Google Ads monopoly pricing leaves advertisers with no alternatives and no recourse
A court ruling confirmed Google's monopoly in search and display advertising. Advertisers pay inflated rates with no competitive alternatives. Mass arbitration is emerging as a response, signaling a large-scale and growing market problem.
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