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The Birth of ‘Oath’: The Unification of Yahoo and AOL under Verizon

Paul Balo by Paul Balo
April 4, 2017
in Business, Internet
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By now, it has become common knowledge in the tech world that internet behemoth, Verizon, is on course to acquire Yahoo. However, a fresh piece of information that may add a touch of intrigue to this narrative is that the telecommunications giant has chosen the moniker ‘Oath’ for the new entity that will be formed when it merges its AOL unit with Yahoo’s search, ad business, mail, and other web content.

Verizon had previously acquired AOL back in 2015 and now with the addition of Yahoo, it further strengthens and expands its reach in the digital content and ad business. It is indeed stirring to witness AOL, once recognized as a forerunner in the internet era, expanding its portfolio by the integration of Yahoo’s colossal online content base.

This restructuring, leading to the birth of Oath, will occur under the astute leadership of Marni Walden. Currently holding the role of Executive Vice President, alongside being the President of Product Innovation and New Businesses, Walden is poised to spearhead the transformational phase of these two iconic brands.

It is worth noting that while Verizon aims to integrate Yahoo’s web content, this acquisition does not include Yahoo’s 15% stake in Chinese retail tycoon, Alibaba. More so, the parts of Yahoo that Verizon is not eyeing will undergo a rebranding to be termed ‘Altaba’. Consequently, Yahoo’s CEO, Marissa Mayer, will not be part of Oath or Altaba, marking a significant shift in her career trajectory.

Verizon had initially proposed a hefty $4.8 billion bid for Yahoo, however due to a series of security breaches, it requested a significant valuation cut of $350 million. This was aimed at offsetting any potential fallout from the breaches, thereby displaying strategic acumen during high stakes negotiation.

Lastly, the chosen naming convention, Oath, has garnered some mirth and piqued interest on platforms like Twitter, hinting at the potential buzz the new company might stir up this summer and beyond. Despite the humorous reception so far, we’re all holding an optimistic ‘oath’ for this union, hoping it will forge a more vibrant digital landscape.

While we wait to see how Oath will shape up, one thing seems certain – the journey of Verizon, AOL, Yahoo, and now Oath, offers quite an interesting narrative in the ceaseless evolution of the technology sector.

As we keep an eye on this unfolding story, stay tuned for more up-to-the-minute news on the digital and tech world’s continuous, innovative transformations.

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Paul Balo is the founder of TechBooky and a highly skilled wireless communications professional with a strong background in cloud computing, offering extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing wireless communication systems.

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