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Old 2005-03-23, 05:55 PM   #1
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Two giants merge...as heard on YNOT Radio

Las Vegas, Nevada: Various Inc., the new parent company of FriendFinder, the world’s largest operator of dating and adult personals, and Streamray Inc., one of the web’s leading live cam companies, have announced their merger. The combination of the two businesses will create a powerful online combination of technology, services and consumer websites.

Various operates FriendFinder Inc. the world’s largest operator of dating and social networking websites with a growing network of over 20 multicultural and multilingual sites. Streamray operates Cams.com, LegendaryLars.com and StreamRay.com all pay-per minute live web cam programs.

The combined company of 180 employees will continue to operate separate affiliate programs but will develop programs to enable affiliates of both to easily promote the other. The company plans to announce key upgrades to their products and services in coming months.

“Various and Streamray have a natural affinity and offer preeminent products aimed at similar markets,” said Andrew Conru, CEO and founder of Various. “This merger brings together two market leaders and creates an unparalleled partnership with the strongest technology and talent in the industry. The merger will give us an opportunity develop new and innovative services for members in our FriendFinder network, and use our resources to further develop Streamray.”

“We are very excited about the prospects for our affiliates and our customers,” said “Legendary” Lars, owner of Las Vegas-based Streamray. “All of our affiliates from both companies will benefit by a combination of our technologies and skills. Our customers will benefit by added services and improved support. In addition to potential cost savings from consolidating operations, Various and Streamray have distinctive product lines and complementary types of customers which should provide fertile ground for new marketing initiatives aimed at profitable revenue growth. This is a natural fit, this gives us the ability to blend one-stop shopping in human interaction and companionship on various levels and in a myriad of key niche marketplaces.”

Legendary Lars will remain president of Streamray. and assume the new role of marketing master at FriendFinder. Andrew will remain president of Various and will oversee the IT of the company.

FriendFinder Inc. is the world’s largest operator of dating and social networking websites with a growing network of over 20 multicultural and multilingual sites. In less than a decade, more than 90 million people have joined its sites, with more than 25 million active today.

A pioneer and innovator in online dating since its inception in 1996, FriendFinder Inc. empowers members to create virtual communities where they can privately and comfortably meet people with similar interests in a safe and stimulating environment. The privately funded company is based in Palo Alto, Calif.

Streamray, Inc., a Las Vegas based company, was founded in 1998. Streamray is a content aggregator and a global market leader in the online development and deployment of video and audio virtual communities.
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Good, maybe between the two of them they can get those damned geo-targeting ads to work right.
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