Market Analysis
Is Google worried about the Microsoft takeover of Yahoo?
I really wasn’t expecting this post on the official Google blog by David Drummond. He’s certainly not a fan of the deal and points out in no uncertain terms the need for openness and Microsoft’s dodgy past on the subject. I thought at least some of his comments could be considered a little over the […]
Will Yahoo! Accept Microsoft’s offer?
After years of speculation, Microsoft has finally jumped in with what seems to be an offer too good to be true. The offer of $42 Billion which is 60% above the current share value makes it pretty serious and it doesn’t leave much room for a counter.
I’d be extremely surprised if Yahoo! turns […]
The day Spannerworks became iCrossing
That’s right, today the place I’ve worked for over the last six years rebranded as iCrossing UK. This was no big surprise and I was a big fan of the partnership, still, it was kind of weird hearing people answer the phone as iCrossing.
It’s been an exciting year and being part of the iCrossing […]
Blinkx joins the Google YouTube ad-supported video model
Blinkx follows Google and releases a new ad-platform which allows publishers to earn a revenue share through placing videos on their web pages.
Ad-supported YouTube Videos – a win win for everyone?
The recent Google move to extend the AdSense model to YouTube Videos seems obvious, but you must admit – it’s a neat solution.
Similar to Adsense (contextual advertising) – A publisher can have videos from youTube embedded on their site with ads placed above and below the video.
The Publisher can chose to have content from […]
McDonalds to provide free Wifi in UK restaurants
McDonalds joins the free WiFi bandwagon in an effort to lure more upmarket customers. I know what you’re thinking – how is this going to make me eat their burgers? Fear not – healthy food options and designer furniture also on its way.
Think a coffee and the free Wifi code for me please!
BT Broadband customers to get free WiFi across the UK
BT Plc has invested in the Spanish Wifi company FON to provide free wireless internet for all their broadband customers.
FON will split the home broadband connection to create a secure private home network and a public one for anyone else in range. FON members will even be able to access free WiFi when travelling abroad.
Good […]
Microsoft to acquire TellMe
Microsoft has announced that it will be buying the voice recognition company TellMe. A leading player in the field of voice operated phone services, TellMe announced the launch of the first Voice search service earlier this year. So not very surprising that Microsoft wants to acquire their technology. This acquisition makes perfect sense for both […]
TellMe launches mobile voice search
TellMe a company started in 1999 by Mike McCue of former Netscape fame, has created the first voice activated local search application for mobile phones. The search functionality may be currently limited to providing local business information on a selected range of handsets, but this may be the start of the mobile voice search revolution […]
TV ads chalenging search loyalty
Bill Tancer over at Hitwise has a great study on the impact of a call-to-search placed within a Special K TV ad. In his study he shows the increase in search traffic following the ad, which asks people to go to Yahoo! and search for Special K.
What’s surprising for me isn’t the increase in searches […]
