Lycos makes play for Gamesville.com

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Internet portal Lycos Inc has announced a deal to acquire online gaming site Gamesville.com of Waterville, MA, for $207 million in stock. The acquisition would enable Lycos to access Gamesville.com's highly targeted database of 2.2 million registered users who play games online in a multi- user environment. Around 63% of Gamesville's users are women in their mid- thirties, either college students or homemakers.

United States, On-Line Information Services, Videotex & Teletext, Internet services, Gamesville.com

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Maxxcom purchases Interfocus network

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Maxxcom Inc of Toronto, Canada, has acquired a majority interest in Interfocus Network Ltd, a firm based in London, UK, that offers services such as Internet and direct marketing, sponsorship, ad production, sales promotion and design. The acquisition of 60% interest in Interfocus provides Maxxcom access to clients such as Gillette, Lloyds, Microsoft, Sheaffer Pen, Eurobet.com, London Transport and Diageo.

Canada, Interfocus Network Ltd.

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DVC Worldwide sold to Aspen Marketing

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Sale of the New Jersey-based DVC Worldwide, to the Chicago-based Aspen Marketing Group, is discussed.

Advertising agencies, New Jersey, Advertising, Agencies, Illinois, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Marketing industry, DVC Worldwide, Aspen Marketing Group

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