carmen Sandiego Junior Detective ...
Broderbund Classroom Software Recognized in Recent Awards from Educators; Broderbund's Carmen Sandiego Junior Detective Edition and Math Workshop Receive Awards; Teachers' Edition of Tabletop Jr.
Broderbund is a diversified consumer software company offering a broad selection of award-winning products for use in homes, schools and small businesses.
Broderbund has a successful track record of identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends through the development of innovative software that takes advantage of the latest personal computer technologies.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_1995_Dec_5/ai_17815770   (612 words)

  
 Broderbund Windows to Macintosh (Mac) Porting Case Study - Orbital Technologies
Broderbund was able to offer The Print Shop to the Macintosh community in accordance with its timeline and budget, thereby achieving its business objectives.
Broderbund LLC (Broderbund) is a worldwide publisher of award-winning productivity and rich-media software.
Broderbund secured Orbital to port Version 6 of The Print Shop to the Macintosh so that they could offer this successful Windows product to the Mac community.
www.orbitaltech.com /Broderbund-case-study.htm   (636 words)

  
 Broderbund's 'The Print Shop (R)' First to Offer Free Trial of Carbonite Online Backup, a Powerful and ...
Riverdeep customers of Broderbund’s, The Print Shop®; 22 product line, can be the first print program users to get a free 15-day trial subscription to Carbonite, the online backup service that backs up your whole computer simply and automatically.
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) August 22, 2006 -- Riverdeep customers of Broderbund’s, The Print Shop®; 22 product line, can be the first print program users to get a free 15-day trial subscription to Carbonite, the online backup service that backs up your whole computer simply and automatically.
Broderbund, a division of Riverdeep, is a leading publisher of consumer productivity software, with leading titles such as The Print Shop®;, ClickArt® and Creating Keepsakes™ Scrapbook Designer.
www.prweb.com /releases/2006/8/prweb427051.htm   (988 words)

  
 Broderbund Software - Press News - Coming Soon Magazine!
Broderbund Software (NASDAQ:BROD) and Strategic Studies Group have signed an agreement providing Broderbund with worldwide publishing rights to Warlords III, the much anticipated third sequel in the series.
Broderbund continues its commitment to strengthen its place as one of the premiere entertainment studios in the competitive software industry.
Broderbund Software, Inc. develops, publishes and markets a diversified line of consumer software for use in homes, schools and small businesses.
www.csoon.com /issue17/p_broder.htm   (618 words)

  
 Learning Co. integrates Broderbund, cuts staff - Sep. 11, 1998
     Most of the staff cuts will be centered in Broderbund's manufacturing facilities in Petaluma, Calif., which are expected to be closed in mid-November 1998 and integrated into Learning Co.'s existing manufacturing and fulfillment operations.
     Broderbund's education brands will be consolidated under Learning Co. 's Learning division and the company's Mindscape division will take over Broderbund's productivity, reference and entertainment brands.
     "The integration of Broderbund into The Learning Company organization is a key element in our long-term strategy to be the leading provider of consumer software for the entire family," said Michael Perik, the company's chairman and chief executive.
money.cnn.com /1998/09/11/technology/broderbund   (322 words)

  
 Broderbund
In the late 1990's Broderbund re-branded some of its mainstream games under the Red Orb product line.
In the mid-90's Broderbund was bought by the Learning Company (much like SSI), which was later bought by toy giant Mattel.
In August of 2002, Broderbund was sold to Riverdeep Group PLC.
gotcha.classicgaming.gamespy.com /broderbund.htm   (396 words)

  
 Broderbund
Broderbund is a leading worldwide publisher of productivity and rich media software with more than 40 million users.
Broderbund, acquired by Riverdeep in the fall of 2002, publishes and distributes some of the all time best selling consumer software such as The Print Shop®;, PrintMaster®, and 3D Home Architect®.
The Broderbund brand also includes software products for creating, managing and sharing rich media content such as photos, video editing and music.
www.consumermatch.com /wdetail/wid/3218/wn/Broderbund.html   (369 words)

  
 Working Smart - Broderbund Software's Web-Based Technical Support System- CIO Magazine July 1997   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Novato, Calif.-based Broderbund Software Inc., whose popular software titles include Myst, Print Shop and Carmen Sandiego educational products, has improved its technical support by letting consumers use the Web as a help desk, making the search for a solution quick and painless.
You could call Broderbund's support center, which is available 12 hours a day, and risk getting a busy signal or being put on hold.
Broderbund also plans to build a series of foreign-language case bases for its international customers.
www.cio.com /archive/070197/smart.html   (1367 words)

  
 Home Design Software, IMSI FloorPlan 3D Version 11 Software, Home Improvement Software, Home Improvement - Broderbund: ...
Bring the visions of your dream home to reality with the help of Broderbund home design software.
With landscape design software from Broderbund you can turn your backyard into a customized oasis.
With Broderbund's home improvement software you can, plan the kitchen of your dreams, update the bathroom, add a family room or build your dream home.
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 Broderbund Partners With NetPlay in Online Venture Business Wire - Find Articles
Broderbund will be a charter advertiser in the NetPlay Game Club and partner with NetPlay in other co-marketing efforts.
NetPlay's signature product is the NetPlay Game Club, which features multi-player games on the Internet for all family members from school age children to adults.
Broderbund, Carmen Sandiego, The Print Shop and Myst are trademarks or registered trademarks of Broderbund Software, Inc. NetPlay and NetPlay Game Club are trademarks of NetPlay Inc. All other marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_1997_Jan_30/ai_19077382   (347 words)

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