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Is AI Shattering Google’s Fortress? Plus: Inside Amazon’s Risky Ads Test

Is AI Shattering Google’s Fortress? Plus: Inside Amazon’s Risky Ads Test

Update: 2025-09-02
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Is AI a wolf in sheep’s clothing for Google's empire? Mike Ryan and Christian Scharmueller are back to spill the tea on the biggest players in ecommerce! 

This week they're dissecting Google's "fortress" of a business and Meta's uncanny ability to sell us things we didn't even know we needed. Our hosts will also dive into the mysterious case of Amazon's Google Shopping Ads blackout and try to figure out if it was a secret negotiation tactic or just a costly mistake. 

Plus: Chris and Mike are checking out how JD.com is making bold moves in Europe with unexpected partners like IKEA and Media Markt. 

Grab a coffee and join the chaos! And if you don't want to miss our next unfiltered take on the industry, hit that subscribe button.



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Is AI Shattering Google’s Fortress? Plus: Inside Amazon’s Risky Ads Test

Is AI Shattering Google’s Fortress? Plus: Inside Amazon’s Risky Ads Test

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