The document summarizes the impact of the internet on marketing based on a presentation given by Basak Tamar of Google EMEA. It notes that 1.2 billion people use the internet via PC and 3 billion via phones. It discusses how the internet has democratized information and led to ubiquitous connectivity. It provides statistics on internet searches, emails/IMs sent, EU e-commerce market size, social network users, and YouTube videos played daily. It emphasizes that an online presence is now vital for businesses to reach customers, but that the offline brand alone is not enough, and companies must listen to consumers and involve them in shaping products/brands.