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“Time Warner confirmed today the persistent rumors that it will eliminate subscription fees for broadband users of its services in hopes of increasing ad revenue.”
ClickZ, August 2, 2006 No Comments »
AOL Unveils Robust Video Portal
“Since its acquisition of video search engine Singingfish nearly three years ago, AOL has dabbled in online video search and content distribution. Now, as the beleaguered company shifts towards an ad-supported rather than subscription-based business, it has unveiled a full-fledged foray into the exploding world of Web video. “
ClickZ, July 31, 2006 No Comments »
AOL Accelerates Move to Ad-Supported Portal
“AOL is in the midst of a “strategic review,” with one potential outcome being a move to abandon subscription fees on some of its services for users with existing broadband accounts.”
ClickZ, July 7, 2006 No Comments »
iMedia Connection, June 9, 2006 No Comments »
AOL’s Barrett Departs for Fox Interactive Media
“Michael Barrett, who guided AOL through a digital media resurgence as EVP of its Media Networks division, has disembarked to take a position with Fox Interactive Media (FIM), according to a source familiar with the matter.”
ClickZ, May 24, 2006 No Comments »
AOL Braces Video Ads With Lightningcast
“DETERMINED TO RIDE THE RISING wave of video advertising, AOL Thursday said it acquired the video ad network and technology company Lightningcast.”
MediaPost, May 19, 2006 No Comments »
“AOL’s ad revenues rose 26 percent last quarter, but that $81 million gain was once again not enough to offset subscriber losses on its dialup service.”
ClickZ, May 3, 2006 No Comments »
AOL Launches Site For Mothers And Toddlers
“AMERICA ONLINE HAS LAUNCHED A new Web site geared for preschoolers ages 2 to 5 and their mothers.”
MediaPost, April 25, 2006 No Comments »
Advertising.com Accepts Rovion Format in Rich Media Network
“In an effort to broaden its offerings, AOL’s Advertising.com has added Rovion’s inPerson streaming video technology to the roster of approved formats in its rich media network. The inPerson technology looks like a cross between a floating ad format and a streaming video format.”
ClickZ, April 24, 2006 No Comments »
AOL Launches Campaign to Promote In2TV
“AOL has kicked off a new campaign to promote some very old TV shows.”
ClickZ, April 17, 2006 No Comments »