Within Primedia’s 4th QTR results report: (Robert Metz, CEO of PRIMEDIA)
Rentals.com, grew revenue by 7.8% in the fourth quarter compared to the fourth quarter 2006. This growth rate reflects revenue of the entire Rentals.com network of websites on a pro forma basis as if all operations included in 2007 were owned in 2006.
Looks like they might be working on the speed of the slow Rentals.com site:
The Company is focused on improving site engineering and performance, while driving traffic through search engine optimization. Rentals.com has made strategic investments in order to continue to perform in a competitive marketplace, including achieving full sales staffing in the third quarter 2007 and the hiring in January 2008 of a new head of this business, who has substantial online and sales experience in the residential real estate arena. These investments are not likely to impact operating results for several quarters.
I wonder when Robert Metz speaks of a “competitive marketplace” above, if he is referring to the small one person shop that works part time out of his home (me)? 
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Metz’s comments regarding the new Leader of Rentals.com:
Jamie Clymer Named President of Rentals.com
Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:12am EST
Proven Leadership to Drive Growth and Brand Awareness
ATLANTA–(Business Wire)–PRIMEDIA Inc. (NYSE: PRM), the parent company of Consumer Source
Inc, the #1 print and online publisher and distributor of
advertising-supported consumer guides in the U.S., today announced
that Jamie Clymer has been named president of its Rentals.com
division. In this role, Clymer will be responsible for leading and
growing Rentals.com, a comprehensive real estate rental site that
provides single-unit and vacation rental information to consumers.
“Rentals.com is an industry leader with a talented team,” said Bob
Metz, president and CEO, PRIMEDIA and CEO, Consumer Source. “Jamie’s
substantial online, print and sales experience will help further
cement and expand that position.”
Prior to joining Rentals.com, Clymer was at Dominion Enterprises,
where he was the Vice President and General Manager of Homes.com and
AgentAdvantage.
“As both the online and rentals landscapes evolve, I look forward
to working with the team to strategically meet and seize the many
opportunities that await us,” said Jamie Clymer, president,
Rentals.com.
Sounds similar to Huey’s announcement doesn’t it? Why was the “talented team” disbanded?
Steve Huey Named Senior Vice President and General Manager of Rentals.com
Business Wire, June 18, 2007
ATLANTA — PRIMEDIA Inc. (NYSE: PRM), the parent company of Consumer Source Inc, the country’s leading publisher and distributor of free apartment, new home and auto guides, today announced that Steve Huey has been named senior vice president and general manager of its Rentals.com division.
“Steve was instrumental in the turnaround effort with RentalHouses.com, helping to position the company for sale,” said Bob Metz, CEO, Consumer Source. “With his leadership our Rentals.com division will only continue to strengthen and grow.”
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