Strategic Acquisitions, Innovative Contents, Platform Upgrades and Prestigious Recognitions - Research Report on Groupon, Youku, AOL, IAC, and j2 Global

NEW YORK, September 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting Groupon, Inc. (NASDAQ: GRPN), Youku Inc. (NYSE: YOKU), AOL, Inc. (NYSE: AOL), IAC/InterActiveCorp. (NASDAQ: IACI), and j2 Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: JCOM). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Groupon, Inc. Research Report

On September 9, 2013, Groupon, Inc. (Groupon) announced that it has acquired last-minute travel app Blink, a leading European destination for great deals on highly curated, same-day hotel bookings. According to the Company, this acquisition bolsters Groupon Getaways travel business. "We are very excited to welcome the Blink team to the Groupon family," said Aaron Cooper, Senior Vice President of Groupon Getaways. "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." The Company further informed that the Blink app will be rebranded "Blink by Groupon" and will operate separately as the team develops an integrated experience that takes advantage of the full breadth of Groupon Getaways global travel offers. 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.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-10/GRPN]

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Youku Inc. Research Report

On September 3, 2013, Youku Inc. (Youku) announced that its second annual Youku Original Masters' Short Film Project has once again gained immense popularity, with its 25-minute long micro-films racking up 10 million views within the first month of its launch. According to Youku, with the masters' project, the Company opens its powerful platform to established voices in the world of film, who transform online microfilm into a true art. "The success of last year's Masters' Project proved that audiences turn to our powerful platform for this type of high-quality, highbrow content, and we make it a strategic priority to continue delivering this type of cutting edge content," said Frank Ming Wei, President of Youku.com. "In short, Youku knows what viewers want, and our ability to deliver it is our unparalleled competitive edge." The Full Research Report on Youku Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-10/YOKU]

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AOL, Inc. Research Report

On September 6, 2013, AOL Inc. (AOL) announced the completion of its acquisition of Adap.tv, a global programmatic video advertising platform for the world's largest brands, agencies, and publishers. "With the addition of Adap.tv, AOL's leadership position in digital video is further solidified," said Tim Armstrong, Chairman and CEO of AOL. "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." According to the Company, Adap.tv will be a part of AOL's Programmatic Upfront, an inaugural event for the industry, to be held on September 23, 2013 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.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-10/AOL]

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IAC/InterActiveCorp. Research Report

On September 9, 2013, IAC/InterActiveCorp.'s (IAC) subsidiary Vimeo announced that it has made several new upgrades to its growing direct distribution platform, Vimeo On Demand. The new features will provide more versatility to the platform and enhance the toolset that empowers creators to sell original film and video work on their own terms. "Vimeo On Demand is constantly evolving to give creators the power to sell their work on their own terms, while enabling viewers to discover and consume high-quality content in the best way possible," said Dae Mellencamp, Vimeo's President. "The new features added today put more control in creators' hands and give audiences more options to view amazing work." The Full Research Report on IAC/InterActiveCorp. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-10/IACI]

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j2 Global, Inc. Research Report

On September 10, 2013, j2 Global, Inc. (j2) announced that it has once again been recognized on this year's InformationWeek 500, a ranking of the top technology innovators in the US Founded in 1995. j2's successful inclusion on the list comes on the heels of its most successful quarter performance, including a record 58% YoY growth in revenue and highest-ever customer loyalty numbers in Q2 2013. "This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of our employees around the world," said j2 CEO Hemi Zucker. "No matter how advanced our global infrastructure and networks become, it takes a talented team and a company-wide effort to ensure that the technology is working efficiently and optimally." The Full Research Report on j2 Global, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-10/JCOM]

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