http://mathewingram.disqus.com/enFri, 23 Jun 2006 20:17:15 -0000http://www.mathewingram.com/work/2006/06/21/ad-agency-takes-stake-in-facebook/#comment-1294192<p>I hate to rain on this billion-dollar parade, but the $2-billion valuation is pretty dubious stuff. Dan Primack says that insiders tell him there is a big disconnect between the equity buy, the ad spending, and Facebook's valuation. How big? Dan's insider says the valuation is still sitting around $550m, where it was earlier this year.</p>Paul K.Fri, 23 Jun 2006 20:17:15 -0000http://www.mathewingram.com/work/2006/06/21/ad-agency-takes-stake-in-facebook/#comment-1294190<p>You're right, Josh. They will of course be getting the value of the advertising as well, although I don't think that changes the overall math that much. But good point.</p>Mathew IngramWed, 21 Jun 2006 17:57:55 -0000http://www.mathewingram.com/work/2006/06/21/ad-agency-takes-stake-in-facebook/#comment-1294188<p>Mathew, If I read this right, Interpublic group is getting More than just .5 percent, they are also getting $10 million in advertising. This would push the (estimated) valuation downwards, as it is not a straight cash-for-shares deal. Someone please tell me if my brain is not working properly and I'm misreading the story.</p>JoshWed, 21 Jun 2006 17:15:52 -0000