Display Google reduces geographical restrictions for dating ads Dating and companionship advertisements now permitted in Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka under revised policy framework.
Display Google removes Syria from advertising sanctions list effective August 2025 Google removes Syria from OFAC sanctions list, allowing advertising services to resume in the country for first time since restrictive measures began in 2011.
AI German court confirms Meta AI training includes children's data despite protections Schleswig-Holstein ruling acknowledges Meta's AI models process minors' personal information through public posts, highlighting failures in data protection measures for vulnerable populations.
Search Google deploys Gemini AI to combat ad fraud with 40% reduction Google's new AI-powered invalid traffic detection system achieved 40% reduction in deceptive ads through multimodal large language models working with.
Display Google antitrust remedies trial witness lists reveal complex technical evidence Court documents filed August 15 show extensive witness lists and hundreds of technical exhibits for Google's September 22 antitrust remedies trial following monopoly ruling.
Search SE Ranking study shows AI content disappears from search after 3 months SE Ranking published 2,000 AI-generated articles across new domains with zero authority. All articles disappeared from search results after three months despite initial ranking success.
Display Google restricts EU political ads to official communications only Only official European Union and member state communications will be permitted to run political advertisements on Google platforms starting September 2025.
Search Google Ads accepts sports betting ads in Missouri Google announces acceptance of sports betting ads from certified, state-licensed entities in Missouri effective August 15, 2025, marking latest state expansion.
Video Amazon Prime Video begins NBA coverage with October 24 doubleheader The streaming service launches its inaugural NBA season with 67 games as part of an 11-year broadcasting partnership.
Data Nielsen launches Connected TV intelligence for Australia's advertising market Nielsen announces Q4 2025 launch of Ad Intel CTV in Australia, bringing competitive intelligence to streaming platforms for marketers analyzing spend.
Video YouTube enables studio editing for auto-dubbed videos and doubles post image limit YouTube's August 12 announcement introduces enhanced video editing capabilities and expands creator publishing options through three platform updates.
AI Google's John Mueller warns AI SEO acronyms signal spam tactics Google search advocate suggests growing push for GEO, AIO, and AEO terminology indicates scamming attempts targeting marketing professionals.
AI Arizona court sanctions lawyer for AI-generated false citations Judge revokes attorney's pro hac status and imposes multiple sanctions after majority of legal citations were fabricated by AI.
Display Louisiana sues Roblox platform over child safety failures Gaming company faces legal action alleging inadequate predator protections while expanding advertising partnerships.
Video YouTube Promote challenges Google Ads with enhanced targeting tools YouTube Promote gains granular call-to-action targeting for website campaigns, positioning itself as a simplified Google Ads alternative for creators announced August 12, 2025.
Search Featured Google launches preferred sources feature in Top Stories for users News customization tool allows users to star favorite outlets but remains limited to US and India markets with technical barriers for global access.
AI Senate introduces bill requiring AI companies to disclose copyright use Bipartisan TRAIN Act would create administrative subpoena process for copyright owners to identify their works used in AI training datasets across major technology companies.
Social Meta platforms dominate financial product purchases in India, study finds Meta accounts for 3 of the top 6 digital touchpoints in financial products purchase journey, with 57% of users relying on Instagram for decisions.
Data Google Ads API v21 introduces AI Max and campaign transparency tools Google releases version 21 with enhanced AI features for Search campaigns and expanded Performance Max insights across advertising platform.
AI Gemini introduces temporary chats and personalization features Google's AI assistant gains memory capabilities while offering enhanced privacy controls for users concerned about data retention across conversations.
AI DoubleVerify study reveals marketers spend 10 hours weekly on manual tasks Digital advertising professionals dedicate 26% of work time to repetitive campaign optimizations, costing North American agencies $17,000 annually per employee as AI adoption accelerates across programmatic workflows.
Retail Amazon expands grocery delivery to 1,000+ cities with same-day service Amazon adds fresh groceries to Same-Day Delivery in largest expansion, targeting 2,300 cities by year-end as perishables boost Prime adoption rates.
Data NielsenIQ acquires Brazilian company Mtrix to strengthen Latin America position NielsenIQ acquired Brazilian SaaS company Mtrix on August 6, 2025, expanding supply chain visibility across indirect distribution channels in Latin America.
Display Ziff Davis reports strong Q2 advertising growth amid AI integration Technology publisher beats revenue expectations with 9.8% growth while deploying artificial intelligence across advertising operations.
Data Publicis Media France becomes first media group to earn UTIQ certification Telecommunications-powered advertising solution addresses cookie deprecation challenges as French market leads privacy-first digital transformation.
