Bankrate and EarthLink Announce Premier Partnership; Bankrate.com to Offer EarthLink Subscribers a Personal Finance Marketplace.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 12, 2000 Bankrate.com (www.bankrate.com), the Internet's leading consumer banking marketplace and a division of Bankrate, Inc. (Nasdaq:RATE), today announced a Premier Partnership agreement with EarthLink (Nasdaq:ELNK ELNK EarthLink, Inc. (stock symbol) ELNK Ethernet Link ), the nation's second largest Internet Service Provider Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. ). EarthLink subscribers may access Bankrate.com's comprehensive listing of financial products, tools analysis and news for consumers from the EarthLink Personal Finance Center, (http://finance.earthlink.net/), and via EarthLink's popular ecommerce site, the EarthLink Mall (http://themall.earthlink.net). Bankrate.com provides a comprehensive and neutral marketplace where banks and consumers can connect. As the leading source of data, information, tools, analysis and news for consumer money markets, bankrate.com is the foremost aggregator of more than 100 financial products. Bankrate.com's exhaustive research on mortgages, credit cards, auto loans, money market accounts, CD's, checking and ATM fees, home equity loans and online banking fees help users become educated consumers. "Few people realize that Earthlink is one of the top Internet destinations in the world, and the Earthlink Mall is extremely popular," said Elisabeth DeMarse, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Bankrate, Inc. "Bankrate.com will offer EarthLink subscribers access to a complete suite of personal finance tools, research and content. The Premier Partnership program is designed to combine the best Internet brands with Earthlink's award-winning service. We are pleased to be able to extend our reach to the millions of loyal and happy Earthlink subscribers. This is an important milestone in our mission to deliver our quality content to Web audiences everywhere." "Bankrate.com's personal and small business financial management tools, content and information are a valuable addition to the EarthLink Personal Finance Center," said Doug Trautman, EarthLink's vice president of business development. "EarthLink has assembled the best-of-breed finance and investment-related resources on the Internet today in order to make it easier than ever for our subscribers to manage their finances online." "Finance-related services and destinations are some of the most popular on the Net," explained Jeff Cunningham Jeff Cunningham (born August 21, 1976 in Montego Bay, Jamaica) is a Jamaican-American soccer striker, who currently plays for Toronto FC of Major League Soccer. Cunningham was born in Jamaica, but moved to Crystal River, Florida at the age of 14. , Chairman of the Board for Bankrate, Inc. "According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a January 2000 survey from The Yankee Group, 83 percent of Internet users do some type of online banking, 32 percent trade stocks online, and 34 percent pay their bills over the Net. Bankrate.com's position as the Internet's leading consumer banking marketplace is further enhanced by this trend and our partnership with EarthLink will introduce our content to a larger audience." Bankrate.com provides its partners with a range of personal financial news and information that complements the editorial features and tools. Advertisers also benefit from partnerships formed with Bankrate.com. Increased exposure on various Web properties ensures that Bankrate.com advertisers will receive better and more efficient coverage by targeting financial product users on the local level. About EarthLink EarthLink is one of the world's leading Internet service providers, bringing the magic of the Internet to millions of individuals and businesses every day. Headquartered in Atlanta, EarthLink provides a full range of innovative access, hosting and e-commerce solutions to thousands of communities internationally from more than 5,000 points of presence. EarthLink is committed to doing an exceptional job of pleasing its customers, shareholders and the community by following the company's Core Values and Beliefs. Information about EarthLink services is available by calling 800-395-8425 and through EarthLink's Web site at www.earthlink.net. About Bankrate.com Bankrate.com is owned and operated by Bankrate, Inc. (Nasdaq:RATE). Bankrate.com is the Internet's leading consumer banking marketplace, with an average of 1.6 million unique visitors per month connecting with over 4,000 financial institutions in 126 markets in 50 states. Bankrate operates a portfolio of personal finance channels, including banking, investing, taxes and small business finance. It is the leading aggregator of 100 financial products, including mortgages, credit cards, new and used auto loans, money market accounts and CD's, checking and ATM fees, home equity loans and online banking fees. Bankrate provides financial applications and information to a network of over 130 partners including NBCI NBCI National Biological Control Institute (USDA subsidiary) NBCI North Branch Correctional Institute (Maryland) NBCI National Broadcasting Company Internet/Interactive (Nasdaq:NBCI), Yahoo (Nasdaq:YHOO YHOO Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ symbol) ), America Online (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. ), CNN CNN or Cable News Network Subsidiary company of Turner Broadcasting Systems. It was created by Ted Turner in 1980 to present 24-hour live news broadcasts, using satellites to transmit reports from news bureaus around the world. and Smart Money. The company's information is also distributed through more than 120 national and state publications. Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. provisions of the Private Securities Litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. Act. Investors are cautioned that actual results could differ materially from those anticipated by such statements and are advised to consult our current SEC filings for additional information concerning risk factors that affect the Company's business. |
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