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24/7 Real Media Reports Record Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2006



    Fourth Quarter Highlights:

    -- Revenue of $60.0 million, an increase of 44% year-over-year;

    -- Pro forma operating income of $6.5 million, or $0.12 per
    share, compared with $4.0 million, or $0.08 per share, in Q4
    of 2005; GAAP net loss of $0.2 million, or $0.00 per share,
    versus GAAP net income of $1.4 million, or $0.03 per share, in
    Q4 of 2005;

    -- Robust international performance, including year-over-year
    revenue growth in Korea and the United Kingdom of 72% and 42%,
    respectively.

    24/7 Real Media, Inc. (Nasdaq: TFSM), a leading global digital
    marketing company, today announced financial results for the fourth
    quarter and full year ended December 31, 2006. Revenue for the fourth
    quarter of 2006 was $60.0 million, an increase of 44% over the $41.7
    million reported for the fourth quarter of 2005. Revenue contribution
    from international operations was 61% for the quarter, driven in part
    by strong year-over-year growth in Korea and the U.K. of 72% and 42%,
    respectively.

    Pro forma operating income(1) for the fourth quarter of 2006 was
    $6.5 million, or $0.12 per share. This compares with pro forma
    operating income of $4.0 million, or $0.08 per share, for the fourth
    quarter of 2005.

    Under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), net loss
    for the fourth quarter of 2006 was $0.2 million, or $0.00 per share.
    This compared to a GAAP net income of $1.4 million, or $0.03 per
    share, for the fourth quarter of 2005. Due to the differing treatment
    of certain expenses in 2006 under the recent adoption of Statement of
    Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123(R), Stock Based
    Compensation, results between these periods are not directly
    comparable. The comparable figure for the fourth quarter of 2005, as
    disclosed under SFAS No. 123(R), is a GAAP net loss of $0.4 million,
    or $0.01 per share.

    For the year ended December 31, 2006, revenue was $200.2 million,
    an increase of 43% from the $139.8 million reported for the year ended
    December 31, 2005. Pro forma operating income for 2006 was $19.6
    million, or $0.36 per share, an increase of 98% over the pro forma
    operating income of $9.9 million, or $0.20 per share, in the prior
    year. GAAP net loss for 2006 was $8.6 million, or $0.18 per share, as
    compared with a GAAP net income of $0.0 million, or $0.00 per share,
    in 2005. The figure for the full year 2005, as disclosed under SFAS
    No. 123(R), that is comparable to the 2006 data, is a net loss of $6.0
    million, or $0.13 per share for 2005.

    Cash flow from operations for the 2006 fiscal year totaled a
    record $15.1 million and the Company reported a cash balance of $59.4
    million as of December 31, 2006.

    During the fourth quarter 24/7 Real Media announced the expansion
    of its existing search engine marketing partnership with Dentsu to
    address strategic Asian markets outside of Japan. This new venture
    will establish operations to service advertising markets throughout
    Asia, including China, India, Korea, Thailand, and Taiwan.

    "It was a strong fourth quarter across the board for the digital
    marketing sector, as well as for 24/7 Real Media," said David J.
    Moore, chairman and chief executive officer of 24/7 Real Media.
    "Significant revenue growth, operational leverage and outstanding
    execution in each of our business segments allowed the Company to
    outperform expectations, and we are enjoying the healthy pace that the
    sector continues to experience around the globe."

    "Through our expanded partnerships with Dentsu, we are positioning
    24/7 Real Media to be a significant beneficiary of the incredible
    expansion that is projected over the upcoming decade for many markets
    throughout Asia and the Pacific Rim. As the most
    internationally-diversified company in the digital marketing arena,
    24/7 Real Media is well positioned for sustained, strong growth over
    the upcoming years."

    Segment Overview

    Revenue in the Media Solutions segment climbed 39% to $26.2
    million in the fourth quarter of 2006 from $18.9 million in the fourth
    quarter of 2005. Gross margins were 32.2% in the fourth quarter of
    2006.

    Search Solutions revenue advanced 59% to $26.0 million in the
    fourth quarter of 2006 from $16.4 million in the fourth quarter of
    2005. Gross margins for the segment were 21.6% in the fourth quarter
    of 2006.

    Technology Solutions revenue grew 21% to $7.8 million in the
    fourth quarter of 2006 from $6.5 million in the fourth quarter of
    2005. Technology gross margins, excluding stock based compensation
    expenses, were 80.7% in the fourth quarter of 2006.

    Financial Guidance and Business Outlook

    The Company expects first quarter revenue for 2007 to be between
    $58 million and $59 million, the mid-point of which represents an
    increase of 36% from first quarter 2006 revenue of $42.9 million. The
    Company expects diluted pro forma operating income per share in the
    first quarter of 2007 to be between $0.09 and $0.10 per share.

    The Company is raising guidance for full year 2007 revenue to be
    in the range of $255 million to $265 million, the mid-point of which
    represents an increase of 30% from full year revenue of $200.2 million
    in 2006. The Company expects diluted pro forma operating income per
    share for the full year to be between $0.52 and $0.55 per share.

    Revenue guidance includes the projected financial performance of
    K.K. 24-7 Search, the Japanese venture with Dentsu in which 24/7 Real
    Media holds a majority interest and reports on a consolidated basis.
    Pro forma operating income guidance is provided net of Dentsu's 49%
    minority interest in the projected pro forma operating income or loss
    generated by K.K. 24-7 Search.

    Neither revenue guidance nor pro forma operating income guidance
    includes the projected financial performance of the expanded
    partnership with Dentsu to address markets beyond Japan, as 24/7 Real
    Media will not be reporting these operations on a consolidated basis.

    The Company is not providing GAAP net income per share guidance
    for the first quarter of 2007 or the full year 2007 at this time, as
    certain items that would be included in that figure are dependent on
    future events and accounting determinations.(2)

    In conjunction with this release, a conference call will be held
    at 8:30 a.m. EST on Thursday, March 1, to discuss these results. The
    call will be broadcast live over the Internet at
    www.247realmedia.com/about/investor. Please allow extra time to visit
    our Web site prior to the call and download the streaming media
    software required to listen to the Internet broadcast. The online
    replay of the broadcast should be available within two hours following
    the live call and will be available for three weeks.

    About 24/7 Real Media, Inc.

    24/7 Real Media, Inc. is a leading global digital marketing
    company, empowering advertisers and publishers to engage their target
    audiences with greater precision, transparency and ROI. Using its
    award winning ad serving, targeting, tracking and analytics platform,
    powerful search marketing capabilities and global network of
    specialized Web sites, the company has turned the art of reaching
    audiences across virtually any digital medium into a measurable
    science. The company is headquartered in New York, with 20 offices in
    12 countries throughout North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific
    region. For more information, please visit www.247realmedia.com.

    24/7 Real Media: The Science of Digital Marketing.

    24/7 Real Media is a member of the NAI and adheres to the NAI
    privacy principles that have been applauded by the FTC. These
    principles are designed to help ensure Internet user privacy. For more
    information about online data collection associated with ad serving,
    including online preference marketing and an opportunity to opt-out of
    24/7 Real Media cookies, go to: www.networkadvertising.org.

    Caution concerning forward-looking statements:

    Certain statements in this news release are "forward-looking
    statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
    Reform Act of 1995. For instance, words such as "expects,"
    "anticipates," "predicts," "guidance" and similar expressions identify
    forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements also include
    any other passages that relate to expected future events or trends
    that can only be evaluated by events or trends that will occur in the
    future. Some of the forward-looking statements in this news release
    include, without limitation, statements regarding the expected
    financial performance for the first quarter of 2007 and for the full
    year 2007. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon
    these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of
    this release. Except as required by law, 24/7 Real Media undertakes no
    obligation to update any forward-looking or other statements in this
    news release, whether as a result of new information, future events or
    otherwise. Management may reiterate these forward-looking statements
    subsequent to the date hereof, but such reiterations should not be
    considered an update or reaffirmation of these statements unless
    expressly so stated. The forward-looking statements are based on the
    subjective opinions and estimates of management at the time the
    statements were made and are subject to substantial risks and
    uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
    from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. These
    substantial risks and uncertainties include, among others,
    geopolitical, tax, exchange rate and other risks associated with
    international operations, which currently comprise a majority portion
    of the Company's revenue; the potential for enhanced competition,
    including with competitors that have substantially greater resources
    than those of the Company; potential issues that may arise in the
    Company's Search segment, which is a less seasoned business than the
    Company's other segments and which is in an ultra competitive and
    rapidly evolving industry, in which the Company's business is somewhat
    dependent on its ability to maintain good relations with two major
    search engines; due to these factors, the Company's Search business
    may not be able to expand as rapidly as projected, nor maintain its
    existing customer base or profitability structure; the potential loss
    of key employees and inability to attract qualified new employees,
    especially in our Search business, due to a very competitive and
    tightening job market; risks that the Company's technology will be
    insufficient to meet increased business levels; risk that the
    Company's technology services will be disrupted by terrorist attack,
    disasters or malicious intrusion, and that the Company's back-up
    facilities and disaster recovery plans will not be adequate; customer
    concentration or customer loss risks; potential deterioration or
    slower-than-expected growth in the Internet advertising market; the
    uncertainties, costs and business impacts of potential new
    legislation; accounting risks and the risk of litigation or regulatory
    investigation involving the Company. In particular, guidance on
    results in accordance with GAAP do not include (i) the potential
    impact of any mergers, acquisitions or other business combinations
    that may be completed after the date of this release, (ii) any
    unanticipated non-recurring gains, charges or write-offs, or (iii)
    unexpected changes in the Company's effective tax rate, which may be
    caused by, among other things, the geographical location in which
    operating income is generated and the availability of tax-loss
    carryforwards. Actual stock-based compensation expense impact may
    differ from these estimates based on the timing and amount of
    restricted stock and options granted, the assumptions used in option
    valuation and other factors.

    More information about factors that could cause actual results to
    differ materially from those predicted in the Company's
    forward-looking statements, as well as additional information
    regarding the Company's business and financial results and condition,
    is set out in its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended
    December 31, 2006, which the Company expects to file with the
    Securities and Exchange Commission on or before March 16, 2007.
    Investors are strongly encouraged to read the Company's Form 10-K,
    Forms 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange
    Commission in their entirety.

    (1) Pro forma operating income is a non-GAAP financial measure.
    24/7 Real Media believes pro forma reporting provides meaningful
    insight into the Company's ongoing economic performance and therefore
    uses pro forma reporting internally to assist in evaluating and
    managing the Company's operations. A full reconciliation of GAAP net
    income to pro forma operating income for the three months and year
    ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 appears in the financial statement
    portion of this release.

    (2) Diluted pro forma operating income per share guidance for the
    first quarter and full year 2007 excludes the following items that are
    required to be included under GAAP: depreciation expense of $1.2
    million and $5.5 million; amortization expense of $0.7 million and
    $3.0 million; stock based compensation expense related to equity
    instruments already granted of $3.2 million and $14.0 million; and
    interest income of $0.5 million and $2.0 million. Also excluded is
    income tax expense, as the Company is still determining the overall
    effective tax rate, which is dependent on the amount of revenue and
    income recognized for tax purposes in each jurisdiction in which the
    Company operates, and stock based compensation expense related to
    grants in future periods, which are as yet undermined.

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    24/7 REAL MEDIA, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
    (in thousands, except share and per share data)

    Three months ended Twelve months ended
    -----------------------------------------------
    December 31, December 31,
    2006 2005 2006 2005
    ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
    (unaudited) (unaudited)
    Revenues:
    Media $26,205 $18,903 $84,851 $65,363
    Search 25,955 16,367 86,202 51,430
    Technology 7,823 6,451 29,190 23,001
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    Total
    revenues 59,983 41,721 200,243 139,794
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    Cost of revenues:
    Media 17,777 13,092 57,531 44,562
    Search 20,347 12,085 65,590 36,490
    Technology (inclusive
    of $126, $18, $510
    and $41 in stock-
    based compensation,
    respectively) 1,632 1,099 6,293 4,289
    ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
    Total cost
    of
    revenues 39,756 26,276 129,414 85,341
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    Gross
    profit 20,227 15,445 70,829 54,453
    ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

    Operating expenses:
    Sales and marketing
    (inclusive of $1,352,
    $219, $4,621 and $541
    of stock-based
    compensation,
    respectively) 8,540 6,170 31,629 23,120
    General and
    administrative
    (inclusive of $2,291,
    $440, $13,104 and
    $1,391 of stock-based
    compensation,
    respectively) 7,915 5,191 33,897 20,598
    Product development
    (inclusive of $477,
    $103, $2,212 and $254
    of stock-based
    compensation,
    respectively) 2,720 1,765 10,047 6,087
    Other expenses:
    Amortization
    of
    intangible
    assets and
    deferred
    financing
    costs 742 972 3,403 4,391
    Provision for
    capital
    assessment - 387 - 387
    Restructuring
    costs - - - 973
    ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
    Total
    operating
    expenses 19,917 14,485 78,976 55,556
    ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
    Operating
    income
    (loss) 310 960 (8,147) (1,103)

    Interest income
    (expense), net 344 (23) 772 (213)
    Change in fair value of
    warrant liability (79) (37) (176) (381)
    Recovery of investment - 240 - 2,340
    Impairment of
    marketable securities - - - (588)
    Gain on sale of
    marketable securities - 34 - 16
    Other income (expense),
    net (340) 248 (243) 153
    ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

    Income (loss) before
    income taxes and
    minority interest in
    operations of
    consolidated
    subsidiary 235 1,422 (7,794) 224

    Provision for income
    taxes (424) (130) (692) (314)
    Minority interest in
    operations of
    consolidated
    subsidiary (38) 107 (136) 128
    ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

    Net income (loss) (227) 1,399 (8,622) 38

    Dividends on preferred
    stock - - - (25)
    ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
    Net income (loss)
    attributable to common
    stockholders $(227) $1,399 $(8,622) $13
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    Basic net income (loss)
    attributable to common
    stockholders per share $0.00 $0.03 $(0.18) $0.00
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    Shares used in per
    share calculation -
    basic 49,498,214 46,100,532 48,508,739 45,350,466
    =========== =========== =========== ===========

    Diluted net income
    (loss) attributable to
    common stockholders
    per share $0.00 $0.03 $(0.18) $0.00
    =========== =========== =========== ===========

    Shares used in per
    share calculation -
    diluted 49,498,214 51,694,510 48,508,739 47,694,027
    =========== =========== =========== ===========

    24/7 REAL MEDIA, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
    (in thousands, except share and per share data)

    Three months ended Twelve months ended
    -----------------------------------------------
    December 31, December 31,
    2006 2005 2006 2005
    ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
    (unaudited) (unaudited)
    Pro forma:

    Operating income (a) $6,525 $3,988 $19,582 $9,866

    Diluted operating
    income per share $0.12 $0.08 $0.36 $0.20
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    Shares used in pro
    forma per share
    calculation 56,282,745 51,694,510 54,649,189 49,783,253
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    (a) Pro forma
    operating
    income
    excludes
    certain
    other
    expenses
    computed as
    follows:

    Operating income
    (loss) $310 $960 $(8,147) $(1,103)
    Excluding:
    Transaction
    costs 294 - 294 -
    Amortization
    of
    intangible
    assets and
    deferred
    financing
    costs 742 972 3,403 4,391
    Stock-based
    compensation 4,246 780 20,447 2,227
    Provision for
    capital
    assessment - 387 - 387
    Restructuring
    costs - - - 973
    Minority
    interest in
    pro forma
    operations
    loss of
    consolidated
    subsidiary (94) 100 (214) 122
    Depreciation 1,027 789 3,799 2,869
    ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
    Pro forma operating
    income $6,525 $3,988 $19,582 $9,866
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    24/7 REAL MEDIA, INC.
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
    (in thousands)

    December 31, December 31,
    2006 2005
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    (unaudited)

    Cash $59,390 $40,009
    Accounts receivable 55,490 38,316
    Total current assets 117,567 80,694
    Total assets 176,658 142,804
    Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 51,942 43,383
    Deferred revenue 3,609 3,218
    Short-term debt 7,500 14,542
    Total current liabilities 63,051 61,143
    Long-term debt 7,500 -
    Total liabilities 71,327 62,529
    Minority interests 1,673 1,556
    Total stockholders' equity 103,658 78,719
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