96% of advertisers back audio as Bauer study exposes glaring investment gap
Sound Check Europe 2026: 96% of advertisers will hold or grow audio spend, yet audio captures only 5% of ad investment despite one-fifth of media consumption.
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Gemini brings memories and chat import to UK users
Google launched memory personalisation and cross-app chat import tools for Gemini users in the UK on April 29, 2026, with a phased rollout over coming weeks.
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Google TV brings Gemini image and video creation to the living room
Google TV adds Gemini-powered image and video tools, Google Photos voice search and remixing, and a YouTube Shorts row coming to U.S. home screens this summer.
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Meta forces ad spend disclosure to advertisers starting February 2027
Meta updates Developer Policy 10.5 and 10.6a, requiring ad-buying solutions to disclose spending and campaign data to end advertisers from February 3, 2027.
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How a beauty creator turned 100,000 subscribers into a YouTube Shopping brand
BK Beauty's Lisa Howigi explains how microcreators and YouTube Shopping analytics drive more conversions than follower count in the beauty affiliate market.
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Gemini can now export files directly - what formats are supported
Gemini now exports files in 11 formats - PDF, Word, Excel, Google Docs and more - available globally to all users from April 29, 2026, without leaving the chat.
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Google Photos wardrobe feature scans your closet and lets you try it on
Google Photos is adding an AI wardrobe feature that catalogs your clothes, builds outfits, and lets you try them on virtually before getting dressed each day.
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ECAPI 1.0: IAB Tech Lab's new universal standard for conversion APIs is here
IAB Tech Lab finalizes ECAPI 1.0, a universal server-side conversion standard backed by Meta, Google, Walmart, TikTok, and Roku to end fragmented CAPI setups.
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USA TODAY Co. makes more money from AI than ads in a single quarter
USA TODAY Co. Q1 2026: AI licensing with Meta and Microsoft plus digital subscriptions push adjusted EBITDA up 45% and revenue to best trend in four years.
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75,000 Amazon sellers hit $1M in 2025 - and AI made it possible
Amazon's 2025 Small Business Empowerment Report shows a record 75,000-plus sellers surpassing $1M in annual sales, driven by AI tools and FBA logistics tools.
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Acast hires video staff and rolls out Apple Podcasts HLS in Nordic markets
Acast hired two video specialists and upgraded studios in Stockholm and Oslo on April 30, 2026, rolling out Apple Podcasts HLS video distribution in Sweden.
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SiriusXM Q1 2026: profit up 20%, podcast ads surge 37%, YouTube deal looms
SiriusXM posts Q1 2026 net income of $245M, up 20%, as podcast ads jump 37% and a new YouTube audio deal promises to reach 255 million monthly listeners in fall.
