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HuffPost is apparently on its way out of the Verizon media group. Sources indicate that Verizon has already started pitching the idea of a potential sale to buyers who may be interested in acquiring the internet media organization. Although officials from Verizon declined to comment on the issue, this move amidst others indicates a shift of focus for the US-based communications company which comes as Verizon’s media arm seems to be sliding down in value.About a month ago, Verizon wrote down...

Automattic, the parent company of the World’s most popular content management system WordPress recently raised $300 Million in financing from a single investor known for its deep interest in innovative internet technologies. Its valuation is already estimated at $3 Billion. Not bad for a company that isn’t known for raising money in venture capital regularly.Known Venture Capital firm Salesforce Ventures committed the series D funding of the parent company of the web’s most popular...