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Quarterdeck Corp., a provider of PC helpware solutions, and ad-backed free e-mail company Juno Online Services, signed an agreement to promote and market Quarterdeck’s products over the Juno service. Juno claims 4.7 million members, and says it is the second-largest online service in the United States, after America Online. Juno members can access information about […]

San Francisco-based NetWeb Corp., a provider of services to Web site developers, said that Anna Zornosa will spearhead the firm’s start-up efforts as its first chief operating officer. She comes to NetWeb Corp. from PointCast where she served as senior vice president for advertising sales and affiliate development. “Back in the early 90’s, executives I […]

Teledesic LLC, architect of the “Internet-in-the-Sky” global broadband network, today announced its newest investor, His Royal Highness Prince Alwaleed of Saudi Arabia, who will invest $200 million in the company. The deal was finalized yesterday in a Los Angeles signing ceremony with Craig McCaw, Teledesic chairman and co-CEO. McCaw and Microsoft chairman Bill Gates are […]

MobileWord Communications in New Rochelle, NY, named ad veteran Guillermo (Will) O. Suarez as director of marketing. He will be responsible for managing all aspects of marketing communications and channel partnerships for the company, which develops and markets online office solutions Suarez’s key areas of responsibilities will include all aspects of the company’s advertising, new […]

WebRep in San Francisco said it entered a formal strategic partnership with Variety.com, the entertainment business news site. The exclusive online advertising sales agreement gives WebRep advertisers an opportunity to have a presence on the online version of Variety, one of the most recognized names in entertainment news, the company said. Launched in December 1995, […]

Palo Alto, CA-based AdKnowledge, a provider of Internet marketing solutions for advertisers, agencies and Web publishers, promoted Roberta Greenspan to vice president of client services and hired Michele Schott as director of marketing communications. Over the past year Greenspan has directed the account management team at AdKnowledge. In her new role, Greenspan will direct all […]

San Francisco-based LinkExchange Inc. named Mark Bozzini, former president and CEO of Pete’s Brewing Co., as its chief executive officer. Bozzini, 39, spent eight years at Pete’s, where he established the company’s corporate strategy, managed 150% average annual growth and directed the company’s 1995 initial public offering. “Bozzini has an outstanding track record of growing […]

Excite, Inc. and Lycos, Inc. kicked off the week by announcing the launch of new “personalized” Web start pages today. Both companies are promising users new personalized interfaces and tools designed to deliver targeted news, services, content features, and communities that are customized according to user preferences. “Excite today changed the portal space and expanded […]

The ongoing Internet turf battle between Microsoft and its rivals has left customers dazed and confused when it comes to choosing an Internet vendor, according to a new survey. Framingham, MA-based International Data Corp. (IDC) said its survey results showed IT buyers were unsure of who to pick when it comes to their company’s technology […]

Ch1 Communications Inc. said it plans to create a national new media distribution network to be known as “The Sidecast Network”, which will provide technology and advertising services to bolster the emerging Net-TV marketplace. The term “Sidecasting” has been coined to describe the variety of new-media content now being delivered to television viewers alongside traditional […]

Mercedes-Benz of North America Inc. is using a Web cam for live interactive marketing of its new models at the 1998 New York Auto Show. Mercedes said it is using Perceptual Robotics Inc.’s “Telepresence” technology. Through April 19, Internet users can visit www.MBUSA.com or www.perceptualrobotics.com and control a telerobotic snapshot camera to see the newest […]

GTE New Media Services Inc. said it purchased the www.bigbook.com domain and rights to all BigBook trade names and trade marks. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. GTE New Media Service operates GTE’s SuperPages interactive directory service. Patrick Marshall, vice president for new media services at GTE Directories Corp., said that the acquisition […]