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Microsoft rumored to sell Atlas online ad platform to Facebook

John Callaham — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:00:00 +0000

A new report claims Microsoft and Facebook are in talks that could result in Microsoft selling off its Atlas Solutions online ad platform to Facebook, who could turn it into a rival for Google's ads. Read more...

Microsoft to take $6.2 billion write off on aQuantive buyout

John Callaham — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:49:50 +0000

Microsoft announced today that it would take a $6.2 billion write off for charges in its Onlive Services division, mostly due to the acquisition of aQuantive in 2007. Read more...

Microsoft Closes $6 billion Buyout of aQuantive

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 21:48:45 +0000

As part of an online advertising push designed to leapfrog Yahoo and present a serious challenge to Google, Microsoft has just closed a $6 billion deal with digital marketing company aQuantive. As the software industry... Read more...

Microsoft to buy aQuantive for $6 billion

Fri, 18 May 2007 17:31:53 +0000

Microsoft has announced plans to acquire aQuantive, a digital marketing services agency, for around $6 billion. Microsoft said aQuantive's 2,600 employees will be incorporated into its online services business, dedicated to growing advertising on the... Read more...