米Ask Jeeves、Googleとの提携を2007年まで延長

米Ask Jeevesは26日、同社の運営するポータルや検索サイトへの広告配信において米Googleとの契約を2007年まで延長したことを明らかにした。この契約延長により、引き続きAsk JeevesはGoogleの配信するアドワーズ広告を掲載する。

"When you consider the proven performance of search advertising, the increased online spending by mainstream advertisers and the possibilities that lie ahead with local search, we believe there continues to be significant growth opportunities in search advertising," said Steve Berkowitz, CEO of Ask Jeeves. "As a leader in the search industry, Ask Jeeves will continue to work to move offline dollars online and grow the search advertising market to its fullest potential." [Ask Jeeves Extends Advertising Relationship with Google Through 2007]