We think of Google as a search engine but they are an advertising company. This short documentary on Google will give you a good idea of what Google is trying to do and how the different pieces fit together.
They want to own the cables that deliver the Internet and also the electricity to power them.
Not every number or statistic that you see in the movie may be true but it is still a good recap of Google’s constantly growing list of products and features. The movie originally aired on Australian TV show -- Hungary Beast.
Thanks Andrew Vande Moere for the tip.
Also see: Google’s Master Plan
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Reader Comments
Google’s purchase of Admob will likely further expand advertising benefits to mobile phone users, advertisers and publishers. This is not only includes search based ads, but also displayed/in line type ads.
Written by Michael on 03.09.10
Wow! That’s everything that Microsoft would love to be doing but can’t! Thanks for the FUD.
Written by Amber Mortinson on 03.09.10
Great video. “We think of Google as a search engine but they are an advertising company” is a good observation to keep in mind when looking at Google’s new developments too, like the TV search engine with Dish.
Written by Phoebe on 03.10.10