• FCC Focused On Fee Disclosure, Not Amounts by Mark Walsh

    In its probe of wireless early-termination fees, the Federal Communications Commission won't focus on the amount of fees but on notice provided to consumers about them, according to an agency official. ...Read the whole story

  • Google, Yahoo and Microsoft Data Retention Practices Run Afoul Of EU Authorities by Wendy Davis

    European authorities told the three major search engines on Wednesday that their data retention practices violate a rule requiring the deletion of users' personal information after six months. The Article 29 Working Party alleged in letters to Google, Yahoo and Microsoft that they don't adequately anonymize information about search users. "Therefore," the letters state, "WP29 cannot conclude your company complies with the European data protection directive." ...Read the whole story

  • Zynga Teams With Yahoo On Social Games by Mark Walsh

    Highlighting efforts to ease its reliance on Facebook, social game company Zynga Wednesday announced a partnership with Yahoo to offer its games throughout the Web portal's network including the home page, Yahoo Games and Yahoo Mail. The deal comes on the heels of a new five-year agreement that Zynga struck last week with Facebook, where it operates hugely popular games like "FarmVille" and "Mafia Wars" that have aided the social network's growth. ...Read the whole story

  • SapientNitro Wins Chrysler Group Digital Business by Gavin O'Malley

    Chrysler Group on Wednesday named SapientNitro as its digital agency of record. The appointment follows a review earlier this year that included incumbent Organic and Meredith-owned Genex. SapientNitro will now oversee interactive duties for all Chrysler Group brands, including Chrysler, Dodge, Ram Truck, and Jeep. ...Read the whole story

  • Yahoo Search Turns Aggressive With Microsoft Integration by Laurie Sullivan

    Yahoo and Microsoft plan to transition advertising and search in 59 countries by Q2 in 2012. Mark Morrissey, Yahoo's senior search alliance for the transition, walked through the Yahoo-Microsoft search agreement during Yahoo's Investors Day Wednesday, trying to convince attendees to expect nothing less than a perfect experience. He outlined the plan and provided a timeline and road map through completion. ...Read the whole story

  • MSN Taps Rodale For Wellness Site by Gavin O'Malley

    MSN on Wednesday announced a partnership with Men's Health publisher Rodale to develop a new wellness destination focused on diet, fitness and nutrition. ...Read the whole story

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