Just as we do every quarter, it’s time to review Big Tech’s earnings. We do this because you’ll always learn something about the state of digital from what Amazon, Google, Facebook, and Microsoft tell Wall Street. And, despite no significant announcements, that’s just as true this quarter as any other. So, what did we learn from Big Tech’s earnings calls this quarter? Why is it remarkable that their messages were not so remarkable? What did that tell us about the state of digital right now? And what can we take away from their earnings calls and apply to our business? That’s what this episode of Thinks Out Loud is all about. Want to learn more? Here are the show notes for you. Taking the Long View: Big Tech’s Earnings and the State of Digital Q2 2024 (Thinks Out Loud Episode 421) — Headlines and Show Notes Show Notes and Links * Consolidated Balance Sheets * Alphabet Announces First Quarter 2024 Results * Alphabet (GOOGL) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript | The Motley Fool * Amazon.com (AMZN) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript | The Motley Fool * Microsoft (MSFT) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript | The Motley Fool * Goodhart’s law – Wikipedia * Sundar Pichai’s top priorities * Amazon, Google, Facebook, Apple and Microsoft Have a Secret Plan Right Now. Here’s Why You Should Care (Thinks Out Loud Episode 286) * Alphabet: number of employees 2023 | Statista * Amazon form 10-Q Q1 2024 * Amazon.com, Inc. – Amazon.