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Subsequent Event
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Subsequent Event [Abstract] 
Subsequent Event

23. Subsequent event

Subsequent to September 30, 2011, one of the clients of the Company filed for bankruptcy protection in the US Bankruptcy Court. Accordingly, the Company has recorded a reserve for doubtful receivable of $3,869 during the quarter ended September 30, 2011.

On October 3, 2011, the Company completed its acquisition of Empower Research, LLC ("Empower") for cash consideration of $17,100, subject to adjustment based on working capital, cash balances, current indebtedness and company expenses. The agreement also provides for an additional deferred consideration and a contingent earn-out consideration. Empower is an integrated media and business research company with strong capabilities in social media research and measurement.