Notable News: Ad Networks, Still the New Glam

Om Malik | Monday, February 25, 2008 | 6:59 AM PT | 0 comments

Megamillion-dollar rounds of funding for ad networks show that investors, despite the likelihood of a recession, continue to be dazzled by the glamor of online advertising. Glam raised $85 million (giving it a valuation of $500 million) and London-based Adconion raised $80 million. Their mega-valuations suggest that initial public offerings might be the only exit options for these two liberally funded players. Full details at Venture Beat.

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