Speaking of classifieds . . . Oodle announced that it had hired former Microsoft executive Kevin Doerr as senior vice president, who will be responsible for the Oodle Network.
According to the release that went out:
Doerr will lead Oodle’s partner network and drive both distribution and advertiser relationships. Oodle powers classifieds for leading media companies, portals and social networking sites on the Web, offering a great consumer experience and unmatched monetization. While it is free to post a listing through Oodle, local advertisers can pay to feature their listings across the Oodle Network, driving significantly more leads. Over five million unique users visit the Oodle Network each month.