Technology and the Internet
Microsoft Corp., after closing its $6-billion acquisition of AQuantive Inc., is creating an online advertising group led by AQuantive Chief Executive Brian McAndrews in an effort to catch up with Google Inc.
Aug. 14, 2007
It snaps up AQuantive for $6 billion as it tries to keep pace with rivals.
May 19, 2007
Awards
Pandora Media Inc., the Internet radio giant, has hired former aQuantive head and Microsoft Corp. executive Brian McAndrews as its chief executive, president and chairman as it fends off growing competition and tries to increase revenue from advertising.
Sept. 11, 2013
Business
Microsoft to take $6.2-billion charge for online ad business
July 3, 2012
Yahoo stock is likely to dive. Suitor has other means to pursue goals.
May 5, 2008
The software giant is in hot pursuit of Google with a $500-million pact to deliver ads to its partner’s websites.
Dec. 20, 2007
The initiative aims to map consumers’ online interactions that lead up to a purchase.
Feb. 26, 2008
Is the party over -- again?
Aug. 5, 2004
Consumer confidence and takeover deals spur the Dow to a fresh record. S&P; stops just short of its 2000 high.
Microsoft selling ad agency Razorfish
Aug. 10, 2009