AOL picked up social networking site Bebo for $850 million, company founders are said to earn $650 million, another big chunk goes to the VCs behind their financing. I guess there is still some life in AOL after all. Speaking of life, Google’s deal to purchase Doublick has finally received its final nod from the final nod from EU.
Here are some of the industry stories and news that we talked about in this edition of The Week That Was.
Headlines:
Does Canada Need Another Wireless Provider?
The Young, Willing and Eager Coming To A Mobile Device Near You
Breaking News: Transcontinental Acquires ThinData
One Small Step For Man, One Giant Step For MARS Advertising
Puretracks Launches Mobile Music Store, Tastes Great, DRM Free
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