Google Opens AdSense Network to Anyone Not Named “Yahoo” or “Microsoft”
Monday, May 19th, 2008;
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It appears Google’s not taking any chances when it comes to a possible Microsoft/Yahoo deal. The combination of the two rivals would certainly add some pressure to Google’s dominance in the search space, but Google would definitely feel the heat if the two were to combine their display ad networks.
Hmmm, what to do, what to do?
"Aw heck, let’s just open up our massive Google content network to anyone that wants to use it!"
OK, so that’s not an official statement from Google, but with news that Google will accept third-party ads on its content network (AdSense), it would have been appropriate.
Ad servers, rich media ad agencies and research firms can now go through a certification process that ensures the highest level of advertiser service and user experience. In fact, advertisers and agencies now have the ability to serve ads and measure performance through these certified third parties:
- Advertiser ad servers: DoubleClick (DFA), Mediaplex
- Rich media agencies: DoubleClick Rich Media, Eyeblaster, EyeWonder, Interpolls, PointRoll, Unicast
- Research firms: Dynamic Logic, IAG Research, InsightExpress, Factor TG
Advertisers can now more easily reach a new audience and publishers benefit from a greater range of ads. It’s a win-win–unless you’re Yahoo or Microsoft. 
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May 19th, 2008 at 10:19 am
I’d love to know if cookies and targeting transfers through to the adsense block. Targeting is the real power of the bid display ad networks.
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May 19th, 2008 at 11:21 am
Thank God that I am neither!
May 19th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Sounds like this will get Adsense publishers higher CPM.
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May 19th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Remind me Open Social and Friend Connect where Google crying for opennes and data portablity.
May 19th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
Higher CPM isn’t all bad if it comes with higher conversions though Fero.
May 19th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
More places to advertise is always great.
May 20th, 2008 at 1:12 am
this is a win-win scenario except the Two.
May 20th, 2008 at 10:01 am
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