By Will Feuer

Newspaper owner and digital media company Gannett said it has sued Google and its parent company, alleging anticompetitive monopolization of advertising-technology markets and deceptive commercial practices.

Representatives for Google didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.

Gannett accused Google and Alphabet of maintaining monopolies over the tools that publishers and advertisers use to buy and sell online ad space. Gannett said the lack of competition in the space "depresses prices and reduces the amount and quality of news content available to readers."

Gannett said Google's alleged misconduct has harmed news publishers, particularly local news publishers. Gannett said it is seeking damages from Google and Alphabet.

Write to Will Feuer at Will.Feuer@wsj.com

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

June 20, 2023 08:40 ET (12:40 GMT)

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