• by Ray Schultz , August 5, 2024

The ruling against Google by a federal judge, declaring the firm to be a monopolist, was applauded Monday by the News/Media Alliance. 

“We are incredibly pleased with the outcome today and applaud the Department of Justice for holding this dominant monopoly accountable for anticompetitive behavior in the digital advertising market, which has harmed countless businesses, including publishers of quality journalism,” said Danielle Coffey, president and CEO of the News/Media Alliance.

Coffey continued: “For years, Google has exerted its dominance, profiting off of the hard work and tremendous investments of publishers, while journalism struggles to survive – all during a time when people need reliable news and information more than ever. This landmark decision finally recognizes that this is unacceptable and unlawful, that Google must be held accountable, and competition must be restored to the marketplace.”