Comments on: Ad network Federated Media close to raising $30M round, valued at $200M http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/ News About Tech, Money and Innovation Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:58:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Another social media company fighting critics: Federated Media launches analytics tools, gets new partners » VentureBeat http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/comment-page-1/#comment-816262 Another social media company fighting critics: Federated Media launches analytics tools, gets new partners » VentureBeat Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:29:01 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/#comment-816262 [...] of representation firm for online content creators. It has taken some heat from bloggers — and investors — for having a model that doesn’t seem sustainable. The company has seen some sites it [...] [...] of representation firm for online content creators. It has taken some heat from bloggers — and investors — for having a model that doesn’t seem sustainable. The company has seen some sites it [...]

]]> By: » update market news XII» Blog Archive » nugg.ad blog http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/comment-page-1/#comment-814737 » update market news XII» Blog Archive » nugg.ad blog Mon, 26 May 2008 08:36:50 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/#comment-814737 [...] web 2.0 deals in 2007 are slowing down but ad network start-up funding is hot.Example: Federated Media 30 M [...] [...] web 2.0 deals in 2007 are slowing down but ad network start-up funding is hot.Example: Federated Media 30 M [...]

]]> By: Confirmed, finally: Online ad company Federated Media raises $50 million | Startup Addict Musings http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/comment-page-1/#comment-803668 Confirmed, finally: Online ad company Federated Media raises $50 million | Startup Addict Musings Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:03:20 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/#comment-803668 [...] been reporting the gist of this story since last month, when a source told us that Sausalito, Calif.-based FM was closing a round with the pre-money [...] [...] been reporting the gist of this story since last month, when a source told us that Sausalito, Calif.-based FM was closing a round with the pre-money [...]

]]> By: Rumor: Ad network Federated Media raises $50M from Oak Hill Capital Partners, at $200M valuation » VentureBeat http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/comment-page-1/#comment-801503 Rumor: Ad network Federated Media raises $50M from Oak Hill Capital Partners, at $200M valuation » VentureBeat Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:35:04 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/#comment-801503 [...] heard from a source; Investment bank Savvian helped broker the deal. A couple of weeks ago, a separate source told me that FM was close to raising $30 million at the same [...] [...] heard from a source; Investment bank Savvian helped broker the deal. A couple of weeks ago, a separate source told me that FM was close to raising $30 million at the same [...]

]]> By: Ad network Federated Media close to raising $30M round, valued at $200M « Content web et bien plus … http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/comment-page-1/#comment-800132 Ad network Federated Media close to raising $30M round, valued at $200M « Content web et bien plus … Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:31:38 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/#comment-800132 [...] 25 mars 2008 · No Comments Ad network Federated Media close to raising $30M round, valued at $200M » VentureBeat Online ad network Federated Media, which serves Web sites like VentureBeat and hundreds of others [...] [...] 25 mars 2008 · No Comments Ad network Federated Media close to raising $30M round, valued at $200M » VentureBeat Online ad network Federated Media, which serves Web sites like VentureBeat and hundreds of others [...]

]]> By: ESPN: The worldwide leader in selling ads solo? » VentureBeat http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/comment-page-1/#comment-800036 ESPN: The worldwide leader in selling ads solo? » VentureBeat Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:30:19 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/#comment-800036 [...] reporting that ad network Federated Media (which VentureBeat utilizes) was nearing a $30 million round of funding [...] [...] reporting that ad network Federated Media (which VentureBeat utilizes) was nearing a $30 million round of funding [...]

]]> By: yardley.ca » Contemplating John Battelle http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/comment-page-1/#comment-799839 yardley.ca » Contemplating John Battelle Sat, 22 Mar 2008 03:24:42 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/#comment-799839 [...] time I checked FM was still an ad network. Mix that all together with the rumor that FM’s raising money, and you have to figure that Battelle’s got a future business model in mind - one [...] [...] time I checked FM was still an ad network. Mix that all together with the rumor that FM’s raising money, and you have to figure that Battelle’s got a future business model in mind – one [...]

]]> By: Ian Bell http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/comment-page-1/#comment-799657 Ian Bell Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:44:27 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/#comment-799657 The FM story reminds me of Glam. The minute someone buys FM, the companies revenue will be going down the drain. They do not own any sites, no content, and technically no IP other than their sales team. As soon as Battel walks away, the company is done. On another note, doesn't anyone find it odd that they are trying to sell too soon? This is not a sign, and it should be an indicator that they have likely reached their peak. If you didn't know anything about blogs, you might only recognize 2-3 sites in their network (Digg, Techcrunch). From a publisher perspective, I have heard good things about them which is great. I just think they need some real substance to take the company to the next level. Buy some content sites, own some unique technology etc. The FM story reminds me of Glam. The minute someone buys FM, the companies revenue will be going down the drain. They do not own any sites, no content, and technically no IP other than their sales team. As soon as Battel walks away, the company is done.

On another note, doesn’t anyone find it odd that they are trying to sell too soon? This is not a sign, and it should be an indicator that they have likely reached their peak. If you didn’t know anything about blogs, you might only recognize 2-3 sites in their network (Digg, Techcrunch).

From a publisher perspective, I have heard good things about them which is great. I just think they need some real substance to take the company to the next level. Buy some content sites, own some unique technology etc.

]]> By: RockYou, another web company looking to raise a whopper round » VentureBeat http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/comment-page-1/#comment-799622 RockYou, another web company looking to raise a whopper round » VentureBeat Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:08:03 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/#comment-799622 [...] yesterday, we reported that ad network Federated Media may be close to closing a $30 million round that would value it at [...] [...] yesterday, we reported that ad network Federated Media may be close to closing a $30 million round that would value it at [...]

]]> By: Eric Eldon http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/comment-page-1/#comment-799619 Eric Eldon Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:03:09 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/#comment-799619 @mike. hold on. re-read the lede, which states openly that this blog runs ads from FM. then re-read the last line of the article, which suggests that some blogs are looking at other options where they can make more money. you know what's sad here? your reading comprehension skills. @mike. hold on. re-read the lede, which states openly that this blog runs ads from FM. then re-read the last line of the article, which suggests that some blogs are looking at other options where they can make more money.

you know what’s sad here? your reading comprehension skills.

]]> By: Mike http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/comment-page-1/#comment-799600 Mike Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:40:36 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/#comment-799600 This is extreme propaganda. Isn't this blog in the FM network? How sad is this pump? This is extreme propaganda. Isn’t this blog in the FM network?
How sad is this pump?

]]> By: Between the Lines mobile edition http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/comment-page-1/#comment-799544 Between the Lines mobile edition Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:18:24 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/#comment-799544 [...] VentureBeat: Ad network Federated Media close to raising $30M round, valued at $200M [...] [...] VentureBeat: Ad network Federated Media close to raising $30M round, valued at $200M [...]

]]> By: Amit Chowdhry http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/comment-page-1/#comment-799498 Amit Chowdhry Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:14:40 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/#comment-799498 Thanks for the follow-up, Eric. Appreciate it! Thanks for the follow-up, Eric. Appreciate it!

]]> By: Amit Chowdhry http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/comment-page-1/#comment-799483 Amit Chowdhry Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:22:08 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/#comment-799483 I wrote a comment here just now, but it's not showing up. I think it might be locked in Wordpress Comment Moderation. I wrote a comment here just now, but it’s not showing up. I think it might be locked in Wordpress Comment Moderation.

]]> By: Amit Chowdhry http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/comment-page-1/#comment-799482 Amit Chowdhry Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:21:15 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/03/19/ad-newtork-federated-media-close-to-raising-30m-round-valued-at-200m/#comment-799482 In response to Eric's comment on Pulse 2.0 regarding the FM funding: http://pulse2.com/2008/03/06/rumor-federated-media-raising-second-round-of-funding/#comments I think highly of VB and always link back whenever I get info from here. In response to Eric’s comment on Pulse 2.0 regarding the FM funding:
http://pulse2.com/2008/03/06/rumor-federated-media-raising-second-round-of-funding/#comments

I think highly of VB and always link back whenever I get info from here.

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