Marks Landmark's continuing strategy of acquiring of Internet services providers and online marketing solutions.

Digital Envoy, Inc., an Internet protocol and geolocation technology provider, yesterday announced that it has been acquired by Landmark Communications, Inc., a privately-held diversified media company.

According to the company, the acquisition continues Landmark's strategy of acquiring of Internet services providers and online marketing solutions. Michael Alston, President of Landmark Interactive, a division of Landmark Communications, believes that Digital Envoy, through its Digital Element and Digital Resolve business units, is positioned to build upon its technologies to further address the needs of its customers.

"Digital Envoy has demonstrated strong technological leadership by building upon the intellectual property it initially developed to allow media properties to target online users," said Alston. "Through Digital Element and Digital Resolve, the company is addressing many of the biggest challenges associated with conducting business in the online world, including creating more meaningful interactions with customers and safeguarding against fraud and identity theft."

Bill Calpin, President and CEO of Digital Envoy, will continue to lead the company and build upon its eight years of success while leveraging the resources of Landmark Communications to expand Digital Envoy's footprint and provide new services to clients. Co-founders Dennis Maicon, Executive Vice President of Digital Resolve, and Rob Friedman, Executive Vice President of Digital Element, will also continue to spearhead the growth of their respective business units.