Tag Archive | "acquisitions"
The monopoly question just won’t go away
Google’s efforts to expand its search advertising business into the online travel sector now faces the combined opposition of its competitors. The campaign against Google is another reminder that policy decisions in Washington are crucial to the company’s efforts to expand beyond its search advertising business which still provides 97 percent of its revenue.
Continue reading...Google continues buying binge, maintains image as innovator
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Internet giant Google is leading led the tech sector in acquisitions buying almost twice the number of companies as second place IBM. The data, compiled by CB insights, shows Google has announced 23 acquisitions through Sept. 24 compared to IBM's 12
Continue reading...Google faces close DOJ scrutiny on ITA
Friday, August 27, 2010
Despite what the spinmeisters over at Google's Public Policy Blog would have you believe, the Internet giant is facing tough scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Justice over its planned acquisition of ITA Software.
Continue reading...Expedia is worried about Google/ITA deal
Monday, July 12, 2010
More fallout from Google’s proposed purchase of Internet advertising powerhouse ITA Software, which was announced earlier this month.
Continue reading...Google’s travel plans prompt dominance concerns
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Google’s purchase of a leading travel software company last week has competitors worried and antitrust regulators on alert.
Continue reading...Google Should Answer Some Searching Questions
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Google woos people with its "don't be evil" slogan and assures us that everything it does is meant to enhance our online experience. But a new study by US advocacy group Consumer Watchdog - of which I am part - has found evidence that the internet giant's search results are skewed to its own advantage.
Continue reading...Consumer Groups Call on FTC to Investigate Latest Google Ad Company Purchase
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Consumer Watchdog and the Center for Digital Democracy today called on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Google’s announced plan to buy Invite Media, a display advertising company, for around $70 million, saying the deal raises substantial competitive and privacy concerns.
Continue reading...FTC OKs Google-AdMob Deal Despite Concerns
Saturday, May 22, 2010
John Simpson of Consumer Watchdog said the deal will undermine competition, and could result in higher prices for advertisers and consumers.
Continue reading...FTC Clears Google Purchase of Mobile Ad Service
Friday, May 21, 2010
"How this possibly can be construed as promoting competition is incomprehensible," said John Simpson of Consumer Watchdog, a strident Google critic. "What it demonstrates is Google's clout in Washington."
Continue reading...FTC Approves Google’s AdMob Buy
Friday, May 21, 2010
“We’re very disappointed, we think it’s still pretty clear that these two combined are an unstoppable juggernaut,” said John Simpson, Consumer Watchdog spokesman on Friday. "There’s also an arguable case that Apple’s activities need to be investigated right now with what they’re planning to do with Quattro and perhaps shutting people out of the iPhone platform."
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
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