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Meta's ad revenue growth doubles Google Search as AI reshapes digital advertising

Meta's Q3 advertising revenue jumped 26% versus Google Search's 12% growth, widening their gap to the largest since 2021 as AI chatbots reshape how people search.

newest coverage 8d agosummary written 9d ago8 pieces NewswiresRedditGoogle News

What to know

  • Meta's Q3 ad revenue grew 26% to $63.1 billion while Google Search grew just 12% to $63.4 billion—the widest gap favoring Meta since 2021.
  • AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude are reshaping user behavior: people increasingly ask AI for direct answers instead of clicking Google search results, reducing ad clicks.
  • Meta is capitalizing by using AI to improve ad targeting on Facebook and Instagram, while Google faces headwinds as its own AI features may cannibalize ad clicks.

Meta Social media and advertising companyGoogle Search and advertising companyMark ZuckerbergMark Zuckerberg Meta CEONate Elliott AI analyst at Emarketer

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    Analysts cite AI chatbots as driver of Meta's gains and Google Search's challenge

    Coverage identifies AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude as the underlying cause: users increasingly ask AI for direct answers instead of clicking Google search results, reducing clicks and ad impressions. Meta's AI-improved ad targeting and Muse assistant position the company to benefit from this shift.

    “people may start using ChatGPT, Claude or Muse instead of Google if these tools help them find information more easily…”
    — Nate Elliott, Emarketer
    1. 2 outlets Meta ad revenue growth more than doubles Google Search as AI reshapes online advertising market

      first by Hindustan Times, 9d ago · also Indian Express

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    2. 1 outlet Why AI is boosting Meta's ad business while hurting Google search

      first by CNBC, 9d ago

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  1. 2 outlets The advertising businesses of the two tech giants have reached a 'turning point'! AI boosts Meta (META.US) but acts as a constraint on Google's (GOOGL.US) search business.

    first by Moomoo, 9d ago · also Digiday

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