-Google and Microsoft continue to tangle in a battle over their respective email services (above). link
-Meanwhile, rival Apple reportedly has more money than the U.S. government. link
-San Francisco-based agency Heat hired Goodby alum Nathan Shamban as account manager.
-MDC Partners reported a Q2 profit. link
-Traffiq signed Microsoft vet Ratha Grimes as director of product management.
-Creative shop Baldwin& made the move from Durham, NC to Raleigh.