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Korea’s FTC Acquits Google of Antitrust Charges
The Korean FTC stated Google was not demonstrating an unfair advantage by preloading its search engine on Android mobile phones. While this is one small battle won by Google, it still has its hands full with an ongoing antitrust battle in Europe.
Yahoo-Bing Integration Complete Everywhere but Korea
Yahoo has finished transitioning to a Bing back-end in every country except Korea (where Bing will take over by the end of the year). The near completion of the global transition should signal improved profitability for both Bing and Yahoo.
S. Korea FTC Raids Google Over Android Practices
Korean officials raided Google's Seoul offices on September 6 to investigate claims that the company is engaged in anticompetitive practices with their Android operating system. This is the second raid of Google’s Seoul offices in six months.
A Starter’s Guide to Search in Korea
Examining what South Korea’s top search engines Naver and Daum offer. Also: an overview of one of the few search markets where Google isn’t a major player, and tips for marketers planning a paid search campaign in Korea.
S. Korean Companies Claim Google’s Android Blocking Competing Search Apps
The owners of South Korea’s largest search engines have filed complaints against Google with the country’s Fair Trade Commission, alleging that local ... read more
Top Level Trends of SEM Worldwide in 2010 and 2011
How the year 2010 looked in some of the leading Internet countries worldwide and how the year 2011 is likely to look.
International Search Marketing Year in Review & 2011 Preview
Looking back at some of the biggest game changers in our industry and what we can learn from them, as well as trends to watch out for in 2011.
Search in Asia: Insights for International SEMs
Mobile search has gone mainstream in the Asia Pacific region. Also, a look at how consumers use search during the purchase process, plus SEM strategies for the top search engines, by country.
Search Around the World: South Korea
South Koreans have a big appetite for search, social media, and user-generated content. To prosper in this tough market, you must learn how their citizens search and use these search marketing best practices.
Lycos Europe Rebranding As Jubii in US
Lycos has been a player on the web long before Google came along. The company’s history almost mirrors the rollercoaster ride of ... read more
