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Dictionary.com, LLP Overview

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Company Description

Now you don't have to run over to the bookshelf to look it up. Dictionary.com runs the free reference Web sites Dictionary.com, Thesaurus.com, and Reference.com. Combined, the three sites serve about 16 million visitors each month. Its CleverKeys is a free download that lets users access its Web databases from any application, not just the Internet. Revenue comes mainly from ad sales, but the company also offers a subscription service for premium content on its sites. The company, formerly Lexico Publishing Group, was founded in 1995 by CEO Brian Kariger and COO Daniel Fierro. In 2007 it agreed to be bought by Answers Corporation for $100 million, but the deal fell through. In 2008 Ask.com acquired the firm.

Dictionary.com, LLP Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Industry Information
  • Competitors List

    Company Profile Report Highlights

    • Company Description

      Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

    • Industry Information

      Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

    • Biographies

      Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

    • Company History

      When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up to speed on a company's history.

    • Key People

      Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

    • Company Financials

      Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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    Overview

    The Internet publishing, broadcasting and search portal industry includes about 3,200 companies with combined annual revenue of about $40 billion. Major companies include Google, IAC, and Yahoo!. The industry is highly concentrated: the top 50 companies account for about 80 percent of revenue.

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    NAICS: 519130

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    What are the company's primary sources of revenue?

    Most Internet publishing companies depend on advertising for most of their revenue. Advertising is cyclical and dependent on economic cycles, meaning that during an economic downturn revenues can be strained. During the recession of the late 2000s,...

     

    How much of the company's resources are invested in new technology developments?

    Companies dedicate significant resources to the development and expansion of new technologies. Often 10 percent or more of revenues are reinvested into R&D to ensure that companies keep pace with the market. Due to the low barriers to entry into the...

     

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Industry Overview
    • Quarterly Industry Update
    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

        Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

      • Trends & Opportunities

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

      • Call Preparation Questions

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      • Industry Forecast

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      • Business Challenges

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      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

      • Web Links & Acronyms

        Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

      Internet Publishing, Broadcasting & Search Portals Industry Report

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