Google’s mobile search worth over $1 billion

If there wasn’t enough evidence already to show the growth of mobile search, Google announced last week that it was worth over $1 billion. Nice going. Google are at pains to point out that they are more than just a search company, using the success of Android as evidence. However, whilst there is no doubting the success of their mobile OS (now over 30% of the US smartphone market), the revenue comes from … well, it’s search advertising!

More on the report here, in Techcrunch: http://techcrunch.com/2011/04/14/google-q1-earnings/

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I create mobile strategy, campaigns, insight and compliance/best practice for brands and advertising agencies. I also deliver training courses on mobile, social and digital media. Feel free to contact me through this blog to find out more about my services. Find me on LinkedIn or Google +

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