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After the Ruling: Can Publishers Thrive Through Google’s Ad Tech Breakup?

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A federal judge has ruled that Google illegally monopolized two digital ad markets, confirming long-held suspicions within the industry. For publishers and independent ad tech, the decision is both validating and unsettling. Google bundling its ad server with its SSP made it nearly impossible for rival ad servers to compete.

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

Martech

The DOJ and 17 state attorneys general say that by tying its tools for publishers and advertisers together, those products let the company dominate the digital advertising market. Market share is the first thing courts consider when determining if a monopoly exists. The United Kingdom today said it is anti-competitive behavior.

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US asks court to breakup Google ad businesses

Martech

Department of Justice is calling for Google to break up its digital advertising empire after a federal judge ruled the tech giant illegally maintained monopoly power in the ad exchange market. In a court filing on Sunday, the DOJ said Google should divest its AdX exchange, where ad inventory is bought and sold.

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With Google in hot water with the DOJ, what exactly are anti-trust laws?

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The potentially groundbreaking trial began on September 9, 2024, and could mark the beginning of the end for Google’s ad tech business as we know it today. If found guilty, Google would be forced to break up its business and divest its ad server and ad exchange. The US first passed antitrust legislation in 1890.

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ANTHYM Technologies Partners With Publica’s Ad Server to Create Advanced CTV Advertising Experience

Martech Series

Publica, a leading Connected TV (CTV) ad server owned by Integral Ad Science,announced a partnership with ANTHYM Technologies , a coalition of free, ad-supported streaming TV platforms. Marketing Technology News: NordPass Introduces Features To Boost Cooperation With MSPs.

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The Rundown: What Google and the DOJ are proposing for ad tech antitrust remedies

Digiday

First, level the playing field by forcing Google to give competing ad exchanges and servers real-time access to AdX bidding data through Prebid. Next, a second phase would involve requiring Google to open-source its auction logic the brains behind its DFP ad server. Continue reading this article on digiday.com.

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Xandr’s POV On The CTV Ad Server Space; Are Sunnier Times Ahead For News?

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The Suite Smell Of Success Xandr CTO Ben John and EVP and GM Mike Welch recently shed some light on how Xandr plans to win in the CTV and video ad-serving market, which is essentially new to Xandr and a capability it’s building. Continue reading » The post Xandr’s POV On The CTV Ad Server Space; Are Sunnier Times Ahead For News?