AOL's Platform A Prez tossed

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AOL'S PLATFORM A PRESIDENT TOSSED
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By HOLLY M. SANDERS

March 11, 2008 -- AOL ousted Curt Viebranz, the president of AOL's Platform A ad business, just seven months after tapping him for the top post.

The company said Lynda Clarizio, president of AOL's Advertising.com, will replace him as part of a "consolidation and integration plan."

Industry sources said Viebranz was pushed out after clashing with AOL Chief Executive Randy Falco and Chief Operating Officer Ron Grant over AOL's shifting strategy.

"It's schizophrenic from one day to the next," said a former insider, who asked to remain unnamed.

An AOL spokeswoman declined to comment beyond the release

Viebranz, who couldn't be reached for comment, sent an e-mail to co-workers shortly before the company announced his departure.