Legendary Lars and Adult Friend Finder Merge - GoFuckYourself.com

Xenophage · 03-23-2005, 03:10 PM

You just heard us on YNOTRADIO??.but to say it again?..cause we are just so damned tickled about this??.Various, the new parent company for
FriendFinder, Inc. and Streamray Inc. have merged.

What does this mean to you, the community, our affiliates and partners? It means that two really great companies have joined forces to allow you to maximize your earning potential. This will allow your surfers to grab themselves a date or encounter one night and interact with a live web cam model ?..on the same night too.

Always an open door?..We are all about you! We are going on an awesome ride?..psyched you are going to come along!

FRIENDFINDER AND STREAMRAY INC. ANNOUNCE MERGER

PALO ALTO, Calif. -- Various Inc., the new parent company of FriendFinder, the world?s largest operator of dating and social networking websites, and Streamray Inc., one of the web?s leading live cam companies, have announced their merger. The combination of the two businesses will create a powerful online combination of technology, services and consumer websites.

Terms of the merger between the two privately held companies were not disclosed. Various operates 20 multicultural and multilingual sites, including the Friendfinder network. Streamray operates Cams.com and other pay-per-minute video feed services. Both companies offer technology-driven sites that aggregate and serve content provided by members or independent contractors.

?Various and Streamray have a natural affinity and offer preeminent products aimed at similar markets,? said Andrew Conru, CEO and founder of Various. ?This merger brings together two market leaders and creates an unparalleled partnership with the strongest technology and talent in the industry. The merger will give us an opportunity develop new and innovative services for members in our FriendFinder network, and use our resources to further develop Streamray.?

?We are very excited about the prospects for our affiliates and our customers,? said ?Legendary? Lars, owner of Las Vegas-based Streamray. ?All of our affiliates from both companies will benefit by a combination of our technologies and skills. Our customers will benefit by added services and improved support. In addition to potential cost savings from consolidating operations, Various and Streamray have distinctive product lines and complementary types of customers which should provide fertile ground for new marketing initiatives aimed at profitable revenue growth.?

Legendary Lars will remain president of Streamray. and assume the new role of marketing master at FriendFinder. Andrew will remain president of Various and will oversee the IT of the company.

The combined company of 180 employees will continue to operate separate affiliate programs but will develop programs to enable affiliates of both to easily promote the other. The company plans to announce key upgrades to their products and services in coming months.

FriendFinder Inc. is the world?s largest operator of dating and social networking websites with a growing network of over 20 multicultural and multilingual sites. In less than a decade, more than 90 million people have joined its sites, with more than 25 million active today.

A pioneer and innovator in online dating since its inception in 1996, FriendFinder Inc. empowers members to create virtual communities where they can privately and comfortably meet people with similar interests in a safe and stimulating environment. The privately funded company is based in Palo Alto, Calif.

Sean · 03-23-2005, 03:10 PM

there it is

sexyclicks · 03-23-2005, 03:11 PM

hey guys SEE SIG

MickeyG · 03-23-2005, 03:11 PM

awesome announcement can't wait to see how things work out.. congrats

erehwon · 03-23-2005, 03:12 PM

VERY COOL!

Xenophage · 03-23-2005, 03:12 PM

XBIZ wrote up a great little peice here

http://xbiz.com/news_piece.php?id=8031

thanks SO much

JFK · 03-23-2005, 03:12 PM

A Huge Congrats To both Parties !! Lars said it was going to be BIG and yes it is

FunForOne · 03-23-2005, 03:13 PM

Nice interview lars.

sherie · 03-23-2005, 03:13 PM

Holy shit!! Congrats Lars, I am sorry I missed the show I wasn't home. Looking forward to seeing ya in PHX! And once again Congrats!

SleazyDream · 03-23-2005, 03:15 PM

wow - this is HUGE

candyflip · 03-23-2005, 03:15 PM

Congrats to all involved.

Elli · 03-23-2005, 03:16 PM

How exciting! That's so cool

$5 submissions · 03-23-2005, 03:17 PM

That is HUGE news! Congrats to Steam Ray and Various. Talk about vertical integration!

baddog · 03-23-2005, 03:19 PM

Congrats, two great companies combined can only mean good things for the affiliates

nmcog · 03-23-2005, 03:20 PM

Niiiicccceeeee

SL|M! · 03-23-2005, 03:24 PM

congrats!!!

Elli · 03-23-2005, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by $5 submissions

That is HUGE news! Congrats to Steam Ray and Various. Talk about vertical integration!

That's "Streamray"

Dugmor · 03-23-2005, 03:25 PM

This is HUGE ........... congrats to both !

Varius · 03-23-2005, 03:27 PM

That's quite a huge deal...good job keeping it a complete surprise

PS: Anyone but me find it funny their parent company is Various Inc? Since a lot of people mis-spell my handle 'Various' instead of 'Varius' sometimes, Reading that PR sounded like I was saying my name a ton of times

Dazza · 03-23-2005, 03:28 PM

So very impressive Lars. Congrats.

WiredGuy · 03-23-2005, 03:29 PM

Congrats to both companies, I can imagine the combined company will be able to offer one hell of a kickass product and service line.

Congrats.
WG

Corleone · 03-23-2005, 03:30 PM

WOW... congrats

Xenophage · 03-23-2005, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Varius

That's quite a huge deal...good job keeping it a complete surprise

PS: Anyone but me find it funny their parent company is Various Inc? Since a lot of people mis-spell my handle 'Various' instead of 'Varius' sometimes, Reading that PR sounded like I was saying my name a ton of times

I knew you would like that. Andrew did not know that you used the handle till I told him and he had already done the company name. And we own that URL. Definately not meant to offend you ! i really like you and see us doing mroe biz together in the future !

Sean · 03-23-2005, 03:33 PM

its going to be a fun ride

Gottis · 03-23-2005, 03:35 PM

Very nice merger, congrats

Varius · 03-23-2005, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LegendaryLars

I knew you would like that. Andrew did not know that you used the handle till I told him and he had already done the company name. And we own that URL. Definately not meant to offend you ! i really like you and see us doing mroe biz together in the future !

I'm definately not offended, just found it kinda funny / cool

I've been using this handle since the dialup BBS days though, I think I first used it in some 'Door' game back in like 1994 heh

GTS Mark · 03-23-2005, 03:36 PM

Wow that is HUGE!

DH

dunefield · 03-23-2005, 03:37 PM

woah nice one...

Vitasoy · 03-23-2005, 03:37 PM

Wow.. two great programs, in one.

SureFire · 03-23-2005, 03:37 PM

Congrats

Xenophage · 03-23-2005, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Varius

I'm definately not offended, just found it kinda funny / cool

I've been using this handle since the dialup BBS days though, I think I first used it in some 'Door' game back in like 1994 heh

kewl it was really hard keeping it a secret for 5 months hahahhah

I almost fucked up many many times.

gecko · 03-23-2005, 03:38 PM

Congrats to both parties

Manowar · 03-23-2005, 03:38 PM

Wow. Awesome news

r3ap3r · 03-23-2005, 03:39 PM

Congrats!!!

Bugbee · 03-23-2005, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LegendaryLars

XBIZ wrote up a great little peice here

http://xbiz.com/news_piece.php?id=8031

thanks SO much

great story Lars!!!

Varius · 03-23-2005, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LegendaryLars

kewl it was really hard keeping it a secret for 5 months hahahhah

I almost fucked up many many times.

I can understand, whenever you have something big coming, you always want to leak it out a little

axelcat · 03-23-2005, 03:39 PM

thats a huge deal

ElvisManson · 03-23-2005, 03:40 PM

Congrats to Las and Andrew!!!!!!

but Not to the Irish Pimp. ;)

Babagirls · 03-23-2005, 03:41 PM

damn, very nice!

cant wait to see what you have in store for us affiliates of both programs.

KRL · 03-23-2005, 03:41 PM

I predict the sig market will be booming again now.

Denis_SC · 03-23-2005, 03:42 PM

WOW .... This is so danm HUGE ! Congrats !!!

There are advantages for me in it as well. You know what I mean

StuartD · 03-23-2005, 03:43 PM

wow... that's rather massive. For the adult biz, that's the equivalent as Nike and Sony merging!

jasonraz · 03-23-2005, 03:53 PM

nice, great for all

Denis_SC · 03-23-2005, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NichePay - StuartD

wow... that's rather massive. For the adult biz, that's the equivalent as Nike and Sony merging!

"Running cameras" & "Digital shoes" are coming .....

Tala · 03-23-2005, 03:57 PM

Wow!! Congrats to everyone involved!

Trax · 03-23-2005, 03:58 PM

This is indeed huge... congrats to both parties...
even though I also have to say that I am unsure what's in with this deal for AFF...
time will tell

The Adult Broker · 03-23-2005, 03:58 PM

A marriage made in heaven. Lars rocks and the entire AFF team is awesome.

Congrats to both companies, an impressive venture.

Xenophage · 03-23-2005, 03:58 PM

another take on it

TWO GIANTS JOIN FORCES
FriendFinder merges with Streamray Inc.

Las Vegas, Nevada: Various Inc., the new parent company of FriendFinder, the world?s largest operator of dating and adult personals, and Streamray Inc., one of the web?s leading live cam companies, have announced their merger. The combination of the two businesses will create a powerful online combination of technology, services and consumer websites.

Various operates FriendFinder Inc. the world?s largest operator of dating and social networking websites with a growing network of over 20 multicultural and multilingual sites. Streamray operates Cams.com, LegendaryLars.com and StreamRay.com all pay-per minute live web cam programs.

The combined company of 180 employees will continue to operate separate affiliate programs but will develop programs to enable affiliates of both to easily promote the other. The company plans to announce key upgrades to their products and services in coming months.

?Various and Streamray have a natural affinity and offer preeminent products aimed at similar markets,? said Andrew Conru, CEO and founder of Various. ?This merger brings together two market leaders and creates an unparalleled partnership with the strongest technology and talent in the industry. The merger will give us an opportunity develop new and innovative services for members in our FriendFinder network, and use our resources to further develop Streamray.?

?We are very excited about the prospects for our affiliates and our customers,? said ?Legendary? Lars, owner of Las Vegas-based Streamray. ?All of our affiliates from both companies will benefit by a combination of our technologies and skills. Our customers will benefit by added services and improved support. In addition to potential cost savings from consolidating operations, Various and Streamray have distinctive product lines and complementary types of customers which should provide fertile ground for new marketing initiatives aimed at profitable revenue growth. This is a natural fit, this gives us the ability to blend one-stop shopping in human interaction and companionship on various levels and in a myriad of key niche marketplaces.?

Legendary Lars will remain president of Streamray. and assume the new role of marketing master at FriendFinder. Andrew will remain president of Various and will oversee the IT of the company.

FriendFinder Inc. is the world?s largest operator of dating and social networking websites with a growing network of over 20 multicultural and multilingual sites. In less than a decade, more than 90 million people have joined its sites, with more than 25 million active today.

A pioneer and innovator in online dating since its inception in 1996, FriendFinder Inc. empowers members to create virtual communities where they can privately and comfortably meet people with similar interests in a safe and stimulating environment. The privately funded company is based in Palo Alto, Calif.

Streamray, Inc., a Las Vegas based company, was founded in 1998. Streamray is a content aggregator and a global market leader in the online development and deployment of video and audio virtual communities.

Xenophage · 03-23-2005, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trax

This is indeed huge... congrats to both parties...
even though I also have to say that I am unsure what's in with this deal for AFF...
time will tell

Hahahahah thats easy ME , our affiliates and relationships, ME and all of our staff and customer base and of course ME !

hahahhah is that pridefull enough or what

JFK · 03-23-2005, 04:03 PM

49 mergers

03-23-2005, 03:10 PM	#1
Xenophage Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 12,122	Legendary Lars and Adult Friend Finder Merge You just heard us on YNOTRADIO??.but to say it again?..cause we are just so damned tickled about this??.Various, the new parent company for FriendFinder, Inc. and Streamray Inc. have merged. What does this mean to you, the community, our affiliates and partners? It means that two really great companies have joined forces to allow you to maximize your earning potential. This will allow your surfers to grab themselves a date or encounter one night and interact with a live web cam model ?..on the same night too. Always an open door?..We are all about you! We are going on an awesome ride?..psyched you are going to come along! FRIENDFINDER AND STREAMRAY INC. ANNOUNCE MERGER PALO ALTO, Calif. -- Various Inc., the new parent company of FriendFinder, the world?s largest operator of dating and social networking websites, and Streamray Inc., one of the web?s leading live cam companies, have announced their merger. The combination of the two businesses will create a powerful online combination of technology, services and consumer websites. Terms of the merger between the two privately held companies were not disclosed. Various operates 20 multicultural and multilingual sites, including the Friendfinder network. Streamray operates Cams.com and other pay-per-minute video feed services. Both companies offer technology-driven sites that aggregate and serve content provided by members or independent contractors. ?Various and Streamray have a natural affinity and offer preeminent products aimed at similar markets,? said Andrew Conru, CEO and founder of Various. ?This merger brings together two market leaders and creates an unparalleled partnership with the strongest technology and talent in the industry. The merger will give us an opportunity develop new and innovative services for members in our FriendFinder network, and use our resources to further develop Streamray.? ?We are very excited about the prospects for our affiliates and our customers,? said ?Legendary? Lars, owner of Las Vegas-based Streamray. ?All of our affiliates from both companies will benefit by a combination of our technologies and skills. Our customers will benefit by added services and improved support. In addition to potential cost savings from consolidating operations, Various and Streamray have distinctive product lines and complementary types of customers which should provide fertile ground for new marketing initiatives aimed at profitable revenue growth.? Legendary Lars will remain president of Streamray. and assume the new role of marketing master at FriendFinder. Andrew will remain president of Various and will oversee the IT of the company. The combined company of 180 employees will continue to operate separate affiliate programs but will develop programs to enable affiliates of both to easily promote the other. The company plans to announce key upgrades to their products and services in coming months. FriendFinder Inc. is the world?s largest operator of dating and social networking websites with a growing network of over 20 multicultural and multilingual sites. In less than a decade, more than 90 million people have joined its sites, with more than 25 million active today. A pioneer and innovator in online dating since its inception in 1996, FriendFinder Inc. empowers members to create virtual communities where they can privately and comfortably meet people with similar interests in a safe and stimulating environment. The privately funded company is based in Palo Alto, Calif.

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