The development history of Sohu

Sohu (NASDAQ: Sohu) is a sponsor of Internet content services for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, a leading new media, communication and mobile value-added service company in China, and the strongest Internet brand in the Chinese-speaking world. Sohu is a household name in China. At present, Sohu has more than 65438+ billion registered users, with a daily page view of 250 million. It is the first choice for Internet users in China. By the end of 2005, Sohu's annual income reached 900 million RMB.

1 995165438+1October1,Dr. Zhang Chaoyang returned to China from MIT. In August of the following year, based on venture capital, Sohu's predecessor "Aitexin Information Technology Co., Ltd." was established. 1February 1998, ATTEX launched Sohu, the first large-scale classified search engine in China was born, and the Sohu brand was born. "Going out by map and looking for Sohu on the Internet" Sohu thus opened the magical door for China netizens to contact the Internet world.

1999, Sohu launched the news and content channel, which laid the rudiment of a comprehensive portal and opened the Internet portal era in China. Because of his outstanding contribution to China's Internet communication and business practice, Mr. Zhang Chaoyang was named as one of the "50 Global Digital Heroes" by Time magazine, and has appeared on the cover of Fortune Forum and Asia Weekly successively.

On July 12, 2000, Sohu Company was officially listed on NASDAQ, and developed from a well-known domestic enterprise into an international brand. In 2000, Sohu acquired ChinaRen Alumni Record, the largest youth community in China, and established its position as the largest Chinese website in China. In the third quarter of 2002, Sohu Company achieved full profit in the domestic Internet industry for the first time, which was an epoch-making milestone in the development of Internet in China and promoted the overall popularity of Chinese concept stocks on Nasdaq. In June 2005, Sohu signed a contract to become a sponsor of Internet content services for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

As the largest network asset in the Chinese-speaking world, Sohu portal matrix includes sohu.com, the leading portal in China, ChinaRen.com, the largest youth community in China, 17 173.com, the most influential real estate website in Beijing, and goodfeel.com.cn, the leading mobile WAP portal in China. Sogou.com, sogou, with the most advanced technology, is the leading map service website in China and the seven major websites of go2map.com Map, with a daily page view of 250 million.

At present, Sohu news and content channels have become the largest platform for mainstream people to obtain information; Sohu's huge community system, including Sohu community and ChinaRen community, is the main platform for young people's leisure and entertainment; Sogou has also become a new search engine with the latest technology. At present, Sohu has initially realized the ideal of "making the Internet an indispensable part of people's life in China" established at the beginning of its establishment.

Sohu memorabilia

1August, 996 ITC Aitexin Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. (Beijing) was formally incorporated.

1996165438+1October, Aite New Company won the first venture capital, and the investors included professors Negroponte and Edward Robert of Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

1Feb. 997, Aitexin Company officially launched ITC China Industrial and Commercial Network.

1998 February launched China people's own search engine-Sohu.

1In April, 1998, Sohu won the second venture capital, and the investors included Intel, Dow Jones, Morningstar and IDG.

1998 September Sohu Company Shanghai Branch was established.

1March, 999 On the basis of classified search, Sohu has developed into a comprehensive network portal with rich characteristic channels and diverse network services.

1999 Sohu Guangzhou branch was established in June.

On February 25th, 2000, a large concert was held to celebrate the second anniversary of the establishment of Sohu Company-Passion Sohu Night. Bringing together the strongest lineup of domestic pop music, nearly 20 thousand netizens enjoyed the music feast, which was unprecedented.

In June, 2000, the online layout of Sohu Company was completely developed, and local editions of 18 were successively opened in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Xi, Nanjing, Jinan, Wuhan, Changsha, Dalian, Chongqing, Kunming, Shenzhen, Tianjin, Harbin, Taiyuan and Qinhuangdao.

On July 12, 2000, Sohu was listed on NASDAQ (NASDAQ: Sohu).

In September 2000, Sohu announced the acquisition of ChinaRen.com, the largest youth community website in China, and established the largest portal website in China.

From June 5438 to October 2000 10, Sohu was rated as the top 300 listed small companies in the world by Forbes magazine.

From June 5438 to February 2000, Sohu officially launched a customized wireless Internet charging service-Sohu SMS.

In September of 20001year, Sohu Company ranked the first in iamasia's comprehensive network assets for nine consecutive times (2000/12-200 1/8).

20011Sohu officially launched an online shopping platform for individual consumers: Sohu Mall.

On June 5438+ 10, 2002, Sohu announced the top ten news selection in 20001year, and the stars gathered at the scene, which was unprecedented; So far, Sohu's news selection for three consecutive years has become a public news selection event and a network culture brand.

On February 25th, 2002, Sohu celebrated its fourth anniversary, and SOHU.net (Sohu Enterprise Online) was officially launched.

In China Market and Media Research (CMMS2002) released by a new generation of market monitoring institutions in March 2002, Sohu ranked first among netizens in 30 major cities in China.

In April 2002, Sohu Company and Guolian Securities invested 50 million yuan to jointly establish a joint venture company.

In July, 2002, SOL—SohuOnline was officially launched, which opened a new revolution in personal consumption service online.

On July 17, 2002, Sohu released the financial performance report for the second quarter of 2002, realizing positive EBITDA and operating cash flow two quarters ahead of schedule; And maintained a double-digit percentage growth for eight consecutive quarters.

September, 2002 "Sohu Mobile Fashion Tour China Six Provinces and Cities Through Train Relay" large-scale roadshow activities.

From June 5438 to October 2003 10, Sohu held the "Top Ten News Selection" for four consecutive years, which became the most shining golden signboard in the new Internet media.

The official website of NBA.com/china, NBA China was exclusively built by Sohu from June 5th, 2003 to October, 2003.

In February 2003, Sohu officially announced its entry into the field of Online games, and released a new domestic 3D online game named Knight Online on the same day.

In May, 2003, in order to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the successful summit of Mount Everest, Sohu Company named "2003 China Sohu Mountaineering Team" successfully climbed Mount Everest at an altitude of 8838+03m. And realize the whole multimedia message live broadcast of the whole mountaineering activity.

In February, 2004, Sohu launched the "Miss Sohu MMS" 6-person group at the 6th anniversary celebration.

In June 2004, Sohu released the large-scale online game "Fairy Sword".

On August 3rd, 2004, Sohu launched the third generation interactive search engine-sogou.

On August 17, 2004, Zhang Chaoyang won the "Outstanding Manager of the Year Award" of the International Management Institute, which was the first time that the highest award in the field of international management fell to China.

On September 1 1, 2004, Sohu officially settled in Zhongguancun Tsinghua Science Park.

In September 2004, Sohu renewed its contract with NBA official website, and exclusively hosted China Open, WTA and F 1 official website.

From June 5438 to February 2004, Sohu exclusively hosted the Chinese official website of the 54th Miss World Competition.

On June 5, 2005, 65438, Sohu's 2005 top ten news selection was announced, and "interpreting events with people" became the top ten highlights.

On February 22, 2005, Sohu completed the stock repurchase plan, and * * * repurchased 6% of the total tradable shares.

On February 25th, 2005, Sohu celebrated its seventh anniversary. Seven years of glory and dreams are accompanied by the growth of Internet in China.

From March 65438 to May 2005, Sohu donated 200 computers to Tibet Mountaineering School.

On April 12, 2005, Sohu announced the acquisition of GO2Map, a leading online map service company in China.

On May 23rd, 2005, "sogou Beauty Beast Mountaineering Team" officially started to climb the chess peak.

On July 29th, 2005, China Mobile resumed its cooperation with Sohu MMS service ahead of schedule.

On September 1 day, 2005, Sohu launched a large-scale online talent show "sogou Female Voice", which set off a nationwide Internet entertainment storm.

On1October 7th, 2005, 165438, Sohu officially became the sponsor of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, becoming the first Internet sponsor in the history of the centennial Olympic Games.

June 30th, 2005 65438+February 30th, 2005, sogou launched the annual salary search for endorsement dogs. "sogou in the Year of the Dog" became the key word in 2006.

On February 1 1, 2006, Sohu provided the official Internet content service for the sports delegation of China in Turin Winter Olympics.

On February 13, 2006, Mr. Zhang Chaoyang, Chairman and CEO of Sohu Company, was invited to ring the opening bell of Nasdaq, and Wall Street became the "Sohu Day" of that day.

On March 23rd, 2006, Sohu broadcasted the World Cup exclusively on the portal website.

On April 24th, 2006, Sohu Company obtained the exclusive authorization for the "digital premiere" of the official song of Sony BMG 2006 World Cup.

On August 3rd, 2006, Sohu and Adidas became strategic partners.

On August 23rd, 2006, Sohu officially became the exclusive Internet content service partner of China Sports Delegation in the 15 Asian Games.

On September 2, 2006, Sohu became the official partner of NBA.com/China..

Management team

Zhang Chaoyang, Chairman and CEO of the Board of Directors

Resume:

1964 was born in Xi City, Shaanxi Province, China.

1986 graduated from physics department of Tsinghua University. In the same year, he won a Li Zhengdao scholarship to study in the United States.

/kloc-0 received his Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) at the end of 1993, and continued his postdoctoral research at MIT.

1994 served as the contact person for Asia Pacific (China) of MIT.

/kloc-0 returned to China at the end of 1995 and served as the chief representative of American ISI company in China.

1996 With the support of venture capital from Professor Negroponte, director of MIT Media Lab, and Professor Edward Robert, MIT Si Long Business School, ATTEX Company was established, becoming the first Internet company established by venture capital in China.

On February 25th, 1998, ATTEX officially launched the "Sohu" product and changed its name to Sohu Company. Under the leadership of Mr. Zhang Chaoyang, Sohu was successfully listed on Nasdaq at 438+02 on July 6, 2000 after four times of financing. At present, Sohu has become a leading new media, e-commerce, communication and mobile value-added service company in China, the strongest Internet brand in the Chinese-speaking world, and has made outstanding contributions to the spread and business practice of the Internet in China. Mr. Zhang Chaoyang is currently the chairman and CEO of Sohu.

Honor/achievement:

1998 10 was named as one of the "50 digital heroes in the world" by American Time magazine.

1999 was selected as the cover of July by Asia Weekly.

On May 7th, 20001year, it was selected as the star of Fortune magazine's 25 new enterprises in the world.

In 200 1 year, it was rated as one of the "tomorrow's leaders" in the world by the World Economic Forum.

1999-200 1 was named "Top Ten IT Man of the Year" by China Youth Daily for three consecutive years.

From June 5438 to October 2002 10, Mr. Zhang Chaoyang led Sohu Company to achieve full profit in the third fiscal quarter of 2002 after six years of hard struggle, which was an epoch-making milestone in the development of Internet in China.

In September, 2003, Mr. Zhang Chaoyang was awarded "China Glory Career Medal".

In August, 2004, Mr. Zhang Chaoyang won the "Outstanding Manager of the Year Award" of the International School of Management.

Other social posts currently held by Mr. Zhang Chaoyang are:

Member of the Ninth Executive Committee of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce

Executive Committee of Beijing Federation of Industry and Commerce

Consultant Director of Albright Global Development Trend Investigation Committee (founded by former US Secretary of State Ms. Albright)

Executive director of China glorious cause promotion association

Vice Chairman internet society of china

Vice President of European and American Alumni Association Chamber of Commerce

Executive Judge of Ford Motor Environment Award

Chief Financial Officer Yu Chuyuan

Ms. Yu Chuyuan joined Sohu as the chief financial officer in March 2004 and has 65,438+09 years of working experience in finance, accounting and investment banking. Before joining Sohu, Ms. Yu Chuyuan was an audit partner of Andersen Certified Public Accountants, and worked in Hongkong, Toronto and Beijing for 65,438+00 years. She used to be Ms. Yu Chuyuan, general manager of Andersen Huaqiang Office, an accounting firm jointly invested by Andersen and the Ministry of Finance, and Donaldson Lufkin &; Senior Vice President of Jarrett Securities Company, in charge of investment banking in China. Ms. Yu Chuyuan graduated from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and obtained the qualification of certified public accountant in Hong Kong.

Senior vice president Wang Jianjun

Dr. Wang Jianjun is responsible for Sohu's search business line, online game business line, technology and map.

Dr. Wang Jianjun received a master's degree in mathematics from Hangzhou University and a doctor's degree in mathematics from Beijing Normal University.

/kloc-joined Sohu Company in 0/997 and founded Sohu Search, the earliest large-scale directory search engine in China. He has served as Sohu classified search business manager, classified search business director, classified search and Sohu local edition director, classification and content director.

In July 2002, he was promoted to vice president in charge of Sohu Enterprise Online; In 2003, he was also in charge of the technical department.

In 2004, he led the team to launch sogou search (sogou Net), responsible for online games, e-mail, alumni records and other products;

In September 2005 1, he was promoted to senior vice president and became a member of the company's core management team.

Senior vice president Wang Xin

Ms. Wang Xin is responsible for Sohu's sales, marketing, 17 173 website and South China and East China branches.

Ms. Wang Xin graduated from Beijing Technology and Business University with a bachelor's degree from the National University of Singapore. She works for Motorola and other companies.

1999 joined Sohu in August, and successively served as public relations manager, marketing director and sales director of Sohu;

At the end of 2003, he was promoted to vice president of Sohu, in charge of sales, marketing and wireless business. Ms. Wang Xin has rich experience in sales and marketing;

In 2005, he was in charge of sales, marketing, 17 173 website, Sohu South China and East China Branch.

In September 2005 1, he was promoted to senior vice president and became a member of the company's core management team.

Gong Yu, Senior Vice President

Mr. Gong Yu is in charge of Sohu's wireless business and Focus Real Estate Network.

1987 entered the department of automation of Tsinghua university, and 1996 obtained his doctorate in automatic control theory and applied engineering.

1September, 1999, founded Focus Network and served as President and CEO.

In June, 2003, 165438+ 10, he led Focus Real Estate Network and its management team to enter Sohu Company as the vice president of Sohu Company;

In April 2005, he served as vice president of Sohu, in charge of Focus Real Estate Network and Sohu wireless business.

In September 2005 1, he was promoted to senior vice president and became a member of the company's core management team.

Chen Luming, vice president.

Mr. Chen Luming is in charge of Sohu Olympic Business Department.

Mr. Chen Luming obtained the MBA degree from the National University of Singapore in June 2000. Before joining Sohu, he worked for Lycos Asia.

Mr. Chen Luming joined Sohu on 200 1 and 10 as the director of customer service department, and established a customer service system, including key customer service system, market research and customer relationship management. Subsequently, Mr. Chen Luming was promoted to senior director, responsible for more businesses, including the business development department of the company, leading the negotiation and implementation of key cooperation projects of the company, such as Disney, NBA, Yao Ming, F 1, China Open, etc.

Mr. Chen Luming played an important role in Sohu's signing up as an Internet content service sponsor for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

From June to 10, 2005, Mr. Chen Luming was promoted to vice president of Sohu Company, in charge of Sohu Olympic Division.

Vice President Wang Xiaochuan.

Mr Wang Xiaochuan is responsible for the research and development of search engines and other strategic technology products.

Mr. Wang Xiaochuan graduated from Tsinghua University Computer Science Department with a master's degree in engineering. He won the gold medal in the 1 1 International Informatics Olympiad.

From 65438 to 0999, Mr. Wang Xiaochuan joined the newly established ChinaRen Company (the largest alumni record website in China) part-time, and joined Sohu Company after acquiring ChinaRen Company in 2000. Responsible for the development of search engine, content publishing system, alumni record and search system in Monkey King.

Wang Xiaochuan established a research and development center in April 2003, and launched the sogou search engine in August 2004.

In September 2005 1, he was promoted to vice president of Sohu.

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