NBC Internet, Inc. was acquired by National Broadcasting Corporation, Inc. on August 13, 2001. Previously NBC Internet, Inc. operated as an integrated Internet media company combining portal, community, online and on-air advertising, and e-commerce services designed to deliver online experience to domestic audience. The company's portfolio of services included Information Services, Entertainment Services, Utility Services, E-commerce Services, and Advertising Services. Information Services included free directory, global resources and information, local and personalized content, and personal finance information. Entertainment Services offered free rich media and broadband content, user-generated content, chat rooms, and online greeting cards. Utility Services provided free e-mail, search engine, web development tools, home pages, digital user storage, and software libraries. E-commerce Services included business-to-consumer services, such as auctions, shopping directory, and database marketing. NBC's Advertising Services include online advertising, Television advertising, and Radio advertising.