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December 7, 2021 32 mins

Google. Facebook. Amazon. How do these three tech companies dominate online search and advertising options for small businesses competing for visibility in the online marketplace? Gilad Edelman covers the intersection of Big Tech, politics, and law for WIRED magazine. Hear his insights on the power and impact of these online marketing giants, what practices might define them as monopolies, and whether pending lawsuits or other national actions could curtail their current influence on business competition. Topics include:

4:04 - Analysis of Parler's removal from app stores 8:59 - Why sole-platform businesses need backup plans 12:12 - Customer service pains in the internet economy 13:36 - Three markets Google monopolizes 17:51 - Is small business stagnating despite cheap ads? 20:23 - Will a third member join the online ads duopoly? 21:49 - The new shift in Amazon search 26:42 - Antitrust legislation odds Big Tech may face 29:53 - Could the FTC set new rules regulating Big Tech?

Resources: Review best-practice strategies to compete against larger competitors at: www.paychex.com/articles/marketing/how-to-succeed-business-competition.

What’s omni-channel marketing and how can you leverage it for your small business: Learn more at: www.paychex.com/articles/marketing/what-is-omni-channel-marketing.

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