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Content delivery network (CDN) company Limelight Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:LLNW) has announced an agreement to acquire EyeWonder, Inc. EyeWonder is an online advertising company that works with Forbes 2000 advertisers, agencies, and content publishers. EyeWonder is expected to service about $500 million in media spend. Below is the full press release:

Limelight Networks Announces Agreement to Acquire EyeWonder, Inc.

TEMPE, AZ and ATLANTA, GA–(Marketwire – December 21, 2009) – Limelight Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: LLNW) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire privately held EyeWonder, Inc. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2010.

“Today, two best-in-class companies are combining to capitalize on the clear opportunity created by a macro shift of content consumption and advertising spend away from legacy channels and towards the growing world of Internet-connected devices. Limelight and EyeWonder bring together deep technical and operational skills for creating a brilliant online experience anywhere, on any device, and the ability to help advertisers and publishers monetize that experience,” said Jeff Lunsford, chairman and chief executive officer, Limelight Networks, Inc. “We believe joining forces with the EyeWonder team will help us build long-term value for our shareholders and further establish Limelight Networks as an important, at-scale participant in the rapidly growing rich media, video, mobile, and web TV advertising sectors.”

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