Halo 2 is released and Google acquires a Mobile internet advertising platform. All on today’s On This Day from TEST Huddle.
2004 – Halo 2 Released
In the U.S. Microsoft release Halo 2, a first person shooter sequel. The game sells 2.4 million units in North America alone in its first day grossing $125 million in revenue. It’s the biggest opening day in the history of entertainment.
2009 – Google Acquires AdMob
On this day in 2009. Google acquires the mobile advertising firm AdMob for $750 Million. At the time of its acquisition, The company Admob is among the world’s largest mobile advertising platforms, serving over forty billion mobile ads per month. The acquisition marks Google acknowledgement of the strength of mobile internet and its importance in the company’s future.
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