Display European Commission releases public Google AdTech decision as structural remedies loom Brussels published redacted version of €2.95 billion antitrust decision on January 14, 2026, while market testing behavioral remedies Google proposed in November.
DOOH VIOOH just unlocked 60,000 streaming TV screens in bars and gyms for programmatic ads VIOOH partners with Atmosphere TV to enable programmatic buying across 60,000 place-based streaming venues generating 1 billion monthly impressions in restaurants and airports.
Social Meta's disappearing support act leaves advertisers stranded Meta's automated support systems create frustrating loops, preventing advertisers from reaching human assistance when technical issues require intervention.
Display Blackstone's Liftoff bets $4 billion mobile ad empire on public markets Liftoff files S-1 for Nasdaq IPO amid mobile advertising consolidation, revealing $491.6M revenue and widening losses while Blackstone seeks exit from 2019 investment.
Display Google ad platform failures slash publisher revenue up to 90% overnight Google Ad Manager and AdSense experienced simultaneous technical disruptions on January 13-14, triggering widespread revenue declines of 50-90% for publishers.
Audio AudioGo adds true crime and comedy podcasts to January inventory AudioGo today expanded its podcast advertising network with high-profile shows from SiriusXM and multicultural publishers, giving marketers access to previously unavailable inventory.
Social HubSpot and Reddit reveal why B2B buyers bypass your website HubSpot and Reddit released a B2B marketing guide showing 70% of decisions happen before sales contact, with Reddit becoming the #1 AI-cited source for research.
AI Microsoft reveals when your products disappear from AI recommendations Microsoft Advertising publishes comprehensive retailer playbook addressing Answer Engine Optimization and Generative Engine Optimization as agentic commerce reshapes discovery patterns.
Search Google rolls out six travel planning tricks nobody's talking about Google's Canvas tool in AI Mode transforms vacation planning with custom itineraries, image-based searches, and collaborative features across 200+ countries globally.
Video Chris Hemsworth's heist thriller debuts in theaters next month Amazon MGM Studios releases Crime 101 on February 13 with Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, and Halle Berry in Bart Layton's adaptation of Don Winslow's novella.
AI Google's AI assistant learned to read your Gmail inbox—here's what changed today Google launched Personal Intelligence beta for Gemini today, connecting Gmail and Google Photos with one tap to deliver personalized AI responses across 2 billion documents.
Display IAS automates supply path optimization to eliminate manual campaign work Integral Ad Science launches automated supply path optimization eliminating manual oversight while achieving 33% conversion increases and quality spend jumps from 88% to 97% in one month.
Retail Amazon tightens view attribution as ROAS reporting splits Amazon implemented shopping-signal enhanced attribution methodology on January 1 affecting view-based campaign measurement across Sponsored Brands, Sponsored Display, and Amazon DSP formats while introducing dual reporting through "all views" metrics.
Retail Amazon sellers face March deadline over inflated supplement claims Amazon enforces dietary supplement policy targeting misleading ingredient claims with March 31, 2026 deactivation deadline for non-compliant listings.
Data AudienceProject maps your streaming wars AudienceProject reveals Q1 2026 roadmap featuring Disney+ direct integration, Trade Desk partnership, Poland expansion, and AI-enhanced measurement platform updates.
Search Google Trends now uses Gemini to suggest search terms Google integrates Gemini AI into Trends Explorer on January 14, 2026, automating search term suggestions and comparison analysis for journalists and marketers.
Display AdMonsters joins AdExchanger in publisher community power play AdMonsters merges with sister brand AdExchanger in January 2026, unifying content platforms as publisher ad ops community faces mounting challenges from AI traffic losses and programmatic changes.
Video YouTube drops AI video feature that might actually work YouTube launches Veo 3.1 Ingredients to Video on Shorts and Create app on January 13, 2026, enabling creators to generate vertical videos from three images.
Retail Google's shopping AI sparks surveillance pricing debate Google faces accusations about personalized upselling in Universal Commerce Protocol after January 11 announcement, while company denies claims about price manipulation.
Retail Amazon forces all sellers to use prepaid returns, ending high-value exemption Amazon eliminates high-value exemption for return labels on February 8, 2026, requiring all US seller-fulfilled orders to use prepaid shipping program.
Video Google opens NBCUniversal's Winter Olympics inventory to programmatic ads Google Display & Video 360 adds NBCUniversal Olympic Winter Games programmatic inventory with AI conversion tracking and household frequency controls.
Data Apple services shattered records in 2025 Apple's services division reached unprecedented heights in 2025 with 850 million weekly App Store users and Apple Pay blocking over $1 billion in fraud.
Video How contextual targeting doubled Super Bowl ad ROI last year Integral Ad Science reports 102% ROI increase for contextual campaigns during Super Bowl LVIII, with traffic hitting 131 million impressions on game day.
AI Anthropic opens Claude Code's automation power to everyone with Cowork Anthropic launched Cowork on January 12, bringing Claude Code's file automation to non-developers through natural language on macOS.
AI Google and Apple's Gemini deal raises questions about AI market control Google's Gemini models will power Apple Intelligence starting 2026. The multi-year partnership centralizes AI control amid industry criticism of platform dominance.
