It’s sad to think parts of our free market economy have failed, become gummed up by the sludge of its own engine. It’s supposed to work, to drive us, keep us ahead of everyone. Only, it’s not so much anymore, the engine is aging, and though we try to wish it away, reality is setting in, even as vested storytellers perpetuate the myth to keep us wishing.
Google Drinks Tonic, Readies Presentations
Google added another piece to their Frankenstein-ish productivity suite by acquiring Tonic Systems for its technology, which will allow Google to add a PowerPoint competitor to its Docs & Spreadsheets product.
Google Video Breaks Up, Drinks Beer
In a flurry of cross promotional efforts flying past your head faster than your ex-girlfriend’s spiked pump, Google has retooled Google Video to be more YouTube style, has solicited user breakup videos to honor “National Breakup Day” sponsored by Budweiser and is co-presented by Universal Picture’s The Break-Up.
CoffeeCup Drinks Print Ads On Google’s Tab
The search advertising company’s attempt at auctioning off space in a number of magazines largely failed to deliver significant returns to Google.