The SMX Advanced conference is coming up next week in Seattle, Washington. It will take place on June 2nd and 3rd, and Murdok will be there to cover it both days.
Microsoft’s Bing – News Other Than Its Announcement
Microsoft announced that while its new search engine Bing will be rolling out gradually over the next several days it will be available to all on June 3rd – Wednesday. We covered the announcement here, but a few other things regarding Bing are worth noting as well.
Bing vs Bing
Microsoft’s New Search Engine Bing Rolling Out
Update: Bing will be rolled out over the coming days, but will be available to all on June 3rd.
Original article: Steve Ballmer is speaking at the All Things Digital Conference aka D7. Microsoft’s new search engine is widely expected to be announced. Sources say it is to be called Bing. Here’s a nice video look at Bing:
Microsoft Responds to Bing (the Author)
Update: Microsoft has shared a letter written to Stanley Bing:
Dear Bing (the Author),
Google, Yahoo, Microsoft Offer More Instant Results
Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft sure do a good job of looking out for sports fans and film enthusiasts. Although each company uses a different name for its feature, all three recently highlighted ways in which users can receive the latest information.
Microsoft Readies Big Ad Assault for New Search Engine
Microsoft is launching an ad attack against Google to the tune of $80-100 million, according to AdAge. This will include ads on television, radio, print, and of course online.
A Walk in the BigPark: Microsoft’s Latest Acquisition
Microsoft executives are busy laying off thousands, hiring thousands, releasing Windows 7, and checking the blogs for the latest rumors from Apple. They are also busy acquiring companies—well, one company at least. On Thursday, Microsoft announced its acquisition of a small company named Big Park.
Microsoft Announces Another Round of Job Cuts
Update: VentureBeat reports: "We’ve learned that Massive, the company’s in-game advertising business, suffered something like 75 percent layoffs."
Microsoft Gives Advertisers Access to Celebrity Endorsements
Microsoft Advertising has teamed up with Brand Affinity Technologies to give advertisers access to athlete and celebrity endorsements. The companies claim this is a way for businesses of "all sizes and budgets" to increase brand performance with their online campaigns.
Google And Microsoft Joining Obama’s Science And Technology Council