This has been quite the past few weeks. Between Yahoo completing their search deal with Bing, and Google giving Facebook the stiff arm – it’s time to discuss another development taking place across the Tech World. Involving an online giant, of course. Well, depending on which industry you’re talking about. In an attempt to attract [...]
A new report conducted by Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life, found that only 4% of online Americans use location based – or geo-location services, on social sites. Apps such as Foursquare or Gowalla, which allow users to report their location in real time, are used by less then 1% of Americans on a [...]
If anyone was taking pointers from Chad Ocho Cinco (aka Chad Johnson), it looks like Yahoo is the winner. At least in the name change category, anyway. Upon completing their search transition with Microsoft, Yahoo has taken things a step further by re-naming its ad network from erm…Yahoo Ad Network to Yahoo Network plus. Not [...]
Do things look a little different on Yahoo? Well, they should. As of today, Microsoft has completed its takeover of Yahoo’s search operation, and all advertising accounts can be managed from one location. All existing Bing advertisers will now be able to expand their reach to Yahoo’s 163 million users in the United states and [...]
While everyone in the Western Hemisphere is buzzing about the possibility of a Facebook or Twitter IPO, one of the world’s oldest civilizations is home to new ideas and innovation. Call it the “Great Wall of Search.” And, Google happens to possess front row seats to watch the building of this great edifice. Chances are [...]
If you think Google had delved into every industry (besides search) imaginable, think again. When they aren’t building automated cars, or finding ways to increase their footprint in video advertising…the Mountain View brains are wasting no time diving into mainstream media: Enter Google TV As part of a joint Google / Sony venture, consumers can [...]
Move over Skype. Welcome Gmail Gmailers are rejoicing from all points of the globe as news about about Gmail’s new chat feature is released. Within the next 48 hours, most Gmail users will be able to make PC > Phone calls all from the comfort of their inbox. Yup you heard it. That’s only the [...]
It looks like Delta is cleared for takeoff. On Facebook that is. The once bankrupt airline struck a deal with the social networking giant to begin showing display ads and allowing customers to book a flight without leaving the site. They are the first airlines to offer this feature. Upon visiting Delta’s Facebook page, the [...]
As summer slowly turns to fall, it appears the weather isn’t the only thing expected to cool down. AOL, the online media giant, has seen a 17% drop in total online ad revenue, according to recent 2010, second quarter reports. In fact, as seen from the view of CEO Tim Armstrong, it looks like they [...]
What comes to mind when you hear 500? Whether it’s 500 – 500,000 – 500,000,000 or 500 (insert desired digits)…it is a rather strong number. Five is five from zero and five from ten. Go think about that for a while. When someone asks you, how long will X task take…your standard answer? Five minutes. [...]
I’m sure you’ve heard this already (as the news was released on the 15th) but I’ll tell you anyway. Yahoo has made the grand, but not surprising, decision to completely switch to Bing organic search results. Starting in August, Yahoo will start showing the results…as result of the original deal they agreed to in July [...]
“Google is in a relationship.” That’s what the search marketing giant’s Facebook status would say, if they had one.. In a relationship with China of course…and I’m sure everyone is guessing – it’s more than likely a little complicated. With China’s recent decision to approve Google’s Internet Content Provider (ICP) licence, citizens in the People’s [...]
