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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Google, already facing a possible breakup of the company over its ubiquitous search engine , is fighting to beat back another attack by the U.S. Department of Justice alleging monopolistic conduct, this time over technology that puts online advertising in front of consumers. The Justice Department and Google made closing arguments Monday in a trial alleging Google's advertising technology constitutes an illegal monopoly. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema in Alexandria, Virginia, will decide the case and is expected to issue a written ruling by the end of the year. If Brinkema finds Google has engaged in illegal, monopolistic conduct, she will then hold further hearings to explore what remedies should be imposed. The Justice Department, along with a coalition of states, has already said it believes Google should be forced to sell off parts of its ad tech business, which generates tens of billions of dollars annually for the Mountain View, California-based company. After roughly a month of trial testimony earlier this year, the arguments in the case remain the same. During three hours of arguments Monday, Brinkema, who sometimes tips her hand during legal arguments, did little to indicate how she might rule. She did, though, question the applicability of a key antitrust case Google cites in its defense. The Justice Department contends Google built and maintained a monopoly in “open-web display advertising,” essentially the rectangular ads that appear on the top and right-hand side of the page when one browses websites. Google dominates all facets of the market. A technology called DoubleClick is used pervasively by news sites and other online publishers, while Google Ads maintains a cache of advertisers large and small looking to place their ads on the right webpage in front of the right consumer. In between is another Google product, AdExchange, that conducts nearly instantaneous auctions matching advertisers to publishers. In court papers, Justice Department lawyers say Google “is more concerned with acquiring and preserving its trifecta of monopolies than serving its own publisher and advertiser customers or winning on the merits.” As a result, content providers and news organizations have never been able to generate the online revenue they should due to Google’s excessive fees for brokering transactions between advertisers and publishers, the government says. Google argues the government's case improperly focuses on a narrow niche of online advertising. If one looks more broadly at online advertising to include social media, streaming TV services, and app-based advertising, Google says it controls as little as 10% of the market, a share that is dwindling as it faces increased and evolving competition. Google alleges in court papers that the government’s lawsuit “boil(s) down to the persistent complaints of a handful of Google’s rivals and several mammoth publishers.” Google also says it has invested billions in technology that facilitates the efficient match of advertisers to interested consumers and it should not be forced to share its technology and success with competitors. “Requiring a company to do further engineering work to make its technology and customers accessible by all of its competitors on their preferred terms has never been compelled by U.S. antitrust law,” the company wrote. Brinkema, during Monday's arguments, also sought clarity on Google’s market share, a number the two sides dispute, depending on how broadly the market is defined. Historically, courts have been unwilling to declare an illegal monopoly in markets in which a company holds less than a 70% market share. Google says that when online display advertising is viewed as a whole, it holds only a 10% market share, and dwindling. The Justice Department contends, though, that when focusing on open-web display advertising, Google controls 91% of the market for publisher ad servers and 87% of the market for advertiser ad networks. Google says that the “open web display advertising” market is gerrymandered by the Justice Department to make Google look bad, and that nobody in the industry looks at that category of ads without considering the ability of advertisers to switch to other forms of advertising, like in mobile apps. The Justice Department also contends that the public is harmed by the excessive rates Google charges to facilitate ad purchases, saying the company takes 36 cents on the dollar when it facilitates the transaction end to end. Google says its “take rate” has dropped to 31% and continues to decrease, and it says that rate is lower than that of its competitors. “When you have an integrated system, one of the benefits is lower prices," Google lawyer Karen Dunn said Monday. The Virginia case is separate from an ongoing lawsuit brought against Google in the District of Columbia over its namesake search engine. In that case, the judge determined it constitutes an illegal monopoly but has not decided what remedy to impose. The Justice Department said last week it will seek to force Google to sell its Chrome web browser , among a host of other penalties. Google has said the department's request is overkill and unhinged from legitimate regulation. In Monday's arguments, Justice Department lawyer Aaron Teitelbaum cited the search engine case when he highlighted an email from a Google executive, David Rosenblatt, who said in a 2009 email that Google’s goal was to “do to display what Google did to search," which Teitelbaum said showed the company's intent to achieve market dominance. “Google did not achieve its trifecta of monopolies by accident,” Teitelbaum said. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly.
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (AP) — Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's home was broken into during Monday Night Football in the latest home invasion of a pro athlete in the U.S., authorities said Tuesday. No one was injured in the break-in, but the home was ransacked, according to a report provided by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. Deputies weren't immediately able to determine what items were stolen. A person who is employed by Burrow arrived at the Anderson Township home Monday night to find a shattered bedroom window and the home in disarray. The person called their mother, and then 911 was contacted, according to the report. Deputies reached out to neighbors in an attempt to piece together surveillance footage. “Our investigators are exploring every avenue,” public information officer Kyla Woods said. The homes of Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were broken into in October. In the NBA , Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis had his home broken into Nov. 2 and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr.'s home was burglarized on Sept. 15 while he was at a Minnesota Vikings game. Portis had offered a $40,000 reward for information. Both the NFL and NBA issued security alerts to players after those break-ins, urging them to take additional precautions to secure their homes. In league memos previously obtained by The Associated Press, the NFL said homes of professional athletes across multiple sports have become “increasingly targeted for burglaries by organized and skilled groups.” And the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.” Some of the burglary groups have conducted extensive surveillance on targets, including attempted home deliveries and posing as grounds maintenance or joggers in the neighborhood, according to officials. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflMan with erectile dysfunction springs back into the sack thanks to 'games controller'
Redmi Note 14, Redmi Note 14 Pro and Redmi Note 14 Pro+ Sale Goes Live; Check Price and Other DetailsTORONTO, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The entertainment and media (E&M) industry is at a turning point: global revenues soared to US$2.8 trillion in 2023, with projections indicating they will exceed US$3.4 trillion by 2028, according to PwC . Yet, behind this growth lies a web of challenges. Streaming services are grappling with monetization hurdles, the gaming industry continues its explosive expansion, and media & entertainment professionals face mounting pressure to adapt to shifting business models and technological advancements. Addressing these complexities, Schulich Executive Education (Schulich ExecEd), Schulich School of Business, York University has launched the Schulich Mini-MBA: Media Mastery in the Digital Age in collaboration with York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design (AMPD). This innovative program blends creative and business insights to help media professionals thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape. A New Era of Media & Entertainment Challenges From declining revenue growth in streaming to the dominance of gaming, the media industry is transforming faster than ever: Streaming Struggles: While usage and adoption of streaming platforms remain robust, companies are finding it harder to convince consumers to pay more for content. Gaming’s Global Rise: According to PwC , video games revenue reached US$227.6 billion in 2023 and are projected to surpass US$300 billion by 2028, making it one of the fastest-growing sectors in media. Evolving Professional Demands: As digital platforms dominate, working professionals in the cultural industry must juggle storytelling, audience engagement, and platform management, all while staying ahead of market trends and technological changes. How can media & entertainment professionals adapt to this rapidly shifting landscape? What strategies will help them navigate an industry defined by disruption and relentless change? As technology evolves and audience expectations shift, finding the right approach to thrive in this transformation has never been more critical. Equipping Media & Entertainment Professionals for the Future The Schulich Mini-MBA: Media Mastery in the Digital Age has been curated in 2024 to address these challenges. This program empowers participants with the tools to adapt, innovate, and lead, blending storytelling expertise with foundational business strategies. The curriculum includes modules on audience engagement, managing digital platforms, and leadership in a digitally disrupted world, providing participants with a competitive edge in today’s market. “This program offers advanced training in navigating the modern media marketplace in order to grow your business, be it as an independent producer, a content creator, or a cultural leader,” says Beth Janson, Program Director for the Mini-MBA, AMPD alumna, and former Chief Operating Officer of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). “The skills you will acquire in this program are those that we believe producers desperately need to be competitive – the very skills that many don’t know how to attain.” Sarah Bay-Cheng, Dean of York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD), underscores the program’s importance: “I’m excited to be a part of this innovative and timely program and to work with such a talented team led by Beth Janson,” says Dean Bay-Cheng. “There are important conversations about the convergence of media and digital culture right now and this program will provide key insights from industry leaders.” Executive Director of Schulich Executive Education (Schulich ExecEd), Schulich School of Business, York University, Rami Mayer, highlights how the program builds on Schulich ExecEd’s success in other industries: “The Schulich Mini-MBA: Media Mastery in the Digital Age brings together the business and creative worlds to equip media professionals with essential management skills. As we have supported healthcare professionals in mastering the business aspects of their fields through our Mini-MBA series, we now offer media leaders the necessary tools to excel in a rapidly evolving industry. Partnering with York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) on this brand new, one-of-its-kind Mini-MBA program enables us to deliver a truly unique opportunity for growth and innovation in the media sector.” A Timely and Flexible Opportunity This fully online program, consisting of 14 three-hour sessions over four months starting in February 2025, is tailored for busy professionals in the media, entertainment, and digital industries. Its flexible delivery format allows participants to advance their careers while gaining essential skills to navigate the industry’s evolving landscape. With applications now open, the Schulich Mini-MBA: Media Mastery in the Digital Age offers a timely solution for media professionals eager to tackle industry challenges head-on and position themselves as leaders in the field. For more information, visit https://execed.schulich.yorku.ca/program/schulich-mini-mba-media-mastery-in-the-digital-age/ . Schulich ExecEd Phone: +1-800-667-9380 or 416-736-5079 Email: execedinfo@schulich.yorku.ca