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Google Inks Cross Media Ad Deal With Publicis
Google has reportedly signed a multi- million deal with MediaVest, part of Publicis. The agreement means guaranteed ad investment in YouTube, web and mobile networks.
Google Still Taking a Beating Over Max Mosley S&M Party Search Results
The former Formula One president wants Google to create a special algorithm to detect and delete certain content – specifically, of him participating in an S&M party. Google says doing so would create an "unprecedented new Internet censorship tool."
Rupert Murdoch Outfoxed? Google Can Resume ‘Stealing’ His Content
Media magnate Rupert Murdoch has reportedly backed down from blocking Google and says that he will let tje search engine index his newspapers. In the past, Murdoch has gone so far as to call Google "a parasite" that "steals" his content.
Google Play, YouTube & Others Getting 600+ 20th Century Fox Movies, TV Shows
Google Play and YouTube are among the new distribution channels chosen by 20th Century Fox for over 600 movie and TV show titles. Rupert Murdoch, who accused Google of pirating content, owns the company now working with the search giant.
Yahoo Says Goodbye to Ross Levinsohn
Levinsohn's time at Yahoo is over. The former interim CEO will receive the severance payments outlined in his 2010 offer letter. He will also receive an equity award of 67,000 redistricted stock units and 250,000 stock options worth over $5 million.
Google to Protest SOPA on Home Page Tomorrow
Millions of people visiting Google’s home page tomorrow will be greeted with a link demonstrating the company’s opposition to controversial anti-piracy bill SOPA, the Stop Online Piracy Act, as other sites plan for a complete blackout.
Yahoo, Google, AOL Vie for Premium Video Dominance
Yahoo, Google, and AOL are investing more heavily in original video content, motivated by rising consumer demand for short-form series and strong advertiser interest in premium pre-roll ad inventory. Here's a look at what the companies will offer.
SEO Strategy: How to Capitalize on Your Competitor’s Mistakes
Sometimes the best time to grab traffic, rankings, and customers from your competition is when they screw up. Keep an eye on your competitors and be ready to pounce when they mess up. But just remember: they’ll also be watching you for missteps.
Ask Murdoch Search Engine Spoofs #HackGate, Evades Answers
True to form, the web has been abuzz with back chat on Twitter and Facebook about the Murdoch inquiry. One political blog, pounced on chance to attract more followers by creating a parody of todays events - a spoof search engine, called Ask Murdoch.
News Corp Sells MySpace For $545 Million Loss
A day after Google launched its answer to Facebook, News Corp sold MySpace, the social networking site displaced by Facebook, for $35 million - $545 million less than it purchased it for in 2005, the New York Times reported.
