Google’s ad sales take a beating, a bad sign for wider economy

“This disappointing quarter for Google signifies hard times ahead,” said Insider Intelligence analyst Evelyn Mitchell.

Summertime revenue growth at Google’s corporate parent slipped to its slowest pace since the pandemic jarred the economy more than two years ago, with advertisers clamping down on spending and bracing for a potential recession. Analysts said that’s a worrisome sign for the economy.