-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.