DoubleClick Alumni http://doubleclickalumni.org Home free on WP! Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:43:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Subscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with Pageflakes Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-22 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DoubleclickAlumniBlog/~3/clQK4u8aYO4/ http://doubleclickalumni.org/2012/01/twitter-weekly-updates-for-2012-01-22/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:43:00 +0000 admin http://doubleclickalumni.org/2012/01/twitter-weekly-updates-for-2012-01-22/ KO featured in Ayn Rand and the Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged – See the trailer http://t.co/lMsOuUkd # Powered by Twitter Tools]]>

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]]> http://doubleclickalumni.org/2012/01/twitter-weekly-updates-for-2012-01-22/feed/ 0 http://doubleclickalumni.org/2012/01/twitter-weekly-updates-for-2012-01-22/ AdMeld http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DoubleclickAlumniBlog/~3/7yjZJwmNpMc/ http://doubleclickalumni.org/2011/12/admeld/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:49:29 +0000 admin http://doubleclickalumni.org/?p=1087 Watching a video of Brian Kane explaining AdMeld to a bunch of Googlers.. this story is so interwoven, I don’t know the right word to describe.  Great to have Brian, Joe, and Nicole Pruess back in the fold!!]]>

Watching a video of Brian Kane explaining AdMeld to a bunch of Googlers.. this story is so interwoven, I don’t know the right word to describe.  Great to have Brian, Joe, and Nicole Pruess back in the fold!!


]]> http://doubleclickalumni.org/2011/12/admeld/feed/ 2 http://doubleclickalumni.org/2011/12/admeld/ Mojiva adding Clickers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DoubleclickAlumniBlog/~3/1j5stSnPISU/ http://doubleclickalumni.org/2011/12/mojiva-adding-clickers/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:20:17 +0000 admin http://doubleclickalumni.org/?p=1085 Mojiva just added Frank O’Donnell to their ranks.. they, apparently, have other ex-Clickers.. like Tony Nethercutt – who, sorry, I don’t remember much.]]>

Mojiva just added Frank O’Donnell to their ranks.. they, apparently, have other ex-Clickers.. like Tony Nethercutt – who, sorry, I don’t remember much.


]]> http://doubleclickalumni.org/2011/12/mojiva-adding-clickers/feed/ 0 http://doubleclickalumni.org/2011/12/mojiva-adding-clickers/ BuzzFeed hiring.. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DoubleclickAlumniBlog/~3/c5NOfnOcEa4/ http://doubleclickalumni.org/2011/12/buzzfeed-hiring/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:08:40 +0000 admin http://doubleclickalumni.org/?p=1081 http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=2288734 BuzzFeed is seeking an ambitious, motivated individual to help develop, manage, and grow our network of publisher partners.  You will be responsible for identifying and vetting new publisher partners, working closely with partners to monitor and optimize performance, negotiating contracts, and managing cross-functional initiatives. To be successful in this role, you should have a [...]]]>

http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=2288734

BuzzFeed is seeking an ambitious, motivated individual to help develop, manage, and grow our network of publisher partners.  You will be responsible for identifying and vetting new publisher partners, working closely with partners to monitor and optimize performance, negotiating contracts, and managing cross-functional initiatives.
To be successful in this role, you should have a strong understanding of online media, publishing and technology, be active/interested in all things social, and thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.  You will also need to be able to think strategically about complex issues, make thoughtful recommendations, and deliver actionable plans that drive our partnership strategy.

Responsibilities:

  • Qualify all inbound opportunities, identify/acquire new partners, and expand/grow existing partner relationships.
  • Manage inbound and outbound communication with current partners and prospects
  • Analyze partner metrics to identify trends and issues, develop recommendations on improving performance and profitability, and identify new opportunities for growth
  • Actively collect publisher feedback, and work cross-functionally within BuzzFeed to inform and prioritize product development
  • Explore, analyze and structure strategic business opportunities that align with BuzzFeed’s strategic and long-term vision
  • Negotiate business terms and work with legal to finalize contracts

Requirements:

  • 1-3 years of business development and/or partner management experience, preferably with business planning experience in online and/or technology environments.
  • Solid working knowledge of the digital publishing ecosystem with an existing rolodex of potential partners
  • A successful track record in executing and managing multiple time-sensitive, cross-functional and complex projects.
  • Comfortable structuring, negotiating and managing the legal contracts.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Strong analytic and quantitative skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written presentation skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.  Advanced Excel skills (i.e. pivot tables) a plus.
  • A BS/BA is required; MBA or equivalent degree is a plus.

About Us
BuzzFeed is a new kind of media company for the social world. Our technology powers the viral distribution of content, detects what is trending on the web, and connects people in realtime with the hottest content of the moment. Our site is a rapidly growing hub for viral media that reaches over 20 million monthly unique visitors and our viral media network reaches an additional 250M.

BuzzFeed is at the forefront of a major shift in the advertising industry away from traditional banner ads towards “social advertising” that engages consumers, inspires sharing, and produces viral lift, or “earned media.”

BuzzFeed’s industry leading technology and unique social distribution engine is used by top brands such as GE, Kraft, and Coca Cola to go beyond banners, turbo charging their social advertising and branded content initiatives.

Jonah Peretti, founder & CEO of BuzzFeed, previously co-founded the Huffington Post and is a graduate of the MIT Media Lab.

BuzzFeed is backed by: Softbank, Hearst, RRE, Lerer Ventures, SV Angel and Founder Collective


]]> http://doubleclickalumni.org/2011/12/buzzfeed-hiring/feed/ 0 http://doubleclickalumni.org/2011/12/buzzfeed-hiring/ If it looks like an Ari and sounds like an Ari, it must be an Ari.. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DoubleclickAlumniBlog/~3/kxNq1XREfmQ/ http://doubleclickalumni.org/2011/12/if-it-looks-like-an-ari-and-sounds-like-an-ari-it-must-be-an-ari/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:10:40 +0000 admin http://doubleclickalumni.org/?p=1079 Ari on the new AppNexus AppExchange.  With him, Michael, and Patrick S there, they have a mini-reunion 24/7.]]>

Ari on the new AppNexus AppExchange.  With him, Michael, and Patrick S there, they have a mini-reunion 24/7.


]]> http://doubleclickalumni.org/2011/12/if-it-looks-like-an-ari-and-sounds-like-an-ari-it-must-be-an-ari/feed/ 0 http://doubleclickalumni.org/2011/12/if-it-looks-like-an-ari-and-sounds-like-an-ari-it-must-be-an-ari/ CatchPoint catches the retailers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DoubleclickAlumniBlog/~3/5RYb5Gbdcgk/ http://doubleclickalumni.org/2011/11/catchpoint-catches-the-retailers/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:05:22 +0000 admin http://doubleclickalumni.org/?p=1077 Good report from CatchPoint about how the big online retailers performed on cybermonday.]]>

Good report from CatchPoint about how the big online retailers performed on cybermonday.


]]> http://doubleclickalumni.org/2011/11/catchpoint-catches-the-retailers/feed/ 0 http://doubleclickalumni.org/2011/11/catchpoint-catches-the-retailers/ Catchpoint Becomes First in the Industry to Offer Performance Monitoring from the Google Chrome Browser http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DoubleclickAlumniBlog/~3/1ZpdADoFbgE/ http://doubleclickalumni.org/2011/11/catchpoint-becomes-first-in-the-industry-to-offer-performance-monitoring-from-the-google-chrome-browser/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:40:38 +0000 admin http://doubleclickalumni.org/?p=1074 Great innovation coming out of Catchpoint..]]>

Great innovation coming out of Catchpoint..


]]> http://doubleclickalumni.org/2011/11/catchpoint-becomes-first-in-the-industry-to-offer-performance-monitoring-from-the-google-chrome-browser/feed/ 0 http://doubleclickalumni.org/2011/11/catchpoint-becomes-first-in-the-industry-to-offer-performance-monitoring-from-the-google-chrome-browser/ Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-11-06 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DoubleclickAlumniBlog/~3/16y3HhvJK60/ http://doubleclickalumni.org/2011/11/twitter-weekly-updates-for-2011-11-06/#comments Sun, 06 Nov 2011 14:43:00 +0000 admin http://doubleclickalumni.org/2011/11/twitter-weekly-updates-for-2011-11-06/ 38 pics of appnexus and all ari gets is his gourds and a pinata? camera shy all of a sudden? http://t.co/lvp2ziC9 # @sthommes awesome fund raising! to stu! in reply to sthommes # Powered by Twitter Tools]]>

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]]> http://doubleclickalumni.org/2011/11/twitter-weekly-updates-for-2011-11-06/feed/ 0 http://doubleclickalumni.org/2011/11/twitter-weekly-updates-for-2011-11-06/ A new CEO.. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DoubleclickAlumniBlog/~3/oiH20rmNFrA/ http://doubleclickalumni.org/2011/11/a-new-ceo/#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:01:50 +0000 admin http://doubleclickalumni.org/?p=1070 David heading to be CEO.. not of Yahoo, AOL, some DSP or network/exchange, commerce play, but a site called 1stdibs… it’s all news to me!  But here’s a press piece on it, congrats and good luck!]]>

David heading to be CEO.. not of Yahoo, AOL, some DSP or network/exchange, commerce play, but a site called 1stdibs… it’s all news to me!  But here’s a press piece on it, congrats and good luck!


]]> http://doubleclickalumni.org/2011/11/a-new-ceo/feed/ 0 http://doubleclickalumni.org/2011/11/a-new-ceo/ Diane Yu on Freewheel http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DoubleclickAlumniBlog/~3/BeuM2kQvKnE/ http://doubleclickalumni.org/2011/10/diane-yu-on-freewheel/#comments Sat, 22 Oct 2011 14:39:42 +0000 admin http://doubleclickalumni.org/?p=1067 Good piece.. not sure I see the $160B opportunity entirely, but even a small piece of that pie is tasty!]]>

Good piece.. not sure I see the $160B opportunity entirely, but even a small piece of that pie is tasty!


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