Audio StackAdapt integrates iHeartMedia broadcast radio into programmatic platform StackAdapt adds AM/FM broadcast radio inventory to its programmatic platform through iHeartMedia integration, enabling unified audio campaign management.
Display Microsoft Advertising requires Clarity for third-party publishers Microsoft Advertising mandates Clarity installation across all third-party publishers starting immediately, filtering non-compliant traffic as nonbillable.
AI German court rules AI voice cloning violates personality rights Berlin court ordered YouTuber to pay €4,000 for using AI-generated voice clone of professional voice actor without consent in commercial videos.
Retail Retail sales grow 5% in October as consumers prepare for holidays October retail sales increased 0.6% month-over-month and 5% year-over-year, showing momentum ahead of the 2025 holiday season when spending should exceed $1 trillion.
AI AI agents complete human work 88% faster but with significant quality gaps, new study finds Research comparing workflows of 48 human workers and 4 AI agent frameworks across 16 tasks reveals agents complete work 88.3% faster at 90-96% lower cost, but struggle with quality.
AI Google Cloud releases comprehensive agentic AI framework guideline Google Cloud AI team published 54-page technical document outlining five-level architecture for autonomous AI agent systems in November 2025.
Social Australia implements world's strictest social media ban for under-16s Australia bans social media for children under 16 starting December 10, 2025, affecting Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, and Kick, with platforms facing $49.5M fines.
Data US software startups accelerate ahead of Europe, Stripe data shows Stripe CEO reveals US software startups now grow significantly faster than European peers since mid-2023, driven by faster technology adoption patterns.
Retail Australian regulator launches Black Friday advertising sweep targeting retail pricing tactics ACCC announced Black Friday enforcement sweep on November 10 targeting misleading pricing claims including countdown timers, site-wide sales exclusions, and strikethrough prices.
AI LiveRamp donates User Context Protocol to IAB Tech Lab for agentic advertising LiveRamp transferred the User Context Protocol to IAB Tech Lab on November 3, enabling standardized embedding exchanges between autonomous advertising agents.
AI Amazon sues Perplexity over covert AI agent access to marketplace Amazon filed federal lawsuit against Perplexity on November 4, 2025, alleging the AI startup's Comet browser violated computer fraud laws through unauthorized access.
Video Specialty streaming services form global coalition to influence platform regulation Fifteen specialized streaming platforms across genres establish Beyond Mainstream alliance to advocate for proportionate regulatory treatment and content access.
Audio Podcast advertising spending surges 26% as Gaming industry leads growth Podcast advertising spending surged 26% year-over-year in Q3 2025, with Gaming industry spending jumping 59% and 1,689 new brands entering the channel for the first time.
Data Amazon introduces fees for third-party developer API access in 2026 Amazon charges $1,400 annual subscription plus monthly fees for Selling Partner API access starting January 2026, ending decades of free service.
AI LLMs achieve 90% accuracy in replicating consumer purchase intent Research demonstrates semantic similarity method enables language models to simulate consumer surveys with unprecedented fidelity while cutting billions in research costs.
AI LLM tracking tools face accuracy crisis from personalization features Personalization in ChatGPT and other AI platforms creates major challenges for LLM tracking tools as responses vary by user location and preferences.
Data Google and Epic propose Android settlement modifying antitrust injunction Google and Epic Games filed November 4 seeking court approval for settlement modifying Android app distribution remedies through 2032 with fee caps.
AI Smartly research reveals 92% of marketers say AI reshapes customer engagement Smartly's 2026 Digital Trends Report shows 92% of marketers agree AI transforms customer engagement while precision-first marketers waste 27% less budget.
Video HBO Max prepares January 2026 launch in Germany as Sky partnership ends Warner Bros. Discovery targets early 2026 German market entry for HBO Max streaming service after 15-year Sky distribution agreement expires, positioning platform third behind Netflix and Prime Video.
Video Fubo Channel Store launches with direct-to-consumer streaming plans Fubo Channel Store debuts November 5, 2025, offering standalone plans from MGM+, Starz, Paramount+, DAZN One, Hallmark+ and regional sports networks without base subscription.
Data Google publishes analytics reporting playbook for marketers Google Analytics releases detailed reporting playbook covering five reporting surfaces, addressing user confusion about platform differences and capabilities.
Social Meta charged suspected fraudsters premium rates while earning billions from scam ads Meta projected $16 billion in 2024 revenue from scam ads while charging suspected fraudsters higher prices through penalty bids, internal documents reveal.
Retail Google Merchant Center adds audience targeting for Shopping promotions Google Merchant Center introduced audience targeting options for promotions on November 6, 2025, enabling retailers to segment offers by new customers and location.
Data European Commission proposes major GDPR changes for AI and data processing The proposed Digital Omnibus amendments would reshape personal data protection by narrowing sensitive data definitions, expanding AI training exemptions, and restricting data subject access rights.
Data Agency CEO launches public apology campaign for inflated ROAS metrics Performance marketing agency Silverback Strategies launches Last Click Addiction campaign as CEO Neil Welsh apologizes for industry's reliance on broken attribution models.
