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We Knew Her When: IE's Videos With Marissa Mayer

Written by Kim Davis
7/23/2012 6 comments
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Marissa Mayer's appointment as Yahoo's new CEO has made headlines since the news a week ago. (See: Marissa Mayer: Why the Queen of Search Jumped Ship.)

Back in the day, Internet Evolution had an exclusive opportunity to sit down with Marissa and talk to her about social networking, search, Google Twitter, and... well, not so much Yahoo. After all, this was back in 2009.

Nevertheless, for in-depth insight into Mayer's professional passion, personal style, and interesting way of pronouncing "tools" as a two-syllable word, these videos are an unbeatable resource.

Now that she's moved on, we would naturally love to catch up with Marissa about her strategy for Yahoo. The invitation is open. Whenever she has a moment.

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Susan Fourtané
Thinkernetter
Monday July 23, 2012 5:30:44 PM
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Why is she so hysterical? 

-Susan

Kim Davis
Thinkernetter
Monday July 23, 2012 4:48:08 PM
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Too harsh, Mitch.  If she continues recent trends, she has at least two months left to go in the job.

Mitch Wagner
Thinkernetter
Monday July 23, 2012 4:17:53 PM
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It's time to quit focusing on Marissa Mayer's sex and pregnancy and treat her as we would any other CEO by claiming her career at Yahoo is already a complete failure.

mtechie
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Monday July 23, 2012 4:13:20 PM
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@Paul, I remember the initial video segment from back in the day. I hope she finds time to drop by IE again soon. Her contributions are always welcome here.

Paul Whyte
Researcher
Monday July 23, 2012 1:03:56 PM
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IE's Radio Program has been a huge success. So many top industry maverns have grace the radio 'hot seat'. I was priviledge to be part of that particular program and was very impress with what she has to say on the various issues she was asked about. I can say Yahoo will be her biggest challenge as of yet but that she was willing to accept the offer, considering all that yahoo has went through over the years is a testament that she feels confident and capable that she can turn things around. I wish her all the very best and hope IE radio will continue to bring great industry minds to the air waves.

 

Joanne Goldman
Thinkernetter
Monday July 23, 2012 12:42:53 PM
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Thanks, Kim, for posting IE videos that show Marissa Mayer "in action" prior to her move to Yahoo!  Kudos to IE for giving us access to up and coming people that are today, and in the future, greatly impacting the future of the Web!

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