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| keypeople = ~~[[Art Shaw]], CEO [Jan. 2005 - Apr. 2011] ~~

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~~Don Mathis, President [May 2010 - Apr 2011]~~, interim CEO ~~[May 2011 - Sep. 2011]~~

David Graff, interim CEO

Brett Lofgren, Chief Revenue Officer ~~[Aug 2010 - Nov 2011], interim CEO [Dec. 2011 - May 2012] ~~

Brett Lofgren, Chief Revenue Officer

~~David Graff, General Counsel [May 2010 - May 2012], interim CEO [June 2012 - present]~~

~~Other key executives included:~~

Chris Pirrone, EVP of Epic Marketplace

Seth Jacoby, President of FirstLook

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'''Epic Media Group is the trade name for EMG Connexus, Inc.''' The company is a global digital marketing solutions provider. Epic Media Group provides advertising services, brand building and performance-based customer acquisition solutions.<ref>[http://www.adexchanger.com/online-advertising/ceo-shaw-epic-media-group AdExchanger Interview With CEO Shaw]</ref>

Epic Marketplace serves as the brand leader and cornerstone of the company, which is ranked within the top 10 data-driven advanced targeting networks, with over 145 million visitors per month.<ref>[http://www.theepicmediagroup.com/about/brands.php epicmediagroup.com]</ref>

'''Epic Marketplace''' serves as the brand leader and cornerstone of the company, which is ranked within the top 10 data-driven advanced targeting networks, with over 145 million visitors per month.<ref>[http://www.theepicmediagroup.com/about/brands.php epicmediagroup.com]</ref>

==Background==

EMG Connexus has been in business since 2001, and was originally founded as YF Direct, Inc., and later changed its name to '''NetBlue''' in 2004. Art Shaw was appointed CEO in 2005, and in 2006 the original company acquired [[Vendare Media]] in a merger and changed its name to '''Connexus'''.<ref>[http://www.jayweintraub.com/2006/06/vendare_netblue.html Vendare Media-Net Blue Merger]</ref> In 2010, the company acquired '''Epic Advertising''' in a merger and changed its name to EMG Connexus, aka "Epic Media Group".<ref>[http://www.internetadsales.com/connexus-to-merge-with-epic-advertising Connexus-Epic Advertising Merger]</ref> It has offices located in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, San Francisco, London, Chicago and Vietnam.

'''EMG Connexus''' has been in business since 2001, and was originally founded as '''YF Direct, Inc.''', and later changed its name to '''NetBlue''' in 2004. '''[[Art Shaw]]''' was appointed CEO in 2005 (and held this role until April 2011), and in 2006 the original company acquired '''[[Vendare Media Group]]''' in a merger and changed its name to '''Connexus'''.<ref>[http://www.jayweintraub.com/2006/06/vendare_netblue.html Vendare Media-Net Blue Merger]</ref> In 2010, the company acquired '''[[Epic Advertising]]''' in a merger and changed its name to EMG Connexus, aka "Epic Media Group".<ref>[http://www.internetadsales.com/connexus-to-merge-with-epic-advertising Connexus-Epic Advertising Merger]</ref> It has offices located in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, San Francisco, London, Chicago and Vietnam.

Conceived as an online industry consolidation platform, EMG Connexus has made 22 acquisitions since it was founded. The company was accredited by the Better Business Bureau in 2010.<ref>[http://www.bbb.org/new-york-city/business-reviews/internet-shopping/epic-media-group-inc-in-new-york-ny-52895/ Better Business Bureau]</ref>

Conceived as an online industry consolidation platform, EMG Connexus has made twenty-two (22) acquisitions since it was founded. The company was accredited by the Better Business Bureau in 2010.<ref>[http://www.bbb.org/new-york-city/business-reviews/internet-shopping/epic-media-group-inc-in-new-york-ny-52895/ Better Business Bureau]</ref>

==~~=Clients=~~==

==Industry Roll-Up==

~~The network~~ has ~~a very large base of clients that range~~ from ~~computer manufacturers to business tycoons in the entertainment industry~~. ~~A few of its popular clients include DELL~~, ~~Walt Disney~~, ~~Adobe~~, ~~Honda~~, and ~~Pizza Hut~~.<ref>[http://www.~~theepicmediagroup~~.com/~~about~~/~~clients~~.~~php#1 theepicmediagroup~~]</ref>

Conceived as an online industry consolidation platform, EMG Connexus has made twenty-two (22) acquisitions since it was founded. Major transactions include:

• '''Traffic Marketplace''' was acquired from Vivendi Universal, 2003<ref>[http://chiefmarketer.com/news/vendare-acquires-trafficmarketplace Traffic Marketplace Acquired]</ref>

• '''New.Net, Inc.''' was acquired from Idealab, 2004<ref>[http://www.webhosting.info/news/1/vendare-group-acquires-new.net_0504052567.htm New.Net aka FirstLook Acquired]</ref>

• '''[[Vendare Media Group]]''' was acquired from Insight Partners, Millennium and Idealab, 2004<ref>[http://www.conversionrater.com/2006/06/13/vendare-media-and-netblue-to-merge/ Vendare Media Group Acquired]</ref>

• '''Admodus, Inc.''' was acquired from Insight Partners, 2007<ref>[http://www.adotas.com/2007/07/connexus-acquires-admodus/ Admodus Acquired]</ref>

• '''[[Epic Advertising]]''' was acquired from TA Associates and Stripes Group, 2010<ref>[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/connexus-corporation-and-epic-advertising-announce-merger-89051787.html Epic Acquired]</ref>

==Brands==

Epic-Media Group has a ~~powerful~~ multi-channel integrated traffic distribution capable of feeding different kinds of digital marketing platforms. The company's traffic distribution brands include Epic Marketplace, Epic Direct, Epic Social, and Firstlook.<ref>[http://www.adexchanger.com/online-advertising/adexchanger-com-predictions-for-2011-platforms-networks-exchanges-part-i 2nd AdExchanger Interview With CEO Shaw/]</ref> <ref>[http://www.theepicmediagroup.com/about/brands.php Brands]</ref>

Epic-Media Group has a multi-channel integrated traffic distribution capable of feeding different kinds of digital marketing platforms. The company's traffic distribution brands include '''Epic Marketplace''', '''Epic Direct''', '''Epic Display''', '''Epic Mobile''', '''Epic Social''', and '''Firstlook'''.<ref>[http://www.adexchanger.com/online-advertising/adexchanger-com-predictions-for-2011-platforms-networks-exchanges-part-i 2nd AdExchanger Interview With CEO Shaw/]</ref> <ref>[http://www.theepicmediagroup.com/about/brands.php Brands]</ref>

==Awards==

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==Philantrophy==

Epic Media Group ~~is also committed in giving back to the community by supporting~~ organizations like the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, The Children's Heart Foundation, Coro New York Leadership Center and CHOC Children's Foundation.<ref>[http://www.theepicmediagroup.com/philanthropy.php Philantrophy]</ref>

Epic Media Group supports organizations like the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, The Children's Heart Foundation, Coro New York Leadership Center and CHOC Children's Foundation.<ref>[http://www.theepicmediagroup.com/philanthropy.php Philantrophy]</ref>

==References==

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 | businesses      =
 | products        =
-| employees       = 340 at max headcount, 29 VP & higher incl. 18 C-level
+| employees       = 340 at max headcount,<br> 29 VP & higher incl. 18 C-level
 | revenue         =
 | website         = [http://www.theepicmediagroup.com Epic Media Group]
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 | linkedin        =
 | twitter         =
-| keypeople       = [[Art Shaw]], CEO [Jan. 2005 - Apr. 2011] <br>
+| keypeople       =
-Don Mathis, President [May 2010 - Apr 2011], interim CEO [May 2011 - Sep. 2011] <br>
+David Graff, interim CEO <br>
-Brett Lofgren, Chief Revenue Officer [Aug 2010 - Nov 2011], interim CEO [Dec. 2011 - May 2012] <br>
+Brett Lofgren, Chief Revenue Officer <br>
-David Graff, General Counsel [May 2010 - May 2012], interim CEO [June 2012 - present] <br>
-Other key executives included:
 Chris Pirrone, EVP of Epic Marketplace <br>
 Seth Jacoby, President of FirstLook <br>
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 '''Epic Media Group is the trade name for EMG Connexus, Inc.''' The company is a global digital marketing solutions provider. Epic Media Group provides advertising services,  brand building and performance-based customer acquisition solutions.<ref>[http://www.adexchanger.com/online-advertising/ceo-shaw-epic-media-group AdExchanger Interview With CEO Shaw]</ref>
-Epic Marketplace serves as the brand leader and cornerstone of the company, which is ranked within the top 10 data-driven advanced targeting networks, with over 145 million visitors per month.<ref>[http://www.theepicmediagroup.com/about/brands.php epicmediagroup.com]</ref>
+'''Epic Marketplace''' serves as the brand leader and cornerstone of the company, which is ranked within the top 10 data-driven advanced targeting networks, with over 145 million visitors per month.<ref>[http://www.theepicmediagroup.com/about/brands.php epicmediagroup.com]</ref>
 ==Background==
-EMG Connexus has been in business since 2001, and was originally  founded as YF Direct, Inc., and later changed its name to '''NetBlue'''  in 2004. Art Shaw was appointed CEO in 2005, and in 2006 the original company acquired [[Vendare Media]] in a merger and changed its name to '''Connexus'''.<ref>[http://www.jayweintraub.com/2006/06/vendare_netblue.html Vendare Media-Net Blue Merger]</ref> In 2010, the company acquired '''Epic Advertising''' in a merger and changed its name to EMG Connexus, aka "Epic Media Group".<ref>[http://www.internetadsales.com/connexus-to-merge-with-epic-advertising Connexus-Epic Advertising Merger]</ref> It has offices located in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, San Francisco, London, Chicago and Vietnam.
+'''EMG Connexus''' has been in business since 2001, and was originally  founded as '''YF Direct, Inc.''', and later changed its name to '''NetBlue'''  in 2004. '''[[Art Shaw]]''' was appointed CEO in 2005 (and held this role until April 2011), and in 2006 the original company acquired '''[[Vendare Media Group]]''' in a merger and changed its name to '''Connexus'''.<ref>[http://www.jayweintraub.com/2006/06/vendare_netblue.html Vendare Media-Net Blue Merger]</ref> In 2010, the company acquired '''[[Epic Advertising]]''' in a merger and changed its name to EMG Connexus, aka "Epic Media Group".<ref>[http://www.internetadsales.com/connexus-to-merge-with-epic-advertising Connexus-Epic Advertising Merger]</ref> It has offices located in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, San Francisco, London, Chicago and Vietnam.
-Conceived as an online industry consolidation platform, EMG Connexus has made 22 acquisitions since it was founded. The company was accredited by the Better Business Bureau in 2010.<ref>[http://www.bbb.org/new-york-city/business-reviews/internet-shopping/epic-media-group-inc-in-new-york-ny-52895/ Better Business Bureau]</ref>
+Conceived as an online industry consolidation platform, EMG Connexus has made twenty-two (22) acquisitions since it was founded. The company was accredited by the Better Business Bureau in 2010.<ref>[http://www.bbb.org/new-york-city/business-reviews/internet-shopping/epic-media-group-inc-in-new-york-ny-52895/ Better Business Bureau]</ref>
-===Clients===
+==Industry Roll-Up==
-The network has a very large base of clients that range from computer manufacturers to business tycoons in the entertainment industry. A few of its popular clients include DELL, Walt Disney, Adobe, Honda, and Pizza Hut.<ref>[http://www.theepicmediagroup.com/about/clients.php#1 theepicmediagroup]</ref>
+Conceived as an online industry consolidation platform, EMG Connexus has made twenty-two (22) acquisitions since it was founded. Major transactions include: <br>
+•	'''Traffic Marketplace''' was acquired from Vivendi Universal, 2003<ref>[http://chiefmarketer.com/news/vendare-acquires-trafficmarketplace Traffic Marketplace Acquired]</ref><br>
+•	'''New.Net, Inc.''' was acquired from Idealab, 2004<ref>[http://www.webhosting.info/news/1/vendare-group-acquires-new.net_0504052567.htm New.Net aka FirstLook Acquired]</ref><br>
+•	'''[[Vendare Media Group]]''' was acquired from Insight Partners, Millennium and Idealab, 2004<ref>[http://www.conversionrater.com/2006/06/13/vendare-media-and-netblue-to-merge/ Vendare Media Group Acquired]</ref><br>
+•	'''Admodus, Inc.''' was acquired from Insight Partners, 2007<ref>[http://www.adotas.com/2007/07/connexus-acquires-admodus/ Admodus Acquired]</ref><br>
+•	'''[[Epic Advertising]]''' was acquired from TA Associates and Stripes Group, 2010<ref>[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/connexus-corporation-and-epic-advertising-announce-merger-89051787.html Epic Acquired]</ref><br>
 ==Brands==
-Epic-Media Group has a powerful multi-channel integrated traffic distribution capable of feeding different kinds of digital marketing platforms. The company's traffic distribution brands include Epic Marketplace, Epic Direct, Epic Social, and Firstlook.<ref>[http://www.adexchanger.com/online-advertising/adexchanger-com-predictions-for-2011-platforms-networks-exchanges-part-i 2nd AdExchanger Interview With CEO Shaw/]</ref> <ref>[http://www.theepicmediagroup.com/about/brands.php Brands]</ref>
+Epic-Media Group has a multi-channel integrated traffic distribution capable of feeding different kinds of digital marketing platforms. The company's traffic distribution brands include '''Epic Marketplace''', '''Epic Direct''', '''Epic Display''', '''Epic Mobile''', '''Epic Social''', and '''Firstlook'''.<ref>[http://www.adexchanger.com/online-advertising/adexchanger-com-predictions-for-2011-platforms-networks-exchanges-part-i 2nd AdExchanger Interview With CEO Shaw/]</ref> <ref>[http://www.theepicmediagroup.com/about/brands.php Brands]</ref>
 ==Awards==
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 ==Philantrophy==
-Epic Media Group is also committed in giving back to the community by supporting organizations like the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, The Children's Heart Foundation, Coro New York Leadership Center and CHOC Children's Foundation.<ref>[http://www.theepicmediagroup.com/philanthropy.php Philantrophy]</ref>
+Epic Media Group supports organizations like the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, The Children's Heart Foundation, Coro New York Leadership Center and CHOC Children's Foundation.<ref>[http://www.theepicmediagroup.com/philanthropy.php Philantrophy]</ref>
 ==References==
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-[[Category: Companies]]
+[[Category:Communications/Marketing]]