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comScore Releases January 2011 U.S. Search Engine Rankings

By Guest PostFebruary 12, 2011Technologyask network, bing, Comscore, core search market, digital world, google sites, microsoft sites, monthly comscore qsearch, powered by, search landscape, search marketplace, search queries, u s, Yahoo

RESTON, VA, February 11, 2011 – comScore, Inc., a leader in measuring the digital world, today released its monthly comScore qSearch analysis of the U.S. search marketplace. Google Sites led the explicit core search market in January with 65.6 percent of searches conducted.

U.S. Explicit Core Search

Google Sites led the U.S. explicit core search market in January with 65.6 percent market share, followed by Yahoo! Sites with 16.1 percent and Microsoft Sites with 13.1 percent (up 1.1 percentage points). Ask Network accounted for 3.4 percent of explicit core searches, followed by AOL LLC Network with 1.7 percent. (more…)

Microsoft Appoints Satya Nadella as President of Server and Tools Business

By Guest PostFebruary 9, 20111 commentTechnologyadcenter, bing, bob muglia, cloud solutions, critical milestones, high caliber team, Microsoft, microsoft corp., momentum, nasdaq, satya nadella, software, steve ballmer, Yahoo

*Nadella brings deep engineering and online services knowledge to $15 billion business*

REDMOND, Wash. — Feb. 9, 2011 — Microsoft Corp. today promoted Senior Vice President Satya Nadella to president of Microsoft’s Server and Tools Business.

“We’re already making strong traction across our Server and Tools Business by embracing cloud services,” said Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer. “Satya has deep experience in both our server business and online services, which will help accelerate our momentum while setting the course to deliver the cloud computing scenarios of the future.” (more…)

Yahoo! to Support Safer Internet Day on February 8, 2011 With a Global Commitment to Creating Safer Online Experiences for Young People

By Guest PostFebruary 7, 20112 commentsTechnologyarabic speaking children, catherine teitelbaum, children, common sense media, cyber bullying, Germany, maktoob, mobile devices, national cyber security alliance, safer internet day, safer online experiences, Yahoo, yahoo safely, yahoo safely worldwide

*Yahoo! launches safety sites across more than 26 countries, providing online safety tips for educators, parents, and teens around the world*

SUNNYVALE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Yahoo! Inc. today announced that it is launching Yahoo! Safely worldwide, demonstrating its longtime commitment to fostering safer online experiences. Through Yahoo! Safely (https://safely.yahoo.com), users across 26 countries and 14 languages can now access information and advice on making smart choices online. This global resource aims to inform parents, educators, and young people in their own languages about important topics, such as managing digital reputations, avoiding cyber-bullying, and learning how to minimize risks on mobile devices. (more…)

Yahoo! Reports Fourth Quarter 2010 Results

By Guest PostJanuary 25, 2011Technologyfourth-quarter revenue, Yahoo

*Fourth Quarter Revenue and Profitability Exceed Expectations;

Full Year 2010 Operating Income Doubles Year Over Year*

SUNNYVALE, California, January 25, 2011 – Yahoo! Inc. today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010. (more…)

comScore Releases December 2010 U.S. Online Video Rankings

By Guest PostJanuary 21, 2011Technologyadap, brightroll video network, Comscore, comscore video metrix, Google, hulu, online video, tremor media video network, tv, us internet online video content, vevo, viacom digital, Yahoo, YouTube

*VEVO Rakes in 50 Million Viewers One Year After Its Launch*

RESTON, VA, January 21, 2011 – comScore, Inc., a leader in measuring the digital world, today released data from the comScore Video Metrix service showing that 172 million U.S. Internet users watched online video content in December for an average of 14.6 hours per viewer. The total U.S. Internet audience engaged in nearly 5.2 billion viewing sessions during the course of the month. (more…)

comScore Releases November 2010 U.S. Online Video Rankings

By Guest PostDecember 17, 2010Technologyadap, americans, aol, break media, brightroll video network, Comscore, comscore video metrix, cwtv, digital world, Facebook, Google, hulu, online video content, scanscout network, television, tremor media, tv, us internet audience, us internet users, vevo, viacom digital, video ads, Yahoo, YouTube

*Viewers at Google Sites Watch Average 4.5 Hours of Video During Month*

RESTON, VA, December 16, 2010 – comScore, Inc., a leader in measuring the digital world, today released data from the comScore Video Metrix service showing that 172 million U.S. Internet users watched online video content in November. The total U.S. Internet audience engaged in nearly 5.2 billion viewing sessions during the course of the month. (more…)

comScore Releases November 2010 U.S. Search Engine Rankings

By Guest PostDecember 15, 2010Technologyamericans, aol, ask network, bing, bing organic results, Comscore, comscore qsearch, Google, google instant search, Microsoft, monthly, powered by, qsearch, search marketplace, sites, US, Yahoo

RESTON, VA, December 15, 2010 – comScore, Inc., a leader in measuring the digital world, today released its monthly comScore qSearch analysis of the U.S. search marketplace. Google Sites led the explicit core search market in November with 66.2 percent of searches conducted.

The November 2010 qSearch figures represent the third month of results including the impact of Google Instant Search, a Google search feature that delivers results in real-time while users type their query. To learn more about how comScore is measuring search activity as users engage with Google Instant Search, please read our blog post on the subject: https://blog.comscore.com/2010/10/comscore_september_qsearch.html (more…)

Yahoo! Launches Comprehensive Local Offers Program

By Guest PostNovember 16, 2010Technologygilt city, groupon, karsten weide, livingsocial, local offers, matt idema, partners, Yahoo, yahoo local

*Yahoo! partners with leading local-offer providers to bring the best deals to hundreds of millions of consumers*

SUNNYVALE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Yahoo!, Inc. today announced the launch of Local Offers, a program in which Yahoo! is partnering with leading online and offline providers to build one of the largest and most comprehensive repositories of local offers on the Internet. Currently in limited beta in the U.S., Local Offers will make it easy for millions of consumers to find, right on Yahoo!, the best local deals and savings in their area.

“The local landscape is exploding with new sources of content and advertising, and consumers want these experiences personalized just for them. Yahoo! is taking the complexity out of finding the great local deals that are most relevant to their interests and needs,” said Matt Idema, vice president, Yahoo! Local. “With more than 180 million unique visitors¹ to Yahoo!’s sites in the U.S., we are uniquely positioned to deliver our local-offer partners the massive scale and targeting needed to reach engaged audiences, grow their businesses, and drive foot traffic to local merchants.” (more…)

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