Data Adobe launches data collaboration tool for privacy-first advertising New platform enables advertisers and publishers to work with first-party data as industry moves away from third-party cookies.
Social Snapchat expands creator payment program with new monetization terms Snapchat announces updated monetization program for creators, with new eligibility requirements and revenue sharing model starting February.
Video Substack introduces mobile video publishing with monetization features Platform expands creator tools with direct video uploads from phones, supporting files up to 20GB and subscriber notifications.
Display Newsletter monetization trends reveal shift toward service-based revenue Research shows newsletter operators achieving faster growth through hybrid agency-media business models in 2025.
Search Search behavior shifts as AI summaries reduce organic clicks Zero-click searches reach 60% as AI-powered summaries and direct answers change how users interact with search results.
Data Google AdMob launches new eCPM benchmarking tool for app publishers New analytics tool enables mobile app publishers to compare advertising performance with industry peers across platforms.
AI Trade Desk's strategic shift raises questions about agency relationships Major ad tech platform pivots to direct brand partnerships amid transparency concerns and platform fee scrutiny.
Search How Google news rankings affect news sites visibility Analysis of Google's news ranking system reveals technical details about how the search engine determines news sites visibility.
AI Idiocracy's dystopian predictions materializing faster than expected Mike Judge reveals how his 2006 satire movie about societal decline through automation proves prophetic in AI era.
Data AppLovin reports record growth as advertising business soars 75% in 2024 Marketing platform AppLovin sees major advertising revenue growth and plans sale of gaming division in strategic shift.
Social Featured TikTok returns to app stores after 26-day ban in the United States Major app stores reinstate TikTok following Trump's executive order to delay enforcement of congressional ban.
Social Mastodon to introduce quote posts with focus on user control Social network to add long-requested feature with safety controls, allowing users to manage how their content is shared
Search Featured Google AI search features drive click rates to historic lows New data reveals significant decline in organic and paid click-through rates amid Google's AI Overview implementation.
Data Utiq partners with Onetag to enhance privacy-first advertising New partnership enables deterministic targeting without third-party cookies across European markets.
Video The Trade Desk undergoes major strategic shift after first earnings miss in 8 years Advertising technology leader announces comprehensive reorganization and 15-point plan after Q4 shortfall, signaling transformation for 2025.
Video Spotify's video podcast revenue jumps 300% after Partner Program launch New monetization program drives significant growth in video podcast consumption and creator earnings since January launch.
Search Yelp reports record revenue of $1.41 billion in 2024 Local platform delivers 34% net income growth and 8% adjusted EBITDA increase amid mixed business performance.
AI Google adds cross-chat memory capabilities to Gemini Advanced Google enhances Gemini AI with memory features for paying subscribers, enabling contextual responses across conversations.
Retail Google adds member pricing data type to merchant listings Google updates structured data guidelines with member pricing support and clarifies pricing types for merchant product listings.
AI Adobe expands video AI capabilities with new Firefly app Adobe launches a Firefly app for generating images, vectors and videos with professional tools for ideation and production.
DOOH German media house Ströer becomes newest member of IAB Europe Leading German advertising firm Ströer joins European-level digital marketing and advertising association IAB Europe.
Search NYC to host historic Google search event amid AI search developments Google's search team brings a major SEO and web development event to NYC, marking its first presence in the city.
Display Google clarifies distinct roles of Performance Max and Demand Gen ad campaigns Analysis of Google's strategic approach to AI-powered advertising campaigns and their specialized use cases for marketers.
Display Google releases detailed Performance Max FAQ Google addresses transparency concerns in Performance Max campaigns with new reporting features and campaign optimization guidance.
Data Featured Google Chrome introduces IP address protection for private browsing Google Chrome will mask IP addresses in Incognito mode starting May 2025, limiting third-party tracking while preserving essential services.
