SOPA-Opposing Web Giants Consider ‘Nuclear Option’ to Thwart Law

As a person who basically routes their entire life through the internet- professional, personal, lifestyle- one of the things that gets me agitated about the whole SOPA brouhaha is how little the average web user is concerned ... continue

So how do you waste $1.85 Billion?

So how do you waste $1.85 billion? Well if you are Barry Diller you acquire Ask.com, the little known and little used search engine, and then years later after failing to compete with Google you close up ... continue

College Humor acquires Sportspickle.com

The IAC owned College Humor has acquired satirical sports website Sportspickle.com for an undisclosed sum. Sportspickle was established in 2001, and a book based on the fake columns was published in 2007. Content from the site has also ... continue

Internet Brands acquired four sites for $2.8 million in Qtr 4, and why you should care

Online media company Internet Brands acquired four sites in the 4th quarter for a total cost of $2.8 million. Some acquisitions have been previously announced, but the aggregate total is new information. The company also said in its ... continue

MerchantCircle hits 550,000 members, launches new service

Hyperlocal business directory provider MerchantCircle has launched a new instant website service while announcing new stats showing they have passed 550,000 members. Founded in 2005, MerchantCircle offers small businesses a web page listing, blogging and email newsletter ... continue

IAC Now Alpha Testing How-To-Style Site

InterActiveCorp's as-of-yet unannounced new project is now online and in alpha testing. Life123 -- the company's venture into the world of how-to web sites -- is publicly accessible, though not being promoted, PC World reports. News of ... continue

IAC Takes $170 Million Hit

InterActiveCorp -- owner of Ask.com and other big league web services -- is taking a $170 million hit due to decreasing values. The company has announced a $100 million drop for its lending division, which houses LendingTree.com. ... continue

IAC Teams with Ringleader Digital for Mobile Ads

Third party mobile ad serving network Ringleader Digital has signed a deal with IAC Ad Solutions to provide its mobile advertising platform for IAC's use. The deal significantly increases Ringleader Digital's direct publisher network to include some of ... continue

IAC Expands Its Teen Empire

Ask.com parent company InterActiveCorp is expanding its hold on the world of teenage girls. IAC has acquired StarNet Interactive, most known for its GirlSense site aimed at young teens. The site offers girls the opportunity to "become ... continue