We are reevaluating the pace of our investment plans for the remainder of 2020. That starts with taking a more critical look at the pace of hiring for the rest of the year.

…we continue to invest, but will be recalibrating the focus and pace of our investments in areas like data centers and machines, and non business essential marketing and travel.”

Sundar’s announcement final week emphasizes that Google is not going to in the reduction of in areas the place customers and companies proceed to want Google’s assist for his or her progress and success.

So it follows that chopping again on the advertising and marketing funds might not have an effect on assist for present clients and companies.