Experian Acquires MetaReward

Experian Consumer Direct has acquired MetaReward, an Internet loyalty marketing firm, for an undisclosed sum.

MetaReward offers programs to help Web publishers to increase customer retention. Its offerings include the NetFlip, FreeGiftCentral, MovieTicketSource and MisterPoints reward programs, and the ExpertsOnCredit credit advice site.

Ed Ojdana, president of Irvine, CA-based Experian Consumer Direct, said that the acquisition will help Experian