FTC Sues Amazon Over Hidden Ad-Auction Fees, Endangering Its Profitable Advertising Engine
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The FTC, joined by 22 states, accuses Amazon of secretly inflating ad-auction prices for more than seven years via an undisclosed 'soft reserve price,' potentially costing advertisers billions and lifting Amazon's high-margin ad revenue; Amazon disputes the claim, arguing the pricing changes improve ad relevance, and a ruling could force changes to its auction practices that might slow ad growth without upending the core business.
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