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Haiko de Poel, Jr. · November 15th, 2006, 10:17 AM

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GTCR, one of the nation’s leading private equity firms, today announced that it has entered into a partnership with Jeffrey A. Pullen to form QFour Digital, Inc. The new company, headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, will focus on acquiring and operating technology-based businesses in the online advertising and marketing services industry. Mr. Pullen will serve as Chief Executive Officer of QFour.

Mr. Pullen is the former Chief Operating Officer of ValueClick, Inc. (NASDAQ:VCLK), one of the world’s largest integrated online marketing services companies. Mr. Pullen joined ValueClick in 2003 through its acquisition of Commission Junction, a leading affiliate marketing business. Mr. Pullen served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Commission Junction and was responsible for building the company into a leader in the affiliate marketing industry. Prior to Commission Junction, Mr. Pullen held numerous senior management positions at a variety of technology and diversified industrial companies and was a partner in Coopers & Lybrand’s financial advisory services practice.

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About QFour Digital
Based in Santa Barbara, California, QFour Digital is a company focused on acquiring and operating online marketing solutions providers. More information about QFour can be found at www.qfourdigital.com.

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Rhea · November 15th, 2006, 10:19 AM

Will Pullen hire Todd? (Inquiring minds want to know!)

Kimberly · November 15th, 2006, 10:41 AM

Just a speculation...

While being a VC COO, did mr. Pullen initiate the LMI with a goal to run CJ into the ground, then split up and form his own competing company?
Funny how this is starting to make sense now, isn't it?

Witzer · November 15th, 2006, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Kimberly

Just a speculation...

While being a VC COO, did mr. Pullen initiate the LMI with a goal to run CJ into the ground, then split up and form his own competing company?
Funny how this is starting to make sense now, isn't it?

Imaginative.........................

davidh · November 15th, 2006, 11:32 AM

Just "Don't Say TODD".

Kimberly - hmmmmmm.... I don't believe we've met. We simply must do brunch at Martha's one day.

glinted · November 15th, 2006, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Kimberly

Just a speculation...

While being a VC COO, did mr. Pullen initiate the LMI with a goal to run CJ into the ground, then split up and form his own competing company?
Funny how this is starting to make sense now, isn't it?

thats an interesting view but if it does happen then I hope it doesn't mean radical ideas and changes without consulting the affiliates first like what happed back a few months ago with the LMI thing.

7-days · November 15th, 2006, 11:55 AM

Great thing about this business is it is so ever changing and surprising.

Greg Rice · November 15th, 2006, 12:30 PM

Hmm, if he does, will those who work with CJ be better off? It will be interesting to see this develop.

kea12345678 · November 15th, 2006, 02:15 PM

If I was a Venture Capital firm, CJ would be one of the first companies on my list. Maybe he intends to buy SAS?

I listened to the recent ValueClick earnings confernce call, and it does not seem like CJ fits in with their long term plans.

Rollerblader · November 15th, 2006, 05:21 PM

Gotta love conspiracy theory =0)

Leader · November 15th, 2006, 10:46 PM

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thats an interesting view but if it does happen then I hope it doesn't mean radical ideas and changes without consulting the affiliates first like what happed back a few months ago with the LMI thing.

Nah, just the same 10 trillion parasites he invited in from his last appearance at CJ...

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Maybe he intends to buy SAS?

NOOOOO!

*Runs screaming into the night*

ecomcity · November 15th, 2006, 11:29 PM

Jeff always was just an enabler for those pimping the Adwhores. Todd was the only one with the balls to look out for, and keep happy, the herd of loyal value-add small affiliates.

davidh · November 16th, 2006, 02:04 AM

[ restraining myself ]

Thomas A. Rice · November 16th, 2006, 10:54 AM

[ Also restraining myself ]

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Oh, hell no, I have to say * something * . I like the 'SAS is selling out' rumor, that would be a fun, albeit irresponsible, rumor to fling out there.

I can see Brian selling SAS for a couple hundred million, can't you? Then he could afford to BUY his own hockey team. In Hawaii.

Send me a postcard, Brian!

Andy Rodriguez · November 16th, 2006, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by elbowcreek

I can see Brian selling SAS for a couple hundred million, can't you? Then he could afford to BUY his own hockey team. In Hawaii.

Send me a postcard, Brian!

I'm sure SAS's ethics can't be bought. Brian don't play that game ....

Rollerblader · November 16th, 2006, 11:13 AM

[restraining myself to a point] if SAS was sold to CJ, would the affiliates who oppose cj then quit SAS too?

I am still happy with CJ though as a merchant.

Thomas A. Rice · November 16th, 2006, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy Rodriguez

I'm sure SAS's ethics can't be bought. Brian don't play that game ....

I know, but it's such a juicy rumor, ain't it??! Oh, and for the record, my ethics can't be bought, either - but for a couple hundred million, you can have every tarp I own!

Kimberly · November 16th, 2006, 12:00 PM

I'm going to step in and offer my ethics for $200,000,000.00
Any buyers?

Thomas A. Rice · November 16th, 2006, 12:03 PM

[ EC checks his pockets, finds lint ]

Leader · November 16th, 2006, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Kimberly

I'm going to step in and offer my ethics for $200,000,000.00
Any buyers?

If owning your ethics would make the buyer $1,000,000,000.00 on his/her investment, I'm sure someone would step up with a check!

Not me though, when I get $200 million I'll be sitting on a beach somewhere

glinted · November 16th, 2006, 06:07 PM

If was going to start any rumors then it would have to include Linkshare, new front page but no backend updates for years so it looks like a surface polish up for a sale to me.

SSanf · November 17th, 2006, 06:17 AM

I am betting they would love to get SAS. That would pretty much distroy affiliate marketing as we know it.

7-days · November 17th, 2006, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by glinted

If was going to start any rumors then it would have to include Linkshare, new front page but no backend updates for years so it looks like a surface polish up for a sale to me.

You may be closer to the truth than you know. As many recall, I was the one who predicted that the Messer’s were trying to get LS ready for sale when they made all those changes way back when. Those were more serious changes than what LS is doing now, but still....

On the other hand, I think ValueClick has realized they don't have the control (after the LMI fiasco) that they thought they did over their CJ acquisition, and perhaps it is not profit tool they thought it was. It would not surprise me at all if VC let CJ go.

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Originally Posted by SSanf

I am betting they would love to get SAS. That would pretty much distroy affiliate marketing as we know it.

I'm pretty sure Brian would never do that. He has too much of his heart into SAS. It's more than just a business to him and it shows in everything he touches.

November 15th, 2006, 10:19 AM	#2
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November 15th, 2006, 11:55 AM	#7
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November 15th, 2006, 10:41 AM	#3
Kimberly Full Member Join Date: September 8th, 2005 Posts: 152	Just a speculation... While being a VC COO, did mr. Pullen initiate the LMI with a goal to run CJ into the ground, then split up and form his own competing company? Funny how this is starting to make sense now, isn't it?

November 15th, 2006, 02:15 PM	#9
kea12345678 Full Member Join Date: May 10th, 2005 Posts: 203	If I was a Venture Capital firm, CJ would be one of the first companies on my list. Maybe he intends to buy SAS? I listened to the recent ValueClick earnings confernce call, and it does not seem like CJ fits in with their long term plans.

November 15th, 2006, 05:21 PM	#10
Rollerblader Online Marketing Consultant Join Date: October 16th, 2006 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 2,237	Gotta love conspiracy theory =0)

November 16th, 2006, 02:04 AM	#13
davidh The "other" left wing Join Date: January 18th, 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 2,460	[ restraining myself ] __________________ GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES ~ Banner Sets and Website Graphics ~ Professional design, reasonable rates ~ PM me DESIGNER DOG CHECKS ~ We double-dog dare ya to write one!

November 16th, 2006, 10:54 AM	#14
Thomas A. Rice Domain Addict / Formerly known as elbowcreek Join Date: January 18th, 2005 Posts: 5,458	[ Also restraining myself ] . . . . . . . . Oh, hell no, I have to say * something * . I like the 'SAS is selling out' rumor, that would be a fun, albeit irresponsible, rumor to fling out there. I can see Brian selling SAS for a couple hundred million, can't you? Then he could afford to BUY his own hockey team. In Hawaii. Send me a postcard, Brian! __________________ "If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?" - John Wooden

November 16th, 2006, 11:13 AM	#16
Rollerblader Online Marketing Consultant Join Date: October 16th, 2006 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 2,237	[restraining myself to a point] if SAS was sold to CJ, would the affiliates who oppose cj then quit SAS too? I am still happy with CJ though as a merchant.

November 16th, 2006, 12:00 PM	#18
Kimberly Full Member Join Date: September 8th, 2005 Posts: 152	I'm going to step in and offer my ethics for $200,000,000.00 Any buyers?

November 16th, 2006, 12:03 PM	#19
Thomas A. Rice Domain Addict / Formerly known as elbowcreek Join Date: January 18th, 2005 Posts: 5,458	[ EC checks his pockets, finds lint ] __________________ "If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?" - John Wooden

November 16th, 2006, 06:07 PM	#21
glinted ABW Ambassador Join Date: November 1st, 2005 Posts: 1,601	If was going to start any rumors then it would have to include Linkshare, new front page but no backend updates for years so it looks like a surface polish up for a sale to me. __________________ Shocking T-Shirts - scare or surprise your friends

November 17th, 2006, 06:17 AM	#22
SSanf Super Sh!t Stirrer Join Date: January 18th, 2005 Posts: 10,036	I am betting they would love to get SAS. That would pretty much distroy affiliate marketing as we know it. __________________ Comments are opinion unless otherwise noted. Remember, pillage first. Then burn. Half of all people in the world have IQs under 100. You best learn to trust ol' SSanf!

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