The DOJ is taking on one of the most powerful players in digital advertising. In its high-profile antitrust case against Google, the DOJ argues that the tech giant used its dominance across the ad tech stack to suppress competition.
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For three weeks, Marketecture Media CEO, veteran ad tech executive and podcaster Ari Paparo sat in a Virginia courtroom listening to testimony in the US Department of Justice’s landmark antitrust case against Google.
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U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema found that Google "willfully acquired and maintained monopoly power" in the publisher ad server and ad exchange markets. What does it mean for publishers and independent ad tech?
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In this analogy, Google is Rome. The whole empire: GAM, AdX, DV360, Open Bidding, Search, AdSense, Analytics, you name it. These tools allowed publishers of all sizes to build, monetize and scale.
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In a recent LinkedIn Live discussion, we spoke with Jounce Media’s Chris Kane, who explored the pivotal trends reshaping the industry in 2024 and how they will affect 2025. The conversation unraveled the convoluted ad tech supply chain, a labyrinth proving incredibly daunting for smaller and mid-sized publishers.
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The DOJ filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google's ad tech stack in early 2023, and both sides made their closing arguments yesterday afternoon. Prosecutors from the DOJ and lawyers for Big G summarized their arguments from the heated 14-day trial to convince the U.S. District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema to either…
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Get the lowdown on week three of the Google vs. DOJ trial from the AdMonsters editors. The plot thickens as Google’s defense strategy unfolds, revealing a complex web of power plays in the ad tech ecosystem.
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As week two of Google’s antitrust trial unfolded, publishers were stepping out of the shadows. With testimonies revealing Google’s deep grip on ad tech, we unpack how this could reshape the industry and finally give publishers their due. Watch the full breakdown and get the highlights of the trial here.
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The trial has highlighted the complexity of breaking up major tech monopolies, the potential ripple effects on small businesses and publishers, and the intricate balance between legislative oversight and market self-regulation. Stay tuned for weekly updates and deep dives as we continue to unpack this monumental trial. We will bring…
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