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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Adware |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Defunct | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Bellevue, Washington, USA |
Key people | Keith Smith, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer |
| Products | Adware |
| Revenue | Undisclosed |
Number of employees | ~100 |
| Website | www.zango.com |
Zango, (also letter case zango), formerly ePIPO, 180solutions and Hotbar, was a software company that provided users access to its partners' videos, games, tools and utilities in exchange for viewing targeted advertising placed on their computers. Zango software is listed as adware by Symantec, and is also labeled as a potentially unwanted program by McAfee. Zango was co-founded by two brothers: Keith Smith, who served as the CEO; and Ken Smith, who served as the CTO.
In April 2009 Zango ceased trading after its banks foreclosed. However, As of April 2010[update], Hotbar, Seekmo, and ZangoCash, formerly owned by Zango, continue to operate as part of Pinball Corporation.