Microsoft outflanking Yahoo again
The New York Times is reporting that Microsoft is in talks with News Corp. for a possible business combination with the MySpace business unit.
Yes, Microsoft wants to acquire everyone.
It’s a great maneuver to eliminate a possible white knight for Yahoo, increasing the chances of a Microsoft-Yahoo deal. And if consummated, the News Corp. deal would give Microsoft a giant step up in social media applications and talent in its fight versus Google.
Most likely, it’s nothing more than a simple tactic to corner Yahoo into have productive discussions. Microsoft wins another round. Stay tuned.
