Imagine the opportunities if you owned one of the largest portfolios of real estate in the world. You could develop some of the real estate—particularly your premier destinations, your beachfront property. You could sell some of the real estate, allowing property buyers access to your exclusive inventory. You could use the insight from your holdings (what’s selling, what’s worth developing) to acquire additional properties. And you could offer other property owners access to your sales or development platform.

This is the opportunity for NameMedia.

As the owner of one of the largest portfolios of domain names, NameMedia is focused on acquiring, developing and selling digital real estate.

We do this through our media business (domain monetization) and our marketplace business (domain buying and selling).

Our media business allows advertisers to reach the highly targeted online audiences that visit our network of domain names, including websites that have rich communities of highly engaged enthusiasts using our innovative social media platform. Collectively, these websites receive more than 60 million visitors monthly.
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Our marketplace business has created the equivalent of the “MLS” for domain properties by aggregating the largest number of premium domains for sale (including those owned by us and those owned by others who have joined our listing service) and the largest number of domain buyers through our global distribution network. The Domain Listing Service (DLS) has now sold domains to customers in more than 100 countries.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, high energy Account Manager to be responsible for clients in our Affiliate Domain Monetization and Marketplace Division. The Account Manager will develop and maintain relationships with top clients in order to grow the existing client business as well as bring in new clients / new portfolios. The ideal candidate is a master multi-tasker, customer service focused, and comfortable in a results-driven atmosphere. The Account Manager works on a cross-functional team that leads the continued rapid growth of our business by driving the success of this important revenue channel. The selected candidate will demonstrate strong sales aptitude as well as being assertive, persistent, driven, and meticulous

Primary Responsibilities

• Experience with domain names or in the domain industry preferred
• Successfully attain monthly revenue growth objectives set by the company
• Effective and accurate management of client expectations
• Ability to travel as needed to achieve company determined business objectives

Job Requirements

• Proven track record in Account Management (exceeding quota on a consistent basis)
• Strong communications skills
• Impeccable customer relations skills
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience

Interested Candidates should send resume to: smacdonald@namemedia.com.

Imagine the opportunities if you owned one of the largest portfolios of real estate in the world. You could develop some of the real estate—particularly your premier destinations, your beachfront property. You could sell some of the real estate, allowing property buyers access to your exclusive inventory. You could use the insight from your holdings (what’s selling, what’s worth developing) to acquire additional properties. And you could offer other property owners access to your sales or development platform.

This is the opportunity for NameMedia.

As the owner of one of the largest portfolios of domain names, NameMedia is focused on acquiring, developing and selling digital real estate.

We do this through our media business (domain monetization) and our marketplace business (domain buying and selling).

Our media business allows advertisers to reach the highly targeted online audiences that visit our network of domain names, including websites that have rich communities of highly engaged enthusiasts using our innovative social media platform. Collectively, these websites receive more than 60 million visitors monthly.
LEARN MORE

Our marketplace business has created the equivalent of the “MLS” for domain properties by aggregating the largest number of premium domains for sale (including those owned by us and those owned by others who have joined our listing service) and the largest number of domain buyers through our global distribution network. The Domain Listing Service (DLS) has now sold domains to customers in more than 100 countries.

We are seeking a high energy, creative Domain Specialist to be responsible for managing domain portfolios in our Affiliate Domain Monetization and Marketplace Division. The Domain Specialists will work closely with the Account Management team to manage the optimization of client portfolios using our proprietary domain management platform. The ideal candidate is a master multi-tasker, customer service focused, and a strong communicator. The Domain Specialist works on a dynamic team that plays a key role in the day to day support for the clients of this important revenue channel. The selected candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic as well as be assertive, driven, and meticulous.

Primary Responsibilities

• Experience with domain names or in the domain industry preferred
• Manage workload of client domain portfolios
• Domain optimization includes selecting themes, keywords, & templates for domains on our proprietary software
• Effective and accurate management of client expectations
• Monitoring and responding to Help Desk tickets
• Appropriate support during the client payment process

Job Requirements

• Strong communications skills
• Excellent customer relations skills
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience

Interested Candidates should send resume to: smacdonald@namemedia.com.

NameMedia is seeking a web-savvy Associate Product Manager to play a critical role building and enhancing our website development and monetization capabilities. NameMedia generates online media revenue through various methods, including E-commerce, lead generation, and CPM and CPC advertising. The successful candidate will help NameMedia meet and exceed our goals by driving enhancements and sustaining site performance that increase conversion rates.

This exciting role requires cross-functional collaboration and detailed execution. It is a great opportunity for a bright, creative self-starter to directly impact the bottom line of a fast-growing internet business. The right candidate must be willing to do what it takes every single day to successfully execute against all goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage sustaining site performance and weekly product releases
• Ensure that domains are optimized in terms of look and feel, performance, and relevance of ads and links
• Manage A/B and multivariate test platforms from developing testing schemes and work cross-functionally with marketing, sales, marketing and business operations teams to build and maintain best of breed domain monetization and optimization features
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure rapid execution of projects and outstanding site performance
• Work independently to develop enhancements and updates to the platform
• Support major product initiatives
• Schedule and implement partner placements
• Perform reporting and analysis, including participation in usability testing

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Excellent analytical skills required
• 1-3 years work experience required, preferably in marketing, product, or creative positions
• Must be detail-oriented and organized. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated success utilizing your creativity or marketing and product knowledge
• Online media/advertising experience a plus

Interested Candidates should send resume to: greatjobs@namemedia.com.
Job Reference Code: LS-APM
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As a Release Engineer in Namemedia, the candidate will work with other members of technology organization to identify requirements, design, implement, and maintain new and existing high-visibility, high-traffic customer facing and company-internal web applications in a predominantly Linux/Java/JSP/Servlets/JDBC/Struts/SQL environment. The successful candidate will have a passion for creating/ maintaining scalable, innovative web applications. Location is Waltham, MA.

• Develop and integrate tools and methodologies for automated packaging, deployment and configuration of all company applications
• Participate in requirements, functional, architecture and design specification reviews
• Deploys applications’ code between environments on a smooth path to production
• Troubleshoots application integration, deployment and configuration issues
• Provides input on new and existing processes and procedures based on industry best practices
• Provide detailed reports with results analyses

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years or more years directly related work experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the tasks above
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and task assignments with ease
• Expert with source control systems such as SVN, CVS, etc.
• Extensive knowledge in code branching, tagging, merging methodologies and release procedures
• Experience with Release Engineering development tools and systems such as Ant, Maven, Java, PHP, CruiseControl, Anthill, etc.
• Experience with automation builds and deployments process
• Familiar with Java applications and packaging tools, including structure of war and ear files
• Familiar with application server such as Resin, Tomcat, JBoss, etc
• Familiar with web server such as Apache httpd server
• Familiar with LINUX and Windows environments
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Open Source MySQL
• Knowledge of Perl and Unix shell scripting
• Word Press and PHP Experience
• Self-motivated, thrives in an intense, dynamic environment and finds creative solutions
• Creative problem solver, architect, designer, and mentor
• Ability to work and solve problems independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Can write a test documentation from product requirements and technical design and specificartions
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Has consistently been among the top engineers on their team

Interested Candidates should send resume to: greatjobs@namemedia.com.
Job Reference Code: RE

December 19, 2007 Waltham, MA

NameMedia today announced the launch of Afternic Auctions on the company’s award-winning AfternicDLS domain sales platform. With this launch, NameMedia expands AfternicDLS’ suite of products to include exclusive pre-expiry domain auctions. These daily auctions will allow buyers to purchase domain names from among thousands of names that have not been renewed by their owners prior to expiration.

“We are pleased to further enhance our marketplace by operating exclusive, daily domain name auctions,” said Pete Lamson, senior vice president and general manager of NameMedia’s marketplace. “The Afternic Auction platform, backed by Afternic’s personalized service and flexible bidding options, gives domain buyers another source of premium domain names.”

The Afternic Auction platform, launched after extensive customer usability testing, includes the following product benefits:

• Simple search functionality and bidding interface
• 35 day “Preorder” period, followed by extended 5 day auction
• Individually prepared Domain Appraisals available for every auctioned name
• Personalized bid management system including: Bid Increase Alerts, Domain Watch Lists, Closing Soon Reminders and more
• Capability to download the inventory of upcoming auctions to facilitate analysis and bidding strategies
• Secure domain escrow process

“Customer reaction during beta testing was very positive, particularly with respect to the platform’s search technology, bidding interface and bid management summary,” said Adam Gross, product director for NameMedia’s domain marketplace. “We look forward to this launch of another new service for our customers.”

For more information, visit www.Afternic.com

For Press Inquiries, Contact:

Libby Levinson
781-839-2809

For Business Development Inquiries, Contact:

Tom Murphy
Vice President, Business Development
781-839-2871

About NameMedia

NameMedia operates a leading targeted online media business and a leading online marketplace for domain names. Further information is available at www.namemedia.com.

NameMedia, Inc. today announced that it has established a new $125 million, five-year credit facility. The financing was arranged by Banc of America Securities LLC who will also serve as administrative agent. A syndicate of banks and institutional lenders is participating in the facility with Bank of America. The financing was used in part to repay all obligations outstanding under the Company’s prior credit facility. The remainder of the facility is available for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions.

More information about NameMedia is available at www.namemedia.com.

For Press Inquiries, Contact:
Libby Levinson
781-839-2809

NameMedia, Inc. today announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the offering have not yet been determined. Upon effectiveness of the registration statement, the common stock is expected to trade on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “NAME.”

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC will act as sole book-running manager for the offering. In addition, Jefferies & Company, Inc. will act as co-lead manager and Banc of America Securities LLC and RBC Capital Markets Corporation will act as co-managers.

A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

When available, copies of the preliminary prospectus relating to the offering can be obtained by contacting the prospectus department at Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Prospectus Department, One Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010, telephone 800-221-1037.

NameMedia (http:www.namemedia.com) today announced that it was named to Deloitte’s 2007 Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America. Rankings are based on percentage of fiscal year revenue growth over five years, from 2002–2006. NameMedia grew 949 percent during this period.

NameMedia’s CEO Kelly P. Conlin credits an innovative business model and a highly talented team for the rapid growth required to be selected as a Fast 500 company.

“Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 recognizes technology companies who have achieved extraordinary growth in North America’s most innovative and competitive sectors,” said Phil Asmundson, vice chairman, U.S. Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Deloitte & Touche USA LLP.

“Sustaining high revenue growth over five years is an exceptional accomplishment.”

The Fast 500 ranks the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America. It is compiled from Deloitte’s 16 regional North American Fast 50 programs, nominations submitted directly to the Fast 500, and public company database research. Companies are selected based on percentage revenue growth from 2002 to 2006.

About NameMedia

NameMedia is a leader in the acquisition, development and trading of digital real estate through a network of highly targeted websites and a marketplace for premium domain names. The company’s website development focuses on creating compelling online communities in niche categories. The company’s marketplace allows owners of premium domain names to list their domain properties for sale, and for domain buyers to review the largest available inventory.

Through its ownership of one of the largest domain portfolios in the world, its innovative website development platform, and its broad distribution, NameMedia now serves more than 60 million visitors to its network of websites and sells domains to customers in more than 100 countries.

Headquartered outside Boston in Waltham, Massachusetts, more information is available at www.namemedia.com

Waltham, Mass - October 17, 2007 – NameMedia (http://www.namemedia.com), a leader in developing premium online communities, announced today the acquisition of Photo.net (http://photo.net), a community site for photography enthusiasts with more than 600,000 registered users.

Photo.net, an online community for photographers to connect and discuss photography, explore galleries, share photographs, and learn more about the art of photography, was founded in 1993 as Philip Greenspun’s personal home page at MIT. The site has since grown to become one of the most active photography sites on the Web, receiving more than five million visitors each month. Every day, Photo.net users post thousands of images, forum responses, photo critiques, classified ads, photo ratings, and comments to the site. The Photo.net gallery boasts more than 2.5 million high quality user-uploaded images.

As an established community, Photo.net complements NameMedia’s Photography.com site. Both sites seek to engage users that are passionate about photography by enabling them to connect with each other, discuss photography, explore galleries, share photos, read in-depth articles and product reviews and shop for photographic equipment.

“This acquisition is another example of our strategy at work,” said Jeff Bennett, President and COO of NameMedia. “Starting with our category-leading domain name like Photography.com and adding a rich online community like Photo.net, we now have a leading position in this large and growing market and are extending our network of leading online enthusiast communities that rely on our social networking platform, deliver a rich experience for users and offer a compelling source of leads for marketers.”

About NameMedia
NameMedia is a leader in the acquisition, development and trading of digital real estate through a network of highly targeted websites and a marketplace for premium domain names. The company’s website development focuses on creating compelling online communities in niche categories. The company’s marketplace allows owners of premium domain names to list their domain properties for sale, and for domain buyers to review the largest available inventory.

Through its ownership of one of the largest domain portfolios in the world, its innovative website development platform, and its broad distribution, NameMedia now serves more than 60 million visitors to its network of websites and sells domains to customers in more than 100 countries.

Headquartered outside Boston in Waltham, Massachusetts, more information is available at www.namemedia.com

Waltham, Mass, October 11, 2007; NameMedia (http://www.namemedia.com), a leader in developing premium online communities, announced today that it has launched Gardens.com (http://gardens.com), a new website giving gardeners a chance to share experiences and expertise with an online community enabled by innovative technology and localized gardening content.

Combining mapping technology, customer reviews, and a library of original content, Gardens.com lets gardeners find (and critique) gardening-related businesses and services anywhere in the world, in addition to providing a forum to ask and answer questions on everything from identifying a plant to overcoming a gardening problem. Gardens.com provides listings for florists, garden centers and landscape services, as well as public gardens, parks and arboreta. Seasonal destinations, such as farmers markets and produce stands, corn mazes, pumpkin patches and Christmas tree farms are also included.

Part of the NameMedia network of gardening sites, Gardens.com joins the company’s DavesGarden.com site which recently was awarded “Best of the Web” by Forbes magazine and boasts over 3000 new posts a day and over one million visitors monthly.
“The launch of Gardens.com is a perfect complement to the other great sites in the NameMedia garden network,” said Dave Whitinger, the founder of DavesGarden.com. “Gardens.com offers gardeners a way to find local gardening resources, read up on articles of interest, and tap into active discussions… The gardening community is responding enthusiastically to this new resource and has already added nearly 15,000 local favorite places to shop and visit, with more new sources added every day by business owners and customers.”

Gardens.com also allows users easy access to the award-winning Garden Watchdog which lets gardeners discover mail order alternatives when visiting a retail location isn’t possible. “With the launch of Gardens.com we continue to advance our strategy of taking the premium domain names that we own and developing rich destinations with content and community,” said Jeff Bennett, NameMedia President and COO. “We offer substantial value to our website visitors and give marketers an opportunity to reach users who are passionate about all things gardening.”

About NameMedia:

NameMedia is a leader in the acquisition, development and trading of digital real estate through a network of highly targeted websites and a marketplace for premium domain names. The company¹s website development focuses on creating compelling online communities in niche categories. The company¹s marketplace allows owners of premium domain names to list their domain properties for sale, and for domain buyers to review the largest available inventory.

Through its ownership of one of the largest domain portfolios in the world, its innovative website development platform, and its broad distribution, NameMedia now serves more than 60 million visitors to its network of websites and sells domains to customers in more than 100 countries.

Headquartered outside Boston in Waltham, Massachusetts, more information is available at www.namemedia.com