Why publishers should worry about growing reliance on Google Discover
'Increasingly precarious' to rely on Google Discover traffic and revenue.
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David Buttle
David Buttle is founder of DJB Strategies, a consultancy working at the intersection of media and technology. Prior to founding his business, David was director of platform strategy and public affairs for the Financial Times. You can reach him on djb@djbstrategies.com.
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