Inside Amazon's Profit Machine

Inside Amazon's Profit Machine

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The video discusses Amazon's unique approach to profits, focusing on reinvestment rather than immediate gains. It highlights the significant role of Amazon Web Services (AWS) in driving profits, despite being a smaller segment of the business. The video also covers Google's advertising success, noting the challenges posed by the shift from desktop to mobile, which affects ad value. Both companies show strong growth in their respective areas, with Amazon leveraging AWS for profitability and Google capitalizing on its advertising platform.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What strategies has Amazon employed to avoid showing profits in the past?

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How has Amazon's cloud segment contributed to its overall profitability?

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What are the challenges Amazon faces in maintaining low prices while achieving profitability?

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What trends are observed in Google's advertising revenue and click rates?

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Discuss the implications of the decline in price per click for Google.

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