5G Investment News
  • Top News
  • Economy
  • Forex
  • Investing
  • Stock
  • Editor’s Pick
No Result
View All Result
5G Investment News
  • Top News
  • Economy
  • Forex
  • Investing
  • Stock
  • Editor’s Pick
No Result
View All Result
5G Investment News
No Result
View All Result
Home Investing

Global Savings Group calls out Google for anti-competitive behaviour after news sites penalised

by
May 9, 2024
in Investing
0
Global Savings Group calls out Google for anti-competitive behaviour after news sites penalised

<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????>

The brand behind the world’s largest online shopping community has today called out Google for anti-competitive behaviour after they unfairly penalised news site revenue streams.

Global Savings Group, the company behind household money-saving brands such as hotukdeals, Pepper and Pouch and that also power the voucher portals for the likes of Daily Mail, Metro, and El País, believes recent actions by Google go against their own guidelines and present a major threat to an important revenue stream that supports independent journalism.

The penalisation of the voucher code sections on media sites has the potential to wipe out millions in revenue for news publishers and has had an immediate impact on their web traffic numbers. In the last couple of days, many sites have seen their coupon sections slashed from search results, despite Google’s prior assurances that such content is permissible under proper editorial oversight.

Context: A recent update from Google

In addition to contradicting its own advice and threatening an important revenue stream for media publishers, thousands of people working on the coupon sections of media publishers’ sites could be affected.

Google has effectively decided that this business model is not permissible, a decision they really should not be in a position to make. Should it not be up to the media publishers to decide what content they publish?

It could also be argued that Google appears to be using its monopolistic position to suppress competition, something it has done before. In 2017, the European Commission fined Google €2.42 billion for abusing its market position to give an illegal advantage to its comparison shopping service.

Partnerships between news sites and third-party commerce content providers have played an important role for media publishers for many years, delivering value in multiple ways. These partnerships offer a natural extension of existing content offered by news sites, allowing them to:

Enhance the user experience in the online coupons space; – Readers seeking money-saving offers appreciate the convenience of finding trusted discounts alongside the news content they already consume. Without these sites in the search engine results, the quality of content is objectively worse.
Diversify revenue streams; the move from print to digital media disrupted many publishers’ business models. Commerce content such as coupons, deals, and product reviews provides an additional source of revenue, supporting independent journalism.
Leverage partner expertise; commerce content specialists bring valuable industry expertise, technology, and connections to advertisers, ultimately creating a valuable offering for readers.

The success of these partnerships lies in upholding rigorous editorial standards. News sites carefully vet their partners, maintain editorial control over content, and ensure seamless integration within their overall brand.

When executed responsibly, these collaborations benefit users, advertisers, and publishers alike. The fact that Google has indiscriminately targeted these sites sends a message that they are not focused on content quality but rather on penalising specific business models. It seems that Google thinks it should decide what types of content news sites are allowed to publish.

“News publishers have historically included commercial content alongside their editorial offerings,” says Gerhard Trautmann, CEO of Global Savings Group. “These recent Google penalties create uncertainty and major risk for a legitimate business practice. We urge a clear dialogue on how to maintain a high-quality user experience while ensuring news sites aren’t unfairly targeted.”

Ultimately, Google looks to have majorly overstepped the mark here. Why should they be allowed to dictate what types of content news and media sites can publish, or have a say in which business models are allowed?

By indiscriminately penalising media publishers and wiping out an important revenue stream overnight, they have caused major harm without necessarily improving the experience for searchers.

Our clear message here is that Google should focus on ensuring the results they deliver are high quality and answer searchers’ queries, not on dictating what types of content media publishers can or cannot publish.

Previous Post

Bank of England Expected to Maintain Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty

Next Post

Key Trends to Look Out for in the Alternative Protein Market

Next Post
Key Trends to Look Out for in the Alternative Protein Market

Key Trends to Look Out for in the Alternative Protein Market

Enter Your Information Below To Receive Free Trading Ideas, Latest News And Articles.







    Fill Out & Get More Relevant News





    Stay ahead of the market and unlock exclusive trading insights & timely news. We value your privacy - your information is secure, and you can unsubscribe anytime. Gain an edge with hand-picked trading opportunities, stay informed with market-moving updates, and learn from expert tips & strategies.
    Your information is secure and your privacy is protected. By opting in you agree to receive emails from us. Remember that you can opt-out any time, we hate spam too!

    Recommended

    UK steel industry faces fresh crisis as US tariff jumps to 50%

    UK steel industry faces fresh crisis as US tariff jumps to 50%

    May 31, 2025
    Heritage meets high-tech: SM City Laoag ushers in the 68th Cyberzone

    Heritage meets high-tech: SM City Laoag ushers in the 68th Cyberzone

    May 30, 2025
    Pag-IBIG Fund continues to grow members’ savings as investment income climbs 50%

    Pag-IBIG Fund continues to grow members’ savings as investment income climbs 50%

    May 30, 2025
    66th The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Awards launched

    66th The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Awards launched

    May 30, 2025

    Disclaimer: 5GInvestmentNews.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice.
    The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

    Copyright © 2024 5GInvestmentNews. All Rights Reserved.

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Home
    • Privacy Policy
    • suspicious engagement
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Thank you

    © 2025 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme.