Video Gamers owe Lina Khan an apology after Microsoft price hikes Microsoft's 50% Game Pass price increase vindicates FTC Chair Lina Khan's warnings, proving her right after courts rejected merger challenge in 2023.
Search OpenAI builds in-house ad infrastructure for ChatGPT growth OpenAI posted a job listing on September 24, 2025, seeking an engineer to develop internal marketing technology infrastructure including campaign management and attribution systems.
Data Tiny Tiny RSS shuts down on November 1 amid declining infrastructure support Andrew Dolgov announces November 1, 2025 shutdown of Tiny Tiny RSS infrastructure including repositories, forums, and websites after years of maintenance.
Search Google ends call ads in February 2026, shifts advertisers to RSA format Call ads will stop serving in February 2027 after Google removes creation options in 2026, pushing advertisers toward responsive search ads with call assets.
Video European broadcasters face mounting streaming competition BCG survey shows streaming platforms reach 97% of European viewers, claiming 64% of viewing time as broadcasters struggle with eroding market share.
Search Google data center issue disrupts search results in multiple regions Google confirmed an ongoing infrastructure problem affecting search result delivery in certain geographic areas on October 3, 2025.
Search GSC Guardian extension adds bulk CSV import for algorithm tracking Browser extension GSC Guardian 2.9 introduces bulk CSV import functionality allowing SEO professionals to upload historical annotations and migrate data efficiently within Search Console.
Data Signal threatens to exit Germany over Chat Control vote Encrypted messaging provider warns EU's client-side scanning proposal would end private communication if October 14 vote succeeds.
Social Advertisers discover Meta counts likes and shares as clicks for conversions Marketing consultant highlights documentation showing any ad interaction, not just link clicks, can trigger attribution within conversion windows.
AI Perplexity announces Comet Plus with major news publishers Perplexity unveils Comet Plus subscription on October 1, 2025, partnering with CNN, Washington Post, Condé Nast, Fortune and other publishers at $5 monthly.
AI Perplexity releases Comet browser globally at no cost after three-month limited rollout Perplexity made Comet browser freely available on October 2, 2025, after millions joined waitlists. The browser includes AI assistants and mobile apps.
Video Fubo secures exclusive UEFA qualifier streaming rights for October Fubo announces exclusive U.S. distribution of five UEFA European Qualifiers to FIFA World Cup 2026 as pay-per-view events from October 10-14, 2025.
Video The Trade Desk and DIRECTV develop custom Ventura TV operating system The Trade Desk partners with DIRECTV to create custom Ventura TV OS version for third-party manufacturers, announced October 1, 2025.
Social LinkedIn emerges as top B2B platform with 113% ROAS and 211-day buyer journeys B2B marketers allocated 39% of ad budgets to LinkedIn in second half of 2024 as platform delivers superior return on investment despite longer purchase cycles spanning seven months.
Retail Google clarifies brand usage in Shopping product titles Google updated its Merchant Center product title policy on October 3, 2025, clarifying that only manufacturers can use their own brand name in the short_title attribute for resold products.
Display Law firms recruit advertisers for lawsuits after Google antitrust ruling Law firms approach brands with claims of up to 30% refunds on Google ad spend since 2016, following the April 2025 court ruling on ad tech monopolization.
Audio YouTube podcast setup: two distinct paths for creators YouTube introduces native upload and RSS feed integration for podcasts on October 2, 2025, targeting new creators and established shows with dual monetization strategies.
AI OpenAI launches instant checkout for ChatGPT with Stripe partnership OpenAI introduces Instant Checkout on September 29, 2025, enabling direct purchases from Etsy and Shopify merchants through ChatGPT using Agentic Commerce Protocol.
Video Magnite unifies curation and activation within ClearLine platform Magnite announces ClearLine evolution on October 1, 2025, unifying curation and activation across premium supply with AI integration from streamr.ai acquisition.
Video Lemonlight launches AI commercial service for enterprise brands Video production company delivers scripted AI-powered commercials in days at 60% lower cost with producer oversight through global network.
Display Trade Desk launches OpenAds to counter supply chain manipulation Trade Desk responds to Prebid transaction ID changes with OpenAds auction platform and forked wrapper, escalating supply chain transparency battle.
Video IAB lowers 2025 US ad spend forecast as tariff concerns mount IAB reduced its 2025 US advertising spend projection to 5.7% growth from 7.3% as buyers grapple with tariff impacts on automotive, retail, and consumer electronics sectors.
Data Utiq and Visoon launch consent-based identifiers for TV advertising Utiq partners with Visoon to introduce telco-powered identifiers for HbbTV and CTV, enabling cross-platform measurement while maintaining user consent protocols.
Data AudienceProject outlines Q4 roadmap with Trade Desk integration and Poland expansion Cross-media measurement platform announces benchmarking tools, expanded Amazon Ads coverage, and enhanced report builder alongside international market growth.
Data Brand marketing shown to drive up to 6x greater long-term sales impact New research from TransUnion and MMA Global reveals brand campaigns lift favorability by 24% and drive conversion rates up to 4.7x higher among favorable consumers.
