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Reach a large audience of engaged Internet Enthusiasts

Around the world, more people use About to find data about topics they are passionate about than any other web property. With an overwhelming range of sites, content, and services, About delivers a useful experience to users, which equates to a rich array of opportunities for you to market your products and services to the right consumers. We are the #5 largest web property online and the #1 enthusiast community and original content provider on the web.

When you advertise on About, you get a customized digital marketing solution tailored to reach your target audience and optimize your results - whether your objective is branding, a drive to ecommerce, or direct response using our Sprinks network.

About Run of Site Demographics
(All channels are combined)
Gender1
39.5% are men
60.5% are women
Median Age: 37.4
1.5 million are Teens (12-17)1
74.5% are 25-54
Median HHI: $61,010
60.8% are $50K+
36.3% are $75K+
Education and Occupation
56.2% have graduated college or higher
33.7% are professional/managerial
Marital Status
62.7% are married
44.1% have children
Online Usage
84.4% have been on the Web longer that 3 years
Online Shopping
93.6% have shopped online in the past 6 months
82.9% have purchased online in the past 6 months

Source: @Plan, Summer 2002
1Jupiter Media Metrix 2002

Beyond The Banner Success
• Brand awareness of up to 15% with a frequency of 3+
• Purchase intent has increased by 13% on targeted placements

Source: Dynamic Logic Inc.


93.6% of About users say they have shopped online in the past six months, and 61.0% have purchased online in the last 30 days.
@Plan, Summer 2002
 
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63.1 Million

Unique Users

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34.3 Million

Unique Users

Nielsen//NetRatings, 2Q02


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