AOL says Verizon wanted AOL's content too [telecom]

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Armstrong: Verizon wanted AOL's content, too.

by Tom DiChristopher

AOL CEO Tim Armstrong on Tuesday responded to reports that the future of his company's content brands - including the Huffington Post - are in limbo following its announced merger with Verizon, saying they were always part of the deal.

AOL's advertising unit has outpaced revenue growth among its content brands, fueling speculation that the company's ad technology platform was at the heart of Verizon's bid.