Gay Ad Network Soars to Number One Gay Web Ranking
NEW YORK, NY April 23, 2008 — Gay Ad Network, the category leading gay media network, today announced that it reached a milestone as its group of affiliated gay and lesbian web sites now ranks number one in unduplicated audience reach.
“The rapid traffic growth and advertiser demand for our publishers’ premium inventory exemplifies the power of audience aggregation in an increasingly fragmented media environment, enabling Gay Ad Network to reach its leadership position less than one year after launching,” said Elderkin.
Rosie.com, Gay Financial Network, GayGamer.Net, Gayborhood.tv, Damron, and GayWheels.com are examples of new quality publishers that are now active on the network. Recent advertisers connecting to the gay and lesbian market through Gay Ad Network include Air New Zealand, Canadian Tourism Commission, Focus Features, Just for Men, Paramount Pictures, and Bridgestone.
“Bridgestone is working with Gay Ad Network this year to bring our message to a broader and more diverse gay audience,” said Michael Fluck, Brand Marketing Manager, Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire. “We value their network transparency and ability to develop customized media solutions.”
Gay Ad Network also announced today that Scott Mazer has joined the company as Vice President of Sales to drive media sales expansion. Mazer was previously Senior Sales Director at PlanetOut Inc. (NASDAQ: LGBT) where he was a top revenue producer for the company. “Scott brings successful gay media sales experience and unique market knowledge that will be extremely valuable to our national advertisers,” said Elderkin. Prior to his eight years at PlanetOut, Mazer held marketing positions at Time Inc., Random House, and BMG Columbia House and consulted for Wunderman, McCann Relationship Marketing, and DDB Worldwide.
Gay Ad Network utilizes technology provided by Adify, the industry leader in creating and managing vertical ad networks. Adify’s Build Your Own Network (BYON) platform speeds time-to-market and eases quick network development.
About Gay Ad Network
Gay Ad Network is the category leading gay media network. The company represents a diverse portfolio of gay and lesbian web publishers including content sites, local newspapers, national magazines, social networking services, and popular blogs. Gay Ad Network sells online advertising and sponsorship programs to brand advertisers and works closely with its publisher and agency partners to build successful campaigns. Gay Ad Network is a division of Family Powered Networks LLC, a privately held company that provides content, networking and advertising services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender publishers.