AOL seeks growth in shift from mass site to niches

May 16, 2008 By ANICK JESDANUN, AP Internet Writer AOL seeks growth in shift from mass site to niches (AP)

The AOL Running Man logo decorates a coffee mug in AOL\'s New York office on Monday, May 12, 2008. A company rooted in bringing the Internet to the masses, AOL is shifting its focus toward serving niche audiences with the launch of dozens of specialty Web sites. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

(AP) -- A company rooted in bringing the Internet to the masses, AOL is shifting its focus toward serving niche audiences with the launch of dozens of specialty Web sites. The latest - ParentDish for parents - formally launched Friday, with The Boot for country music and The Boom Box for hip hop and R&B to follow on Tuesday.



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