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What’s Next: Microol? MiSpace? MiClick?

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May 6th 2008
Author
Kathleen

ADOTAS – It remains to be seen if Microhoo will be resurrected, but in the meantime, it seems that Time Warner Inc.’s AOL has approached Microsoft for a potential merger. And AOL isn’t alone, The Times reports. A number of other companies (none named in the article) have approached [...] more...

ValueClick’s a Bargain

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April 14th 2008
Author
Kathleen

ADOTAS – Insiders are saying that now is the time to stock up on stock in one of the last major independent online advertising companies … and ValueClick’s stock is quite a bargain. Its stock is hovering around $17 today and observers are saying now is the time to snap [...] more...

Adteractive Settles FTC Suit, $650k

Written on
November 29th 2007
Author
Editor

With no admission of wrong doing Adteractive has agreed to pay a fine of $650,000 and settle with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on its investigation of deceptive advertising practices. The online incentive promotional industry has been under scrutiny for potential deceptive advertising practices involving the word “FREE” that may mislead [...] more...

Pitstick Named ValueClick CFO

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September 14th 2007
Author
Editor

Today ValueClick, Inc released that they are promoting John Pitstick to CFO starting immediately. He replaces Scott H. Ray who has decided to leave the company, but will remain with the company through the end of September. Pitstick has been with the company since March and has served as a senior [...] more...

ValueClick Shares Decrease In Q2

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July 31st 2007
Author
Editor

ValueClick is reporting good news and bad news from Q2. Unfortunately for shareholders however, the bad news is outweighing the good news. Monday, the company reported that shares have dropped about 23.5% due to a $10 million loss in their promotional lead generation business, despite the fact that there have [...] more...

Shake-up at ValueClick, CEO Steps Down

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May 30th 2007
Author
Editor

Today ValueClick, Inc. announced that its board of directors has elected Tom A. Vadnais as the Company’s new Chief Executive Officer. The change comes on the heals of a troublesome analysts report on the methods driving ValueClick’s growth and now an active FTC investigation into lead generation practices. Mr. Vadnais has [...] more...

ValueClick Remains Ripe For The Picking

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May 21st 2007
Author
Editor

ValueClick (VCLK) stock has climbed nearly 20% over the last two days of trading. Stock prices are reflective of the heavy speculation most in the industry have about thelast independentonline ad network. ValueClick remains the last major online ad company outside the control of the Microsoft, Yahoo, and Google. Rumors have [...] more...

ValueClick Under FTC Investigation

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May 21st 2007
Author
Editor

ValueClick is being investigated by the Federal Trade Commision (FTC) for possible CAN-SPAM act violations concerning its lead generation practices. “We continue to believe that we are compliant with all current state and federal regulations pertaining to our lead generation activities, and we intend to fully cooperate with the FTC [...] more...

Mediaplex, EyeWonder Team for Integrated Advertising Suite

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August 29th 2006
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Editor

Mediaplex, the technology division of ValueClick, has signed an agreement with rich media solutions provider EyeWonder to provide advertisers and agencies with integrated ad serving, rich media, and video ad technology products and services. The deal in turn allows Mediaplex clients direct access to EyeWonder’s full suite of rich media and [...] more...

Jumpstart Automotive Announces Exclusive Partnership with ValueClick

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June 19th 2006
Author
Editor

Jumpstart Automotive Media has announced exclusive representation of all of ValueClick Media’s online display advertising and lead generation inventory to the automotive industry. Serving online advertisements to in-market consumers during their Web browsing experience is vital, as studies have shown that those looking to purchase a vehicle spend less than [...] more...