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Jan 31, 2024

Google: ‘We’re not restructuring because AI is taking away roles’

Chief business officer Philipp Schindler tells investors that growth in the company’s AI-powered ad products, a ‘bright spot’ in its Q4 performance, has not directly contributed to recent layoffs.

Oct 25, 2023

Google parent Alphabet’s profit surges in Q3 as ad spend ‘stabilizes’

Executives said advertisers turned to Google’s AI-powered products in the quarter to drive ROI and efficiency

Aug 15, 2023

Tech platforms attribute recent growth spurts to AI-powered performance products

Alphabet, Amazon and Meta turned more highly scrutinised marketing budgets to their advantage in Q2, by honing in on ease and efficiency, according to analysts.

Jul 26, 2023

YouTube returns to growth in Q2

As Google recovers from an advertising retraction, CFO Ruth Porat has been handed a new role overseeing parent Alphabet’s experimental bets.

Apr 26, 2023

YouTube’s ad revenue decline continued into Q1

Alphabet executives assured investors that ad spend has begun to stabilise across Google properties as revenue from its video streaming platform has now retracted for three consecutive quarters.

Oct 26, 2022

YouTube ad revenue declines as brands cut budgets

Advertising revenues falter across Google properties in Q3 as tech giant feels pinch from tough economic climate.