Marissa Mayer stories
Women highlight benefits & challenges of working in tech
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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Flexible working, equal pay, and mentorship are key to attracting women to careers in technology, according to a survey by cybersecurity firm Specops Software.
$58m down the drain as Yahoo no.2 becomes a pain
Fri, 17th Jan 2014
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Yahoo COO Henrique de Castro fired after 15 months. Estimated $109m severance package to soften the blow. CEO Marissa Mayer declines to comment.
'Enviable' Intel makes mobile move
Mon, 20th May 2013
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New CEO Brian Krzanich vows to make the company more responsive to customers, focusing on smartphones and tablets going forward.
Yahoo nears $1.1bn Tumblr acquisition
Mon, 20th May 2013
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Yahoo set to acquire Tumblr for $1.1bn, boosting its tech portfolio and aiming to let the blogging site run as a standalone business.
Yahoo chairman resigns
Fri, 26th Apr 2013
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The man who helped bring Marissa Mayer to the company will not seek reelection to the Yahoo board of directors.
Mayer's mobile vision for Yahoo
Fri, 19th Apr 2013
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Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer gears up for a mobile-first revamp, aiming to make the company a key player in the mobile space.
Yahoo spring clean sees seven products dumped
Mon, 4th Mar 2013
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Marissa Mayer uses old Google philosophy, scrapping seven underperforming products during a company clear out.
Working from home or hardly working?
Thu, 28th Feb 2013
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Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer sparks debate after banning staff from working from home, with critics believing the company will suffer as a result.
Yahoo reveals new email service
Wed, 12th Dec 2012
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Yahoo launches its revamped email service, promising a streamlined, mobile-first experience, marking Marissa Mayer's first major move as CEO.
Mayer appoints new Yahoo CFO
Wed, 26th Sep 2012
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Marissa Mayer spearheads Yahoo's revival by appointing Ken Goldman as the new CFO, aiming for financial and operational rejuvenation.
Yahoo's business blueprint expected today
Tue, 25th Sep 2012
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New Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer expected to unveil her business blueprint as she plans to turn around the struggling company.
Yahoo returns US$3.65bn shareholder cash
Wed, 19th Sep 2012
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Yahoo will return US$3.65bn to shareholders after closing the deal with Alibaba Group. New CEO Marissa Mayer made the announcement.
Mayer bins BlackBerry for iPhone 5
Wed, 19th Sep 2012
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New Yahoo CEO ditches company issued handsets in favour of a list of approved high-quality smartphones for employees.
Tuesday Talk: Mayer’s brilliance lies in the basic
Tue, 7th Aug 2012
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Three weeks, two executive resignations and a pregnancy later and new Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is still at the helm...
Second executive departs Yahoo in days
Mon, 6th Aug 2012
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In the wake of interim CEO Levinsohn's exit, Yahoo's strategy head Jim Heckman follows suit, marking a pivotal shift under Marissa Mayer’s leadership.
Former CEO Ross Levinsohn leaves Yahoo
Tue, 31st Jul 2012
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After being overlooked for the top Yahoo job two weeks ago, Levinsohn leaves the company effective immediately.
Money motivation for Yahoo’s Mayer
Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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Marissa Mayer, upon her Yahoo CEO venture, could amass over $60m in bonuses and shares, marking a pivotal financial incentive move.
Google acquires restaurant review brand Zagat
Fri, 9th Sep 2011
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Recognised food guide to be cornerstone of search giant's localised offering.