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Ask Media Group

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Question answering-focused web search engine that delivers answers from the web and from real people

Oakland, United StatesFounded 1996AI

Valuation $1–2.5B Last recorded · 2005

Headcount 100–500 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About Ask Media Group

Ask Media Group is a performance marketing company that specializes in leveraging advanced technology, data science, and industry expertise to buy traffic at scale and monetize audiences. The company operates in the digital marketing sector, serving a diverse range of clients who seek to optimize their online presence and maximize their return on investment. Ask Media Group employs a business model that focuses on acquiring web traffic through various channels and converting it into revenue through targeted advertising and audience monetization strategies. The company generates income by partnering with advertisers and publishers, utilizing sophisticated algorithms and data analytics to ensure effective and efficient ad placements.

Ask Media Group prides itself on its innovative approach and its commitment to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. The team is composed of technologists, product experts, and business leaders who work together to tackle complex challenges and seize new opportunities. The company also offers various employee benefits, including educational expense coverage, charitable gift matching, and flexible vacation policies.

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At a glance

Status: Acquired
Founded: 1996
Headquarters: Oakland, United States
Employees: 250
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 60.4/100
Industry: Media, Enterprise Software
Sub-industry: Content production
Sector: AI, Analytics, Publishing, SEO, Verified Unicorns and $1B Exits
Technology: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Recognition Technology
Business model: Marketplace & ecommerce, SaaS
Client focus: b2b, b2c
Investment activity: 5 companies, latest Aug 2012
Capital deployed: —
Preferred round: ACQUISITION
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Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
ACQUISITION✓Exit	Mar 2005	$1.9B	$1.9B	InterActiveCorp	—
IPO✓Exit	Jul 1999	$0	$1.6B	Undisclosed	—

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Ask Media Group website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Ask Media Group is 2.7K monthly website visits, down 20.6% over the last three months. Ask Media Group's team declined 3.5% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits2.7K 3-month web change-20.6% 1-year team growth-3.5%

Monthly website visitsDec 2018–Jul 2026

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