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Media outlets are spending more on Google to bring readers back

SAPO Notícias15 September 2026 at 18:33

The transformation of online searches is forcing media groups to change their traditional strategies. Fewer and fewer users manage to reach news sites through organic search results, which has been compromising the free traffic that these outlets relied on.

Faced with this reality, publishers are significantly increasing their advertising investment on Google. The intention is to compensate for the decline in organic traffic and ensure they can continue to attract readers to their news sites.

This change represents a profound shift in the business model of media outlets, which historically relied heavily on positioning in search results to capture audiences without acquisition costs.

Why this matters

Readers in Portugal are affected because the way they reach news is changing, with more paid content dominating search results. National media outlets face growing costs to maintain online visibility, which may impact business models and the sustainability of independent journalism. This trend follows changes in search algorithms that have penalized traditional news sites.

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