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YouTube launches local news feature
YouTube's local news service news Near You provides traditional television news broadcasters with a new online audience and a source of advertising revenue, by offering YouTube users relevant news stories from their local area.
Yahoo! shifts focus from search
Now that Yahoo! has settled a deal with Microsoft the search pioneers look to new sights.
Affiliate Window bought by partnership that owns Zanox
Affiliate network Zanox owners Axel Springer and PubliGroupe have bought a 50.1% stake in Affiliate Window owner Digital Window Ltd, further expanding their reach in the affiliate world.
Google chief resigns from Apple board over conflict of interests
Google CEO Eric Schmidt resigns from the Apple board, admitting a conflict of interests.
Sponsored Tweets Gains Following
Sponsored Tweets, a pay per tweet service has finally launched after a two month delay.
Google’s Vince update, a different perspective
Google's recent update "Vince" has seen many sites with a strong brand presence see big ranking increases on high traffic, non-brand terms. There's been a lot of speculation since but are some SEOs barking up the wrong tree?
Bing provides haven for illegal drug suppliers
9 in 10 advertisers offering prescription drugs through Bing are operating illegally
Google to acquire On2 Technologies video compressor
Ever on the hunt to sniff out hot new avenues for revenue, Google is to snag itself On2 Technologies, a company that leads in the creation of high-quality video compression technology.
Friends Reunited bought by Scottish publisher for £25 million
Social networking dinosaur Friends Reunited has been bought by Dundee-based publishing group DC Thomson with a surprise last minute offer of £25 million.
Social networking sites growing up?
Research by Ofcom reveals a decreasing number of young people now spend time on social networking sites, making way for an older generation.
