Shake-Up In Tech Advertising. TechCrunch Rates Slashed, Om Bails On His Network

• Looks like advertising in the tech world is getting a shake down.
• Federated Media, which sells ads across many top tier blogs and websites is showing a 35% cut in TechCrunch CPM rates and Om Malik just announced he is jumping ship from FM to go with the IDG Group.
• TehCrunch CPM rates now @ $23.40 down from $36.70 in the last few weeks.

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