Most Valuable Brand Search Trends: Apple, IBM, McDonalds, Microsoft, Coke
Not including #2 ranked Google, which plotted literally off the chart.
Indy 500 2012 Photos: New Designs, Rocket Speeds
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| Indy 500 2012 Winner: Dario Franchitti |
The world's best IndyCar drivers are on the track, preparing for the 96th Indianapolis 500 mile race. The newly designed cars are stunning, with speeds to match. And safer than previous IndyCars, thanks to extensive contributions by the late Dan Wheldon.
Wheldon is terribly missed, but his spirit lives on, on the legendary brickyard where he made his mark, winning last year's Indy 500 with a dramatic last-second come-from-behind victory, and in the cars that will make history in 2012.
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| Takuma Sato |
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| James Hinchcliffe |
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| Townsend Bell |
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| Tony Kanaan |
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| Helio Castroneves |
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| Ryan Briscoe |
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| Oriol Servia |
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| Rubens Barrichello |
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| E. J. Viso |
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| Ana Beatriz |
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Dario Franchitti Wins 2012 Indianapolis 500 -- Photos and Drivers
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| Dario Franchitti: Winner of 2012 Indianapolis 500 |
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| Tony Kanaan, Third Place, 2012 Indianapolis 500 |
#2 Ryan Briscoe IZOD Team Penske
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| #3 Helio Castroneves Ahell V-Power/Pennzoil/Penske |
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Best Web Analytics Data: Up to 1 Million Visits/Day, Reaching 125 Countries
In recent years, our own RunTriMedia Labs has been capturing, tracking, benchmarking, and analyzing data representing 2 million visits, 4 million pageviews by visitors from 5000 cities in 125 countries.
Our web analytics data archives are among the most comprehensive in the business. Our clients range from:
This interactive map above illustrates RunTriMedia Labs' recent site traffic activity: visitors with over 25,000 views from 2900 cities in 109 countries. Scroll and click to learn more about our global reach and local presence.
Our web analytics data archives are among the most comprehensive in the business. Our clients range from:
- Major global media companies receiving 1 million visits a day, to
- National non-profits serving 150,000 members per year, to
- $500 million online retailers taking 30,000 orders per day,
- B2B services companies capturing low levels of web traffic, but converting them to high-paying clients.
- And any more
This interactive map above illustrates RunTriMedia Labs' recent site traffic activity: visitors with over 25,000 views from 2900 cities in 109 countries. Scroll and click to learn more about our global reach and local presence.
Dennis Woodside Ironman Triathlete and New Motorola CEO
Dennis Woodside -- finisher of Ironman Florida and, Ironman Canada (twice) -- has been named Motorola's new CEO, following the closing of Google's acquisition of Motorola Mobility. The press release details Woodside's executive background at Google, and media outlets have been quick to add the Ironman experience among his distinguished achievements (not to mention a 2:59 Chicago Marathon 2002).
How fast was Woodside in his Ironman triathlons? Steady and consistent, top 15% in each race, and with a nearly identical time at Ironman Canada 2010 and 2011.
How fast was Woodside in his Ironman triathlons? Steady and consistent, top 15% in each race, and with a nearly identical time at Ironman Canada 2010 and 2011.
- Ironman Florida 2004: 10:45:24
- Ironman Canada 2010: 10:52:12
- Ironman Canada 2011: 10:52:06
Google Acquires Motorola Mobility
May 22, 2012
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – May 22, 2012 – Google Inc.
(NASDAQ: GOOG) announced today that the acquisition of Motorola Mobility
Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MMI) has closed, with Google acquiring MMI for
$40.00 per share in cash.
The acquisition will enable Google to supercharge the Android ecosystem and will enhance competition in mobile computing. Motorola Mobility will remain a licensee of Android and Android will remain open. Google will run Motorola Mobility as a separate business.
Sanjay Jha, who revived Motorola’s Mobile Devices business and led the company through this acquisition, has stepped down as CEO, although he will continue to work with Google to help ensure a smooth transition.
Dennis Woodside, who has overseen integration planning for the acquisition and previously served as President of Google’s Americas region, has become CEO of Motorola Mobility.
Larry Page, CEO of Google, said, “I’m happy to announce the deal has closed. Motorola is a great American tech company, with a track record of over 80 years of innovation. It’s a great time to be in the mobile business, and I’m confident that the team at Motorola will be creating the next generation of mobile devices that will improve lives for years to come.
“Sanjay Jha, who was responsible for building the company and placing a big bet on Android, has stepped down as CEO. I would like to thank him for his efforts and am tremendously pleased that he will be working to ensure a smooth transition as long-time Googler Dennis Woodside takes over as CEO of Motorola Mobility.
“I’ve known Dennis for nearly a decade, and he’s been phenomenal at building teams and delivering on some of Google’s biggest bets. Dennis has always been a committed partner to our customers and I know he will be an outstanding leader of Motorola--and he’s already off to great start with some very strong new hires for the Motorola team.”
Dennis Woodside, CEO of Motorola Mobility, said: “Motorola literally invented the entire mobile industry with the first-ever commercial cell phone in 1983. Thirty years later, mobile devices are at the center of the computing revolution.
“Our aim is simple: to focus Motorola Mobility’s remarkable talent on fewer, bigger bets, and create wonderful devices that are used by people around the world.”
Dennis Woodside has hired a small number of leaders who will immediately join Motorola’s executive team, including Regina Dugan (former Director of DARPA), Mark Randall (former supply chain VP at Amazon and previously at Nokia), Vanessa Wittman (former CFO of Marsh & McLennan), Scott Sullivan (former head of HR at Visa and NVIDIA), and Gary Briggs (former Google VP of Consumer Marketing). In addition to these new leaders, many members of Motorola Mobility’s team will continue in their current roles: Iqbal Arshad (Product Development), Marshall Brown (Chief of Staff), Fei Liu (Mass Market Products), Dan Moloney (Home), Scott Offer (General Counsel), Mark Shockley (Sales), Mahesh Veerina (Software & Enterprise) and Jim Wicks (Consumer Experience Design).
Woodside added: “Motorola Mobility has many outstanding leaders, including people who were behind the original RAZR in 2004 and recent successes like the Droid and RAZR MAXX. Our colleagues joining the team come from varied backgrounds, from DARPA to Amazon and NVIDIA, but they all share a track record of leading innovation at speed, and a great deal of excitement about the mission ahead.”
About Dennis Woodside
Dennis Woodside oversaw Google’s acquisition of Motorola Mobility, and is former President of Google’s Americas region. He has worked with partners, governments and advertisers in more than 30 countries. Most recently, Dennis was responsible for Google’s Sales & Operations in the Americas. In the U.S. alone, Dennis and his team drove revenue from $10.8 billion to $17.5 billion in under three years. He also was the lead business partner for Google’s advertising product development team, helping launch new ad products globally. Dennis started his career at the company spearheading investment across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He was responsible for the overall go-to-market, product offering and acquisition strategies in these markets, which boasted a 20-fold increase during his tenure. Revenues grew to over $2 billion.
About Google Inc.
Google’s innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all major global markets. Google’s targeted advertising program provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.google.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by phrases such as Google or its management “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “foresees,” “forecasts,” “estimates” or other words or phrases of similar import. Similarly, statements herein that describe the future impact of the Motorola Mobility acquisition, including its financial impact, and other statements of management’s beliefs, intentions or goals also are forward-looking statements. It is uncertain whether any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do, what impact they will have on Google’s results of operations, financial condition, or the price of its stock. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the ability of Google to successfully integrate Motorola’s operations, product lines and technology; the ability of Google to implement its plans, forecasts and other expectations with respect to Motorola’s business and realize additional opportunities for growth and innovation; and the other risks and important factors contained and identified in Google’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. Google does not undertake any obligation to update the forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
The acquisition will enable Google to supercharge the Android ecosystem and will enhance competition in mobile computing. Motorola Mobility will remain a licensee of Android and Android will remain open. Google will run Motorola Mobility as a separate business.
Sanjay Jha, who revived Motorola’s Mobile Devices business and led the company through this acquisition, has stepped down as CEO, although he will continue to work with Google to help ensure a smooth transition.
Dennis Woodside, who has overseen integration planning for the acquisition and previously served as President of Google’s Americas region, has become CEO of Motorola Mobility.
Larry Page, CEO of Google, said, “I’m happy to announce the deal has closed. Motorola is a great American tech company, with a track record of over 80 years of innovation. It’s a great time to be in the mobile business, and I’m confident that the team at Motorola will be creating the next generation of mobile devices that will improve lives for years to come.
“Sanjay Jha, who was responsible for building the company and placing a big bet on Android, has stepped down as CEO. I would like to thank him for his efforts and am tremendously pleased that he will be working to ensure a smooth transition as long-time Googler Dennis Woodside takes over as CEO of Motorola Mobility.
“I’ve known Dennis for nearly a decade, and he’s been phenomenal at building teams and delivering on some of Google’s biggest bets. Dennis has always been a committed partner to our customers and I know he will be an outstanding leader of Motorola--and he’s already off to great start with some very strong new hires for the Motorola team.”
Dennis Woodside, CEO of Motorola Mobility, said: “Motorola literally invented the entire mobile industry with the first-ever commercial cell phone in 1983. Thirty years later, mobile devices are at the center of the computing revolution.
“Our aim is simple: to focus Motorola Mobility’s remarkable talent on fewer, bigger bets, and create wonderful devices that are used by people around the world.”
Dennis Woodside has hired a small number of leaders who will immediately join Motorola’s executive team, including Regina Dugan (former Director of DARPA), Mark Randall (former supply chain VP at Amazon and previously at Nokia), Vanessa Wittman (former CFO of Marsh & McLennan), Scott Sullivan (former head of HR at Visa and NVIDIA), and Gary Briggs (former Google VP of Consumer Marketing). In addition to these new leaders, many members of Motorola Mobility’s team will continue in their current roles: Iqbal Arshad (Product Development), Marshall Brown (Chief of Staff), Fei Liu (Mass Market Products), Dan Moloney (Home), Scott Offer (General Counsel), Mark Shockley (Sales), Mahesh Veerina (Software & Enterprise) and Jim Wicks (Consumer Experience Design).
Woodside added: “Motorola Mobility has many outstanding leaders, including people who were behind the original RAZR in 2004 and recent successes like the Droid and RAZR MAXX. Our colleagues joining the team come from varied backgrounds, from DARPA to Amazon and NVIDIA, but they all share a track record of leading innovation at speed, and a great deal of excitement about the mission ahead.”
About Dennis Woodside
Dennis Woodside oversaw Google’s acquisition of Motorola Mobility, and is former President of Google’s Americas region. He has worked with partners, governments and advertisers in more than 30 countries. Most recently, Dennis was responsible for Google’s Sales & Operations in the Americas. In the U.S. alone, Dennis and his team drove revenue from $10.8 billion to $17.5 billion in under three years. He also was the lead business partner for Google’s advertising product development team, helping launch new ad products globally. Dennis started his career at the company spearheading investment across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He was responsible for the overall go-to-market, product offering and acquisition strategies in these markets, which boasted a 20-fold increase during his tenure. Revenues grew to over $2 billion.
About Google Inc.
Google’s innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all major global markets. Google’s targeted advertising program provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.google.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by phrases such as Google or its management “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “foresees,” “forecasts,” “estimates” or other words or phrases of similar import. Similarly, statements herein that describe the future impact of the Motorola Mobility acquisition, including its financial impact, and other statements of management’s beliefs, intentions or goals also are forward-looking statements. It is uncertain whether any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do, what impact they will have on Google’s results of operations, financial condition, or the price of its stock. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the ability of Google to successfully integrate Motorola’s operations, product lines and technology; the ability of Google to implement its plans, forecasts and other expectations with respect to Motorola’s business and realize additional opportunities for growth and innovation; and the other risks and important factors contained and identified in Google’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. Google does not undertake any obligation to update the forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
Media Contacts:
Niki Fenwick
press@google.com
650-253-5000
Google, Inc.
press@google.com
650-253-5000
Google, Inc.
Jennifer Erickson
847-772-1217
jennifer.erickson@motorola.com
Motorola Mobility
847-772-1217
jennifer.erickson@motorola.com
Motorola Mobility
Boston Marathon 2012 5800 Cities Results Analysis
Finishers and average finish times for 5800 cities are captured on the maps below. Click on any red dot to see that town's finisher data. Scroll around using google map tools. How did your town do compared to others?
Grocery Shopping On the Run: Peapod's Virtual Grocery Stores
Runners and Triathletes are always looking for ways to accomplish more with less time, when it comes to training and racing. Same tends to be true when it comes to everyday shopping but there were few alternatives to reduce shopping time. Until now.
Consider this: how would you like to do all your grocery shopping while waiting for your train, and then have your order delivered to your house, all without ever entering a grocery store? That concept is now a reality. After a very successful launch in Philadelphia, Peapod, the nation's leading online grocer (and a client of ours), has brought the same virtual store concept to Chicago commuters, making it easier than ever to order groceries while on the run.
Commuters passing through Chicago's State and Lake public transportation station are now surrounded by wall-to-wall mock-ups of grocery shelves loaded with images of top-selling items. Each display item has an associated bar code, and shoppers can use their smart phones to scan any code to start and build their grocery orders.
Imagine finishing your order online during your commute home, and having the order delivered later, at a time of your choosing. That's grocery shopping without the hassle of driving to/from the store and loading/unloading heavy bags of groceries. That's progress. That's more time that you can be out on the road, training for your next race. That's Peapod.
For more, visit www.Peapod.com.
Consider this: how would you like to do all your grocery shopping while waiting for your train, and then have your order delivered to your house, all without ever entering a grocery store? That concept is now a reality. After a very successful launch in Philadelphia, Peapod, the nation's leading online grocer (and a client of ours), has brought the same virtual store concept to Chicago commuters, making it easier than ever to order groceries while on the run.
Commuters passing through Chicago's State and Lake public transportation station are now surrounded by wall-to-wall mock-ups of grocery shelves loaded with images of top-selling items. Each display item has an associated bar code, and shoppers can use their smart phones to scan any code to start and build their grocery orders.
Imagine finishing your order online during your commute home, and having the order delivered later, at a time of your choosing. That's grocery shopping without the hassle of driving to/from the store and loading/unloading heavy bags of groceries. That's progress. That's more time that you can be out on the road, training for your next race. That's Peapod.
For more, visit www.Peapod.com.
Social Media Search Trends: LinkedIn, tumblr, Instagram, Pinterest
Which of these popular social sites -- LinkedIn, tumblr, Instagram, Pinterest, Groupon -- have generated the most search traffic? And how are search trends shifting for these sites? Google Trends has the Answer.
No real surprise that Pinterest has grown from no awareness to exceeding the others in recent months, but what is surprising is how Pinterest's search trend is now declining. Of the group, only search trends for tumblr have steadily increased.
For more web statistics and analytics, see
No real surprise that Pinterest has grown from no awareness to exceeding the others in recent months, but what is surprising is how Pinterest's search trend is now declining. Of the group, only search trends for tumblr have steadily increased.
For more web statistics and analytics, see
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Ironman Lake Placid: Kona Qualifying Slots from 2004 to 2010
The inaugural Ironman Lake Placid, in 1999, offered 120 Kona slots. Over time, the number of slots has been reduced significantly, to 100 by 2004, to 80 in 2005, and to 72 slots in 2009. Here's how the slots have been allocated by age group. [Also see 2004-2010 changes in IMLP Qualifying Times]
Note: In all years, 10% of slots were reserved for pros. In 2005 and 2007, Lake Placid hosted Male Pros only, and in 2006, Women Pros only.
Note: In all years, 10% of slots were reserved for pros. In 2005 and 2007, Lake Placid hosted Male Pros only, and in 2006, Women Pros only.
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