Free Quote by Michael O'Rielly
“From commercial companies to political campaigns, advertising dollars are increasingly being spent on the web, rather than on traditional media. Jeopardize this arrangement and a vast number of free Internet features and functions will evaporate in short order.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Digital Advertising, Michael O'Rielly, 2019
Online ad spending displaces traditional media, threatening free internet services.
In simple terms: Web ads fund many free online tools.
Key Takeaway
Support balanced media funding.
Themes
media economics
digital advertising
public internet
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
policy
analytical
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- media company strategies
- consumer awareness
Key Concepts
economics
policy
technology adoption
Questions to Reflect On
- Should public policy protect free internet services?
- How can advertisers diversify spend responsibly?
A Different Perspective
Regulation may limit innovation or free speech.
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