A seismic shift in consumer behavior has occurred driven by the rise of search, content creation outside of the mainstream, and the increasing use of RSS and other technologies. These shifts have disrupted revenue models for traditional media businesses, as consumers want more for free while advertising dollars are flowing alternative media sources.

To manage these changes, large and established information providers and media companies have addressed strategic needs in their businesses through acquisition. These changes also create opportunities for aggressive young companies as financing once again flows.


Adele Morrissette

Adele Morrissette

Founder and Partner, North Haven Partners, Inc.

Michael J. Kelly

Michael J. Kelly

President, AOL Media Networks

Mark McLaughlin

Mark McLaughlin

SVP & GM, Naming and Directory Services Business Unit, VeriSign, Inc.

Dennis Miller

Dennis Miller

Managing Partner, Spark Capital

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