GOOGLE MAPS ROLLS OUT ADS: $11 BILLION REVENUE PUSH BEGINS

Google Maps flipped the switch on ads globally this week, launching a monetization drive on February 19, 2025, that Alphabet hopes will rake in $11 billion annually. Announced in a Google blog post, the rollout sprinkles promoted pins and banners across its 1 billion monthly users’ navigation app, turning a free staple into a revenue engine. With Alphabet’s valuation steady above $2 trillion, this isn’t a side hustle—it’s a bold play to juice its ad empire. What’s behind this shift, how does it work, and what’s it mean for users? Here’s the deep dive into Google Maps’ ad era, straight from the source. ADS HIT THE MAP Google’s February 19 blog confirmed the news—Maps now features ads worldwide, from New York to Nairobi. Promoted pins highlight businesses (e.g., Starbucks near…

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