Microsoft Takes Lead In AOL Deal

The latest rumor floating around the potentially epic battle for a stake in AOL comes from the New York Times, whose Richard Siklos says Microsoft is now the "front-runner" in the negotiation for around half ownership of AOL.

SEM as Mass Tourism

"Gibberish doesn't sell" didn't exactly convey the theme I wanted, so my Big Idea for ad:tech has been tweaked slightly to "search is like mass tourism." ...

Newsletters are Marketing Machines!

Is your business publishing a print or e-newsletter? An informative publication is a great way to stay in touch with your customers and leads. It also reinforces your expertise in your industry.

Google Plane Boarding Soon

The search engine company has some big plans for its 767-200 passenger jet; two staterooms and plenty of leg room for 50 passengers will be among its features. Google's founders were famously advised pre-IPO to make a jet one of their first purchases as billionaires, and they have done so. Should they have gone with a Gulfstream instead? Would you? Fly over to WebProWorld and…