Irvine, Calif., Feb. 15, 2007 — Experian InteractiveSM, a division of Experian, today announced it has expanded existing operations in Southern and Northern California to better accommodate its workforce and allow for continued growth.
Experian Interactive, a group of Internet marketing businesses including LowerMyBills.comÆ, PriceGrabber.comÆ, ClassesUSA.comÆ and Experian Consumer Direct, is the largest advertiser on the Internet and one of the top 15 Internet companies in the United States by revenue generated. In addition, the Experian Interactive Innovation Center, a new research and development facility located in Northern California, was recently established to create new lines of business.
"In late November 2006, Experian Interactive reported 57 percent total sales growth year over year for the first six months of the fiscal year," said Ed Ojdana, group president of Experian Interactive. "We are thrilled with our success and growth on the Internet over the past 10 years. Our recent expansion in California supports our employees by giving them more opportunity to grow our businesses and take on new initiatives as well as allows our businesses to have a presence in multiple markets."
Experian Interactive’s Santa Monica facility has more than doubled its size, taking over an additional 38,000 square feet and expanding operational space to 64,500 square feet. LowerMyBills.com has been at this location since 2004, and ClassesUSA.com has opened a second office at this facility to complement its New York operations.
In California, Experian Interactive has facilities in Irvine, Los Angeles, Santa Monica and San Carlos. Experian Interactive also has operations in New York, Arkansas and London, UK, employing more than 1,500 people globally.
More information about Experian Interactive and its businesses can be found at www.experianinteractive.com.
About Experian
ExperianÆ is a global leader in providing analytical and information services to organizations and consumers to help manage the risk and reward of commercial and financial decisions. Combining its unique information tools and deep understanding of individuals, markets and economies, Experian partners with organizations around the world to establish and strengthen customer relationships and provide their businesses with competitive advantage. For consumers, Experian delivers critical information that enables them to make financial and purchasing decisions with greater control and confidence. Clients include organizations from financial services, retail and catalog, telecommunications, utilities, media, insurance, automotive, leisure, e-commerce, manufacturing, property and government sectors.
Experian Group Limited is listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. It has corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, and operational headquarters in Costa Mesa, Calif., and Nottingham, UK. Experian employs more than 12,500 people in 34 countries worldwide, supporting clients in more than 60 countries. Annual sales are in excess of $3.1 billion.
For more information, visit the Group’s Website at www.experiangroup.com.
The word "Experian" is a registered trademark in the EU and other countries and is owned by Experian Ltd. and/or its associated companies.
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