In a July 20 report, Media Metrix, the leader in Internet and digital media measurement, rated the site among the top 50 digital media and Web properties in terms of the number of visitors per month, reach and frequency. Co. Incorporated and Deutsche Banc BT Alex. Brown with Salomomn Smith Barnety serving as co-manager. In the early 1990s, Ms. Pack set out to of relevant content to a new audience on the Internet. Barry Weinman, managing director of Media Technology Equity Partners, joined the board of directors in August 1995, followed by Natalie Egleston, vice president of business development at MediaOne in September 1997. Cathleen Black, president of Hearst Magazines, and Alfred Sikes, vice president of Hearst Corporation, became directors in January.
Hearst representatives fill four of the eight seats on the board.
Other investors include Warburg Pincus, AVI Partners and El Dorado Ventures. Walt Disney Co. In addition, Torstar Corporation, the parent company of Harlequin and an online partner, may purchase 1.25 million shares.