AI IAB Europe unveils framework for AI publisher compensation The Interactive Advertising Bureau Europe has released technical standards requiring artificial intelligence platforms to compensate publishers for content ingestion, published in September 2025.
DOOH DOOH proves effective video mix partner as new study reveals 90% recall rates German research study demonstrates digital outdoor advertising effectiveness in combination with TV and online video, establishing concrete planning metrics for marketers.
Data IAB Italia releases digital sustainability white paper addressing carbon emissions Italian industry association outlines framework for measuring and reducing environmental impact of digital advertising campaigns.
Retail German retail body unveils digital instore advertising framework Digital brand positioning at physical point-of-sale gains structure through comprehensive analysis of technology, measurement, and market dynamics.
AI Reddit files lawsuit against Anthropic over unauthorized Claude AI training Reddit sues Anthropic for $1 billion claiming the AI company scraped platform data without permission to train Claude chatbot models, violating user agreements and privacy policies.
Audio Spotify launches lossless audio streaming for Premium subscribers Spotify introduces lossless audio streaming for Premium users starting September 10, 2025, offering 24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC quality across 50+ markets with implications for audio advertising.
Data TikTok leads data collection surge as AI training reshapes scraping landscape TikTok jumped to number one among most scraped websites in 2025 as companies collect diverse content for AI training, with video platforms now representing 38% of all scraping activity.
Search FTC probes Amazon and Google over search ad pricing disclosures The Federal Trade Commission investigates whether tech giants misled advertisers about search advertising terms and pricing practices.
Search Google eliminates n=100 SERP parameter forcing cost increases for SEO tools The search giant removes bulk search result access, requiring 10 separate requests instead of one for 100 results on September 14, 2025.
Display Google's app store monopoly faces setback as court denies stay request U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit rejects Google's attempt to delay implementation of permanent injunction from Epic Games antitrust case while preserving compliance timelines for key provisions.
Retail Klarna solves profitability puzzle through millions in ads business Klarna Ads business reached $180 million in revenue as the company positions high-margin ads solutions to offset credit losses and drive path to profitability ahead of IPO.
Video YouTube creators report significant view drops following undisclosed algorithm changes Data suggests platform implemented major modifications around August 13, impacting desktop traffic patterns while restricting content visibility through AI systems.
Search Brighton tops UK cities for digital marketers as London falls to eighth Brighton emerges as the leading destination for UK digital marketing professionals while London drops significantly due to high living costs, according to comprehensive city analysis.
Video YouTube makes multi-language audio available to millions of creators Multi-language audio feature expansion enables global reach as YouTube removes technical barriers for content dubbing at scale.
Display Google launches Asset Studio for advertising creative production Google announces comprehensive creative platform enabling advertisers to generate and edit media assets directly within Google Ads interface.
Video Kargo CTV formats achieve 88% longer attention than YouTube ads, study finds Study reveals premium creative optimization platform's Enhanced Branded Canvas outperforms major streaming platforms across key attention metrics.
Search Google unveils Journey Aware Bidding to optimize full customer paths Google announces journey aware bidding at Think Week 2025, targeting whole customer journeys beyond final conversions for lead generation campaigns with pilot testing later this year.
Display Google unveils comprehensive AI advertising suite at Think Week 2025 Google announced major AI-powered advertising innovations at Think Week 2025 in New York, including loyalty features, Asset Studio, AI Max expansion, and agentic capabilities starting September 10.
Display WordPress founders beat major lawsuit claims in federal court ruling Automattic and Matt Mullenweg avoid monopoly and extortion charges but other claims continue.
Data Amazon Brand Lift expands to Mexico marketers Amazon Brand Lift measurement system extends to eighth global market as Mexican advertisers gain brand impact tracking capabilities through Amazon DSP campaigns.
Video Amazon unveils 17 million monthly Prime Video ad reach in first German upfront Amazon's inaugural German advertising event on June 4, 2025, reveals streaming engagement metrics and interactive ad formats launching September 2025.
Video Hispanic consumers drive streaming dominance with 55.8% share Nielsen reveals Hispanic viewers command 55.8% of TV time through streaming platforms, outpacing general U.S. population by nearly 10 percentage points amid digital advertising gap.
Search Google expands cryptocurrency advertising to Argentina with September policy Google allows certified cryptocurrency exchanges and wallets to advertise in Argentina, requiring VASP registry under new September 2025 policy update.
Retail Criteo becomes first onsite retail media partner for Google Search Ads 360 Commerce advertising platform Criteo expands retailer demand access through Google's advertising technology in beta launch targeting Americas market.
Video LG Ad Solutions releases comprehensive diversity studies revealing CTV viewing patterns New research from LG Ad Solutions shows diverse audiences prefer free ad-supported streaming over traditional TV, with 94-97% owning connected TV devices.
