Google found to hold illegal monopoly over online ad businessA federal judge ruled that Google holds an illegal monopoly in online advertising, marking its second antitrust loss in over a year.
Google loses advertising monopoly case | MarTechGoogle was found guilty of creating an illegal monopoly in online advertising.
Google Is Once Again Deemed a Monopoly, This Time in Ad TechA federal judge ruled that Google illegally monopolized parts of the online advertising market, violating US antitrust law.
Google's digital ad network declared an illegal monopoly, joining its search engine in penalty boxGoogle is labeled a monopolist for exploiting its marketing technology, facing legal challenges by the federal government.
Google Illegally Engaged In Anticompetitive Monopolistic Ad Tech PracticesA US judge ruled Google illegally maintained a monopoly in ad tech, strengthening the case for potential breakup.
Google is an online advertising monopoly, judge rulesA federal judge ruled Google illegally maintains monopoly power in web advertising, supporting Justice Department claims and potentially reshaping internet economics.
Google found to hold illegal monopoly over online ad businessA federal judge ruled that Google holds an illegal monopoly in online advertising, marking its second antitrust loss in over a year.
Google loses advertising monopoly case | MarTechGoogle was found guilty of creating an illegal monopoly in online advertising.
Google Is Once Again Deemed a Monopoly, This Time in Ad TechA federal judge ruled that Google illegally monopolized parts of the online advertising market, violating US antitrust law.
Google's digital ad network declared an illegal monopoly, joining its search engine in penalty boxGoogle is labeled a monopolist for exploiting its marketing technology, facing legal challenges by the federal government.
Google Illegally Engaged In Anticompetitive Monopolistic Ad Tech PracticesA US judge ruled Google illegally maintained a monopoly in ad tech, strengthening the case for potential breakup.
Google is an online advertising monopoly, judge rulesA federal judge ruled Google illegally maintains monopoly power in web advertising, supporting Justice Department claims and potentially reshaping internet economics.
Elon Musk Working on Attack Satellite System for the PentagonMusk's SpaceX has emerged as a frontrunner in the bid for Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defense system.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is reportedly the 'frontrunner' for Trump's missile shield contractSpaceX aims to launch over 1,000 satellites to create a missile defense system called "Golden Dome."
Elon Musk Working on Attack Satellite System for the PentagonMusk's SpaceX has emerged as a frontrunner in the bid for Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defense system.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is reportedly the 'frontrunner' for Trump's missile shield contractSpaceX aims to launch over 1,000 satellites to create a missile defense system called "Golden Dome."
State-Sponsored Hackers Weaponize ClickFix Tactic in Targeted Malware CampaignsState-sponsored hacking groups have adopted ClickFix social engineering tactics to deploy malware effectively.
Chinese Smishing Kit Powers Widespread Toll Fraud Campaign Targeting U.S. Users in 8 StatesA significant SMS phishing campaign is targeting U.S. toll road users for financial theft using impersonation tactics.
State-Sponsored Hackers Weaponize ClickFix Tactic in Targeted Malware CampaignsState-sponsored hacking groups have adopted ClickFix social engineering tactics to deploy malware effectively.
Chinese Smishing Kit Powers Widespread Toll Fraud Campaign Targeting U.S. Users in 8 StatesA significant SMS phishing campaign is targeting U.S. toll road users for financial theft using impersonation tactics.
The skills marketers need in 2025 and beyond | MarTechMarketers need to bridge skill gaps in digital, analytics, and compliance to thrive in future roles.
Google Ads Performance Max Age Exclusions Rolling OutGoogle Ads introduces age exclusions for Performance Max campaigns to improve targeting efficiency.
The skills marketers need in 2025 and beyond | MarTechMarketers need to bridge skill gaps in digital, analytics, and compliance to thrive in future roles.
Google Ads Performance Max Age Exclusions Rolling OutGoogle Ads introduces age exclusions for Performance Max campaigns to improve targeting efficiency.
As AI upends Digital Darwinism, Tom Goodwin guides marketers in new column for The DrumTom Goodwin joins The Drum as a columnist to explore AI's transformative impact on marketing.
Turning Customers Into Champions: Your 3-Step Advocacy StrategyCMSWire is a key resource for CMOs and customer experience leaders.
Your Next Customer Won't Google You-Here's Where They'll Find You InsteadCMSWire provides essential resources for CMOs and customer experience leaders, aimed at navigating complex marketing landscapes.
4 pitfalls of digital transformations and how to avoid them | MarTechDigital transformation is widely adopted, but achieving successful outcomes remains a challenge for organizations.Many companies face high failure rates, often between 70% to 88%, due to cultural and organizational obstacles.Transformations need focused, practical solutions rather than broad changes to ensure success.
Skittles Asks Gen Z to 'Legally Acknowledge the Rainbow' for New Pop'd CandySkittles has launched a new crunchy version called Skittles Pop'd, addressing Gen Z's mixed feelings through interactive marketing.
As AI upends Digital Darwinism, Tom Goodwin guides marketers in new column for The DrumTom Goodwin joins The Drum as a columnist to explore AI's transformative impact on marketing.
Turning Customers Into Champions: Your 3-Step Advocacy StrategyCMSWire is a key resource for CMOs and customer experience leaders.
Your Next Customer Won't Google You-Here's Where They'll Find You InsteadCMSWire provides essential resources for CMOs and customer experience leaders, aimed at navigating complex marketing landscapes.
4 pitfalls of digital transformations and how to avoid them | MarTechDigital transformation is widely adopted, but achieving successful outcomes remains a challenge for organizations.Many companies face high failure rates, often between 70% to 88%, due to cultural and organizational obstacles.Transformations need focused, practical solutions rather than broad changes to ensure success.
Skittles Asks Gen Z to 'Legally Acknowledge the Rainbow' for New Pop'd CandySkittles has launched a new crunchy version called Skittles Pop'd, addressing Gen Z's mixed feelings through interactive marketing.
Advertising Industry Sweats a Recession-Spurred PullbackAd industry expects pullback in spending as macroeconomic pressures rise, particularly due to the trade war.
LG's Integrated TV Ad Tech Analyzes Your EmotionsLG TVs are set to use AI to show ads more aligned with viewers' beliefs and emotions.
Facebook considered offering an ad-free subscription after the Cambridge Analytica scandalMeta's board considered ad-free subscriptions post-Cambridge Analytica to improve user privacy perceptions.
LG TVs are about to show ads based on your emotions - here's howLG's agreement with Zenapse enhances ad targeting through emotional intelligence, collecting deep psychographic data on viewers.
AI-powered martech news and releases: April 17 | MarTechLG smart TVs may soon monitor viewer reactions using AI, leading to personalized advertising based on inferred emotions.
Snap names first CMO in 2 years in lead-up to advertising showcaseSnap has appointed Grace Kao as chief marketing officer, signaling a shift in its marketing leadership and strategy.
Advertising Industry Sweats a Recession-Spurred PullbackAd industry expects pullback in spending as macroeconomic pressures rise, particularly due to the trade war.
LG's Integrated TV Ad Tech Analyzes Your EmotionsLG TVs are set to use AI to show ads more aligned with viewers' beliefs and emotions.
Facebook considered offering an ad-free subscription after the Cambridge Analytica scandalMeta's board considered ad-free subscriptions post-Cambridge Analytica to improve user privacy perceptions.
LG TVs are about to show ads based on your emotions - here's howLG's agreement with Zenapse enhances ad targeting through emotional intelligence, collecting deep psychographic data on viewers.
AI-powered martech news and releases: April 17 | MarTechLG smart TVs may soon monitor viewer reactions using AI, leading to personalized advertising based on inferred emotions.
Snap names first CMO in 2 years in lead-up to advertising showcaseSnap has appointed Grace Kao as chief marketing officer, signaling a shift in its marketing leadership and strategy.
Sheryl Sandberg Testimony In Meta Antitrust Trial Touches On Efforts To Stifle Ads From Google Plus, KakaoTalk - Mark Zuckerberg Says TikTok Bigger Than Facebook, Instagram Combined - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)Sheryl Sandberg testified about Meta's strategies to hinder competitor advertising during the antitrust trial, revealing significant internal communications.
The MAGA-tech situationshipThe intersection of populism and techno-optimism is becoming a prominent topic in political discourse, exemplified humorously by unexpected panel pairings.
Sheryl Sandberg Testimony In Meta Antitrust Trial Touches On Efforts To Stifle Ads From Google Plus, KakaoTalk - Mark Zuckerberg Says TikTok Bigger Than Facebook, Instagram Combined - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)Sheryl Sandberg testified about Meta's strategies to hinder competitor advertising during the antitrust trial, revealing significant internal communications.
The MAGA-tech situationshipThe intersection of populism and techno-optimism is becoming a prominent topic in political discourse, exemplified humorously by unexpected panel pairings.
Temu, Shein Slash Digital Ads as Tariffs End Cheap Shipping From ChinaTemu and Shein are cutting US digital ad spending due to increased costs from new tariffs, impacting major social media platforms.
Google Merchant Center New Popular Products ReportGoogle Merchant Center has introduced a popular products report to assist merchants in tracking trending inventory.
Amazon (AMZN) Sellers Set to Lower Ad Spend and Hike Prices in Wake of Tariff Turmoil - TipRanks.comSellers on Amazon are responding to tariff increases by cutting ad spending, raising prices, and diversifying suppliers away from China.
Temu, Shein Slash Digital Ads as Tariffs End Cheap Shipping From ChinaTemu and Shein are cutting US digital ad spending due to increased costs from new tariffs, impacting major social media platforms.
Google Merchant Center New Popular Products ReportGoogle Merchant Center has introduced a popular products report to assist merchants in tracking trending inventory.
Amazon (AMZN) Sellers Set to Lower Ad Spend and Hike Prices in Wake of Tariff Turmoil - TipRanks.comSellers on Amazon are responding to tariff increases by cutting ad spending, raising prices, and diversifying suppliers away from China.
Key Tech and Business Insights from Podscan's Success JourneyPodscan has transformed from an experiment into a profitable business, refining messaging to effectively reach its target audience.
4 Big Trends For DTC E-Commerce Growth In 2025Social commerce is set to become a $100 billion revenue stream by 2025, reshaping DTC e-commerce.
Three high-impact tactics to drive email engagement | MarTechEmail strategy must evolve as open rates become less reliable metrics of engagement.Focus on behavioral signals instead of traditional open metrics for better engagement.
4 Big Trends For DTC E-Commerce Growth In 2025Social commerce is set to become a $100 billion revenue stream by 2025, reshaping DTC e-commerce.
Three high-impact tactics to drive email engagement | MarTechEmail strategy must evolve as open rates become less reliable metrics of engagement.Focus on behavioral signals instead of traditional open metrics for better engagement.
Hertz Global stock price: HTZ shares surge for second day after Bill Ackman's hedge fund takes stakeHertz's stock surged over 56% after Bill Ackman's hedge fund acquired a stake in the company.
Trump Media urges regulators to investigate hedge fund's vast bet against stockTrump Media seeks regulatory investigation into suspicious short-selling by hedge fund Qube Research after a significant bet against its stock.
AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 (April 18)AppLovin Corp.'s stock has tumbled over 35% from its peak, influenced by a lawsuit and short seller activity, yet remains a strong growth stock.
Hertz Global stock price: HTZ shares surge for second day after Bill Ackman's hedge fund takes stakeHertz's stock surged over 56% after Bill Ackman's hedge fund acquired a stake in the company.
Trump Media urges regulators to investigate hedge fund's vast bet against stockTrump Media seeks regulatory investigation into suspicious short-selling by hedge fund Qube Research after a significant bet against its stock.
AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 (April 18)AppLovin Corp.'s stock has tumbled over 35% from its peak, influenced by a lawsuit and short seller activity, yet remains a strong growth stock.
Can the Tesla brand be saved?Elon Musk's controversial actions are damaging Tesla's brand and affecting sales significantly.
Google's Loss, Recession's Impact and Biz Travel's ConcernsGoogle's anticompetitive ruling may empower travel advertisers and shift ad dynamics.Travel industry braces for recession challenges, impacting major hotel groups and online travel agencies.
Everything you need to know about Meta's 'monopoly' trialMeta's potential forced divestiture of Instagram and WhatsApp poses significant implications for competition law and big tech regulations.
The Trial Mark Zuckerberg Couldn't PreventThe government is pursuing a breakup of Meta in a major antitrust case.
8 revelations from Mark Zuckerberg's 3 days on the witness stand in Meta's antitrust trialMeta's antitrust trial reveals concerns about the company's market dominance and potential breakup.
Mark Zuckerberg says he made WhatsApp, Instagram betterZuckerberg remains confident in the WhatsApp acquisition, stating he would make the same choice again.
The Stack: Tariff Exemptions and AI ShiftsUS tariff exemptions for electronics ease trade tensions for tech firms.Meta resumes training AI models on EU user content amid regulation.OpenAI develops social media integration for its AI technologies.
At Meta Antitrust Trial, Sheryl Sandberg Testifies About Competition and Instagram DealMeta grew Instagram post-acquisition and faced competition, countering monopoly allegations in an ongoing antitrust trial.
Everything you need to know about Meta's 'monopoly' trialMeta's potential forced divestiture of Instagram and WhatsApp poses significant implications for competition law and big tech regulations.
The Trial Mark Zuckerberg Couldn't PreventThe government is pursuing a breakup of Meta in a major antitrust case.
8 revelations from Mark Zuckerberg's 3 days on the witness stand in Meta's antitrust trialMeta's antitrust trial reveals concerns about the company's market dominance and potential breakup.
Mark Zuckerberg says he made WhatsApp, Instagram betterZuckerberg remains confident in the WhatsApp acquisition, stating he would make the same choice again.
The Stack: Tariff Exemptions and AI ShiftsUS tariff exemptions for electronics ease trade tensions for tech firms.Meta resumes training AI models on EU user content amid regulation.OpenAI develops social media integration for its AI technologies.
At Meta Antitrust Trial, Sheryl Sandberg Testifies About Competition and Instagram DealMeta grew Instagram post-acquisition and faced competition, countering monopoly allegations in an ongoing antitrust trial.
26 Beauty Products That Basically Blew People's Minds On TikTokE.l.f. poreless primer provides a smooth canvas, controls oil, and gives a professional airbrushed look.
Marc Trachtenberg on the true value of title insuranceMarc Trachtenberg emphasizes the importance of clear business partnerships and innovative strategies in the mortgage and title insurance industries.
AI Agents Today: How Google Gemini, Stream Realtime & Claude are Rewriting MarketingAI agents are transforming marketing by managing user journeys autonomously, necessitating a strategic shift for brands.
Digiday+ Research Briefing: A look at the potential of Gen X and baby boomer influencersMarketers are significantly increasing influencer marketing budgets for 2025, indicating strong confidence in its effectiveness.
AI Agents Today: How Google Gemini, Stream Realtime & Claude are Rewriting MarketingAI agents are transforming marketing by managing user journeys autonomously, necessitating a strategic shift for brands.
Digiday+ Research Briefing: A look at the potential of Gen X and baby boomer influencersMarketers are significantly increasing influencer marketing budgets for 2025, indicating strong confidence in its effectiveness.
Instagram Introduces Blend as a New Way to Share Reels Among FriendsThe new Reels feature personalizes content based on friends' preferences to enhance user engagement.
Merging Physical + Digital: The Future of In-Person EventsEffective events must be part of a larger brand ecosystem, not just isolated gatherings.
Instagram Introduces Blend as a New Way to Share Reels Among FriendsThe new Reels feature personalizes content based on friends' preferences to enhance user engagement.
Merging Physical + Digital: The Future of In-Person EventsEffective events must be part of a larger brand ecosystem, not just isolated gatherings.
Netflix quarterly result beats Wall Street expectations despite Trump tariff's pallNetflix's quarterly results surpassed expectations, highlighting resilience amidst economic uncertainty.The launch of a lower-priced ad-supported tier significantly boosted new subscriber numbers.
How attribution masks what's actually driving growth | MarTechTraditional attribution fails to show impact on ROI.Understanding attribution misconceptions is critical for marketing executives.Performance marketing can mislead if based solely on attributed outcomes.
Amid tariff upheaval, marketers look to AI solutions to eke out creative gainsMarketers can significantly enhance campaign efficiency by improving creative quality through AI solutions.
Driving customer growth with value-based B2B marketing | MarTechValue-based marketing is essential for growth in a saturated market.B2B buyers prioritize meaningful solutions over mere product features.
The state of audience data monetization: Evolving strategies for identity, privacy and revenuePublishers must enhance their customer relationship practices to effectively monetize their data assets in a changing advertising landscape.
Authenticity, Purpose & Impact: Lessons from HousingWire's Marketing Leaders HonoreesNominate exceptional marketers for the 2025 Marketing Leaders award by April 30, 2025, to honor their innovation and influence in the housing industry.
Zillow's Follow Up Boss changing API call recording, text accessAPI update enhances data protection for Follow Up Boss, affecting some but not all integration partners.