Comments on: Will The FTC Block Google’s Acquisition Of DoubleClick? http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/ Startup and Technology News Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:56:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Will Google’s acquisition of DoubleClick get blocked by FTC? : Alootechie http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1886958 Will Google’s acquisition of DoubleClick get blocked by FTC? : Alootechie Sun, 30 Dec 2007 07:37:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1886958 [...] makes a case that is usually in line with the concerns or beliefs of the industry that backs him, TechCrunch reports, adding, “The only real question with this report: who wants Google’s DoubleClick [...] [...] makes a case that is usually in line with the concerns or beliefs of the industry that backs him, TechCrunch reports, adding, “The only real question with this report: who wants Google’s DoubleClick [...]

]]> By: Futures News » Just How Dominant is Google? http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1798203 Futures News » Just How Dominant is Google? Thu, 29 Nov 2007 02:06:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1798203 [...] reading «www.techcrunch.com» on TechCrunch, I found this interesting analysis from Scott Cleland, whos published [...] [...] reading «www.techcrunch.com» on TechCrunch, I found this interesting analysis from Scott Cleland, whos published [...]

]]> By: Business Daily News » Just How Dominant is Google? http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1771762 Business Daily News » Just How Dominant is Google? Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:53:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1771762 [...] reading «www.techcrunch.com» on TechCrunch, I found this interesting analysis from Scott Cleland, whos published [...] [...] reading «www.techcrunch.com» on TechCrunch, I found this interesting analysis from Scott Cleland, whos published [...]

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]]> By: bdb http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1507408 bdb Thu, 19 Jul 2007 19:09:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1507408 Cleland is clearly on the take. That "comparison" is so overblown, it takes exaggeration to the next level. The big G remains as consumer friendly as it gets. I have the inclination to believe the MS lobbyists set this ball rolling. Google supports net-neutrality, can we say "conflict of interest"? Cleland is clearly on the take. That “comparison” is so overblown, it takes exaggeration to the next level.

The big G remains as consumer friendly as it gets. I have the inclination to believe the MS lobbyists set this ball rolling.

Google supports net-neutrality, can we say “conflict of interest”?

]]> By: Sean Scott http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1504994 Sean Scott Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:57:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1504994 I'm not sure how folks can't see that a google/doubleclick would be bad for online advertisers/publishers. There simply won't be any other shop in town with the reach that they have. And that's both in terms of ad/sense keyword buys and "traditional" run-of-site banner advertising. If you think your campaigns are expensive just wait... I’m not sure how folks can’t see that a google/doubleclick would be bad for online advertisers/publishers. There simply won’t be any other shop in town with the reach that they have. And that’s both in terms of ad/sense keyword buys and “traditional” run-of-site banner advertising.

If you think your campaigns are expensive just wait…

]]> By: Doug Mehus http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1504954 Doug Mehus Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:36:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1504954 There wasn't a public outcry over Oracle's buyout of PeopleSoft and yet the U.S. Justice Department, under the laissez-faire Bush administration, tried to block the takeover. And, that takeover in my opinion, wasn't anti-competitive at all and should've been approved (and it was, thanks to Oracle challenging it all the way through the U.S. federal court system). If Microsoft was prevented from buying Intuit (far less anti-competitive), then Google should definitely be prevented from buying DoubleClick. I would support Google owning a small player, such as 24/7 Real Media or possibly ValueClick, but definitely not the big guys in online advertising like DoubleClick or aQuantive. Cheers, Doug There wasn’t a public outcry over Oracle’s buyout of PeopleSoft and yet the U.S. Justice Department, under the laissez-faire Bush administration, tried to block the takeover. And, that takeover in my opinion, wasn’t anti-competitive at all and should’ve been approved (and it was, thanks to Oracle challenging it all the way through the U.S. federal court system).

If Microsoft was prevented from buying Intuit (far less anti-competitive), then Google should definitely be prevented from buying DoubleClick. I would support Google owning a small player, such as 24/7 Real Media or possibly ValueClick, but definitely not the big guys in online advertising like DoubleClick or aQuantive.

Cheers,
Doug

]]> By: Concrete Stain http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1504937 Concrete Stain Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:23:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1504937 I dont see Google, having a problem - they have lobbyist too! - heh google will be owning / DoubleClick soon I dont see Google, having a problem - they have lobbyist too!

- heh google will be owning / DoubleClick soon

]]> By: Anatoly http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1504641 Anatoly Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:18:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1504641 Akismet, James. James, Akismet. Akismet, James. James, Akismet.

]]> By: Todd http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1504558 Todd Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:17:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1504558 "Will The FTC Block Google’s Acquisition Of DoubleClick?" If the army of million dollar a year Microsoft lobbyists get their duly paid for "face time" then yes, Google will be blocked. If you can't innovate, legislate eh, Bill? “Will The FTC Block Google’s Acquisition Of DoubleClick?”

If the army of million dollar a year Microsoft lobbyists get their duly paid for “face time” then yes, Google will be blocked.

If you can’t innovate, legislate eh, Bill?

]]> By: etailology.com | Googleopoly? http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1504538 etailology.com | Googleopoly? Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:02:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1504538 [...] article on TechCrunch about how advertisers may be facing a Googleopoly.  While that’s not exactly news to many of us, TechCrunch has pulled a few interesting stats [...] [...] article on TechCrunch about how advertisers may be facing a Googleopoly.  While that’s not exactly news to many of us, TechCrunch has pulled a few interesting stats [...]

]]> By: carmen http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1504380 carmen Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:58:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1504380 these people giving money to Google - whoever they are - have chosen them for a reason (biggest distribution, best price etc), otherwise they'd take their business elsewhere. hasn't anybody heard of capitalism? its not like Google relies on the govt for heavy regulation and support and of their oligopoly **cough-pharma** . the notion that they should be punished for being good at what they do is ludicrous. no, im not a GOOG shareholder! these people giving money to Google - whoever they are - have chosen them for a reason (biggest distribution, best price etc), otherwise they’d take their business elsewhere. hasn’t anybody heard of capitalism? its not like Google relies on the govt for heavy regulation and support and of their oligopoly **cough-pharma** . the notion that they should be punished for being good at what they do is ludicrous.

no, im not a GOOG shareholder!

]]> By: Josh Catone http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1504306 Josh Catone Wed, 18 Jul 2007 09:51:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1504306 Now if the FTC does block it, will Microsoft be bummed that DoubleClick is back on the market and they're stuck with aQuantive? Now if the FTC does block it, will Microsoft be bummed that DoubleClick is back on the market and they’re stuck with aQuantive?

]]> By: Joe http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1504210 Joe Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:33:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1504210 The possibility of the Bush administration blocking an acquisition on monopolistic grounds is comical. Thanks for the laugh The possibility of the Bush administration blocking an acquisition on monopolistic grounds is comical. Thanks for the laugh

]]> By: James http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1504119 James Wed, 18 Jul 2007 07:39:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1504119 Googleopoly, Liveopoly, Yahooploy, Askoploy, Amazoploy, Viacomoploy. They all want to create bigger internet economy than superbowl, olypmic games, and wealthly middle east oil. News corporation want to buy Dow jones. I think internet web 2.0 create billion dollars and more jobs. I think milk, oil, and gold is still worthless. I won't don't want to buy gold bars or chain. It doesn't make me rich and look sexy. Gold can't stop aging. If I ever have $ 1 million dollar gold pound. I would sell it for 5 dollars. Googleopoly, Liveopoly, Yahooploy, Askoploy, Amazoploy, Viacomoploy.

They all want to create bigger internet economy than superbowl, olypmic games, and wealthly middle east oil. News corporation want to buy Dow jones. I think internet web 2.0 create billion dollars and more jobs.

I think milk, oil, and gold is still worthless. I won’t don’t want to buy gold bars or chain. It doesn’t make me rich and look sexy. Gold can’t stop aging.

If I ever have $ 1 million dollar gold pound. I would sell it for 5 dollars.

]]> By: aandarian http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1504078 aandarian Wed, 18 Jul 2007 07:14:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1504078 woohoo Duncan woohoo Duncan

]]> By: gettit http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1504065 gettit Wed, 18 Jul 2007 07:06:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1504065 I'm glad they won't block it, and I'd be glad even if it was truly a monopoly. Just because a few people are annoyed (and I don't like Google), doesn't make it abusive at all. There's nothing Google can do to keep competitors out of their space, and if they abuse their position it is people's responsibility to move to those competitors when they arose. I don't know anyone that would believe that the anti-trust case versus Microsoft is the reason they left the platform. It was dissatisfaction. That's something you can judge without the FTC. I’m glad they won’t block it, and I’d be glad even if it was truly a monopoly. Just because a few people are annoyed (and I don’t like Google), doesn’t make it abusive at all. There’s nothing Google can do to keep competitors out of their space, and if they abuse their position it is people’s responsibility to move to those competitors when they arose.

I don’t know anyone that would believe that the anti-trust case versus Microsoft is the reason they left the platform. It was dissatisfaction. That’s something you can judge without the FTC.

]]> By: Hosting http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1503996 Hosting Wed, 18 Jul 2007 06:31:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1503996 Google going the Microsoft way - every which way Google going the Microsoft way - every which way

]]> By: sam madino http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1503994 sam madino Wed, 18 Jul 2007 06:29:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1503994 They should block Murdoch and WSJ that's more important to me. They should block Murdoch and WSJ that’s more important to me.

]]> By: Dominic http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1503967 Dominic Wed, 18 Jul 2007 06:02:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1503967 They should block it. GooTube is becoming far too powerful on the web. I remember Microsoft's offer to buy Intuit. Feds blocked it and I do believe this has monopoly written all over it. They truly do want to control the world's information, well; them and George Bush. Have a nice night ! They should block it. GooTube is becoming far too powerful on the web. I remember Microsoft’s offer to buy Intuit. Feds blocked it and I do believe this has monopoly written all over it. They truly do want to control the world’s information, well; them and George Bush.

Have a nice night !

]]> By: matt http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1503963 matt Wed, 18 Jul 2007 06:01:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1503963 Duncan, I'm with homer, this is good writing and a great story. A+ Duncan, I’m with homer, this is good writing and a great story. A+

]]> By: Duncan Riley http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1503928 Duncan Riley Wed, 18 Jul 2007 05:22:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1503928 Thanks Homer...I think :-) Thanks Homer…I think :-)

]]> By: homer http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1503922 homer Wed, 18 Jul 2007 05:18:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1503922 This is great. Duncan, your boycott has been officially called off. :) This is great. Duncan, your boycott has been officially called off. :)

]]> By: Search*Engines WEB http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1503921 Search*Engines WEB Wed, 18 Jul 2007 05:18:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/17/will-the-ftc-block-googles-acquisition-of-doubleclick/#comment-1503921 It does not appear likely that the top legal staff working at and for Google would not have examined that very possibility for planning the acquisition. There would have to be a public outcry or a national and media wave of anti-Google sentiment to cause anything that drastic to happen At one point a few years ago, Microsoft was acquiring Claria. It does not appear likely that the top legal staff working at and for Google would not have examined that very possibility for planning the acquisition.

There would have to be a public outcry or a national and media wave of anti-Google sentiment to cause anything that drastic to happen

At one point a few years ago, Microsoft was acquiring Claria.

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