Internet Information Providers Announce New Tools, Milestone Achievements, Strategic Acquisitions, and Board Appointments - Research Report on Facebook, LinkedIn, Groupon, TripAdvisor, and AOL

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Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ:FB), LinkedIn Corporation (NYSE: LNKD), Groupon, Inc. (NASDAQ: GRPN), TripAdvisor Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP), and AOL Inc. (NYSE: AOL). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Facebook, Inc. Research Report

On September 9, 2013, Facebook, Inc. (Facebook) announced that selected news organizations can begin to integrate Facebook conversations into their broadcasts or coverage by displaying public posts of real-time activity about any given topic. According to Facebook, partners can also utilize these tools to show the number of Facebook posts that mention a specific word over a period of time, including a demographic breakdown for the people talking about that topic. The Company reported that technology company Mass Relevance is also leveraging these tools in various ways to highlight the trends and conversations happening on Facebook for their media clients. The Full Research Report on Facebook, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/f38c_FB]

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LinkedIn Corporation Research Report

On September 4, 2013, LinkedIn Corporation (LinkedIn) announced that it has achieved a new milestone of one million professional members in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). According to the Company, the growing LinkedIn member base in Saudi Arabia is indicative of the growing interest in professional networking as well as the depth of talent that the country has to offer. In addition, LinkedIn reported that the growing number of smart devices in Saudi Arabia has led to an increase in the number of LinkedIn members accessing the platform from mobile devices. Ali Matar, Head of Talent Solutions, LinkedIn MENA, commented, "Across the MENA region, we have grown to nine million members from five million at the time of launching our regional operations and this expanding network of professionals will, help professionals in KSA to discover opportunities from right across the region, build relationships in a professional context and drive growth for the local economy." The Full Research Report on LinkedIn Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/1044_LNKD]

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Groupon, Inc. Research Report

On September 9, 2013, Groupon, Inc. (Groupon) announced the acquisition of last minute travel app Blink, a leading European destination for great deals on highly curated, same-day hotel bookings. Aaron Cooper, Senior Vice President of Groupon Getaways, said, "The combination of a fantastic mobile app, same-day inventory management for properties and a team that is obsessed with mobile and last-minute travel will help us further expand our travel business as the go-to destination for great deals on great places to stay." Rebecca Minguela, Founder and CEO of Blink, continued, "Groupon's commitment to expanding its travel business and its focus on delivering a first-rate experience for its customers make this a great fit for Blink." The Full Research Report on Groupon, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/40fe_GRPN]

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TripAdvisor Inc. Research Report

On September 6, 2013, TripAdvisor Inc. (TripAdvisor) announced that Deep Nishar, Senior Vice President of Products and User Experience for LinkedIn, and Spencer Rascoff, CEO and Director of Zillow, Inc., were elected to the Company's Board of Directors. According to Stephen Kaufer, CEO of TripAdvisor, the appointments of Nishar and Rascoff will provide the board with additional industry, product and operational knowledge and experience, to further the Company's objectives. Kaufer commented, "Both Deep and Spencer have extensive backgrounds and experience with innovative, respected web-based companies. That, coupled with their business acumen, will be a perfect complement with the other extremely talented directors advising TripAdvisor." The Full Research Report on TripAdvisor Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/19a5_TRIP]

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AOL Inc. Research Report

On September 6, 2013, AOL Inc. (AOL) announced that it has completed the acquisition of Adap.tv, Inc., a leading global, programmatic video advertising platform for the world's largest brands, agencies, and publishers. Tim Armstrong, Chairman and CEO of AOL, stated, "With the addition of Adap.tv, AOL's leadership position in digital video is further solidified." Armstrong continued, "AOL is well positioned to capitalize on two clear trends in the video space - the movement of advertising dollars from linear to online video and the shift from manual transactions to programmatic media buying. We welcome Adap.tv and its extremely talented employees to the AOL team." The Full Research Report on AOL Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/7c21_AOL]

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