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Google (GOOG) could soon have another search controversy (previous) on its hands. Starting this...

  • Thursday, May 31, 2012, 6:53 PM ET
    Google (GOOG) could soon have another search controversy (previous) on its hands. Starting this fall, results shown by the company's product search engine will be influenced by how much retailers and advertisers pay. Currently, the search engine only generates revenue from ads that are clearly distinct from the search results. Meanwhile, Danny Sullivan notes Google's hotel and flight search results are now also influenced by ad purchases. The FTC might not be thrilled.
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    they risk killing their own business - if search results for sale, undermines credibility
    31 May 2012, 07:06 PM Reply Like
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    Agreed, a naive move by Google which is not very understandable. Why would they even risk move controversy, especially after the announcement of an investigation by the European Commission
    31 May 2012, 07:16 PM Reply Like
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    Bottom line for Google....way to big to fail.
    1 Jun 2012, 12:56 AM Reply Like
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    Where have I heard that before...... but yes the general principle is true
    1 Jun 2012, 04:28 AM Reply Like
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