
Electric vehicle giant Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has taken a surprising turn by apparently venturing into traditional online advertising, signaling a shift in its marketing strategy, a month after CEO Elon Musk said he was open to trying it.
What Happened: Tesla has recently started running Google ads, according to the Google ad transparency center. The company has a total of 18 ads, with six being displayed in the United States and 12 in the UK. This marks the first time Tesla has paid for ad placements, as it previously relied on clever marketing tactics and promotional content.