AI Major studios file copyright lawsuit against Chinese AI company Disney, Universal, and Warner Bros Discovery jointly sue MiniMax, alleging its Hailuo AI service uses copyrighted characters to generate unauthorized content and market itself as "Hollywood studio in your pocket."
AI Chip on shoulder drives Magnite's streamr.ai acquisition strategy Magnite CPO says chip on shoulder never goes away as executives discuss September 9 streamr.ai deal, performance TV thesis, and startup lessons from 18-month journey.
AI LinkedIn expands AI training to include user data starting November 3 LinkedIn will use user data to train content-generating AI models from November 3, 2025, introducing new privacy controls across multiple regions.
Retail Google launches store widget for merchant websites Google launches new store widget allowing merchants to display quality ratings and trust signals directly on their websites to boost sales conversion rates.
Data Azerion expands Adsquare partnership across LATAM, Middle East and US markets Hawk by Azerion and location intelligence platform Adsquare announce global expansion enabling omnichannel data solutions across new territories.
Data Amazon makes Marketing Cloud AMC directly accessible to sponsored ads advertisers Amazon opens direct access to AMC analytics platform for sponsored ads users globally, eliminating traditional onboarding barriers through enhanced interface.
AI Amazon introduces agentic AI across seller platform Amazon deploys autonomous AI assistant to manage inventory, compliance, and advertising for marketplace sellers. New Creative Studio transforms weeks-long campaign development into hours.
Display Mediavine CEO addresses AI challenges and Journey expansion in Reddit AMA Eric Hochberger discusses traffic diversification, revenue models, and platform changes in comprehensive Reddit session.
Audio Amazon and SiriusXM expand programmatic audio reach through strategic DSP integration Amazon DSP gains access to 160 million monthly digital listeners across Pandora and SoundCloud platforms starting Q4 2025.
Video YouTube announces major creator tools with Veo 3 integration and $100 billion payout milestone YouTube unveiled its largest creator features update at Made on YouTube 2025, introducing AI-powered content creation tools and marking $100 billion paid to creators over four years.
Data Former ECB chief demands GDPR cuts and AI Act pause at Brussels conference Draghi calls for radical simplification of privacy rules and halting high-risk AI regulations on September 16 to boost European competitiveness against China.
AI Agencies target 83% increase in client capacity as automation reshapes AdOps workflows Digital advertising agencies seek to nearly double client portfolios without expanding teams, with 64% of strategists now managing multiple channels according to September 2025 benchmark study.
AI Google unveils Power Pack strategy for AI-driven advertising campaigns Google reveals its comprehensive Power Pack strategy combining AI Max, Performance Max, and Demand Gen campaigns for enhanced advertiser performance.
AI ChatGPT usage reaches 700 million users as personal applications dominate platform growth Comprehensive analysis reveals how global AI adoption patterns challenge traditional workplace-focused technology narratives.
AI Semrush confirms significant operational impact as Google eliminates n=100 SERP parameter Leading SEO platform acknowledges industry-wide disruption on September 14, implementing workarounds to maintain functionality despite 10x cost increase.
Search Google retracts AI Overview filter test claims as fake announcement spreads John Mueller debunks claims about new Google Search Console filter for AI Overview data tracking, warning against misinformation in search community.
Video YouTube clarifies view drops amid algorithm concerns Platform addresses creator speculation about restricted mode's role in declining viewership patterns across channels.
Social Snapchat adds infinite retention and group streaks features Snapchat launches infinite retention and group streaks on September 13, enhancing user personalization and chat experience across the platform.
AI Meta confronts sustainability tensions amid massive AI infrastructure expansion September 2025 sustainability report reveals ambitious environmental goals while company simultaneously announces unprecedented data center investments requiring gigawatt-scale energy consumption.
AI Adverity debuts AI-powered intelligence layer for marketing analytics Adverity Intelligence combines conversational AI with collaborative analytics to address resource constraints in modern marketing teams across complex data environments.
AI Penske Media files major antitrust lawsuit targeting Google AI content use Media giant alleges Google monopolizes search traffic while forcing publishers to supply content for AI systems without compensation, filing September 12 complaint seeking treble damages.
Video Index Exchange advances duration-based metrics for streaming TV measurement Index Exchange introduces duration-based reporting for streaming TV ads, replacing legacy impression-only metrics with time-aware measurement that values 30-second slots over 6-second opportunities.
Mixed Reality Five major trends reshaping advertising by 2030 WPP Media research identifies AI dominance, biometric standardization, sustainability decline, VR skepticism, and privacy fragmentation as key industry shifts.
AI FTC orders seven AI chatbot companies to detail child safety measures Description: Federal Trade Commission demands comprehensive data on monetization practices, age restrictions, and negative impact monitoring from artificial intelligence companion platforms through September 10, 2025, special reports resolution.
Data European data protection board clarifies DSA compliance for marketers New guidelines address profiling restrictions, age verification, and advertising transparency obligations under dual regulatory framework.
