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Explainer: The Digital Advertising Disruption Coming for Fashion

With Google’s online advertising business declared an illegal monopoly and Meta at risk of spinning off Instagram, the digital advertising market could be headed for an overhaul with a looming recession in the backdrop.
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The digital ad market is headed for upheaval amid antitrust cases against Google and Meta. (BoF Team)

The digital advertising market may be on the verge of a major shakeup, as the US government targets Google and Meta for antitrust actions — further complicating the online ad space as more fashion brands invest in their e-commerce businesses.

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About the author
Malique Morris
Malique Morris

Malique Morris is Senior E-Commerce Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. He is based in New York and covers digital-native brands and shifts in the online shopping industry.

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