2 posts and columns on Jack Evans

Justice Department to MicroHoo: Please, Sir, May I Have Some More?

in News on September 10, 2009 at 8:39 pm PT

Although it is not a particular surprise, because Microsoft and Yahoo execs had previously said they expected as much, the Justice Department lobbed in a “second request” for information about the search and online advertising partnership the pair struck earlier this summer. A Microsoft spokesman confirmed the request to BoomTown. “As expected Microsoft and Yahoo received an additional request about the agreement, as we said when this agreement was announced,” said Microsoft’s Jack Evans. “We anticipated this deal would be closely reviewed and we continue to be hopeful that it will be approved by early 2010.”
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Dueling Spokesman in the Yahoogle Fight Say Exactly the Same Thing

in News on October 20, 2008 at 4:28 pm PT

Today, the New York Times did a thumbsucker on the fight over the controversial advertising partnership that Yahoo and Google have struck that is opposed by Microsoft, some advertisers and, maybe soon, the Justice Department. Thank goodness then for the liveliest part, which came when the Google and Microsoft talking heads squared off. Just like the dudes pictured here! Schwiiiiing!