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Patch Sets Records for Traffic and Revenue

Patch, AOL’s network of hyper local news sites, enjoyed May quite a bit. According to a press release, last month brought record amounts of traffic and revenue to the venture. A quick breakdown of Patch’s May numbers:

  • ComScore says 11.7 million people visited Patch during the month, an 11 percent increase over its previous high of 10.6 million
  • Total revenue was 14 percent higher than the previous record, set in November of 2011
  • The traffic boost marked a 14 percent increase from April

“We are extremely gratified to see these measures of the traction we have gained in our communities and in our business since our launch just over 3 years ago,” said Jon Brod, CEO and co-founder of Patch. “We are laser-focused on continuing to serve our users and advertisers with high-quality content and impactful products, and building upon our success to date in innovative and engaging ways.”

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“Vine: Create Quick Social Video to Market Your Brand” Webcast

Bring your Twitter efforts and information to life with this popular video app. Find out how in our Vine webcast taking place tomorrow, June 19 from 4-5 pm ET. Gemma Craven (left), EVP, New York group director of Social@Ogilvy, will discuss how her team has created interactive videos for brands to get their message heard. Register today.