Bebo

AOL named Stephane Panier as head of Bebo’s global operations where he is responsible for scaling the social media network’s operations, advancing its global reach and delivering an exemplary user experience. Panier was previously VP and COO of Bebo, and also spent six years at Google in senior Finance and Operations positions.

NEW YORK, NY, JULY 29, 2009 – AOL has appointed Stephane Panier as head of Bebo’s global operations, responsible for scaling the social media network’s operations, advancing its global reach, and delivering an exemplary user experience to the company’s 24 million* global consumers. Panier was previously VP and COO of Bebo. In his new role, Panier will report directly to Jon Brod, Executive Vice President, AOL Ventures.

“Stephane is a proven strategist and operator with executive experience from some of the world’s leading brands and businesses,” said Brod. “He is the ideal leader to build on Bebo’s existing successes, to chart a course for its future, and to execute against that vision.”

London – 28 May 2008 – AOL owned Bebo and Sony Pictures Television today announced the return of Sofia’s Diary as it embarks on its third season on the popular social networking site (www.bebo.com/sofiasdiary). In a refreshed look from former seasons, Sofia’s Diary is set to reach broader, newer audiences with edgier story lines and a more grown up Sofia.

Transport for London (TFL) becomes the sole sponsor of season 3 as part of its latest campaign to encourage teenagers to take more responsibility when close to or crossing roads. The series is scheduled to run over the course of 6 weeks airing at 5.30pm every Tuesday and Friday. In addition, viewers can interact with the show via text messages and video blogs. The first episode will air on Friday, 29 May.

London, UK – May 27, 2009 – Samsung Mobile UK, a leading mobile phone provider, today announced a strategic partnership with AOL owned Bebo, launching Samsung’s biggest social networking collaboration ever.

Samsung Mobile UK is collaborating with Bebo to launch several social networking initiatives. These include content on the Bebo music homepage, eight monthly live events entitled "Samsung Bebo Nights," a Samsung music profile and "Beat" -- a new music show produced by Endemol.