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Why it’s dangerous to have a company without hierarchy, according to pioneers of Google’s Startup Accelerator

October 12, 2024 Why it’s dangerous to have a company without hierarchy, according to pioneers of Google’s Startup Accelerator In their book, Martin Gonzalez and Joshua Yellin explore why so many startups fail—and what those that succeed do right. BY Martin Gonzalez and Joshua Yellin Many entrepreneurs are inspired by romantic conceptions of how great startup … Continue reading Why it’s dangerous to have a company without hierarchy, according to pioneers of Google’s Startup Accelerator

Google’s cookie pivot leaves 88% of industry in uncertainty: IAB

Google’s shock cookie shift complicates measurement, addressability and future planning for digital advertisers. Angelina Eng on October 4, 2024   Google’s pivot on deprecating third-party cookies has caused uncertainty in the digital advertising industry. Originally set for 2022, the plan faced multiple delays since its announcement in January 2020, leading to doubts about Google’s commitment.  … Continue reading Google’s cookie pivot leaves 88% of industry in uncertainty: IAB

Google’s Goal To ‘Crush’ Competition Described In Emails

Google’s Goal To ‘Crush’ Competition Described In Emails by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, September 12, 2024 A former Google executive told colleagues around 2008 and 2009 that the goal was to “crush” rival advertising networks, according to evidence prosecutors presented at its antitrust trial on Wednesday. “We’ll be able to crush the other networks and … Continue reading Google’s Goal To ‘Crush’ Competition Described In Emails

Google vs. DOJ: Why Google’s ‘hundreds of competitors’ claim doesn’t add up

Company defends its ad tech dominance by pointing to market competition, low fees and benefits for businesses. Is it true? Anu Adegbola on September 10, 2024   With Google’s antitrust jury trial underway, Google claimed the U.S. Department of Justice has a “narrow view” of the ad tech market and that advertisers and publishers have many alternatives. … Continue reading Google vs. DOJ: Why Google’s ‘hundreds of competitors’ claim doesn’t add up

DoubleClick Pitch Deck Shows Importance Of Google’s Acquisition

DoubleClick Pitch Deck Shows Importance Of Google’s Acquisition by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, September 4, 2024 It’s not surprising that Google’s $3.1 billion acquisition of DoubleClick in 2007 changed the ad game, but now it seems a document known as a “pitch deck” that recently surfaced shows why a growing number of antitrust experts believe that sort of … Continue reading DoubleClick Pitch Deck Shows Importance Of Google’s Acquisition

Why your marketing strategy should still be cookie-less despite Google’s shift

Despite the survival of third-party cookies, marketing still demands a renewed focus on building meaningful consumer connections. RJ Licata on August 6, 2024   Consumers expect brands to understand their unique needs and deliver what they want seamlessly. What consumers don’t know is that staying connected with those needs is an uphill battle for marketers, … Continue reading Why your marketing strategy should still be cookie-less despite Google’s shift

Google’s Tumultuous Two Days

Google’s Tumultuous Two Days by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, July 23, 2024 Regulatory scrutiny of several planned decisions that Google had in the works could have been the reason for two major reversals announced this week by the Alphabet company. For starters, the $23 billion deal that would have represented the largest acquisition in … Continue reading Google’s Tumultuous Two Days

Google’s bad AI search results went viral. It’s since made improvements

May 31, 2024 Google’s bad AI search results went viral. It’s since made improvements Google has sought to make broader improvements such as better detection of ‘nonsensical queries.’ BY Associated Press Google said Friday it has made “more than a dozen technical improvements” to its artificial intelligence (AI) systems after its retooled search engine was found … Continue reading Google’s bad AI search results went viral. It’s since made improvements