Classified Ventures Announces Executive Promotions, New Assignments; Underscores Focus on Time-to-Market, Affiliate Network Support.CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 12, 1999-- Classified Ventures, the leading online provider of nationally branded classified advertising, today announced a series of senior management promotions and new assignments designed to help the company and its divisions respond more quickly and effectively to market opportunities, and to focus more management attention on serving its vertical market affiliates. Key executives with new titles and assignments include Mitch Golub, senior vice president, product development and marketing; Dan Donaghy, senior vice president, affiliate relations; Richard Stebbins Richard Vaughn ("Dick") Stebbins (born June 14 1945) is a former American athlete, winner of gold medal in 4x100 m relay at the 1964 Summer Olympics. At the Tokyo Olympics, Richard Stebbins finished seventh in 200 m and ran the third leg in the gold medal winning American , senior vice president, technology and operations, and chief technology officer; Jim Price Jim Price can refer to:
The company participates in the online automotive information market through its cars.com division; in the online real estate market through its Apartments.com, HomeHunter, NewHomeNetwork.com and MovingCenter.com businesses, and in the online auction market through its Auction Universe division. "These changes significantly sharpen our focus on product, sales and affiliate management," said Classified Ventures 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. David Israel
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for the writer, musician, composer. , in announcing the new executive appointments. "We recognize the importance of supporting our affiliates and doing all we can to ensure their success." The new management appointments cover all aspects of Classified Ventures' businesses. In his new role, Golub becomes responsible for product strategy, planning, development and positioning across all vertical segments. Golub previously was general manager of cars.com. Donaghy assumes overall responsibility for enhancing relationships with Classified Ventures' affiliate network An affiliate network acts as an intermediary between publishers (affiliates) and (merchant) affiliate programs. It allows publishers to find affiliate programs, which are suitable for their website and it helps websites offering affiliate programs reach its target audience. . He previously served as general manager of Classified Ventures' real estate industry units. Price joins Classified Ventures from Macmillan Computer Publishing, and Granath recently joined the company from ESPN ESPN Entertainment and Sports Programming Network Internet Ventures. "These new assignments create accountability for each of our core competencies, and ensure that we achieve leadership in each core dimension," Israel said. About Classified Ventures Classified Ventures provides nationally branded online services for the developing e-commerce opportunities in the classified advertising marketplace that build upon the local capabilities and expertise of a national affiliate network. The company currently operates five national Web sites in the apartment, auction, automotive, relocation and new home construction marketplaces, including Apartments.com(TM), www.apartments.com, Auction Universe(TM), www.auctionuniverse.com, cars.com(TM), www.cars.com; MovingCenter(TM), www.movingcenter.com; and NewHomeNetwork.com(TM), www.newhomenetwork.com, Classified Ventures also operates HomeHunter(TM), a local resale real estate service on the web sites of its newspaper affiliates. Classified Ventures, Inc., based in Chicago, was formed by eight leading media companies - Central Newspapers, Inc., Gannett Co., Inc., Knight Ridder
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