Why Retailers Are Launching Ad Businesses

Why Retailers Are Launching Ad Businesses

Best Buy recently announced the launch of Best Buy Ads, a new in-house media company. Best Buy Ads offer a range of ad units including paid search ads, onsite and offsite display ads, onsite and offsite video ads, social ads, and in-store ads. According to Best Buy,...
The Roku Deal with Google: Advertiser Q&A

The Roku Deal with Google: Advertiser Q&A

The fight is over – for now. Connected TV provider Roku has reached a multiyear agreement with Google to keep YouTube and YouTube TV on its streaming platform. Thus ends a months-long standoff between Roku and Google that had resulted in Roku users losing access to...
Why Google’s Ad Revenues Are Rising

Why Google’s Ad Revenues Are Rising

A year ago, Google was feeling the pain of an economic downturn caused by the pandemic. My what a difference a year makes. On October 26, Google’s parent Alphabet reported that Google had beat earnings expectations across the board for the third quarter. Why is Google...
Why Google Is Doubling Down on E-Commerce

Why Google Is Doubling Down on E-Commerce

How often do you go shopping on Google? If your answer is “Never,” you’re not alone. Google is feeling the heat from Amazon’s rise as an e-commerce giant. Most product searches begin on Amazon, not Google. Amazon is easily the Number One online retailer, and that’s...