A federal judge has ruled that Google maintained illegal monopolies in the digital advertising technology market. In a landmark case, the Department of Justice and 17 states found Google liable for antitrust violations. Federal Court Finds Google Violated Sherman Act U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema ruled that Google illegally monopolized two key markets in digital … Read more
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has proposed that Google sell its Chrome web browser and possibly the Android mobile operating system. This suggestion is part of a larger effort to address the company’s alleged monopoly in online search. In a 23-page brief submitted to the U.S. District Court in Washington D.C., the DOJ outlined … Read more
In a landmark antitrust case, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has outlined potential remedies to address Google’s monopoly in search and search advertising. While “breaking up Google” is a popular headline phrase, the reality is more nuanced. This article clarifies the DOJ’s proposals, Google’s response, and what it all could mean for the future … Read more
Image Credit: Lyna ™ Boost your skills with Growth Memo’s weekly expert insights. Subscribe for free! 4 years after the DOJ lawsuit against Google started, Judge Amit Mehta declared Google guilty of monopolizing online search and advertising markets. The most successful startup in history is officially an illegal monopoly. Google’s search engine market share (Image Credit: … Read more
What does the recent Google antitrust ruling mean for us as search marketers? What happened and where do we go from here? Dr. Pete Meyers walks through the TL;DR of the ruling and what that may mean for the marketing industry. Source link
Google’s bold new vision for the future of online search, powered by AI technology, is fuelling an industrywide backlash over fears it could damage the internet’s open ecosystem. At the center of the controversy are Google’s newly launched “AI Overviews,” which are generated summaries that aim to directly answer search queries by pulling in information … Read more
Big tech shakeups continue as the EU orders Google to divest parts of its advertising business. The Wednesday announcement results from the competition commission’s accusations against monopolies. The order comes similar to the recently proposed ‘AMERICA Act’ bill in the United States. The EU Ruling Explained The EU competition commission stated the issue lies “with Google … Read more
Ecommerce is one of the most profitable business models for aspiring entrepreneurs, and it’s an industry where female entrepreneurs are showing us how it’s done. The COVID-19 pandemic has supercharged the transition to ecommerce from brick and mortar, making it even more appealing. But ecommerce isn’t without its struggles. All entrepreneurs have to take risks, … Read more
