Google adtech antitrust trial: Everything you need to know – Search Engine Land
Google is on trial for allegedly abusing its dominance of the $200 billion digital advertising industry.
The U.S. Department of Justice claimed that through acquisitions and anticompetitive conduct, Google seized sustained control of the full advertising technology (“adtech”) stack: the tools advertisers and publishers use to buy and sell ads, and the exchange that connects them.
In response, Google denied the claims stating several ad companies compete in the space, a mixture of tools are used so they don’t get the full fees, their fees are lower than industry average and small businesses will suffer the most if they lose this case.
The outcome of the landmark case could bring significant changes to Google and publishers. However, experts argue that could seriously hurt advertisers as well.
It’s equally possible the trial will result in no changes and Google will be free to continue operating as it wants.
Day 1: Accusations and badgering of witnesses (Sept. 9)
DOJ laid out their…
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