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Yelp brings antitrust lawsuit against Google

Martech

A new chapter in Google’s antitrust troubles opened yesterday with Yelp filing a lawsuit alleging that Google’s monopoly in search has allowed it to illegally dominate the local search and local search advertising markets.

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US vs. Google, round 2: Government targets digital ad business

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Dig deeper: Antitrust bill could force Google, Facebook and Amazon to shutter parts of ad business At the heart of the case is Google’s operating products for publishers and advertisers. While having a 50% market share can mean there is a monopoly, judges generally require at least a 60% to 65% market share.

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Yelp sues Google, alleging illegal dominance of local search

Search Engine Land

A new chapter in Google’s antitrust troubles opened yesterday with Yelp filing a lawsuit alleging that Google’s monopoly in search has allowed it to illegally dominate the local search and local search advertising markets. Yelp is claiming damages in an amount to be calculated, the damages to be treble under the 1914 Clayton Act.

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Canva acquires genAI startup Leonardo.AI

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Its image- and video-generating tools are used by professionals across advertising, marketing, ecommerce and other industries. This field is constantly evolving, and Leonardo’s technical leadership and community impact can’t be overstated,” said Cameron Adams, co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Canva, in a release.

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Data, AI and advertising: 2025 predictions

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Advertisers are starting to recognize that its not just about creating more content its about making sure that content fits naturally within the broader viewing experience. Tawakol added: By embedding products directly into existing content, brands can maintain visibility even as traditional ad formats become less effective.

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How to manage SEO campaigns during economic downturns

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As a result, organizations look to maintain their advertising/marketing effectiveness without increasing spend. Market consolidation : As consumers reduce spend, smaller organizations or those unable to compete effectively may exit certain markets. Essential products are often price-sensitive during a downturn.

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Google adds generative AI insights, shopping ad campaign goals

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This could help you adjust your inventory and product descriptions based on what shoppers are searching for or viral trends. Two new generative AI features in Merchant Center Next provide quick summaries of product performance and custom reports based on specific data queries. AI-powered insights. Automated in-store availability.

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