eWeek (via SearchEngineLowdown): MSN Forms Search Focus Group

Microsoft put together a group of bloggers and search experts to act as a sort of focus group for its ongoing search development efforts. The group, to travel to Redmond for a two-day "Search Champs" event has all the appearances of preparations for a PR campaign, but Microsoft told eWeek that it is more of a way for Microsoft to get outside feedback. About thirty invitations were sent out, along with non-disclosure agreements.