Yahoo to advertise on mobile devices in 18 countries

“Yahoo Inc. plans to place display advertisements on mobile devices in 18 countries, the company said, as part of its aggressive push beyond just a search and online presence. Sunnyvale-based Yahoo said it will offer its brand advertising for mobile phone users in western Europe, the Americas and South Asia, and has signed on advertisers that include Santa Clara-based Intel Corp., carmakers such as Nissan and Infiniti, and companies with interest for travelers such as Singapore Airlines and Hilton’s Embassy Suites.”