Search Industry News

The very latest search industry news headlines from the Epiphany media team. Updated daily.

19th May 2008

Microsoft 'considering Yahoo! compromise'

Software giant Microsoft has started up talks with Yahoo! over a potential joint venture, new reports suggest. The company revealed this weekend that it was considering alternatives to a full takeover, after the collapse of discussions betwe... Microsoft 'considering Yahoo! compromise' >>

19th May 2008

BT-Yahoo! security feature withdrawn

Yahoo! and BT have suspended a security feature temporarily after it prevented some BT customers from being able to send emails, it has been reported. According to the Guardian, the measure required messages to display a Yahoo! or BT address... BT-Yahoo! security feature withdrawn >>

16th May 2008

Integrate SEM with sales strategies, marketers advised

A joined-up approach to web sales and search engine marketing (SEM) could be the key to e-commerce success, one expert has recommended. Neil Jackson, search director at Tamar, commented that the battle between paid search and natural search ... Integrate SEM with sales strategies, marketers advised >>

16th May 2008

Icahn doesn't understand Microsoft's offer, says Yahoo!

The proxy takeover being mounted by Carl Icahn, the billionaire investor with a history of involvement in similar incidents, has awoken Yahoo!'s defences. Investor unrest has been developing in the Yahoo! camp after the company would not acc... Icahn doesn't understand Microsoft's offer, says Yahoo! >>

16th May 2008

Google: Marketers must be educated about social networks

The next steps for the development of advertising on social networks should involve educating marketing professionals, Google's co-founder has said. According to Sergey Brin, users and advertisers need to learn and accept the processes invol... Google: Marketers must be educated about social networks >>

15th May 2008

Internet 'boosting UK news audience'

Online news is providing a boost to overall audience numbers for current affairs providers in the UK, one expert has commented. Jack Flanagan, comScore's executive vice-president, said that the growing prominence of web news could be a good ... Internet 'boosting UK news audience' >>

15th May 2008

US video streaming 'led by Google'

Google was reportedly the most popular web property for video streaming in the US in March, with most of the company's share accounted for by YouTube. New figures from comScore suggest that the search giant commanded a 38 per cent share of a... US video streaming 'led by Google' >>

15th May 2008

Icahn 'to lead proxy fight for Yahoo!'

A proxy struggle for Yahoo! could be led by billionaire investor Carl Icahn, new reports suggest. The deadline for nominating a dissident board is today (May 15th) and Mr Icahn, who has a history of involvement in proxy battles, has a slate ... Icahn 'to lead proxy fight for Yahoo!' >>

14th May 2008

Employees 'would show bosses online profiles'

A study has revealed that almost half of employees in the UK are not worried about their bosses checking up on them via social networking sites, according to reports. Zinc Research and Dufferin Research compiled the report as part of unders... Employees 'would show bosses online profiles' >>

13th May 2008

Want to explore space? Microsoft can help

Wannabe astronauts can explore space without leaving their desks with a new software package from Microsoft. A year after Google integrated a Sky feature into its Google Earth facility, the biggest software manufacturer in the world has deci... Want to explore space? Microsoft can help >>

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