Search:

• Search shows Google is poised for success.

• AOL, firms explore an offer for Yahoo.

• Facebook, Microsoft deepen search ties.

• Google Instant now factored into search share.

Convergence:

• NBC Universal drops ad partnership with Google.

Mobile Marketing:

• xAD raises $4M for local mobile ads.

Mobile Computing:

• Verizon to sell the iPad in its stores.

• Verizon's Android success augurs well for handling the content-intensive iPhone.

Ad Agencies:

• Agencies tool up for data-driven media buying.

Small Business:

• GoDaddy launches SMB online advertising tool.