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Google to Announce Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results
July 7, 2008
July 7, 2008
We will hold our quarterly conference call to discuss second quarter 2008 financial results on Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time). You can listen to this webcast on our webcasts and events page. For more information, please read our press release.
Bell Canada Executive Patrick Pichette to Join Google Executive Team
June 25, 2008
We announced today that Patrick Pichette will be named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Reporting to Eric Schmidt, Mr. Pichette will start on August 1, and he will assume responsibility for the company's financial operations and become CFO on August 12. Please see our press release for more details.
Google Announces Non-Exclusive Advertising Technology Agreement with Yahoo! in U.S. and Canada
June 12, 2008
We announced today that we have reached an agreement that gives Yahoo! the ability to use Google's search and contextual advertising technology through its AdSense(TM) for Search and AdSense for Content advertising programs. Please see our press release for more details.
Google Announces Availability of Additional Proxy Materials
April 28, 2008
Google announces the availability of additional proxy materials. Please check here to access the document.
Google Announces First Quarter 2008 Results
April 17, 2008
Today we announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. Please read our press release for a summary of the quarter.
Google to Announce First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
April 7, 2008
We will hold our quarterly conference call to discuss first quarter 2008 financial results on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time). You can listen to this webcast on our webcasts and events page. For more information, please read our press release.
Selling Performics Search Marketing
April 2, 2008
Since we closed the acquisition of DoubleClick on March 11, we’ve been immersed in integration planning for each of our products and business units. Recently we completed this process for the DoubleClick Performics businesses, and have decided to split them into two separately-run business units: Affiliate Marketing and Search Marketing. For more information, please read our Official Google Blog.
Internet Availability of Proxy Materials for 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
March 25, 2008
Today we announced the Internet availability of proxy materials for our 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's new Notice and Access rule. Please read our press release for more information.
Google to Present at the Bear Stearns 21st Annual Media Conference
February 28, 2008
Tim Armstrong, President, Advertising & Commerce, North America, and David Eun, Vice President, Content Partnerships, will participate in a question-and-answer session at the Bear Stearns 21st Annual Media Conference in Palm Beach, FL, on Monday, March 10, 2008. You can listen to a live webcast on our webcasts and events page. For more information, please read our press release.
Google to Present at the Morgan Stanley Technology Conference
February 21, 2008
Alan Eustace, Senior Vice President, Engineering & Research, will participate in a question-and-answer session at the Morgan Stanley Technology Conference on Monday, March 3, 2008. You can listen to a live webcast on our webcasts and events page. For more information, please read our press release.
Google Announces Fourth Quarter 2007 Results
January 31, 2008
Today we announced financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2007. Please read our press release for a summary of the quarter.
Google to Announce Fourth Quarter 2007 Financial Results
January 11, 2008
We will hold our quarterly conference call to discuss fourth quarter 2007 financial results on Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time). You can listen to this webcast on our webcasts and events page. For more information, please read our press release.
Federal Trade Commission Clears Google's Acquisition of DoubleClick
December 20, 2007
Today we welcomed the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's clearance of our planned acquisition of DoubleClick Inc., a premier provider of display ad serving technology and services. Please read our press release and our Official Google Blog for more information.
Google Will Apply to Participate in FCC Spectrum Auction
We announced today that we will apply to participate in the Federal Communications Commission's upcoming auction of wireless spectrum in the 700 megahertz (MHz) band. Please read our press release and our Official Google Blog for more information.
November 30, 2007
Industry Leaders Announce Open Platform for Mobile Devices
November 5, 2007
A broad alliance of leading technology and wireless companies today joined forces to announce the development of Android, the first truly open and comprehensive platform for mobile devices. Google Inc., T-Mobile, HTC, Qualcomm, Motorola and others have collaborated on the development of Android through the Open Handset Alliance, a multinational alliance of technology and mobile industry leaders. Please read our press release for more information.
Google Announces Third Quarter 2007 Results
October 18, 2007
Today we announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2007. Please read our press release for a summary of the quarter.
Google to Host Analyst Day
October 15, 2007
We will be hosting an Analyst Day Meeting on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 in Mountain View, California. For more information, please read our press release. You can listen to our live webcast on our webcast and events page.
Google to Announce Third Quarter 2007 Financial Results
October 8, 2007
We will hold our quarterly conference call to discuss third quarter 2007 financial results on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time). You can listen to this webcast on our webcasts and events page. For more information, please read our press release.
Google AdWords Introduces Google Gadget Ads, a New Interactive Ad Format
September 19, 2007
Today we announced the introduction of Google Gadget Ads. These gadget ads are non-traditional ad units with interactive, rich media capabilities that not only enable advertisers to target audiences in new and creative ways but that also allow users to engage with ad content to a degree that isn’t possible with static ads. Read our press release for more information.
Google Docs Presentation Feature
September 18, 2007
Yesterday we unveiled the new Google Docs presentation feature. This new feature helps you to easily organize, share, present, and collaborate on presentations, using only a web browser. Read our Official Google Blog for more information.
Google Closes Acquisition of Postini
September 13, 2007
Today we announced that we have closed the acquisition of Postini. Please read our Official Google Blog for more information.
George Reyes to Retire as Google CFO
August 28, 2007
We announced today that George Reyes has informed the company of his intention to retire as Chief Financial Officer. Please read our press release for more information.
CNN.com Multi-Year Advertising Agreement
Today we announced an agreement that enlists our AdSense advertising program to deliver site targeted advertising to CNN.com. Read our press release for more information about this exclusive advertising deal which will connect CNN.com with hundreds of thousands of advertisers.
Google Second Quarter 10-Q Filed
August 9, 2007
We filed our Second Quarter 10-Q today. Please contact the Investor Relations team with any questions.
Sprint and Google to Collaborate on WiMAX Mobile Internet Services
July 26, 2007
Today we announced an agreement with Sprint to bring Google search and products to customers on Sprint's developing WiMAX wireless broadband network. WiMAX will provide U.S. users with high-speed wireless Internet access, offering faster speeds, lower costs, and greater convenience. Please read Sprint's press release for more information.
Google Announces Second Quarter 2007 Results
July 19, 2007
Today we announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2007. Please read our press release for a summary of the quarter.
Google to Announce Second Quarter 2007 Financial Results
July 10, 2007
We will hold our quarterly conference call to discuss second quarter 2007 financial results on Thursday, July 19, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time). You can listen to this webcast on our webcasts and events page. For more information, please read our press release.
Google to Acquire Postini
July 9, 2007
Today we announced that we have entered into an agreement to acquire Postini for $625 million cash. Postini is a global leader in on-demand communications security and compliance solutions serving more than 35,000 businesses and 10 million users worldwide. Postini's services, which include message security, archiving, encryption, and policy enforcement, can be used to protect a company's email, instant messaging, and other web-based communications. Please read our press release for more information.
Google Acquires GrandCentral Communications
July 2, 2007
We're pleased to announce that we have acquired GrandCentral Communications, a company that provides services for managing your voice communications. Read our Official Google Blog for more information on how GrandCentral Communications' technology fits well into our efforts to provide services that enhance the collaborative exchange of information between our users.
Expanding the Universe of Gadgets
June 27, 2007
Today we announced a new pilot initiative called Google Gadget Ventures aimed at bootstrapping an economic ecosystem around gadgets. We will offer third-party gadget development and gadget-related businesses funding through grants and seed investments. This will ultimately result in a wider variety of engaging and useful online content, which is a win for our users.
Ingram Micro to Distribute Google Mini and Search Appliance
Today we are joining forces with Ingram Micro, one of the largest global distributors of technology products in the world, to distribute the Google Mini and Google Search Appliance. This partnership will help us deliver the power of search behind the firewall to businesses of all sizes, more efficiently and at a larger scale than we could on our own. For more details, please read the press release issued by Ingram Micro.
Why We're Buying DoubleClick
June 26, 2007
In April we announced that we're buying DoubleClick, a leading company in the ad serving business. We thought we'd step back a bit and offer some more context. Please read our Official Google Blog for a better understanding of how advertisers, publishers, ad serving companies, agencies and other companies such as Google all fit into this exciting new mix.
A New Way to Pay- Google Expands Pay-Per-Action for Google AdWords
June 21, 2007
We announced today the worldwide expansion of our pay-per-action advertising beta. Pay-per-action is a new pricing model that allows advertisers to pay only when a pre-defined action is completed on their site, such as when a user makes a purchase, signs up for a newsletter, or completes any other clearly defined action. For more information, please read our press release.
Google Announces Investments in Clean Energy and Green Technology
June 19, 2007
Today we set out our strategy to build a cleaner energy future. This plan will enable the company to go carbon neutral by 2008 and help support environmental innovation that could ultimately benefit everyone. Please read our press release for more information. You can also listen to various speakers at the press event and download the audio on our Press Center website.
More Sharing!
Today we announced that we have acquired the assets of Zenter, a company that provides software for creating online slide presentations. This addition brings us closer to adding presentation-sharing capabilities to Google Docs & Spreadsheets. Read our Google Blog for more information.
Data Center to be built in Iowa
Yesterday, we announced that we will be building a data center in Iowa. The site in Council Bluffs, Iowa will offer nearly 200 jobs and will involve an investment of $600 million. For more details, please read the press release issued by the state of Iowa.
YouTube in 9 More Domains
Yesterday, we announced local versions of YouTube in nine countries- Brazil, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK. As part of this first step in our international rollout, you can now enjoy fully translated sites, with localized home pages, content and search functions. More information is on our Official Google Blog.
Salesforce.com and Google Form Strategic Global Alliance
June 5, 2007
Please read our press release on how this strategic alliance will help millions of businesses leverage the Internet to achieve integrated sales and marketing success.
New Universal Search Features and Homepage Design
May 16, 2007
Today we announced our first steps toward a universal search model, an updated homepage design and several new navigation features. These features will make it faster and easier for users to find the information they are looking for. For more information, please read our press release.
Google to Host Search Innovation Day
May 15, 2007
We will host our first Search Innovation Day (aka searchology!) to highlight Google's latest search innovations and give invited journalists a chance to meet our search experts and ask them questions in an informal setting. You can listen to the live webcast on our webcast and events page.
Google to Present at Upcoming Investor Events
Google will be presenting at the JMP Securities Research Conference on May 21st, and the Goldman Sachs Eighth Annual Internet Conference on May 24th. You can listen to the live webcasts on our webcasts and events page. For more information, please read our press release.
Google to Host Annual Stockholders Meeting
May 3, 2007
We announced today that we will hold our annual stockholders meeting on Thursday, May 10, 2007 in Mountain View, California. The meeting will begin at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time at Google headquarters. You can listen to this webcast on our webcasts and events page. For more information, please read our press release.
Data Center to be built in Oklahoma
May 2, 2007
This morning, we announced that we will be building a data center in Oklahoma. The site at Pryor's MidAmerica Industrial Park will offer nearly 200 jobs and will involve an investment of $600 million. For more details, please read the press release issued by the state of Oklahoma.
Google Announces First Quarter 2007 Results
April 19, 2007
Today we announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2007. Please read our press release for a summary of the quarter.
An Agreement with Clear Channel Radio
April 16, 2007
Today we announced an agreement that makes guaranteed inventory available to Google advertisers on more than 675 top-rated AM and FM Clear Channel Radio stations all over the US. Read our press release for more information on how Google and Clear Channel Radio will jointly drive radio advertiser expansion.
Google AdSense for Audio Now Compatible with Industry Leading Stations System Providers
Google AdSense for Audio is now supported by the leading radio station systems, including Broadcast Electronics (BE), ENCO Systems and LAN International's VIERO. For more information, please read our press release.
Google to Acquire DoubleClick
April 13, 2007
We announced today a definitive agreement to acquire DoubleClick Inc., a global leader in digital marketing technology and services, for $3.1 billion in cash. Our press release gives further details on how this combination will significantly expand opportunities for advertisers, agencies and publishers, and improve users' online experience.
Google Checkout Arrives in the UK!
We're excited to tell you that as of this morning, the speed, security and convenience of Google Checkout are available to online shops and shoppers in the United Kingdom. You can read more on our Official Google Blog.
Google To Announce First Quarter 2007 Financial Results
April 10, 2007
We will hold our quarterly conference call to discuss first quarter 2007 financial results on Thursday, April 19, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time). You can listen to this webcast on our webcasts and events page. For more information, please read our press release.
NEW Online Services for Stockholders
April 4, 2007
Google is offering services to make it easier for stockholders to receive materials such as the annual report and proxy statement electronically and vote their proxy online. Please visit Stockholder Services for more information.
Data Centers to be built in South Carolina
This morning, we announced that we will be building data center facilities in South Carolina. This will involve an investment of $600 million and the creation of 200 jobs in Berkeley County, South Carolina. For more details, please read the press release issued by the state of South Carolina.
TV Advertising Partnership with EchoStar
April 3, 2007
Today we announced that we're partnering with EchoStar to introduce a new TV advertising system. Google will work with EchoStar to deliver automated, measurable ads across the EchoStar's DISH Network. For more information please see our press release.
Announcing partnership with LG Electronics
March 29, 2007
We announced today that we're partnering with LG Electronics to pre-install Google search, Google Maps for Mobile, Gmail for Mobile, and Blogger Mobile on selected LG handsets. These phones will begin shipping in Q2 of 2007. For more information, please read our press release for more details.
Announcing test of Pay-Per-Action Ads
March 20, 2007
Today we announced a beta test of pay-per-action ads. A small number of advertisers will be able to create ads (text ads, image ads, or new text link ads) that will be displayed on the AdSense content network in the U.S. Advertisers will then define the action that they want a user to perform when they visit their sites and set the amount that they will pay when this action is completed. Publishers in the Google content network can choose to place these ads on their website. For more information, please visit our Inside AdWords blog.
Improvements to our Privacy Practices
March 15, 2007
At Google we recognize that privacy is important for our users, and we are pleased to report a change in our privacy policy. Unless we're legally required to retain log data for longer, we will anonymize our server logs after a limited period of time. You can read more about the steps we are taking to further improve our privacy practices for our users at our Official Google Blog.
Launching Photos on Google Maps
March 8, 2007
We enhanced Google Maps by adding photos to local search. Businesses will be able to upload photos through the Local Business Center, and users will be able to see them when they do a search on Google Maps. Take a look at the results for a search for hotels in Honolulu on Google Maps.
New Features on Google Finance!
Here are some new features we added to Google Finance today:
Videos: Each day, a selection of top finance-related videos will be automatically displayed on the Google Finance homepage, including broadcast news stories, news analysis, and market updates.
Extended Hours Charts: Google Finance now plots extended hour (after market closes and before market opens) trading data on company charts.
Sorting of Portfolios: Google Finance users now have a very easy drag and drop interface to rearrange their portfolios.
YouTube signs deal with the BBC
March 2, 2007
Today, we announced a deal with the BBC, which will allow users to find BBC short-form content and specially made material through YouTube. The content that will be available on YouTube through branded BBC channels will consist of clips from a wide range of genres from BBC and BBC Worldwide.
Google Annual Report Filed
March 1, 2007
We filed our Annual Report today. Please contact the Investor Relations team with any questions.
Some more detail on Invalid Clicks
Today we shed some more light on how we're handling invalid clicks. Our Inside AdWords blogpost today explains what we are doing to protect advertisers against click fraud and what we do once we detect invalid clicks, both proactively and reactively. Our invalid clicks rate has remained on average below 10% of all clicks, and our reactive invalid clicks rate is less than 0.02%
Google Maps now offers traffic info
February 28, 2007
We're introducing a new feature on Google Maps that will allow users to see up-to-date traffic conditions. Try looking at traffic in San Francisco or New York.
Announcing Google Apps Premier Edition
February 22, 2007
Today we launched the Premier Edition of Google Apps - the new business version of Google Apps, which includes 10 GB of storage per user, new APIs, and phone support -- for $50 per user per year. Google Docs & Spreadsheets is included in the Premier Edition as well as the two free versions -- Google Apps Standard Edition and Google Apps Education Edition. In addition, Google Apps now supports Gmail for mobile on BlackBerry handheld devices.
For more information, please read our press release.
Local Business Ads in Japan Launched
February 16, 2007
This week we launched Local Business Ads in Japan on http://maps.google.co.jp. Advertisers are now able to create Local Business Ads in Japan on local listings via the AdWords Starter Edition and Standard Edition.
Update on Google Checkout badges
February 13, 2007
In order to help users more easily identify Google Checkout badges, we recently updated the shopping cart image, which you can see on our Google Checkout blog. We have also introduced Checkout badges on our AdSense network.
New Google Checkout Promotion
February 7, 2007
We recently announced a new promotion for Google Checkout customers and merchants. Like in Q4, expenses related to this promotion will be booked as contra-revenue. Please see the press release for more details about the promotion and for some interesting statistics related to Valentine's Day shopping.
The Future of Google Video and YouTube
January 25, 2007
On our blog, we discuss the future of Google Video as a comprehensive video search index and YouTube as a leading content destination. Please check our blogpost for more details.
Samsung and Google sign mobile partnership
January 8, 2007
We announced a deal today with Samsung to enable Google products and services such as Google Search, Google Maps for Mobile, and Gmail. For more information, please read our announcement.
Mobile Search Partnership with China Mobile
January 4, 2007
We announced today that we will be providing mobile search on China Mobile's Monternet WAP portal. Users will be able to access the service via a search box or search link on Monternet's homepage or through a dedicated mobile search homepage on Monternet. First-phase service has been partially put into trial operation in December 2006 and is being prepared to launch fully in early 2007. Please read our press release for more information.
Google acquires Endoxon
December 18, 2006
We announced today that we acquired Endoxon, an Internet mapping solutions company in Switzerland, to build out our geo team in Europe. More information is available on our Official Google Blog.
Google Finance Adds More Features
Check out Google Finance today.
December 12, 2006
Today, we announced that we are making Google Finance even better with more features and functionality. Some of the key changes include:
Google Integrates dMarc Advertising Platform into AdWords
December 7, 2006
We announced today that we completed the integration of the dMarc radio advertising platform into AdWords, and we're testing it with a limited number of AdWords customers. Please read our Inside AdWords blog for more details.
Google Closes Acquisition of YouTube
November 14, 2006
Last night, we announced that we had closed the acquisition of YouTube. Please see our press release for more details about the transaction.
Google Acquires JotSpot
October 31, 2006
We're pleased to announce today that we acquired JotSpot, a company that provides a way to create and share information through wikis. Here's more information on our Official Google Blog.
More ways to earn revenue on Google Video
October 30, 2006
Many of you have asked about how we're monetizing Google Video. You may have heard about the video where Mentos are added to Diet Coke for a very interesting effect. Well, the creators of the video are back on a much larger scale with their latest feature The Domino Effect, including sponsorship from Coca-Cola. It's another example of how we're helping content owners and providers earn more revenue through Google Video.
Google to Acquire YouTube
October 9, 2006
This afternoon, we announced that we are acquiring YouTube for $1.65 billion in stock. YouTube will operate independently following the close of the transaction, which is expected in the fourth quarter of this year.
Google and YouTube share the vision of enabling anyone to upload, watch and share original videos worldwide, and the dedication to innovate with video to offer compelling services for our users and for content owners. By working together, we believe that YouTube and Google will be able to offer a better, more comprehensive experience for our users and new opportunities for content owners and advertisers.
Please see our press release for more details, including a description of the risks and uncertainties surrounding the proposed acquisition.
Google participates in Intel Developers Forum – discusses efficiency of computing platforms.
September 26, 2006
Google engineers presented today at the Intel Developers Forum on high-efficiency power supplies for home computers and servers. Here is their blogpost and their white paper.
Intuit and Google team up to offer Google products through QuickBooks
Beginning in the fall of 2006, Intuit will be offering Google's services through U.S. versions of QuickBooks 2007. These services will be offered through an icon embedded in QuickBooks. Some highlights of the partnership include: For more information on the announcement, please read our press release. We are also participating in a conference call with Intuit at 1:15 p.m. Pacific Time today at 1-866-837-9787 in the U.S. or 011-703-639-1424 internationally. The teleconference replay can be accessed for 24 hours after 4pm PDT tonight at 888-266-2081. The access code is 962345.
September 13, 2006
Today we are excited to announce our long-term partnership with Intuit, the makers of QuickBooks software.
Alan and Sheryl speak at the Citigroup Technology Conference
To hear the entirety of Alan and Sheryl's remarks, you may listen to the webcast.
September 11, 2006
Last Thursday, Alan Eustace, our Senior Vice President of Engineering and Research, and Sheryl Sandberg, our Vice President of Global Online Sales and Operations, participated in a question-and-answer session at the Citigroup Technology Conference. Here are some of the topics they discussed:
Google broadens its partnership with eBay, one of our most valued partners and customers.
This morning, we were very pleased to announce that we have entered into an agreement with eBay to become their exclusive text-based advertising provider in markets outside the US as well as explore more innovative ways to connect more users and advertisers using Skype and Google Talk. Users around the world will also be able to download the Google Toolbar with new versions of Skype. Please read the press release for more information.
August 28, 2006
We anticipate that both companies will begin testing the AdSense partnership in various countries in the first quarter of 2007. Following an initial test phase, implementation will depend on the results of the test, local market dynamics, and other factors.
We have valued eBay as a close partner for many years, and we will work closer together in exploring ways to use the innovation from both companies to benefit our users and advertisers. For instance:
Google Apps for Your Domain?
Today we announced the release of Google Apps for Your Domain. These are powerful business collaboration applications that are hosted by Google and are extensions of the Gmail for Your Domain service that was introduced last February. We want to provide business users with great user experience by helping them access, create, and share information. We are delivering reliable and scalable communications tools for business users without the need to install software or hardware. We will be offering two choices of services: the Standard Edition and the Premium Edition. A free version of the Standard Edition, which is aimed towards groups without highly specialized needs such as smaller businesses, schools, non-profit organizations and will be supported by ads, is available today as part of our beta test. The Premium Edition, targeted towards larger organizations, will be available at the end of 2006. More details on pricing will be available by the end of the year.
The applications that are included in Google Apps for Your Domain are:
You can visit: www.google.com/a to learn more about Google Apps for Your Domain. More information is available in the press release.
What is the 1940 Act and why are we requesting an exemption?
Recently we asked the SEC to recognize that if we invested in a broader range of short-term securities, we would not be an "investment company" for the purposes of the Investment Company Act of 1940. This Act regulates any company that either is engaged in the business of investing in or trading securities or has over 40% of its total non-cash assets in investment securities. Unless the SEC grants us an exemption from this regulation, most of our cash will need to remain invested in US Government securities, which results in a lower return on our cash balances than we would be able to obtain with a more diversified investment approach. This could have a direct implication on our ability to invest in the business and stay ahead of our competitors. Since Google is in the business of developing search and internet products and services and isn't in the business of investing, we do not believe that we should be considered an investment company under the Act and we should be permitted to invest in a broader range of short term securities, including municipal securities. Please note that we do not and will not invest our money in speculative investments – we invest our money in treasuries, government agencies and money market funds. However, more flexibility in our investment choices will allow us to earn higher returns, preserve capital and help us to create sustainable competitive advantages for the long term.
What the MTV test is all about: bringing more video content to users and testing more innovative ad formats.
We are extending the reach of video advertising by working with MTV to embed video ads within their premium content that is being syndicated across select sites of our content network. These ads are featured alongside some of your favorite (or your kids') shows, such as "Laguna Beach" or "SpongeBob SquarePants." As with all video ads on our content network, users have to click to watch the MTV ad. But unlike other Google video ads that run on the sites that make up the Google network, these ads from MTV are only priced on a cost-per-impression basis. Other Google click-to-play video ads are priced on a cost-per-impression or a cost-per-click basis. Here are some examples for you to view MTV's video ads: BabyNames.com and Fan-Sites.org. In addition to introducing MTV's video ads, we also announced that MTV content (classics include "Beavis & Butthead", "South Park", "Dora the Explorer") would be available for purchase through the Google Video Marketplace for $1.99 per episode. See what videos are available. For more information, here's our blogpost on the MTV deal. Here is our press release announcing the test with MTV.
August 23, 2006
We introduced printable coupons for local businesses today to help local advertisers reach users online.
August 15, 2006
We've introduced printable coupons, a new feature to our AdWords platform that will allow local businesses to reach users easily online through Google Maps. As users increasingly come to Google for local information, small businesses have another way to reach users through Google's Local Business Center, where these businesses can create and offer coupons for free. In addition to making coupons available through the Local Business Center, Google is partnering with Valpak to provide coupons from current Valpak advertisers on Google Maps.
These coupons are placed on Google Maps as users search for their local pizza parlor, dry cleaners, or hardware store. As an example, try doing a search on “Great Jones Spa” in New York.
Here's additional info on the coupons: http://www.google.com/press/annc/maps_coupons.html
Google signed a deal with MySpace and Fox Interactive Media.
August 7, 2006
We believe that our recent deal with Fox Interactive Media is a significant opportunity to bring innovation to user-generated content. We will power web, vertical, and site-specific search for MySpace.com and the majority of Fox Interactive Media properties. This agreement also creates the opportunity for Google to provide display advertising throughout Fox's properties, bringing the value of Google's targeted advertising through display ads as well as search and contextual text-based ads.
We expect the integration of Google's services to begin in the fourth quarter of 2006. Based on Fox achieving certain traffic and other commitments, Google is obligated to make minimum revenue share payments of $900 million beginning in the first quarter of 2007 and ending in the second quarter of 2010.
For more details, please read our press release. To listen to the conference call with Google and News Corp./Fox management, please listen to our webcast.