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Amazon Pharmacy brings same-day delivery to New York City and Los Angeles, uses AI to expedite medication delivery

Amazon Pharmacy today announced the rollout of Same-Day Delivery for prescription medications in New York City and the greater Los Angeles area.

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Google Street View launches in Kazakhstan

Google Street View yesterday opened a virtual window into the heart of Central Asia, launching its immersive imagery in Kazakhstan.

Search

eDreams ODIGEO and Independent Platforms call for EU Action against Google's alleged DMA violations

Travel platform eDreams ODIGEO and other independent businesses are urging the European Commission to take decisive action against Google.

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Google Search experts to descend on Warsaw for Search Central Live 2024

Google will host its popular Search Central Live event in Warsaw, Poland, on April 24, 2024. Website owners, developers, SEOs, and anyone passionate about how Google Search works are invited to apply for an exclusive invitation.

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Spotify expands into Educational Content with Video Course Test in the UK

Spotify yesterday announced a new experiment offering video-based learning courses to its users in the UK.

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IAB Tech Lab seeks further feedback on enhanced data deletion framework

The IAB Tech Lab, the global standards-setting body for digital advertising, today opened a second public comment period for its Data Deletion Request Framework.

Data Featured

Lumen announces native billing integration with The Trade Desk

This integration enables users to effortlessly activate attention-first measurement for both display and video ad groups with a simple toggle within The Trade Desk interface.

Data

The 6 Gatekeepers under Digital Markets Act (DMA)

Last year, the European Commission (EC) officially designated six major tech companies - Alphabet (Google), Amazon, Apple, ByteDance (TikTok), Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp), and Microsoft - as "gatekeepers" under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

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EU targets Apple, Google, and Meta over Antitrust concerns

The European Commission today announced it has launched a major crackdown on the business practices of Big Tech giants, opening formal antitrust investigations against Alphabet (Google), Apple, and Meta (Facebook).

Data

EU's new Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act

The European Union has made sweeping changes to its digital landscape with the implementation of the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

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WhatsApp to allow cross-platform messaging with third-party apps in Europe

Under a new EU mandate, users will gain the option to send messages from WhatsApp to other supported third-party apps.

Data

Google expands Install Referrer Tracking to Games on PC

Google this month announced expanded support for the Play Install Referrer API, now allowing developers to track installations of their Google Play Games on PC.

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Amazon DSP expands PG deals for Video, unlocking inventory in Japan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and UAE

Amazon DSP this month announced that advertisers in Japan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates can now leverage programmatic guaranteed deals for video advertising.

Retail

TikTok expands Commerce Features, drives sales across online, in-store, and in-app channels

TikTok is empowering brands to tap into the platform's growing influence on purchase decisions with updated e-commerce solutions and new research highlighting its multi-channel sales impact.

Retail Featured

Amazon announces first-ever "Climate Pledge Friendly Day" for Earth Month

This dedicated event, held during Earth Month, will offer deals on a wide range of products certified under Amazon's Climate Pledge Friendly (CPF) program.

Data

Adform: Advertisers can now measure Carbon Footprint with Scope3 integration

This enhancement allows advertisers to accurately assess the carbon emissions associated with their campaigns without initially implementing carbon reduction strategies.

Video

Pixalate report exposes rampant device spoofing in Roku and Amazon Fire TV ad marketplaces

Pixalate this week released a disturbing new report detailing the scale of device spoofing on the Roku and Amazon Fire TV connected TV (CTV) platforms.

Search Featured

Microsoft unveils 'Deep Search' for Bing, powered by GPT-4 integration

Microsoft is shaking up the search engine world with its new "Deep Search" feature for Bing. This innovative capability merges the vast Bing index with the AI language model, GPT-4, for more comprehensive and informative search results.

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Google Marketing Live 2024 opens registration

Scheduled for May 21st, this must-attend conference for PPC marketers will focus on the latest Google Ads innovations and strategies for harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to supercharge business growth.

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Google Ads introduces new Performance Max developer guide

Google Ads this week released a specialized developer guide dedicated to its Performance Max campaign format. The move makes it easier for developers to work with this advertising tool.

Data

BigQuery adds direct support for Facebook Ads

Google Cloud's BigQuery data warehouse last m integrated Facebook Ads, offering marketers a powerful new way to analyze and glean insights from their advertising campaigns.

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Vistar Media inks deal with Lamar for new DOOH network in Denver

The network features over 55 cutting-edge digital displays, with 130 more planned, all powered by Vistar's industry-leading software solutions.

Data Featured

IAS receives MRC accreditation for YouTube viewability measurement

Integral Ad Science (IAS) this month has been accredited by the Media Rating Council (MRC) for its third-party calculation and reporting of YouTube video viewability.

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Transparency: New reports on Google and Amazon's advertising platforms

The introduction of these transparency reports by Google and Amazon can be seen as a direct response to the upcoming Digital Markets Act (DMA).

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CTV Advertising outperforms other Digital Channels, new study reveals

The survey of over 600 marketing professionals found that CTV consistently delivers exceptional results, prompting 23.6% of respondents to plan increased spending on CTV campaigns.