Something that has never happened in the last two decades.
According to recent reports:
- Meta projected revenue: $243 billion
- Google projected revenue: $239 billion
- Meta growth: 24% YoY
- Google growth: ~12% YoY
Key drivers behind Meta’s growth:
- Instagram Reels expansion
- Threads platform growth
- WhatsApp business monetization
- AI-powered ad targeting
This signals a major transformation:
Social media is becoming more dominant than search engines in digital advertising.
Why this matters:
For years, Google dominated digital advertising. This shift indicates that attention is moving from search to social platforms.

