AI Nearly 90% of advertisers will use AI to build video ads by 2026 IAB report reveals 86% of buyers using AI for video ads, with CTV inventory becoming 47% biddable as performance metrics dominate.
Video The Trade Desk joins S&P 500 following strong programmatic growth The demand-side platform replaces ANSYS in the prestigious stock index on July 18, 2025.
Social WhatsApp launches group voice chats for instant group conversations Group voice chat feature rolls out today, allowing users to start live conversations without ringing all participants.
Video LinkedIn Creative Labs reveals what makes B2B video content successful LinkedIn's most comprehensive video marketing study analyzed 13,000 advertisements to determine the creative elements that drive higher engagement rates.
Display Vodafone increases news ad inventory 10% with AI brand suitability strategy Telecom leader achieves 41% block rate reduction using DoubleVerify technology.
Audio SiriusXM launches low-cost ad-supported plan targeting 100 million vehicles Audio entertainment company introduces SiriusXM Play with limited ads for under $7 monthly.
Video Netflix commands 8.3% of total TV as streaming hits 46% market share Nielsen's 50th monthly report reveals Netflix's strongest monthly performance as summer viewing patterns reshape television landscape.
AI Anthropic unveils comprehensive financial analysis platform with Claude AI company launches unified solution targeting banks, asset managers, and insurers with expanded data integrations.
AI Index Exchange invests in First Party Capital as programmatic enters AI-powered phase Index Exchange CEO Andrew Casale and First Party Capital general partner Ciarán O'Kane discuss accelerated innovation cycles at Cannes 2025 conference.
Retail Back-to-school shoppers begin purchasing earlier due to tariff concerns Two-thirds of families start July shopping as spending reaches $39.4 billion amid inflation fears and retailer promotional events.
Social Facebook introduces stronger measures against unoriginal content creators Platform expands enforcement to protect original creators from spammy behavior and fake engagement tactics.
Search Marketing agency proves AI responses can be manipulated through targeted content Study confirms successful influence of ChatGPT and Perplexity using low-authority expired domains with minimal investment.
Video YouTube clarifies "inauthentic content" policy changes YouTube's minor policy update addresses creator confusion about AI and content monetization rules.
Retail IAB Europe releases updated retail media definitions for European markets IAB Europe introduces comprehensive framework covering on-site, off-site and in-store advertising formats across digital landscape.
Retail IAB Europe releases retail media best practice guides IAB Europe publishes comprehensive frameworks for buyers and networks to optimize retail media campaign performance across European markets.
Retail IAB Europe updates retail media guide for 2025 market Comprehensive 101 resource addresses €10bn European sector growth.
Data Microsoft launches Flutter SDK for mobile app analytics Behavioral analytics platform expands cross-platform support with session recordings and heatmaps for Flutter developers.
AI Netherlands regulatory sandbox to launch by 2026 as EU clarifies AI rules Dutch privacy authority maps compliance pathways amid ongoing regulatory uncertainty.
Data Dutch regulator releases final letters on cookie banner probe Dutch Data Protection Authority publishes redacted letters from five website investigations completed in March 2025.
Retail European retail media partnerships extend as measurement challenges persist Brands working with 4-6 retail media networks doubled in 2025, while standardization gaps limit growth.
Data Comscore expands social measurement to nine international markets Comscore unveils enhanced cross-platform audience insights across desktop, mobile and social channels.
Data Healthline settles largest CCPA violation case for $1.55 million California health publisher fined for sharing medical data with third parties despite user opt-outs.
Video Movistar Plus+ launches on Titan OS across Philips Smart TVs in Spain Spanish streaming platform expands reach through smart TV integration as connected TV market grows.
AI xAI's Grok 4 drives 17% user surge amid intensifying AI search competition xAI's Grok 4 announcement on July 9 generated 17% next-day user increase and 50% app downloads, setting new benchmarks.
Search Survey shows traditional search dominates local business discovery 93% trust Google over AI assistants for finding local businesses, new research reveals.
