Search Featured Google claims AI Overview clicks are "higher quality" despite traffic decline Google's John Mueller defends AI Overview traffic quality on July 1 amid studies showing 34.5% click reduction.
Video French Football League launches direct streaming platform at €14.99 monthly New direct-to-consumer service marks first football league to operate own channel, disrupting traditional broadcast model with competitive pricing.
Search Google Ads scripts remove legacy ad customizers from July 14 Google terminates ad customizers for expanded text ads and legacy extensions in scripts, ending three-year sunset.
Data German court awards Facebook user €5,000 for data protection violations Leipzig District Court rules Meta's Business Tools breach GDPR, setting precedent for individual compensation claims.
Data Amazon announces Live signals in Marketing Cloud for enhanced measurement Amazon integrates Live shopping signals into Marketing Cloud, enabling deeper insights for advertisers and creators.
Data Nielsen launches CTV tracking within Ad Intel platform starting August in Germany Nielsen extends advertising intelligence capabilities to connected TV platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and YouTube.
AI AI training exemption saves Meta from DMA data combination penalties German court rules AI development differs from advertising, allowing Meta to combine platform data for training purposes.
Data French data regulator updates cookie exemption rules for websites The French data protection authority CNIL clarified requirements for audience measurement tools to operate without user consent under strict conditions.
Social Snapchat launches Family Safety Hub in UAE partnership Snapchat unveils comprehensive parental controls platform in collaboration with Abu Dhabi authorities on July 4, 2025.
Search Google expands telemedicine ads to UK and Singapore markets Google enables prescription drug service promotion by certified telemedicine providers in two new markets starting July 2025.
Audio Spotify partners with Reading Agency for Summer Reading Challenge audiobooks Streaming giant expands content accessibility through U.K. literacy initiative, targeting 600,000 children with audio format options.
Search Google launches restricted drug term certification for healthcare advertisers Google introduces certification requirement for healthcare advertisers using personalized targeting with restricted drug terms effective July 2025.
AI Google faces EU antitrust complaint over AI Overviews feature Independent publishers file formal complaint citing traffic losses and market abuse concerns.
Search Google opens debt services advertising in Ireland with July verification rules Google expands financial advertising access to Irish market while implementing comprehensive verification requirements for debt service companies.
Data StackAdapt achieves 71% QPS reduction with Index Exchange podding StackAdapt reports significant infrastructure improvements and 25% peak win rate increase through advanced streaming TV advertising technology partnership.
Data Consumer trust crisis hits marketing as AI data use sparks privacy concerns European study reveals 59% oppose AI training use while demanding clearer data controls.
AI Pinterest launches AI auto-collages and enhanced trend forecasting tools Pinterest unveils automated collage creation and upgraded trend analysis featuring shopping insights ahead of Cannes Lions.
Social Meta's complex aspect ratio requirements span 25 ad placements Platform's extensive placement options create technical challenges for advertisers managing creative assets.
Data Google partners with Sparkasse for digital age verification in Europe Germany's largest savings bank network launches wallet-based age verification system with Google for secure online access controls.
Data Microsoft Clarity live extension receives major visual redesign Microsoft enhances browser extension interface to simplify website analytics access for marketers and developers.
Retail Amazon Prime Day 2025 deals span four days with up to 50% discounts Prime members gain access to millions of discounted products across 35+ categories from July 8-11, with fresh deals every five minutes.
Search Microsoft cuts 9,000 employees as Xbox division faces major restructuring Microsoft announces substantial workforce reduction affecting less than 4% of global staff.
AI ChatGPT referrals surge as Google searches hit zero-click records AI-powered search platforms reshape content discovery while publishers face traffic challenges.
Search Google blocks pill press equipment ads starting September 2025 Advertising policy update targets tableting machines and related components as dangerous products affecting pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment market.
Social Meta launches WhatsApp Business Calling API for voice integration Meta introduces integrated voice calling feature for WhatsApp Business API, enabling end-to-end customer journeys.
