Amazon.com invests in TV Shopping Channel

NEW YORK Amazon.com has invested in The Talk Market, a user-generated TV Shopping Channel. The terms of Amazon's investment were not disclosed. The transaction closed in May 2008.

"The Talk Market is a user-generated TV shopping platform that allows businesses to create broadcast-quality product presentations and gives consumers an entertaining shopping experience," said Jeff Blackburn, senior vp of business development for Amazon.com. "We're excited by the early progress and pleased to support their efforts."