Data FTC fines Avast $16.5 Million and bans sale of browsing data for advertising The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken significant action against global software provider Avast, fining the company $16.5 million and banning them from selling user browsing data for advertising purposes.
Data Featured 25% of programmatic traffic fails validation, raising ad fraud concerns The Q4 SupplyChain Object (SCO) Validation Report analyzes data from Q4 2023, highlighting the prevalence of invalid traffic (IVT) and the need for stricter validation measures.
Video CTV poised for Surge as market embraces programmatic buying The study, titled "CTV, Targeting, and Sustainability - Europe 2023-2024," reveals key trends shaping the European digital media landscape, with a focus on CTV, targeting strategies, and sustainability efforts.
Retail Featured Amazon Brand Stores get granular: new metrics offer deeper customer insights Amazon Advertising this month unveiled a trio of new metrics designed to empower brands with a deeper understanding of their Brand Store performance.
Audio Featured Amazon Ads expands Sponsored Brands to Include Audible Titles Amazon Ads this week announced an expansion of its Sponsored Brands program, allowing vendors and publishers to advertise their Audible audiobooks alongside ebooks and print books in key markets.
Search Featured Google Ads API unveils v16 with enhanced features and streamlined workflows Google this week announced the release of version 16 (v16) of the Google Ads API, introducing a suite of new features designed to enhance campaign management capabilities and provide deeper campaign insights for developers.
Video Vevo partners with PubMatic to expand programmatic buying for Music Videos on CTV PubMatic this week announced a partnership with Vevo, the world's largest music video network, to expand programmatic buying across its global Connected TV (CTV) network.
Social Pinterest makes Its streaming debut with "Deliciously Entertaining" Pinterest, the popular visual inspiration platform, is venturing into the world of streaming with its first-ever original show, Deliciously Entertaining.
Audio Canadian Podcasts see steady growth in January, led by familiar favorites With an average of 11.2 million weekly downloads, Canadians consumed podcasts at a healthy rate in January. Familiar names dominated the top spots, with both English and French language podcasts seeing strong performance.
Social Featured Pinterest Gets Action-Packed in New Campaign: The P is for Performance Pinterest is taking a bold approach to showcase its growing prowess in driving results for advertisers with its new international campaign, "The P is for Performance."
Social Featured Instagram expands Creator Marketplace to connect brands and creators in 8 New Markets Instagram this week announced the expansion of its Creator Marketplace to eight new markets, making it easier for brands and creators to connect and collaborate on partnership opportunities. This follows the successful testing of the tool in the US in 2022.
Data Featured EDPB launches Free Website Auditing Tool to Boost GDPR Compliance The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) last month launched a new website auditing tool to help organizations and authorities assess compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Data Chrome unveils "Help Me Write": An AI Tool streamlining online Content Creation Google Chrome yesterday introduced Help Me Write, an innovative AI-powered feature designed to empower users with efficient and contextually relevant content creation within the browser.
Social Featured Bluesky takes a step towards an Open Social Web: Now you can host your own data Bluesky yesterday announced a significant step towards its vision: federated data hosting. This means users can now choose where their data, such as posts, likes, and follows, are stored.
Search Google Ads Scripts upgrade set for April Google Ads this week announced an upcoming update to its Scripts platform, scheduled for April 2024. This update will transition scripts to version 15 of the Google Ads API, unlocking access to advanced functionalities while introducing some breaking changes.
Search Google Ads Outlines Ideal Performance Max Campaign Structure Google Ads has released guidance on building effective campaign structures for Performance Max campaigns, emphasizing consolidation and thematic grouping.
Search Stick to Store Locations: Don't Add Geo Targets in Performance Max for Store Goals Google Ads this month emphasized the importance of avoiding additional geo targeting when using Performance Max campaigns with store goals. Doing so can hinder performance and reach irrelevant audiences.
Search Google Ads offers Brand Controls and Conversion Boosts for Performance Max Campaigns Google Ads this month has released updated information addressing two key concerns regarding Performance Max campaigns: brand safety and the benefits of upgrading existing campaigns.
Search Performance Max Campaigns: Targeting New Customers for Business Growth Google Ads has clarified the ability of Performance Max campaigns to acquire new customers, addressing concerns that they solely focus on remarketing.
Video Performance Max Campaigns: Video Integration Boosts Conversions Google Ads this month has emphasized the importance of video in Performance Max campaigns, citing a 12% average conversion uplift for advertisers who include at least one video.
Search Managing Branded Queries and AI-Generated Assets in Performance Max Campaigns Google Ads has released information regarding two frequently asked questions about Performance Max campaigns: controlling branded queries and ownership of AI-generated assets.
Search Google unveils Best Practices for high-quality leads in Performance Max Campaigns Lead generation remains a crucial focus for many advertisers, and Google Ads has responded with guidance on optimizing Performance Max campaigns for attracting high-quality leads.
Search Google defends Performance Max transparency: "Black Box" Misconception Addressed Google Ads this month addressed concerns regarding the transparency of their Performance Max campaigns, a recently launched campaign type designed for cross-channel advertising.
Search Google's Performance Max gets a Gemini Boost Google Ads yesterday announced the integration of its advanced AI model, Gemini, into Performance Max campaigns. This move aims to simplify creative asset creation, enhance their quality, and ultimately drive better campaign performance for advertisers.
Social Featured Reddit (RDDT) files for an IPO Reddit, the self-proclaimed community of communities, announced yesterday the filing of a registration statement with the SEC for a proposed initial public offering (IPO) of its Class A common stock.
