TechCrunch is reporting that talks between Google and Digg have resumed and that Google may be interested in acquiring Digg for a rumored sum of $200 million. Digg’s primary revenues come from an ad deal with Microsoft which should terminate if Google acquires the company.
Digg was founded by Kevin Rose and has raised $11.3 million [...]
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Google interested in Digg - rumors of a $200 mil buyout
Facebook hires another Google Exec
Techcrunch reports that another executive has defected from Google to Facebook. Elliot Schrage, VP of global communications and public affairs will be joining Facebook in a similar role.
Recent jumpship’s from Google include COO, Sheryl Sandberg and CFO Gideon Yu. The recent pattern of hiring seasoned veterans from Google to staff it’s CFO and COO roles [...]
