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Tsavo Media Sold For $75M

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Los Angeles-based online media firm Tsavo Media , which was founded by Mike Jones, founder of Userplane and current co-President of MySpace, has been sold for $75M to a Canadian firm. According to Toronto-based Cyberplex , it is acquiring Tsavo and its 300 consumer websites for $75M. Tsavo was backed by American Capital.

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Tsavo Launches Search Engine Marketing Arm

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Santa Monica-based Tsavo Media, the new startup founded by Userplane founder Michael Jones, has launched a new division, focused on search engine marketing. The firm announced the division Tuesday afternoon, saying that its new Tsavo Agency will provide search engine marketing and content monetization services for companies.

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Reflections On 2017: Michael Jones, Science Inc.

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I think we will see the rise of a newer and larger mobile-focused media companies and the continued evolution in traditional television entertainment. In reflection, think I need to center my time around those principals and focus on bigger ideas. What are you looking forward to most in 2018? He is also a long-time entrepreneur.

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Layoffs Hot Keyword for Second Half of January 2009

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Here's the rest. Top for January 16, 2009 - January 31, 2009 Posts Are You Selling Online Yet? Here’s how to do it.

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Spotlight: LA Tech SuperDemo Announced! | Mike Jones Former Myspace CEO

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A serial Internet entrepreneur, Mike has founded and sold numerous businesses, including agency PBJ Digital, application platform Userplane, which he led from startup to its acquisition by AOL, Tsavo Media and Myspace. mt) Media Temple, Inc.

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Spotlight: LA Tech Fall Judges Include Mike Jones, CallFire, Idealab, Tech Coast Angels, Coloft

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A serial Internet entrepreneur, Mike has founded and sold numerous businesses, including agency PBJ Digital, application platform Userplane, which he led from startup to its acquisition by AOL, Tsavo Media and Myspace. He sits on several boards and is involved in the virtual worlds, gaming, mobile, media, and healthcare markets.