Google Ads rolls out AI Max search match type
Google Ads’ new AI Max match type gives visibility into automated search performance for clearer comparisons and more informed campaign decisions.
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Microsoft Ads gets new granular asset-level reviews
Microsoft Advertising now reviews ads at the asset level, allowing approved elements to continue running even if others are disapproved.
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Google Marketing Live 2025: Everything you need to know
Here is the recap of Google's event with AI updates about connecting earlier with customers, creating dynamic content and developing a fellow advertising expert.
US asks court to breakup Google ad businesses
Spinning off AdX exchange and DFP platform would severely impact the tech giant's revenue and be a seismic shift in digital advertising.
Google adtech antitrust trial: Everything you need to know
An in-depth look at the verdict, arguments and trial about Google's monopoly practices in the $200 billion digital advertising industry.
Google loses advertising monopoly case
A Federal judge found Google “willfully engaged in anticompetitive acts” to control the ad server and ad exchange markets.
Google is exploring ads in new AI Mode
Ads could come to Google's conversational search experience, but some advertisers are skeptical about performance.
Google releases its open source marketing mix model to all
Marketers and data scientists have a new tool to help them measure the effectiveness of their efforts.
Microsoft Clarity launches Google Ads integration
Microsoft Clarity's new Google Ads integration gives marketers visibility into post-click behavior, allowing them to track user interactions.
Google Ads rolls out Brand Report for enhanced advertiser insights
New feature provides a unified view of brand campaign performance with deduplicated reach and frequency metrics across multiple campaigns.
Google tightens ad policies to align with Search spam rules
Advertisers risk ad disapprovals if their sites violate spam policies, making search compliance critical to PPC success.
Google Ads tests video asset option
The new 'Video' option in the Assets section signals a shift towards greater video integration in 2025.
Global ad revenue to top $1 trillion, dominated by Google and Meta
The growing dominance of digital platforms is a signal for advertisers to adapt tech strategies and embrace AI to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
DOJ pushing the sale of Chrome sparks industry debate over web’s future
Marketers and tech experts warn of unintended consequences while questioning Chrome's viability as standalone product.
Google reshapes in-store shopping with AI-powered comparisons
A click on the phone will give consumers shopping updates, including real-time price comparisons and local inventory searches.
DOJ seeks sale of Chrome in Google antitrust case
The Justice Department also reportedly wants to expand advertiser control and transparency and ban exclusive search contracts.
TikTok launches AI video generation tool for marketers
Symphony Creative Studio turns product descriptions or URLs into video clips.
Google Performance Max gets new AI-powered video creation, asset testing
Company integrates advanced Imagen 3 AI model for creative optimization, along with testing and ad rank Performance Max capabilities.
Google shakes up ad auction dynamics for holiday shopping
Changes to PMax and Standard Shopping campaigns require advertisers to adjust strategies during this holiday shopping season.
Google blasts DOJ’s ‘radical’ proposed breakup plan
Company argues a breakup would make advertising less valuable, while harming publishers and merchants.
7 weak spots in Google’s defense against DOJ antitrust claims
Google's put on a strong defense, arguing its advertising practices benefit customers and are not anti-competitive. Will they hold up under attack?
TikTok Search Ads Campaign launches in US
Tiktok's keyword-based search ad solution allows brands to target users directly in search results, stepping up its competition with Google's ad business.
Meta to restrict data in Business Tools, impacting ad targeting
Data restrictions aim to enhance privacy, but may complicate ad targeting and potentially pause ads with highly targeted UTMs.
Google vs. DOJ: Why Google’s ‘hundreds of competitors’ claim doesn’t add up
Company defends its ad tech dominance by pointing to market competition, low fees and benefits for businesses. Is it true?
Google Ads to deprecate enhanced CPC for search and display ads
Company will begin phasing out enhanced CPC in October, with the goal of transitioning all remaining campaigns to manual CPC by March 2025.
Google Ads unveils advanced performance planner for YouTube campaigns
Google is also testing a new "Promotions" feature for App Campaigns that can create event-driven promotions tailored for mobile users.
Google Analytics 4 introduces benchmarking data
You can now compare your performance across key metrics with industry peers, providing crucial context for strategic decision-making.
Google adds generative AI insights, shopping ad campaign goals
Google's new tools offer retailers real-time shopping trends, AI-powered insights and automated inventory syncing.
The Google monopoly verdict: More industry reactions
Agencies and marketing consultants reach out with comments about many different aspects of the Google monopoly verdict.
Google rolls out new features for Local Service Ads
One new feature is designed to increase ad engagement and rankings, while the other provides greater budget controls.
Google phasing out Smart Campaigns in favor of Performance Max
Google's shift from Smart Campaigns to Performance Max signals a major push toward AI-driven, cross-platform advertising solutions.
Federal judge rules Google violated antitrust law
Google illegally monopolized search and search advertising markets especially by paying $20 billion annually for default search status on iPhones.
Google Ads hit by major reporting glitch, exposing competitor data
Competitors' sensitive information is being exposed to advertisers while key reporting tools and product management features are inaccessible.
Mixed reactions from ad ecosystem to Google keeping cookies
Skepticism, approval and mixed feelings: people have a lot to say about Google's reversal on third-party cookies.
Netflix leans into ad-supported tier as subscriber growth surges
Netflix's ad-supported option is becoming key to its business, perhaps signaling a shift to a new business model.
LinkedIn’s AI ad tool to launch globally this fall
Accelerate can slash campaign creation time from 15 hours to 5 minutes while delivering improved performance on LinkedIn.
TikTok tightens restrictions on teen ad targeting, boosts AI transparency
TikTok now has stricter teen ad targeting rules and has also made it easier for advertisers to comply with AI disclosure requirements.
Marketing artificial intelligence (AI)
Microsoft Ads releases AI-powered asset recommendations for video and display ads
Microsoft's AI-powered video ad recommendations speeds creative processes for marketers across display and streaming platforms.
Steve Ganem, Product Director of Google Analytics, on what’s ahead for GA4
Now that Universal Analytics has ridden into the sunset, we talk to the Google exec about what's coming for GA4.
Google launches Google TV advertising network
The company also announced Ad Manager updates giving publishers greater control over where ads appear and badging.