Avoiding the ‘Google Tax’ — is this new tech the answer?

  • Opinion

Google has built a self-serving advertising model which allows brands to target competitors’ brand names, whilst also letting competitors target theirs.

This results in what is known as “The Google Tax”, where brands must pay to defend against such competition, whilst simultaneously encouraging brands to exploit the same tactic.

But could there be a way out that will save advertisers money?

Ross Jenkins, EMEA & APAC CEO of Mediahub, believes we may have found a way for brands to potentially save millions via a new technology developed in-house.

Watch the interview with Omar Oakes here.