Buzzfeed-Huffington Post Merger Reveals Advertising Market Is in Crisis
November 19, 2020 - The American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement in response to reporting that BuzzFeed will acquire HuffPost in a stock deal with Verizon Media.
Axios: Google Pay adds peer-to-peer payments and more
November 19, 2020 — Axios cited Economic Liberties’ Senior Fellow Graham Steele’s remarks regarding Google’s nightmarish effort to further entrench its market power and influence by expanding into banking.
Politico: Google’s move to offer bank accounts draws fire from Biden adviser
November 18, 2020 — Politico featured Economic Liberties’ Senior Fellow Graham Steele’s statement on Google’s nightmarish effort to expand into banking and further consolidate its market power.
CNN: Apple will slash App Store fees as antitrust pressure mounts
November 18, 2020 — CNN featured commentary from Economic Liberties’ Research Director Matt Stoller about Apple’s decision to reduce app store fees, and how aggressive antitrust enforcement can reshape markets.
USA Today: Google Pay positions itself as Apple Pay, PayPal and Venmo alternative
November 18, 2020 — USA Today featured Economic Liberties’ Senior Fellow Graham Steele’s statement on Google’s expanded banking business and the danger it poses to consumers and the broader financial system.