Google, Microsoft Are Among “Best Global Brands”

According to a new report from Interbrand, Google is not one of the ten “Best Global Brands 2007”; that, from Mountain View’s perspective, is the bad news.  The good news: at number 20, it’s not too far behind the leaders, and Google’s “brand value” actually increased by 44 percent in the last year.

Microsoft Makes Deal For AdECN

Microsoft added another piece to its developing search and display ad platform by purchasing AdECN, a company whose technology offers Microsoft an auction marketplace for display advertising.