Data Dark traffic exposes blind spot in digital advertising as nearly 1 billion users become invisible New research reveals brutal adblockers have cut off 976 million users from publishers, threatening the economic foundation of web publishing.
AI Google advances image generation in Gemini with character consistency features Gemini app receives significant image generation improvements with character preservation, conversational editing capabilities, and enhanced logic reasoning for complex visual creation tasks.
Social Reddit Pro launches mobile app to capture AI-driven marketing opportunities Reddit announces mobile expansion of business tools as platform becomes primary AI content source, targeting marketers navigating search landscape changes.
Audio Spotify introduces Messages for content sharing among friends and family Spotify launches Messages feature on August 26, 2025, enabling one-on-one conversations with content sharing for users aged 16+ in select markets, expanding social.
DOOH Vistar expands programmatic DOOH access to Brazil market Vistar Media has launched digital out-of-home inventory across Brazil through its global demand-side platform, targeting Latin America's largest programmatic DOOH market with over 30,000 screens.
Search Google enhances AI Mode with embedded links to boost web exploration Google introduces inline link improvements and expands Web Guide testing as AI Mode addresses user preference for source access.
Search Brainlabs study reveals three consumer search personas across 3,000 journeys Research identifies traditionalists, augmenters, and dissenters as marketers face 2.5-platform purchase journeys with gender-based AI adoption gaps.
AI Anthropic launches Claude for Chrome extension research preview with 1,000 users Claude brings AI directly to browser sidebars, enabling automated task management while addressing security challenges ahead of general availability.
Social Meta introduces Instagram follows metric for ads reporting Meta rolls out Instagram follows metric in ads reporting, enabling advertisers to track follower acquisition from July 7, 2025, across all campaign types at multiple levels.
Retail Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com launches Joybuy platform in Germany JD.com brings same-day delivery service to selected cities in North Rhine-Westphalia as European expansion continues.
Video Magnite rolls out pause ads for streaming TV with DIRECTV and Fubo Pause ads activate when viewers pause content across major streaming platforms, offering brands contextual advertising moments during natural viewing breaks.
AI Federal court decision on Google antitrust remedies may transform artificial intelligence landscape Federal judge expected to rule this week on Google's antitrust remedies with significant implications for artificial intelligence development and smaller tech companies seeking market access.
DOOH VIOOH partners with Vengo for US programmatic advertising expansion Digital out-of-home platform gains access to 65,000 screens across grocery stores, bars, and lifestyle venues generating 13 billion monthly impressions.
Video YouTube opens Android TV beta testing program for eligible users YouTube launches beta testing program for Android TV users seeking early access to new features and performance improvements.
AI US Attorneys General target AI companies for child safety failures Attorneys General from 44 jurisdictions warn artificial intelligence companies about accountability for exploitation of children through predatory AI products.
Retail Amazon halts variation theme cleanup after seller backlash Amazon reverses course on variation theme removal after widespread marketplace resistance prompted policy clarification.
Search Google launches August 2025 spam update targeting global search violations Google announced a comprehensive enforcement initiative that targets spam violations across all languages and regions, with potential impacts lasting several weeks.
Video YouTube TV faces Fox channel blackout amid college football season negotiations YouTube TV subscribers risk losing Fox Sports and News channels by August 27 deadline as carriage dispute threatens peak viewing period access.
Retail Japan Post suspends US mail services following tariff policy changes Multiple international postal services halt deliveries as US eliminates duty-free exemption for packages under $800 affecting global e-commerce operations.
Search Judge Mehta prepares to rule on Google Chrome divestiture amid dual antitrust losses Google faces potential breakup across search and advertising as federal courts rule against the tech giant in separate monopolization cases.
Retail Amazon resumes Google Shopping advertising after month-long test Amazon started spending on Google Shopping again exactly one month after turning off ads globally, suggesting a deliberate marketing test.
Audio Ossa partners with Breakr to streamline podcast advertising payments Podcast networks and advertisers gain instant funding capabilities through embedded financial infrastructure announced Monday.
AI Innovid launches AI tools to automate creative labeling and real-time optimization Innovid introduces four new AI-powered features designed to eliminate manual tasks and enhance ad performance across connected TV, digital, and social channels.
Audio Spotify Jam reaches 100 million monthly listening hours Spotify announces on August 25, 2025, that its collaborative listening feature Jam has reached 100 million monthly listening hours across five leading countries.
Video DeepIntent launches FAST solution for healthcare streaming ads DeepIntent's new HealthFirst package delivers verified patient targeting across premium streaming platforms, marking significant expansion in medical advertising reach.
