Adknowledge acquires Miva’s media division for $11.6M

Pay-per-click ad network Adknowledge announced last week that it bought the media division of peer ad network Miva (formerly Espotting) for $11.6 million. The move is part of a growth strategy Adknowledge launched two years ago. Since then, it has gobbled up Cubics.com, Media Run… Continue Reading

Roundup: MySpace virtual currencies, the Russian invasion, and more

Roundup: MySpace virtual currencies, the Russian invasion, and more

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MySpace apps also making money from virtual currencies — We’ve covered how some Facebook application developers are making seven figures through virtual goods and currencies. Offerpal, a company that offers advertising that lets users earn virtual rewards for participating in surveys and programs,… Continue Reading