CEO of Examiner.com Rick Blair to Speak at BIA/Kelsey's Marketplaces 2010

DENVER, March 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Examiner.com, the insider source for everything local, announced today that CEO Rick Blair will be a participate in a panel titled "The New Content Aggregators", at Marketplaces 2010 , BIA/Kelsey's upcoming conference about the local vertical opportunity for media and advertisers, March 22-24, 2010 in San Diego.

"There is a great deal of discussion about how to drive Web users to content," said Blair, "This panel provides an opportunity to discuss best practices with each other, while discovering methods each of us can use to improve content in the aggregation space. With Examiner.com's unique content model, I will also be discussing the value of original content, and share some of the aspects of our success in getting users to that content."

"We have assembled an extraordinary line-up of speakers for Marketplaces 2010, where we will focus on innovation, new revenue streams and the active investment environment for vertical media," said Peter Krasilovsky, vice president and program director, Marketplaces advisory service and conference chairman. "We have been inspired by Blair's contribution to the development of Marketplaces, and we look forward to his contribution to this event."

About Marketplaces 2010

Marketplaces 2010 covers interactive local media with a focus on vertical approaches in online search and content to drive audiences and value. The program highlights key developments and opportunities surrounding high-value verticals, such as automotive, real estate, dining, entertainment, events, and health. These categories, long underserved by traditional local media, are using the Internet, social media and mobile marketing to effectively target their customers and bring them beyond classifieds and Yellow Pages. For more information, visit www.kelseygroup.com/marketplaces2010.

Marketplaces 2010 is produced by BIA/Kelsey, the leading provider of research, consulting, advisory services, valuation services and conferences for companies in the local media space. Additional information is available at www.bia.com and www.kelseygroup.com.

About Examiner.com

Launched in April 2008, Examiner.com serves 240 markets across North America and is the insider source for everything local. Examiner.com feeds the passion the local community has for its favorite interests, activities, and establishments by connecting them with credible and informed contributors who write and share information with the passion and insights only a local insider can provide. Examiner.com is a division of the Clarity Digital Group, LLC, wholly owned by The Anschutz Company, a Denver-based investment company with a broad array of assets in print and digital media; live sports and entertainment; hospitality; film production and exhibition; wind energy development and transmission; as well as ranching and oil/gas exploration. For more information, visit Examiner.com.

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