BNET Industries

Market Cap:$292.9M
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$156.7M
- Public
- US
Dow Jones Description
InfoSpace, Inc., a leading developer of metasearch products, is focused on bringing the best of the Web to Internet users. InfoSpace's proprietary metasearch technology combines the top results from several of the largest online search engines, providing fast and comprehensive search results on InfoSpace sites including Dogpile (www.dogpile.com), MetaCrawler (www.metacrawler.com), WebCrawler (www.webcrawler.com), and WebFetch (www.webfetch.com). InfoSpace's metasearch technology is also available on nearly 100 partner sites, including content, community and connectivity sites.
Chairman, President and CEO
James F. VoelkerNumber of Employees 160
Contact Information
601 108th Avenue NE
Suite 1200
Bellevue, Washington 98004
(425) 201-6100
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services: 518210
Recent Events
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InfoSpace posts Q3 profit as revenue rises 37.7%
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InfoSpace Announced Tronsrue Resigning From Board INSP
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InfoSpace director George Tronsrue resigns
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Landmark Smith Tower mostly vacant
News & Analysis
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Zacks.com Announces That Charles Mizrahi Highlights the Following Stocks: Hot Topic, Daktronics, Diana Shipping, InfoSpace and NS Group
CHICAGO -- Charles Mizrahi, editor of the Hidden Values Alert newsletter, says thinking about stocks as pieces of businesses makes all the difference in the world. Read about Hot Topic Inc. (Nasdaq:HOTT), Daktronics (Nasdaq:DAKT), Diana Shipping, Inc. (NYSE:DSX), InfoSpace, Inc. (Nasdaq:INSP) and NS Group, Inc. (NYSE:NSS). Click here for the...
Zacks.com Announces That Ian Wyatt Highlights the Following Stocks: InfoSpace and Yahoo
CHICAGO -- Ian Wyatt, editor of the Growth Report newsletter, explains that while InfoSpace's (Nasdaq:INSP) mobile business remains strong, the search and directory segment continues to have trouble. He also highlights Yahoo (Nasdaq:YHOO). Click here for the full story exclusively on Zacks.com: http://at.zacks.com/?id=84
Zacks.com Announces That Jim Oberweis Highlights the Following Stocks: Jamdat Mobile, Openwave Systems Inc., Audible Inc., Cogent Inc., and InfoSpace Inc
CHICAGO -- Jim Oberweis, editor of the Oberweis Report newsletter, says the frontier is wide open in China. Read about Jamdat Mobile (NASDAQ:JMDT), Openwave Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:OPWV), Audible Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBL), Cogent Inc. (NASDAQ:COGT), and InfoSpace Inc. (NASDAQ:INSP). Click here for the full story exclusively on Zacks.com: http://at.zacks.com/?id=84
Zacks.com Announces That Jim Oberweis Highlights the Following Stocks: International DisplayWorks, Infospace, Inc., Ask Jeeves, Ceragon Networks Ltd. and Novatel Wireless
CHICAGO -- Is January an omen for the rest of 2005? Jim Oberweis, editor of the Oberweis Report newsletter, and his team are not so pessimistic. Read about International DisplayWorks (NASDAQ:IDWK), Infospace, Inc. (NASDAQ:INSP), Ask Jeeves, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASKJ), Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ:CRNT) and Novatel Wireless, Inc. (NASDAQ:NVTL). Click here for...
Zacks.com Announces That Dan Sullivan Highlights the Following Stocks: Apple Computer, Starbucks, U.S. Steel, InfoSpace, and Symantec
CHICAGO -- Dan Sullivan, editor of the Chartist newsletter, remains bullish, but says there could be more downside action in the cards. Discover how the burden of proof has shifted to the bulls, and then get earnings updates on Apple Computer (NASDAQ:AAPL), Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX), U.S. Steel (NYSE:X), InfoSpace, Inc. (NASDAQ:INSP),...
Zacks.com Announces That Bill Martin and Matt Ragas Highlight the Following Stocks: Priceline, Infospace, VeriSign, FindWhat and Time Warner
CHICAGO -- Bill Martin and Matt Ragas, editors of the FindProfit newsletter, respect eBay, but largely avoid the big momentum names and buy stocks on their own terms. Take advantage of healthy underlying Internet demand and growth trends with several net-related stocks from these experts, including Priceline (NASDAQ:PCLN), Infospace (NASDAQ:INSP),...
Zacks.com Announces That Bill Martin and Matt Ragas Highlight the Following Stocks: InfoSpace, Google and Yahoo
CHICAGO -- Bill Martin and Matt Ragas, editors of the FindProfit newsletter, say InfoSpace (NASDAQ:INSP) could be primed for strong numbers in the short term. Read how this paid search and mobile content company's risk/reward is growing more compelling. Then learn about Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) and Yahoo! (NASDAQ:YHOO). Click here for...
Zacks.com Announces That Jim Collins Highlights the Following Stocks: American Eagle Outfitters, American Science & Engineering, Alamosa Holdings, InfoSpace and Autodesk
CHICAGO -- Jim Collins, editor of The OTC Insight newsletter, says the market is poised for the January 'effect.' Find out why this expert believes earnings growth should be somewhat above the long-term historical average in 2005, and then read about American Eagle Outfitters (NASDAQ:AEOS), American Science & Engineering (NASDAQ:ASEI),...
Zacks.com Announces That Jim Collins Highlights the Following Stocks: InfoSpace, Nature`s Sunshine Products, American Eagle Outfitters, Chattem and Symantec
CHICAGO -- Jim Collins, editor of the OTC Insight newsletter, says the market's upward bias should continue this week. Read what this expert has to say about InfoSpace (NASDAQ:INSP), Nature`s Sunshine Products (NASDAQ:NATR), American Eagle Outfitters (NASDAQ:AEOS), Chattem (NASDAQ:CHTT) and Symantec (NASDAQ:SYMC). Click here for the full story exclusively on...
Zacks.com Announces That Dan Sullivan Highlights the Following Stocks: Apple Computer, Autodesk, Cree, InfoSpace, and Kmart
CHICAGO -- In his most recent issue of the Chartist, Dan Sullivan points out how being invested during a specific six month period of a given year is historically more rewarding. Read about Apple Computer (NASDAQ:AAPL), Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK), Cree, Inc. (NASDAQ:CREE), InfoSpace (NASDAQ:INSP), and Kmart Holding Corporation. (NASDAQ:KMRT). Click...
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Allen M. Hsieh | Chief Financial Officer |
| Brian T. McManus | Executive Vice President, Online |
| Bruce Easter | Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary |
| Alan Welsman | Vice President, European Prod Management & Marketing |
| Frank Barbieri | Vice President, Prod & Business Development |
| Kieve Huffman | Vice President, Content |
| Reed Thorkildsen | Vice President, Technology, Res & Development |
| Russell Arons | Vice President, Marketing |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| James F. Voelker | Chairman, President and CEO |
| Elizabeth Huebner | Board of Directors |
| George M. Tronsrue III | Board of Directors |
| John Cunningham | Board of Directors |
| Jules Haimovitz | Board of Directors |
| Lewis M. Taffer | Board of Directors |
| Richard D. Hearney | Board of Directors |
| Vanessa A. Wittman | Board of Directors |
Jim Voelker assumed the role of chairman and CEO of InfoSpace in December 2002. He had played an integral role at InfoSpace since being named to the Company's board of directors in July 2002. Voelker has more than 20 years of experience running and managing telecommunications and technology companies. Voelker served as president and board director of NEXTLINK Communications, Inc., now XO Communications, where he was instrumental in developing the Company vision and guiding overall operations from inception in 1994 through 1998. At NEXTLINK, Voelker directed strategic and operational initiatives and was responsible for the development and execution of tactical plans and organizational structures, recruiting employees and capital fundraising. Prior to NEXTLINK, Voelker served as CEO and board director of U.S. Signal where he successfully directed the merger and operation of various entities into a single unit, which became the first full service competitive local exchange carrier in the U.S. In addition, Voelker serves as an advisor to Providence Equity Partners and Pivotal Partners.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| InfoSpace, Inc. | Chairman, President and CEO | Current |
| US Signal | CEO | Former |
| US Signal | board director | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| InfoSpace, Inc. | Chief Financial Officer | Current |
| InfoSpace, Inc. | Chief Accounting Officer, Interim CFO & Vice President, Finance Operations | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| InfoSpace, Inc. | Executive Vice President, Online | Current |
| InfoSpace, Inc. | Executive Vice President, Search & Directory | Former |
| University of Washington | master's degree in Business Administration | Former |
| University of California, Berkeley | bachelor of science degree with honors in Business Administration | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| InfoSpace, Inc. | Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary | Current |
| Seattle Northwest Securities Corp. | General Counsel | Former |
| AT&T Inc. | Former | |
| McCaw Cellular Communications, Inc. | Former | |
| Whitman College | BA | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| InfoSpace, Inc. | Vice President, European Prod Management & Marketing | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| InfoSpace, Inc. | Vice President, Prod & Business Development | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| InfoSpace, Inc. | Vice President, Content | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| InfoSpace, Inc. | Vice President, Technology, Res & Development | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| InfoSpace, Inc. | Vice President, Marketing | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| InfoSpace, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Primus Knowledge Solutions, Inc. | Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | Former |
| Getty Images, Inc. | Chief Financial Officer | Former |
| Fluke Corporation | Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | Former |
| Getty Images, Inc. | Senior Vice President | Former |
| McCaw Cellular Communications, Inc. | Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Western Region | Former |
| Arthur Andersen LLP | Audit Manager | Former |
George M. Tronsrue III currently co-manages Jericho Fund, LLC, an investment and consulting company. From January 2000 to March 2004, Tronsrue was chairman and CEO of Monet Mobile Networks, a Seattle-based wireless Internet service provider. Prior to Monet Mobile, as president and chief operating officer (COO) of XO Communications (formerly NEXTLINK Communications), Tronsrue oversaw the company's entry into 20 domestic markets, broadband services, and major markets abroad. Prior to XO Communications, as COO of e.spire Communications Group, Tronsrue managed the Internet data infrastructure build-out in the company's first 30 markets. Previously, at MFS Communications, he oversaw the build-out and operations of MFS's initial 11 markets. A graduate of the United States Military Academy, Tronsrue also serves on the board of directors for several private and charitable organizations.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| InfoSpace, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
John E. Cunningham is general partner of Clear Fir Partners, L.P. In addition to InfoSpace, Cunningham serves on the Board of Directors of Revenue Science and Petra Capital LLC. He is on the Board of Advisors of Petra Mezzanine Fund and VirtualBank. Cunningham served as chairman and CEO of RealCom Office Communications, a privately held telecommunications company that merged with MFS Communications Company, Inc. Cunningham holds a bachelor of arts degree from Santa Clara University and a master of business administration from University of Virginia.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Science, Inc | General Partner, Clear Fir Partners, L.P. | Current |
| Staenberg Venture Partners | Investment Advisor | Current |
| Virtualbank | Current | |
| Revenue Science | Board of Directors | Current |
| InfoSpace, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Revenue Science, Inc | Board of Directors | Current |
| Staenberg Venture Partners | Board Member, Infospace | Current |
| MFS Communications | CEO | Former |
| MFS Communications | Chairman | Former |
| University of Virginia | Master of Business Administration | Former |
| Santa Clara University | Bachelor of Arts Degree | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dick Clark Productions, Inc. | Managing Director | Current |
| The Brooklyn College Foundation, Inc | Trustee | Current |
| ImClone Systems Incorporated | Chairman | Current |
| Blockbuster, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Dick Clark Productions, Inc. | Vice Chairman | Current |
| InfoSpace, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| King World Productions, Inc. | President and Chief Operating Officer | Former |
| Brooklyn College | M.A. degree in Mathematics | Former |
Mr. Taffer serves as an Operating Advisor at Pegasus Capital Advisors, a private equity fund manager. Prior to joining AOL, Taffer spent more than two decades at American Express. He headed the American Express Gold Card in the early 1990s, launched the Membership Rewards Program, and developed ShopAmex, an InfoSpace-powered online shopping portal for Amex Cardmembers. After a start as a legal aid lawyer in Pittsburgh, Taffer served as assistant counsel to the Senate Banking Committee in Washington, D.C., and authored several important federal statutes, including the Electronic Funds Transfer Act. Taffer received a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a juris doctor degree from the University of Michigan Law School.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| InfoSpace, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| The University of Michigan Law School | J.D. | Former |
| University of Pittsburgh | B.A. | Former |
Gen. Richard D. Hearney retired from military service in 1996 as Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps. A highly decorated veteran, he served as Deputy Commander, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. From January 2000 to April 2002, Gen. Hearney served as president and CEO of Business Executives for National Security (BENS). BENS is a national, nonpartisan organization of business leaders who apply the lessons of their successful businesses to making our country safer and more secure. Prior to joining BENS, Gen. Hearney joined the Boeing Company in 1996 as regional vice president of Business Development - Western Europe. Gen. Hearney holds a bachelor of arts degree from Stanford University and a master of arts degree from Pepperdine University. He is also a graduate of the Naval War College.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| InfoSpace, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. | Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | Current |
| InfoSpace, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Adelphia Communications Corporation | CFO & Executive Vice President | Former |
| Microsoft Corporation | senior director of corporate development | Former |
| University of Virginia | MBA | Former |
| The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | BS | Former |
Executive News
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NewsWatch, May 2004
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Landmark Smith Tower mostly vacant
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CEO Pay 2008
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The five top-paid Northwest CEOs in 2008 [Seattle Times]
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