FTC & DOJ: Google DoubleClick deal under scrutiny - WickedFire - Affiliate Marketing Forum

jened · 05-29-2007, 10:30 AM

Google Deal Said to Bring U.S. Scrutiny - New York Times

The Federal Trade Commission has opened a preliminary antitrust investigation into Google’s planned $3.1 billion purchase of the online advertising company DoubleClick, an industry executive briefed on the agency’s plans said yesterday.

The inquiry began at the end of last week, after it was decided that the Federal Trade Commission instead of the Justice Department would conduct the review, said the executive, who asked not to be identified because he had not been authorized to speak. The two agencies split the duties of antitrust enforcement.

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I love this bit, we get outbid so let's try to sabotage the deal:

Among the competitors that had called for an antitrust review were Microsoft, which had lost out in the bidding for DoubleClick ...

CPAPIMP · 05-31-2007, 09:42 PM

that is ridiculous money for Doubleclick, Google and MS are out of their minds with their spending.

Atomm · 06-02-2007, 07:33 AM

Let me get this straight....

M$ called for an Antitrust Suit? That's f'ing funny!

Pot Meet Mr. Kettle, Black....

05-29-2007, 10:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
jened Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: upstate NY Posts: 983 iTrader: 0 / 0%	FTC & DOJ: Google DoubleClick deal under scrutiny Google Deal Said to Bring U.S. Scrutiny - New York Times The Federal Trade Commission has opened a preliminary antitrust investigation into Google’s planned $3.1 billion purchase of the online advertising company DoubleClick, an industry executive briefed on the agency’s plans said yesterday. The inquiry began at the end of last week, after it was decided that the Federal Trade Commission instead of the Justice Department would conduct the review, said the executive, who asked not to be identified because he had not been authorized to speak. The two agencies split the duties of antitrust enforcement. .... I love this bit, we get outbid so let's try to sabotage the deal: Among the competitors that had called for an antitrust review were Microsoft, which had lost out in the bidding for DoubleClick ... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

05-31-2007, 09:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
CPAPIMP Holding it Down Join Date: May 2007 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 498 iTrader: 0 / 0%	that is ridiculous money for Doubleclick, Google and MS are out of their minds with their spending. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________

06-02-2007, 07:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
Atomm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 206 iTrader: 5 / 100%	Let me get this straight.... M$ called for an Antitrust Suit? That's f'ing funny! Pot Meet Mr. Kettle, Black.... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Atomm Arcade Games Directory Gamers Radio RTFG "There Is Nothing More Dangerous Than A Resourceful Idiot, Except Maybe A Rich Idiot."

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