Yahoo Lays Off All Blue Lithium Employees - WickedFire - Affiliate Marketing Forum

Jon · 01-03-2008, 01:43 PM

CONFIRMED! We are the FIRST, as usual to report it too.

Yahoo just fired all of the Blue Lithium employees today!!

They are all gone.. the employees that is.

Some of the reasons being stated for it, unofficially of course, is that they were never really interested in the CPA side of Blue Lithium, but more about the behavioral data, to keep up with AOL's acquisition of Tacoda and Google's multiple acquisitions of Double Click and everything else.

Smart or foolish move by Yahoo? Time will tell I suppose. Post your comments, feedback, etc.

(WickedFire gives a special thanks to our contributors who wish to remain anonymous, we are very greatful.)

Jon · 01-03-2008, 03:25 PM

Still waiting on an official statement from Yahoo Inc. on this matter.

CPAPIMP · 01-04-2008, 01:06 PM

should call my blue lithium bud, maybe that's why he's gone AWOL?

onlinegirlie · 01-04-2008, 03:45 PM

How do you know this is true Jon? what are your sources..and all of the employees? are you sure?

jbartinla · 01-04-2008, 05:30 PM

If any of the Blue Lithium people are looking for new jobs - we are always looking for good people.

mkrongel · 01-04-2008, 05:43 PM

good call, if any BL employees live in NY let me know we are always hiring new people

Jon · 01-04-2008, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onlinegirlie

How do you know this is true Jon? what are your sources..and all of the employees? are you sure?

How about you prove me wrong..

onlinegirlie · 01-05-2008, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon

How about you prove me wrong..

I can't but I just dont know if it's just a rumour or not.

CPAPIMP · 01-05-2008, 06:03 PM

i will know more on monday when i speak to my rep.

katoved · 01-05-2008, 08:16 PM

I just texted a friend of mine that works there. Will post his response, if hes in the US - I think he might be in India.

geofferson · 01-07-2008, 03:44 PM

My contact at Blue L just confirmed everybody on the Canadian side was canned - 4 people in total.

onlinegirlie · 01-09-2008, 02:21 PM

So just canada portion then? Jon looks like you have some 'splainin' to do!

Wild Sabre · 01-09-2008, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geofferson

My contact at Blue L just confirmed everybody on the Canadian side was canned - 4 people in total.

Just canadian. Where else did BL had employees ??

motivebrendan · 01-10-2008, 01:23 AM

This is news to me, but will not be the first time I was not the first to know

I find it hard to believe that it would be all employees, the Canadian thing makes some sense, but I would like to see the official, official on that, im sure at least one smart Canadian kept their job. Either way, motive welcomes any resume from the Blue Lithium crew, they are good peeps – Hell we will even take the Canadians!!

goodnamesaretoo · 01-10-2008, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Wild Sabre

Just canadian. Where else did BL had employees ??

They had a team in San Jose, CA as well. Come to think of it, haven't seen my reps from there online lately either, but I haven't tried calling though. My reps were in Canada, maybe it's true.

BangSmash · 01-14-2008, 10:50 AM

As one of the Canadians let go as a result of the Yahoo/Blue Lithium Merger, it sucks because Im out of a job, but realistically it seems to be a somewhat wise business decison on their part.
Not that we were unproductive, exactly opposite - we made them lots o' cash. But they seem to want all people involved down in their head office location.
And we were a remote office and with the merger I can understand them wanting to have their peeps under the same roof.
They hired a new manager who seems pretty smart and is on top of things so the people there should all do good.
I've been in the industry a long time (almost 10 years) so this isnt also the 1st time its happened - I do hope its the last.
But I have to admit they did it with respect and dignity, we got a personal call, a decent severence, time to find a new job... they did it the way I would have done it in their position.
Therefore I have no hard feelings towards them at all, in fact I wish them all the best and plan to stay in touch with some of the people still there.

Now, back to job hunting... anyone looking for an experienced sr biz dev and/or affiliate manager? I can do both.
One catch, I do live and plan to stay in Canada.

hendog · 01-14-2008, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon

CONFIRMED! We are the FIRST, as usual to report it too.

Yahoo just fired all of the Blue Lithium employees today!!

They are all gone.. the employees that is.

Some of the reasons being stated for it, unofficially of course, is that they were never really interested in the CPA side of Blue Lithium, but more about the behavioral data, to keep up with AOL's acquisition of Tacoda and Google's multiple acquisitions of Double Click and everything else.

Smart or foolish move by Yahoo? Time will tell I suppose. Post your comments, feedback, etc.

(WickedFire gives a special thanks to our contributors who wish to remain anonymous, we are very greatful.)

So you are out of a job then..

01-03-2008, 01:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
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CPAPIMP Traffic Searcher Join Date: May 2007 Location: Windy City Posts: 110	should call my blue lithium bud, maybe that's why he's gone AWOL? __________________ Pimping one Deal at a Time

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mkrongel Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 919	good call, if any BL employees live in NY let me know we are always hiring new people __________________ Mike Krongel President/Founder www.IntermarkMedia.com www.Copeac.com email mike at intermarkmedia.com 631-719-1250 x 3121 AIM: my user name

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01-04-2008, 03:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
onlinegirlie Polka Dot Betty Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 22	How do you know this is true Jon? what are your sources..and all of the employees? are you sure?

01-04-2008, 05:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
jbartinla Internet Marketer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hollywood Posts: 157	If any of the Blue Lithium people are looking for new jobs - we are always looking for good people.

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01-07-2008, 03:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
geofferson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 106	My contact at Blue L just confirmed everybody on the Canadian side was canned - 4 people in total. __________________ geofferson marcy Senior Affiliate Manager Advaliant - we pay you to 4 decimal places! AIM/Skype: geoffmarcy

01-09-2008, 02:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
onlinegirlie Polka Dot Betty Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 22	So just canada portion then? Jon looks like you have some 'splainin' to do!

01-10-2008, 01:23 AM	#14 (permalink)
motivebrendan Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: san diego Posts: 29	This is news to me, but will not be the first time I was not the first to know I find it hard to believe that it would be all employees, the Canadian thing makes some sense, but I would like to see the official, official on that, im sure at least one smart Canadian kept their job. Either way, motive welcomes any resume from the Blue Lithium crew, they are good peeps – Hell we will even take the Canadians!! __________________ Brendan J. Smith \| CEO and Founder Motive Interactive AIM:motivebrendan brendan@motiveinteractive.com Gmail:bmotive@gmail.com

01-14-2008, 10:50 AM	#16 (permalink)
BangSmash Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1	it happens As one of the Canadians let go as a result of the Yahoo/Blue Lithium Merger, it sucks because Im out of a job, but realistically it seems to be a somewhat wise business decison on their part. Not that we were unproductive, exactly opposite - we made them lots o' cash. But they seem to want all people involved down in their head office location. And we were a remote office and with the merger I can understand them wanting to have their peeps under the same roof. They hired a new manager who seems pretty smart and is on top of things so the people there should all do good. I've been in the industry a long time (almost 10 years) so this isnt also the 1st time its happened - I do hope its the last. But I have to admit they did it with respect and dignity, we got a personal call, a decent severence, time to find a new job... they did it the way I would have done it in their position. Therefore I have no hard feelings towards them at all, in fact I wish them all the best and plan to stay in touch with some of the people still there. Now, back to job hunting... anyone looking for an experienced sr biz dev and/or affiliate manager? I can do both. One catch, I do live and plan to stay in Canada.

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