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Conan O’Brien Snaps Up Mashable Before CNN Could

In a controversial move Conan O’Brien decided to buy Mashable for a suspicious amount. Approximately two weeks ago rumours were abound that CNN would acquire Mashable for an estimated $200 million, however it would seem that negotions lead to a deal breaker. According to Reuters: Reuters' blogger Felix Salmon said the deal could be announced as soon as Tuesday [March 13th, 2012], although another person familiar with the matter said it was not likely to be announced this week. Mashable covers and aggregates a wide range of news related to the fast-evolving social media and Internet sector covering companies ranging from start-ups to larger players including Facebook and Twitter. View this video from The Wall Street Journal covering the rumour: However in a new turn of events, Conan O'Brien decided to buy Mashable. According to O'Brien he was sick and tired of scanning the Internet looking for any news about Technology. He said the news currently published on Mashable is Read More
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