This Week in Startups DOJ sues Google over ad practices, Ticketmaster takes the stand + LA26 founders | E1664
Jan 24, 2023
Rhian Beutler, Founder and CEO of Govalo, is revolutionizing digital gifting experiences, discussing the importance of gift cards for customer engagement. Daniel Sakhai, founder of Hey Hire, shares innovative strategies for efficiently hiring hourly workers. The conversation navigates the pitfalls of ticketing practices and the ongoing antitrust battle against Google and Ticketmaster, highlighting how these shifts in the industry could pave the way for new competitors. Together, they present exciting solutions to modern challenges in gifting and hiring.
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DOJ vs. Google
- The DOJ is suing Google for allegedly monopolizing the digital ad tech industry.
- They control a vast majority of the tools and platforms, hurting advertisers, publishers, and consumers.
Past Antitrust Lawsuits
- The DOJ's prior antitrust lawsuits against tech giants like Microsoft haven't resulted in significant change.
- This suggests the current lawsuit against Google might not lead to a major breakup.
Pearl Jam vs. Ticketmaster
- Pearl Jam sued Ticketmaster in 1994 for alleged monopolistic practices.
- The Justice Department closed the investigation, and 30 years later, Taylor Swift's ticket sales reignited the issue.