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Facebook has launched an updated Marketplace powered by the Oodle classfied service.  The relationship was initially announced a few months ago and has just launched today.  Leading up to the launch Facebook deprecated their Marketplace API, there is currently no way for Facebook Applications or Facebook Connect sites to publish to Facebook Marketplace.

The Facebook Marketplace had been neglected by Facebook with their focus on developing other areas of the platform.  It seemed like most of the Marketplace listings ( atleast in the Toronto area ) did come through the Marketplace API so it will be interesting to see how the new launch is received.

Oodle has been doing very as the online classified partner of choice for many online communities, including Myspace and AOL.  I was lucky enough to meet Craig Donato a few years ago at an ICMA conference but I’m impressed with the way he’s grown the business.  I’m sure there are many Newspaper executives are also envious of the Oodle growth.

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