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Oath Is Shutting Down AOL Instant Messenger for Good

It's the end of an era

Oath is shutting down AOL Instant Messenger, which years ago 'ignited a cultural shift.'Aim Memories
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By Marty Swant

October 6, 2017

Oath is finally putting the little yellow running man to bed.

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Marty Swant

Marty Swant is a former technology staff writer for Adweek.

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