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NameMedia, the industry leader in Direct Search and Premium Domain Name Sales, today announced that it has acquired Afternic, Inc., the industry’s pioneer marketplace for the resale of domain names.  Afternic will join with BuyDomains, NameMedia’s existing domain name marketplace, in creating the leading platform for the domain aftermarket.  Afternic enjoys a strong following in the domain name resale and service marketplace, and is recognized for superior customer service and innovative sales strategies.  Afternic’s Domain Name Marketplace has in excess of 1.8 million premium domains available for purchase supported by complementary products such as a domain name appraisal service, a domain purchase assistance team; secure domain name escrow services, and a platform for generating advertising revenue for domain owners.  “The Afternic acquisition advances our leadership position in creating an efficient marketplace for small and medium businesses to acquire domain names and insure a compelling digital identity,” said Pete Lamson, the Senior Vice President for NameMedia’s marketplace business.  Roger and Michael Collins, Afternic’s executive team, will remain as leaders of the Afternic business.  “We are excited by our new association with NameMedia and BuyDomains,” said Roger Collins, Afternic’s General Manager….  Our combined offerings, along with planned future products and services, will offer many benefits to our shared customers”.  Lamson said that NameMedia intends to maintain both the Afternic and BuyDomains brands and trading platforms.

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New Visa mobile payment pilot program involes the delivery of mobile payment coupons and rewards via text message, graphic and bar code images direct to mobile devices. San Francisco — Visa USA today advanced its mobile strategy through the launch of a new pilot at its California headquarters. Following the successful completion of the industry’s [...]

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The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the nominees for The Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards. Revver, the internet video-sharing platform, has been nominated for Outstanding Innovation and Achievement in Advanced Media Technology for the Best Use of “On Demand” Technology Over the Public (open) Internet.

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