Google accused of market monopoly, causing $9m loss projection for News Corp if they switched ad services.

During Google's antitrust trial, former News Corp executive Stephanie Layser revealed that the company estimated a potential $9 million loss in ad revenue if it switched from Google's advertising services in 2017. Layser claimed Google monopolized the market, making publishers reliant on its ad server and exchange. The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating these claims, while Google argues that large publishers utilize multiple ad platforms.

September 10, 2024
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