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A Pause in Action Presents Value Opportunity in AltiGen Communications

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Jim Cramer preaches to buy broken stocks, not broken companies. Cramer may be typically referencing big board listed stocks, but the same adage can certainly hold true for small and micro-cap companies with proven leadership, revenue-generating offerings and a share price going through a dip. AltiGen Communications, Inc. (OTCQX:ATGN), a leading provider of integrated Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)-based Unified Communications solutions who has recently done business with several major North American and European service providers, is actively penetrating Fortune 1000 companies with its new suite of applications for Microsoft’s UC solution, Lync Server 1010. As such, it is a company that falls right into the wheelhouse of Cramer’s proverb.

The History

AltiGen is not new to the communications industry. The company built its brand more than a decade ago when it married the best features of a personal computer with the best a telephone had to offer and set the telephony industry on its side with advancements. Because of its legacy systems as a leader in PBX technology, AltiGen has been ranked as one of the top ten Unified Communications vendors in the United States by both the Gartner Group and Nemertes.

Sensing an industry shift from outdated PBX systems ready to happen, AltiGen has migrated to software-based solutions to provide seamless integration of Microsoft infrastructure technologies to its more than 10,000 clients. This was a prophetic move by AltiGen to maintain its leadership position in the integrated communications space. Gartner’s recent findings in its 2011 report stated, “the unified communications portfolios have begun to mature with the emergence of integrated UC suites.” Once again, AltiGen was a step ahead of the curve by being the first independent software vendor to market with its latest portfolio of products.

Transition to Opportunity

The swing in business model produced a lag in news that appears to have dampened investor sentiment temporarily. The ATGN share price faded from its normal range around 80 cents and well-off its 2011 high of $1.23 as shares touched 20 cents in December of 2011. Resurgence in news this month has quickly pulled the value of an AltiGen share off of those lows with shares appreciating by more than 80 percent, but still below its normal trading range.

The news showed that AltiGen is back on the move and adding to its portfolio of more than 10,000 clients. The company is expanding its international footprint through new partnerships with the top Microsoft Unified Communications partners to deliver AltiGen’s MaxACD contact center solution for Microsoft Lync. A recent deal with Eurodata Systems Ltd, a leading provider to the UK’s public and private sector, has already netted an initial services contract with the Association of Accounting Technicians. Tool giant Milwaukee Electric Tool also joined the AltiGen client list with a new agreement which will feature AltiGen’s MaxACD system supporting 20 domestic service centers of Milwaukee Electric Tool.

A quick look at the company’s recent report on operational results from the first fiscal quarter of 2012 shows several important facts. Revenue increased to $4.8 million from $4.3 million in the final quarter of fiscal 2011 and net loss contracted from $861,000 in Q4 2011 to only $9,000 in Q1 2012. It looks like AltiGen is turning the corner and starting to gain better industry traction with their Microsoft Lync technologies.

It also cannot be overlooked that Form 4 filings show that in December AltiGen chief Jerry Fleming bought approximately 100,000 shares between 62 and 80 cents.

Fodder for Thought – Management Has Been There, Done That

Modifying to meet the ever-changing demands of technology is a strongpoint for AltiGen execs. Chariman and founder Gilbert Hu was the founder of Centrum Communications, a pioneer in the remote networking industry, which was acquired by 3Com Corporation in 1994, which was later bought by Hewlett-Packard in 2010 for $2.7 billion.

President and CEO Jeremiah J. Fleming served as a member of the executive management team of Interactive Intelligence, Inc. (NASDAQ:ININ) during its launch of subsidiary Vonexus to focus on Microsoft-based IP communications solutions. Fleming was appointed as President of Vonexus and eventually promoted to senior executive roles at Interactive Intelligence when it went public. Shares have been trending up for nine years and still trade for nearly $30 each.

CFO Philip M. McDermott formerly was the VP of Finance, Operations and Administration for DAVID Systems, a division of Chipcom Corporation, a public networking company that was acquired by 3Com Corp. After the acquisition, McDermott served as Director of Finance for Americas Sales for 3Com before coming to AltiGen.

The list of AltiGen directors carries on the pattern of a long lineage of ties to major corporations in the industry that should prove beneficial as AltiGen continues to grow. And, they know a thing or two about mergers and acquisitions, to say the least.

AlitGen has a tiny float, tiny market cap and huge potential. The stock price may be broken at the moment, but the company looks to be getting stronger than ever.

For more information about this company, please see the following links

Company Website

Recent SEC Filings

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New Energy Technologies Capturing Energy to Build Share Value

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

As the “green revolution” continues to gain traction, future valuations for companies such as New Energy Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB:NENE) could escalate dramatically. New Energy Technologies, a developer of innovative alternative and renewable energy technologies is sharing space with peers such as First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) and SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ:SPWR), is reaching advanced stages in development of two, “one-of-a-kind” technologies that can set the industry on its side.

Motion Power Energy Harvester

New Energy’s Motion Power™-Express technology generates electricity from the motion of vehicles and carries with it countless potential uses. A series of small, rumble strip-like treadles, the Motion Power system harvests kinetic (or “rolling”) energy from vehicles as they slow before coming to a stop. This captured kinetic energy is then converted to electricity. New Energy is developing both “Light” (for cars and light trucks) and “Heavy” (heavy trucks, rigs, buses, etc.) versions of its Motion Power™ Systems.

The system was showcased in October 2011 at the Civic Center in Roanoke, Virginia through a six-hour demonstration in front of thousands of viewers. Over 580 vehicles participated by driving across the Motion Power™-Express System with the captured energy being used to illuminate lighted displays to the drivers. Even with this smaller-scale demonstration, enough sustainable electricity was generated to power an average home or a 150 square foot sports venue electronic billboard for an entire day, according to engineers’ estimates.

As New Energy continues to work towards commercialization, the number of possible uses for this unique product is mind-boggling. The debut demonstration only used less than 700 of the more than 250 million cars that are on the streets in the United States today for six hours; opening the door to the enormous potential for a fully scalable model. Sports venues (or venues of any fashion for that matter), toll booths, construction zones, drive-thru restaurants, truck stops, parking garages and rest areas are just a few of the possible locations to generate clean, sustainable energy to cut costs and reduce dependence on fossil fuels that account for roughly 70 percent of all electricity generated today.

Solar Window™ Provides a Clear View to the Future

Almost everyone knows what typical rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) panel systems are. Those systems are continuously seeing more use and serve a great purpose for creating electricity from the sun’s light, but they have several limitations. Primarily, the panels must be installed at an angle and direction towards the sun. These systems only work with sunlight and require a lot of rooftop area to generate substantial amounts of electrical energy.

New Energy Technologies has taken the limitations of solar PV systems to the next level. The company is developing six different product lines of its first-in-class SolarWindow™ technology, which enables see-through windows to generate electricity by spraying the glass surfaces with a revolutionary electricity-generating coating. New Energy is developing these products through an exclusive world-wide licensing agreement with the University of South Florida (USF) together with a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy—National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

These solar windows use a far thinner coating (1/1000th the thickness of human hair) than any other solar technology in the world; allowing for the windows to remain see-through. Moreover, electricity is generated from both natural and artificial light, making the windows far more versatile. From a production standpoint, the spray-on coating (applied at room temperature) eliminates the great expenses involved with high-temperature or high-vacuum production methods typically required in manufacturing conventional solar PV and thin-film systems.

In a recent public display of its working prototype, the technology produced sufficient voltage to power lights and generated enough current to operate a mechanical device at an event attended by mainstream media, scientists, academics, industry participants, and investors. During the demonstration, the SolarWindow™ generated electrical power from exposure to sunlight and also artificial light (a fluorescent light was used).

There are more than 5 million commercial buildings in the U.S. and more than 80 million single detached homes. Much like the Motion Power technology, the market potential is virtually endless for New Energy Technologies. Aiming to protect their intellectual property, New Energy has more than 40 patent submissions to date for the SolarWindow™ and Motion Power™ technologies.

The Future is Now

The idea of perpetual energy may not be a possibility as a sheer consequence of physics, but the technologies of New Energy Technologies may be the next best thing. For investors, the company is well-aligned with a tight share structure of only 20.6 million shares outstanding. Insiders hold more than 40 percent of those shares, leaving roughly 12 million freely tradable shares available. Many developmental firms decimate their capital structure building-out their technologies, but such is not the case with New Energy Technologies as they head towards commercialization. Weighing-in with a paltry $25 million market cap, the upside for this cutting-edge company is large, to say the least.

Tags: NASDAQ:FSLR, NASDAQ:SPWR, PINK:NENE
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Webxu (WBXU): The Next Internet Brands?

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

Webxu Inc. (OTCBB: WBXU) is a media company that owns and operates a network of consumer-oriented web properties and businesses in the online customer acquisition and e-commerce fields. With Internet Brands now privately held and several IPOs hitting the market,we believe the company represents an attractive play on Internet alongside IAC Interactive Corp (NASDAQ: IACI) and Demand Media Inc. (NYSE: DMD).

Internet Brands Buyout Demonstrates Value

Internet Brands was purchased by Hellman & Friedman for about $640 million in a leveraged buyout back in September of 2010. With 2010 revenues estimated at $113.5 million and net income of $13.7 million, based on Q2 and Q3 2010 results, the company was a very attractive target for the private equity marketplace.

The buyout occurred at a significant premium due to high interest on the part of private equity firms in profitable Internet companies. In fact, the same firm has invested in companies ranging from DoubleClick (later acquired by Google) to Getty Images. We believe that Webxu strongly resembles this business, which makes it a stock definitely worth watching.

Internet IPOs Further Highlight Valuations

The recent wave of Internet IPOs has further validated the sector’s potential. These companies have included Angie’s List Inc. (NASDAQ: ANGI), Groupon Inc. (NASDAQ: GRPN), LinkedIn Corp (NASDAQ: LNKD), Pandora Media Inc. (NASDAQ: P) and Zynga Inc. (NASDAQ: ZNGA) among others and they have performed fairly well given the current economic climate.

In fact, all of these IPOs were able to price highly during their initial public offerings, despite some recent retracements as early investors book profits. And while some media pundits may be criticizing the group for a lack of profits, they fail to realize that it’s more profitable for the companies to reinvest in their own growth than realize an immediate net income.

Webxu Could be Next after Filling the Void

Webxu is focused on providing high ROI’s for their advertiser clients via their owned and operated network of web properties. By excelling at data management, testing and optimization, the company is able to generate significant revenues from their properties. And this business model is very similar to that of Internet Brands and other successful industry competitors.

The company has been trading publicly since October of 2011 and represents a relatively new player in the market. On a pro forma basis following its acquisition of Lot6 Media in November, the company generated $19.6 million in revenue, $2.5 million in EBITDA, and a net income of $0.16 per share, for the 9-month period ending September 30, 2011, according to its latest 10-Q filing.

According to their most recent 8-K filing, Webxu announced their intention to purchase a data management and monetization company whose unaudited preliminary financial statements reflect 2011 performance of $28.9 million in revenue with $5.6 million in EBITDA.

A Great Investment Opportunity

We believe that Webxu represents an attractive investment opportunity for two reasons. First, it strongly resembles Internet Brands, which was sold to a private equity firm in 2010 during a tough market. And second, it has yet to realize any of the upside seen by many recent internet IPOs, which means that it could be overdue for a higher valuation.

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CrowdGather Shares On the Rise…Is It A Value Proposition Pheromone?

Thursday, January 19th, 2012

The power of pheromones is well-documented. Nationally recognized publications such as the Washington Post, NY Times and Fortune Magazine have all written on the potency of the chemicals emitted by one individual to evoke behavior in others of the same species. CrowdGather, Inc. (OTCBB:CRWG), a leading developer and operator of online forum-based communities building its presence in the same internet space as companies such as LinkedIn Corporation (NASDAQ: LNKD) and IAC Interactive Corp (NASDAQ: IACI), is taking the knowledge of pheromones to whole new level. A social level.

Through its partnership with industry expert Human Pheromone Sciences, Inc. (OTCBB:EROX), CrowdGather is ratcheting up the widely-popular activity of communicating on forums through Erox, a pheromone-filled fragrance formulated to make people more chatty. Erox is the first commercial product to contain Human Pheromone Sciences’ patent pending Muiricin Angluycone (ER303), a compound that has been shown to increase arousal, excitement, social-warmth, and sensuality in both men and women during a double blind placebo controlled study. If that wasn’t enough, Erox also contains two human pheromones, Androstadienone (ADO) and Estratetraenol (ETE), which have been proven to increase feelings of confidence and well-being in the wearers and those around them.

CrowdGather has the exclusive rights to distribute the product online through affiliate internet marketing channels. Adrianne Curry, the reality star and television host who found fame as the first winner of “America’s Next Top Model” as well as her starring roles in VH1’s hit series the “Surreal Life” and “My Fair Brady,” will be serving as the spokesperson for CrowdGather’s social media campaign to launch Erox. All jazzed-up over the new product, Adrianne Curry commented, “I love the idea of using a fragrance that actually makes people more social. Erox is fun and flirty with a broad appeal due to its unisex nature.”

The marketing campaign will feature content geared towards entertainment and will be introduced through CrowdGather-owned websites and forums as well as through other community forums, online advertising and social media stalwarts Twitter and Facebook.

It’s really a perfect storm for CrowdGather to launch a product that will generate revenue from all angles. Further, it will showcase the power of CrowdGather’s internet marketing channels and the potential of marketing through them. CrowdGather CEO Sanjay Sanani sees the true value as he explained, “The development, marketing and launch of Erox marks the first social media product launch for CrowdGather, a business model we intend to pursue going forward.”

With a market capitalization that is drastically lower than its industry peers, CrowdGather represents an undervalued opportunity that is not frequently seen in companies building a strong online presence. The launch of Erox has apparently emitted a pheromone that has been picked-up by the investment community. Shares of CRWG have appreciated by more than 50 percent in just over a week from a solid support level at 11 cents to trade at 17 cents on some notably heavy volume trading days.

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An AltiGen Communications (ATGN) Stock Chart Analysis

Thursday, January 19th, 2012

The AltiGen Communications (OTCBB: ATGN) chart looks to have found a bottom at 20 cents in December and is putting together a solid uptrend as the indicators are shifting from bearish to bullish. Some resistance is set at 35 cents, but solid support is nearby as the moving averages are curling underneath the price per share giving the chart a very solid appeal.

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Liberator (LUVU) Goes Mainstream on Two Fronts

Thursday, January 19th, 2012

Liberator Inc. (OTCBB: LUVU) is a dynamic high-growth and vertically integrated company capitalizing on the emerging sexual wellness revolution through the worldwide marketing of the Liberator® brand. This brand aims to compete in a large and growing market with few known brands other than Johnson & Johnson’s (NYSE: JNJ) Trojan® and Church & Dwight’s (NYSE: CHD) K-Y® brands.

Recently, the company announced a new product line that targets more mainstream customers by converting its more obviously themed products into a stylish pillow. Meanwhile, the firm also picked up some analyst coverage that could help its stock reach a greater investor base.

Liberator Targets Mainstream Markets

Liberator recently announced new additions to its Home Décor Collection. Its LoveArts Pillows are designed offer the same functionality as their traditional products, but with stylish designs that seamlessly blend into any bedroom. The result is a product that reaches more mainstream consumers that may be apprehensive about purchasing its other products.

According to CMO Michael Kane, “We really wanted to create an elegant piece for the Home Collection that related to the Black Label in our Shapes and furniture.” Along with its other products, the LoveArts Pillows are being sold directly to consumers and through hundreds of domestic resellers, online affiliates and six international licensees.

Liberator Attracts Analyst Attention

Liberator has also made progress in reaching more mainstream investors after announcing the availability of a new third-party research report. The in-depth report by research firm Goldgaber Research discusses the company, its proprietary products, and initiated coverage with a 12-month price target of $1.00 per share – a 516% premium to its current market price.

According to the report, “Reflecting the progress the franchise has made in becoming a mainstream brand, Liberator has sold $60 million in products and spent nearly $9 million in print advertising including appearances in numerous mainstream publications. Additionally, Liberator has been featured in both television programs and movies, including memorable scenes featured in two movies, Meet the Fockers and Burn After Reading, which had a combined gross of approximately $680 million globally.”

A Great Investment Opportunity

Liberator represents a great investment opportunity at its current levels, especially as it targets new customer demographics and expands its investor awareness. The company’s sales have shown exceptional year-over-year growth, while its net loss has narrowed to a point where profitability appears to be on the horizon.

For more information about Liberator, please see the following resources:

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CrowdGather (CRWG): Building an Online Community Empire

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

CrowdGather Inc. (OTCBB: CRWG), a leading developer and operator of online forum-based communities that combines social media and content to compete alongside companies ranging from LinkedIn Corporation (NASDAQ: LNKD) and IAC Interactive Corp (NASDAQ: IACI). And with the popularity of these communities taking off, this could mean a big opportunity.

For example, every single minute, 320 new Twitter accounts are created, 98,000 new tweets are sent, 100 new LinkedIn accounts are created, 13,000 hours of music are streamed on Pandora, 50 WordPress blogs are created, 1,500 blog posts are made, 100 questions are asked on Ask.com, and more than 20,000 new posts are made on Tumblr.

However, online forums are unique in that they are communities of people discussing specific products, services or even brands. For instance, the company’s ZuneBoards.com discusses Microsoft’s Zune MP3 player and related accessories. This audience is many times more likely to do things like recommend purchases and post reviews, according to Zack’s Research.

CrowdGather Builds Value via Acquisitions

CrowdGather has leveraged its infrastructure, software and services to synergistically acquire more than 81 properties and 599 domain names covering a wide variety of market verticals. Through its ADISN digital media agency, the company aggregates these acquisitions into key verticals and offers advertisers measureable rich media solutions.

Currently, the company’s network generates between 220 to 225 million monthly page views and 16 to 18 million monthly unique visitors, according to its latest 10-Q filing. Additionally, approximately 16 million users have registered on their network sites to date with 28 million discussions comprising over 350 million individual replies.

These metrics make CrowdGather extremely valuable relative to many recent social media initial public offerings and private companies. For instance, Pandora Media Inc. (NASDAQ: P) – a provider of streaming and social music services – had just 29 million active users as of January 31, 2011 with a market capitalization of around $2 billion.

Ad Platform Could Unlock Significant Value

CrowdGather is developing an integrated ad server that it hopes will generate significant revenues from what they consider a minimally monetized component of their business – their hosted forums. With hundreds of thousands of forums hosted on its Yuku.com, FreeForums.org, Forumer.com and LeFora.com properties, this could make a large impact.

The integrated ad server could also help the company transform itself into a platform play serving third-party forums. Internet users are increasingly using these forums to ask questions, write reviews, or simply interact with others on a particular topic.

The company plans to demonstrate this value, in part, by marketing its Erox fragrance that was co-developed with Human Pheromone Sciences Inc. (OTCBB: EROX). According to CEO Sanjay Sabnani, “The development, marketing and launch of Erox marks the first social media product launch for CrowdGather, a business model we intend to pursue going forward.”

A Great Investment Opportunity

CrowdGather represents a great investment opportunity in the underappreciated online forum industry. With a market capitalization of just $7.27 million, the company is dramatically undervalued compared to its social media peers, especially when considering its rapid growth and near-term monetization strategies.

For more information on CrowdGather, please see the following resources:

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CrowdGather (CRWG) Ready for a Technical Turnaround

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

CrowdGather Inc. (OTCBB: CRWG), a leading provider of forum communities on the Internet, similar to companies like Quepasa Corporation (AMEX: QPSA) and IAC/InterActiveCorp (NASDAQ: IACI), could be ready for a technical turnaround, according to one technical analyst.

According to the description:

The CRWG chart moved through resistance at 12.5 cents yesterday. Volume was below average, but the MACD and RSI are showing strength to trend and momentum in the chart. Importantly, there is a strong positive divergence between the MACD and price per share, which will have technical traders watching for a volume surge and a break of the zero line for the MACD.

About CrowdGather Inc.

With its growing portfolio of special interest forums and enthusiast message board communities, CrowdGather (www.crowdgather.com) has created a centralized network to benefit forum members, forum owners and forum advertisers. CrowdGather provides a highly interactive and informational social network for members, a management and revenue-sharing resource for third-party forum owners, and a largely untapped advertising network for marketers worldwide.

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Dynamic Ventures (DYNV): Strong Growth with Many Catalysts

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

Dynamic Ventures Corporation (OTCBB: DYNV) develops and markets efficient turnkey construction solutions for residential and commercial buildings. Unlike The Home Depot Inc. (NYSE: HD) or Lowe’s Companies Inc. (NYSE: LOW), the company provides an end-to-end general contracting solution across a wide array of markets in the United States.

While most construction projects are segregated by trade, causing scheduling delays and personnel inefficiency, the company’s business model is to become a single source solution for all projects. The resulting improvements help drive a reduction in delays and overall timelines and generate significantly higher returns on investment.

Strong Sales & Projected Growth Ahead

Dynamic Ventures announced sales that increased 391% to $4,735,848 last quarter, thanks to its acquisition of Bundled Builder Solutions Inc. (BBSI). The August 2010 reverse merger helped the company enter into the management services and general contracting business for landowners throughout the United States and Native American communities.

In March of 2011, the company began work on its North Dakota project, which generated the majority of its quarterly revenues and consists of 24 residential homes, 26 townhomes and two commercial projects. Notably, the North Dakota real estate market is expected to benefit from an increasing population and a relatively healthy economy compared to other states.

These projects are being supported by a recent $7.5 million equity funding facility announced in December. Many investors are hoping that this financing will support the company’s revenue growth and provide the base for it to become cash flow positive.

Dynamic Ventures Benefits from Many Trends

Dynamic Venture’s building systems benefit from a number of trends. First, McGraw Hill Construction expects the overall construction industry to advance next year with single family homes dominating the growth in the market. And second, “green” building is accelerating at a dramatic rate and expected to surpass $135 billion by 2015.

The company’s SIP (Structural Insulated Panels) systems reduce construction time by combining “green” energy efficient materials at comparable costs of conventional building. SIPs are eco-friendly, recyclable building products that offer high energy efficiency and less waste. All of these systems are LEED certified – a standard certification in environmentally-friendly construction.

A Great Investment Opportunity

Dynamic Ventures represents an attractive investment opportunity at its current levels. With a market capitalization of just $2.91 million, according to Yahoo! Finance, the company trades at just a fraction of its intrinsic value given its existing growth and future prospects.

For more information, please see the following resources:

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CrowdGather (CRWG): Answering the Call for Higher ROI Advertising

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011

CrowdGather Inc. (OTCBB: CRWG), a leading provider of forum communities on the Internet, similar to companies like Quepasa Corporation (AMEX: QPSA) and IAC/InterActiveCorp (NASDAQ: IACI), is answering the call for higher returns on investment in online advertising through a combination of targeted forums and a unique advertising platform.

Superior Targeting Means Higher ROI

Online advertising is all about targeting. Simply put, advertisers are willing to pay a premium for an audience that’s more likely to take action. This is why banner advertisements have very low CPM rates for publishers and why Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) has become one of the world’s largest companies with its highly effective contextual and search based targeting.

CrowdGather targets highly specific demographics by developing online forums catering to specific niches. For instance, the company’s PBNation.com’s user base is far more likely to purchase paintball gear than visitors on any other type of website. As a result, the paintball forum will provide a much higher ROI to advertisers than an outdoors blog, for example.

Not Your Typical Visitors & Users

CrowdGather’s user base is not your typical web visitor or social media user either. Rather, the company’s online forums attract “power users” that are far more passionate and engaged than the average web visitor. This translates to a number of benefits for online advertisers, ranging from free grassroots advertising to more online reviews and referrals.

According to Zack’s Research, the company’s average users are:

10x more likely to publish a blog;
3.5x more likely to recommend a purchase;
9x more likely to organize an event;
4x more likely to post reviews online; and,
3.5x more likely to share new products.

New Platform Enhances Targeting

In June of 2010, CrowdGather acquired Adisn Inc. in a stock transaction that provided it with an advertising agency and proprietary ad serving technology. The company has been working diligently to integrate the business with its own network of forum properties in order to deliver higher margin advertising revenue capable of reaching any scale.

With this platform in place, CrowdGather has developed a scalable and highly effective business model. The company acquires forums at a discount to their intrinsic value and monetizes them more effectively with its proprietary platform. Meanwhile, the firm is also exploring the possibility of extending its platform to non-owned forums and collecting intermediary income.

A Great Investment Opportunity

CrowdGather’s forum network is generating between 220-225 million page views each month with 16 to 18 million unique visitors. With its proprietary online advertising platform, the company is able to effectively capitalize on this tremendous ad inventory. As a result, this may be an attractive opportunity for growth investors looking to supplement their portfolios.

For more information on CrowdGather, please see the following resources:

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