Deal Reinforces Burst’s Position as a Champion of Vertical Content Online
BURLINGTON, Mass. – Burst Media, (www.BurstMedia.com), a leading provider of advertising representation, services and technology to independent Web Publishers, announced that the company has completed the acquisition of the business and assets of New York-based Giant Realm, Inc. (www.giantrealm.com).
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Former Wachovia CMO Brings Extensive Marketing and Brand Experience to Board
BURLINGTON, Mass. – Burst Media, a leading provider of advertising representation, services and technology to independent Web Publishers, announced the appointment of Jim Garrity to the company’s Board of Directors. Garrity, who retired from his most recent position as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Wachovia Corporation in July of 2007, will provide strategic leadership and support for Burst’s global business objectives.
“Jim Garrity has a longstanding reputation as a dynamic leader who has played a key role in elevating the brands of Fortune 50 companies,” said Jarvis Coffin, president and chief executive officer for Burst Media. “His vast experience and proven success in marketing both services and technology will be a tremendous asset to Burst.”
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Burlington, MA-July 17, 2008- Burst Media, a leading provider of advertising representation, services, and technology to independent Web publishers, today announced the launch of the Daily Jolt College Network, a premier online advertising network for advertisers looking to reach college students. The Network is comprised of a select group of college focused web sites: and is anchored by The Daily Jolt – a national network of campus specific web sites run by a team of students on each campus.
“Our partnership with Burst Media provides a unique opportunity that benefits advertisers, publishers, and consumers,” said Mark Miller, Managing Director of The Daily Jolt. “By partnering to create a college focused vertical advertising network, Burst Media provides an experienced national sales team that leverages the Daily Jolt’s brand equity and position in the college marketplace. This will allow publishers and advertisers to reach a broad audience and to provide targeted offers to the right people.”
AdConductor Continues to Drive Advertising Delivery for RBI’s Extensive Business Publication Network
Burlington, MA-July 08, 2008- Burst Media, a leading provider of advertising representation, services and technology to independent web publishers, today announced that Reed Business Information (RBI) has renewed its contract for AdConductor, Burst’s online advertising management solution. AdConductor offers an integrated ad operations technology platform, and management services that enable web publishers and media companies to power online advertising operations. RBI has renewed with AdConductor to continue the success they have had with the growth of their online ad sales.
Reed Business Information provides a range of communication and information channels including magazines, online media, and marketing services around the globe. In 2006, RBI turned to AdConductor for a technology and service solution to manage ad operations for their various online publications. AdConductor’s well-tested and highly scalable inventory forecasting, campaign management, reporting, targeting and billing tools help Reed Business Information deliver the advertising they sell across their network of B2B web sites.
