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Wikipedia Spamming

Prism Media has been involved in a mass Wikipedia link spam campaign since 2005. See User_talk:65.166.218.250 for a detailed account of their exploits. The big question is how many more link spammed Prism domains and user aliases are still waiting to be found on Wikipedia? My guess is thousands. Should this information be placed on the main Primedia page? ~~I recommend black listing for all Primedia wiki links.~~ (Requestion 18:58, 16 February 2007 (UTC))[reply]

No, it should not be in the Primedia article since Prism has not been part of Primedia since 2005-08[1]. Since the two separated long ago, what guilt do you assign to Primedia that causes you to recommend punishing them? —RandallJones 03:11, 17 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I thought they were the same company. Thank you for the business separation info, I'll check it out. The Electronic Musician (emusician.com) magazine is listed on Primedia's wiki page and it was one of the heavily spammed links reported at Talk:Penton_Media. The Electronic Musician page also says they are owned by Primedia. So I assumed they were the same company. Maybe there is a mistake or mix up somewhere. Let me correct my previous statement: I recommend black listing for all Prism Media wiki links listed on the Talk:Penton_Media page. (Requestion 04:14, 17 February 2007 (UTC))[reply]

Thanks for taking care not to incautiously lump them together. Since Prism's titles were Primedia's not so long ago, there may well be some in the list. —RandallJones 08:24, 17 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I have removed the Electronic Musician link because is it now owned by Prism Business Media which is in fact Penton Media. Hopefully this will prevent any future confusion. I have checked the spam contribution logs and it appears that all of the Prism Media link spam occurred after Primedia sold the business unit in August 2005. I retract all link spam claims I made against Primedia. Sorry to be a bother. (Requestion 21:43, 17 February 2007 (UTC))[reply]

Marc Lefar named RentPath CEO April 4, 2016

My name is Bill Bender and I am the Vice President, Marketing at RentPath. I would like to make the following edit: "RentPath named Marc P. Lefar as President and CEO on April 4, 2016."^[1]^[2]RentPath, LLC (talk) 19:47, 4 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

References

RentPath becomes Rent.

Our company rebranded from RentPath to Rent. in June of 2022. Can you please help us update the name of this page referencing our company, as well as the historical content? I'm sharing a writeup of our company information with sources below:

Rent., previously known as RentPath, originated as a print publication in 1975, later transitioning to a digital marketplace for rental listings. Operating brands such as Apartment Guide, and Rent.com, Rent. has become well-known for connecting renters with apartment listings nationwide.

Under Hass/Littlefield Publishing, the first ever Apartment Guide booklet was printed in 1975 in Jacksonville, Florida, showcasing local apartments to prospective renters. Following years of success generating over $10 million in annual revenue, the company, then renamed Haas Publishing Company, broke ground on its new corporate office in Norcross, GA in 1984. Bob Metz was named President later in 1985. In the late 1980’s, the company opened up publications in new markets such as Nashville, Orange County, Inland Empire, Southern California, and Chicago.

Shifting from print to digital publishing, the company developed and released the first-ever apartment finding website for the multifamily housing industry in the 1990’s under the the domain www.aptguides.com. This site helped renters seeking their next apartment to find it on the web.

The company was renamed as Consumer Source Inc in 2006, and later rebranded to RentPath in 2013. In 2012, the company acquired the Rent.com domain in addition to their popular ApartmentGuide.com apartment discovery website. RentPath was acquired by Redfin in early 2021. This acquisition enabled RentPath to leverage Redfin’s extensive audience reach and resources to improve its service offerings and enhance its digital platform, connecting millions more homeseekers with property listings across the U.S.

Jon Ziglar was appointed CEO of RentPath in July 2021. Ziglar, recognized for his background in consumer-focused technology, was chosen to guide the company through its transition and drive growth in the rental market. Under Ziglar’s leadership, RentPath underwent a major rebranding initiative, officially changing its name to Rent. in June 2022. This rebrand aimed to simplify the company’s identity and align its offerings under one cohesive brand, enhancing both its user experience and market visibility.

Rent. introduced product enhancements to better serve both renters and property managers. Listings on Rent.com and ApartmentGuide.com were added to Redfin’s rental search, significantly expanding the reach of the Rent. Network of sites and apps, driving increased traffic through Redfin’s established audience. Rent. strengthened its leadership by appointing Damon Joshua as President in 2022. Joshua, with his expertise in scaling technology and consumer engagement, joined Rent. to advance its operations and drive further innovation.

References

RentPath's company history. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RentPath

Redfin Completes Acquisition of RentPath. PR Newswire. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/redfin-completes-acquisition-of-rentpath-for-608-million-301261996.html

RentPath Appoints Jon Ziglar as CEO. PR Newswire. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rentpath-appoints-jon-ziglar-as-ceo-301342941.html

Redfin Launches Rental Search (Business Wire) https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220323005771/en/Redfin-Launches-Rental-Search

RentPath Becomes Rent. and Simplifies the Rentals Marketplace. Business Wire. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220621005773/en

Damon Joshua Joins Rent. as President. Redfin Investor Relations. https://investors.redfin.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1117/damon-joshua-joins-rent-as-president Ckrent2012 (talk) 23:05, 15 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]