And… yes, they gave permission.
Chitika + Google -Expert Ad Placement Publisher Tips In a Mini Expert Series on The Chitika Blog
5 TIPS:
Using Chitika MPU with Google Adsense -TIP #1
“The main advantage of this combination is that it doesn’t look like an obtrusive ad that visitors might want to avoid.” Read More…
Matching Placement and Context -TIP #2
“Ideally you need to match good placement, with good ad content. Thankfully the Chitika advertisements allow for the necessary customization.”
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Testing for Perfection – Chitika & Adsense TIP #3
“I would have thought that the Chitika eMiniMall would have worked better right under it, but …read more

“Blog network acquisitions to complement Chitika’s affiliate network growth.”
Pointed to by Chitika themselves;
To expand their growing network and help their advertisers reach out to consumers in the blogosphere they’ll be looking to acquire sprouting blog networks to spark up Blog$ fire!
Saying in their press release: “Chitika, a leader and pioneer in the blogosphere and known as the “blog dollars” company, has recognized the stand these blogs have taken in this online real estate and is looking for acquisitions to fuel its fast growing blog network” and citing what they believe to be their strength “With over 12,000 participating blogs collectively …read more