Comments on: $100 Billion Might Persuade Regulators to Block Google/Yahoo Ad Deal

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:37:47 +0000

Agree with Utah…Not so sure if the stakeholder will be tempted with that amount.

By: iPod Fan

iPod Fan — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:20:15 +0000

I am against the deal purely over because of increasing concerns over the way in which Google handles users privacy.

Did you know Google records every keystroke typed into the bar on Chrome, it’s new browser.

Scary stuff.

John

By: Utah SEO Pro

Utah SEO Pro — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:11:39 +0000

Interesting state of bribery. Still don't think that influences the principle of the decision of stakeholders. Utah SEO Pro's last blog post..Building an SEO Friendly Site - SES San Jose 2008 Presentation

By: Computerworld: Major advertisers protest Google-Yahoo search advertising deal « 5-4-1 Aesthetic

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 23:34:23 +0000

[...] In a post on MarketingPilgrim, a blog site that focuses on Internet advertising, Andy Beal said that the sheer volume of advertising dollars spent by ANA members like American Express, Bank of America, American Airlines, Anheuser-Busch, General Motors, Hasbro and Johnson & Johnson might catch the eye of DOJ regulators. [...]

By: Speak Now, $100 Billion Ad Group, or Forever Hold Your Peace | John Paczkowski | Digital Daily | AllThingsD

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:45:12 +0000

[...] of this deal is a negative for advertisers and the marketplace.” A harsh indictment and one difficult for Google or the DOJ to shrug off when its coming from a group of companies that spen…. Print [...]

By: House Signs

House Signs — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:05:45 +0000

Google is a superior product in itself, and it doen't need to be pushed on to people. It is naturally used because of how superior the product is against the other search engines. Although it would be nice to see another search engine give them a run for their money. House Signs's last blog post..House Signs - Hand Painted Signs by Trudy Silcox

By: Ami Ohayon

Ami Ohayon — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:26:43 +0000

I think David D nailed it ... Google has achieved what it has achieved primarily by being better than everyone else at what they do. They aren't forcing their products on consumers or businesses, as Microsoft did with OEM installs of Windows. They simply have a superior product. Ami Ohayon's last blog post..From Jerusalem to Boston

By: Alexander M Zoltai

Alexander M Zoltai — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:00:40 +0000

Was watching “The Aviator” again last night, the Scorsese flick.

PanAm is in bed with the government and Howard Hughes’ TWA is the renegade who “threatens” the “stability” of transcontinental flight…

Actually, I think Hughes, though laying waste to a congressional hearing armed to take him down, could have learned something from Google.

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By: San Nayak

San Nayak — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:51:26 +0000

I support ANA as it is very clear it not to do with Y but to do with G. It is Google going super power here and it will make others' life tough in future. It is better to stop now else it will be too late later. San Nayak's last blog post..BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Bartlett, Chicago, IL, 60103

By: Nicole Price

Nicole Price — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:38:44 +0000

Unlike other media, G and Y are not exactly the kind who will roll over and beg for business from the big ad agencies. The net is here to stay and it is up to the other media to take up this issue. This is what the ANA is trying to do. Nicole Price's last blog post..Camping Gear at Great Prices

By: SEO forums

SEO forums — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:33:05 +0000

If I was in-charge…….$100 billion would have really influenced my decision

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By: David D

David D — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:25:51 +0000

I really don’t get all that much traffic from Yahoo anyway. It doesn’t make any difference to me. I think the real story here is Google, and their access to all the user data which allows them to crunch numbers and arrive at a formula that gets them the best access to both users and advertising dollars. No other engine or site comes close to the “data control” google currently wields.

By: Otilia @ Ad Ops Online

Otilia @ Ad Ops Online — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:24:28 +0000

I think the bashing and crying should stop... Yahoo should be free to partner with anybody they fancy, this is not an exclusive deal to start with! Otilia @ Ad Ops Online's last blog post..Five Taps Brightcove to Launch Advertising-Supported Internet Video for Top News and Entertainment Web Properties

By: Joe Hall

Joe Hall — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:02:55 +0000

I don't care how much ad dollars ANA represents. Whats more important is how much of that they are spending on their lobbying efforts. If they can throw some of that corporate weight and money behind dramatically swaying law makers and department heads then yes they have a shot, but letters alone aren't going to get the ball rolling. Joe Hall's last blog post..Bloggers deserve real tips not stolen goods!