Comcast Interactive Media
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and elsewhere , |
| Services | Online media |
| Owner | Comcast |
Number of employees | 500+ |
| Parent | Comcast (2005–2017) |
| Website | http://comcast.net |
Comcast Interactive Media (CIM) was a division of Comcast focusing on digital media. CIM was created in 2005 and originally led by President, Amy Banse, and Executive Vice President, Sam Schwartz. Comcast Interactive Media products included: www.comcast.net (portal), fancast.com, Fandango, thePlatform, and StreamSage.
On May 15, 2008, Comcast Interactive Media acquired social-networking site Plaxo for between $150 and $170 million, which was subsequently shut down on December 31, 2017. On August 5, 2008, Comcast Interactive Media acquired newsletter service site DailyCandy for a rumored $125 million.
References
- ^ a b Weisenthal, Joseph. "washingtonpost.com > Technology > Personal Technology Comcast Interactive Media: Profitability On Track In '08; More Purchases Ahead". washingtonpost.com. ContentNext Media Inc. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ "Comcast acquires social network pioneer Plaxo". Reuters. 14 May 2008. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
- ^ Spangler, Todd. "Comcast Is Shutting Down Plaxo, an Early Social Network". Variety. Variety Media, LLC. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ Kafka, Peter (5 August 2008). "Comcast Buys DailyCandy For $125 Million*". Business Insider. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
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