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15 Surprising Tech Mergers That Could Have Happened But Didn’t (Infographic)
MySpace could have snagged Facebook. Facebook could have scored Snapchat. Alas, there are many offers that can be refused. Not every match is made in heaven.
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Yahoo Fails to Soothe Investors’ Fears About the Company’s Future
The company boosted revenue slightly, but lost money due to traffic costs. And it failed to provide any outlook for its massive Alibaba spinoff.
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Facebook Nabs Yahoo Exec as New Chief Security Officer
The position was vacated by Joe Sullivan who left Facebook in April to join Uber.
By Reuters
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Sergey Brin’s Best Advice to Marissa Mayer
The Yahoo CEO credits the Google co-founder with giving her the best leadership advice.
Business News
Why a Yahoo-AOL Merger Didn’t Happen
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer discusses content and distribution at Fortune's Most Powerful Women event in New York.
Business Operations & Logistics
Mysterious Marissa Mayer: 5 Things You Might Not Know About the Yahoo CEO
Her cupcake obsession actually reveals a lot about how Mayer approaches the world.
By Laura Entis
Building a Business
At the NewFronts, 34 Digital Media Giants Divulge Plans for the Future of Online Video
From YouTube to Yahoo to Buzzfeed and beyond, here's what's on the programmatic tap for 2015.
By Geoff Weiss
Business News
AOL CEO Tim Armstrong: Merger With Yahoo Is a ‘Dead Notion’
Like Netflix and Yahoo, AOL is pushing into the market for original content.
Business News
Yahoo’s Revenue Tumbles, Misses Estimates
The tech giant reported lower-than-expected quarterly results as it struggles to reboot its core online advertising business.
By Reuters
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EU to Investigate Transparency of Google, Microsoft and Yahoo
The investigation is expected to take place next year, but a strategy document has already been drafted.
By Reuters
Business News
Is Yahoo Buying Foursquare? Rumors Continue to Swirl.
The recurring rumors, floated again today by Techcrunch, could mark a bid by Yahoo to ramp up its mobile prowess.
By Geoff Weiss
Tech
The 5 Richest Women in Tech
Check out which women are making major bank in the tech sector.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
7 Rules to Live by When Your Startup Hires Remote Tech Employees
Working outside the office is increasingly the norm, especially for technical workers, but a vibrant company culture is still possible and valuable.
By Asha Saxena
Tech
Yahoo’s New Email Option: No Password, No Problem
At SXSW, the company unveiled a phone-based, password-free login.
By Carly Okyle
Business News
Beyond Comfy Shoes and Extra Chargers: The Advanced Guide to Surviving SXSW
Darling, sit down. Someone will do that for you.
By Linda Lacina
Building a Business
3 Top Strategies for Attracting Visitors to Your Website
Problem: You've built your website, but no one has come. Here are some strategies for getting eyeballs on your site.
Business News
Microsoft Is Buying Startups People Love. Yahoo? Not So Much.
Satya Nadella's recent acquisition strategy-Accompli, now Sunrise-takes a different tack than the one practiced by Marissa Mayer.
Business News
Yahoo to Spin Off Alibaba Stake Into New Company
The tax-free spinoff is a response to shareholder pressure.
By Reuters
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Shareholder Tells Yahoo: Stop the Large-Scale Acquisitions
Starboard Value said that if Yahoo pursues its rumored purchase of Scripps Networks, it would indicate that a 'significant leadership change' is required at the tech giant.
Business News
Under Pressure: 7 CEOs With Huge Hurdles to Overcome This Year
From Yahoo's Marissa Mayer to Uber's Travis Kalanick, these top execs have their work cut out for them in 2015.
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Activist Investor Urging Yahoo and AOL Merger Discloses Stakes in Both Companies
It claims a merger could create up to $1 billion in 'synergies.'
By Reuters
Marketing
Tumblr’s Ad Strategy: We Want the Guys Who Make Super Bowl Ads
Tumblr Founder David Karp envisions a more aspirational approach on par with the great television and print campaigns of yore.
By Geoff Weiss
Business News
What Industry Insiders Think of Marissa Mayer’s $640 Million Deal for BrightRoll
BrightRoll is a good company, but Yahoo could buy its competition for less money.
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Some Unhappy Yahoo Investors Are Asking AOL for a Rescue
Should a combined Yahoo and AOL be led by Tim Armstrong?
By Reuters
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How Yahoo Can Buy the Best Startups, Without Google Getting in the Way
Yahoo can beat out its largest rivals for hot startups, but only if it gives Marissa Mayer more freedom.
By Dan Primack
Business News
How Yahoo Plans to Make Tumblr Into a Video Giant
Video posts are now growing twice as fast as photo posts on Tumblr. On Thursday, the company revamps its product to be more video-centric.
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Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer Sidesteps Activist Investor Attacks
Mayer is trying to steer investor focus away from the tech company's stagnant revenue and toward achievements and growth prospects that have been flying below the radar.
By Reuters