Google's Search Dominance

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The Department of Justice—among other state attorneys general—is reportedly probing the Alphabet-owned Google over its reign in the digital ad market. While that federal case looms, the company also faces several, smaller antitrust suits filed by small business owners.

But the story is taking a new turn after it was revealed that the federal probe is targeting Google’s dominance of internet search. Read the full story at how it may develop from here. And who the players are in the case against Google.

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Expanding to TV, publishing, digital and brands.

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Digital video company had targeted millennials who don't watch TV news.

Collaborations with Visa and PlaceIQ to help marketers link digital ads to in-store visits.

The streaming service released its second annual Culture Next Trends Report.

They will focus on crafting common definitions and reporting standards for hate speech, harmful content.

The platform also revamped its analytics dashboard and added an engagement tab.

It’s the latest executive shake-up at the entertainment division.