Tag: Microsoft

Interbrand's Top 100 global brands 2009

18-09-2009 @ 13:53

Google has notched up the biggest rise in brand value, according to Interbrand's latest listing of the 100 most valuable global brands.

The internet search company's value grew 25% over the past year to reach nearly $32bn. In growth terms, it was closely followed by Amazon, which saw its brand equity boosted 22% to almost $8bn.

There were double-digit rises in the technology sector for BlackBerry and Apple, which made it into the top 20 global brands for the first time. Meanwhile, retail brands... lees verder...

Apple joins forces with record labels ?

02-08-2009 @ 12:33

Apple is working with the four largest record labels to stimulate digital sales of albums by bundling a new interactive booklet, sleeve notes and other interactive features with music downloads, in a move it hopes will change buying trends on its online iTunes store.

The talks come as Apple is separately racing to offer a portable, full-featured, tablet-sized computer in time for the Christmas shopping season, in what the entertainment industry hopes will be a new revolution. The device could ... lees verder...

Microsoft and Yahoo unveil partnership to challenge Google

29-07-2009 @ 15:23

Microsoft and Yahoo have announced a long-anticipated partnership to challenge Google’s dominance in online search, the companies announced Wednesday july 29th.
source: cnnwire.blogs.cnn.com