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US Lawsuit Alleges Amazon Manipulated Digital Ad Prices
A federal lawsuit claims Amazon systematically rigged its digital advertising marketplace, artificially inflating prices by approximately $20 billion. The case centers on allegations that the tech giant used its dual role as platform operator and advertiser to disadvantage competitors.
31 Aug, 21:28 — 1 Sept, 10:03
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Amazon rigged $20bn worth of ad prices, US lawsuit alleges
Amazon responded to the lawsuit, arguing the US Federal Trade Commission "misunderstands" their ad market.
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Amazon rigged $20bn worth of ad prices, US lawsuit alleges - Graphic Online
Amazon rigged $20bn worth of ad prices, US lawsuit alleges Graphic Online
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First report: BBC · 31 Aug, 21:28|Full coverage: 2 · 13h|Window: 13h
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