Microsoft Monetize joins Amazon's Certified Supply Exchange program while Amazon DSP becomes migration path for Microsoft Invest users before February 2026 shutdown.
by Luis Espada
Google's March 2026 spam and core updates hit within 72 hours while IAB NewFronts, Amazon AI prompts, and ChatGPT location data reshape digital advertising.
A federal judge approved the Google RTB privacy class-action settlement on March 26, 2026, requiring a new opt-in control limiting data shared in ad auctions, with $21.8M in attorney fees.
Amazon's Sponsored Products and Sponsored Brands prompts exited beta on March 25, 2026, introducing CPC charges for AI-generated shopping conversations previously free since November 2025.
Germany's digital economy association BVDW published a 24-page email marketing guide on March 18, 2026, covering AI agents, KPIs, accessibility, and GDPR compliance.
YouTube expands its Shopping affiliate program to all YouTube Partner Program creators, including those with just 500 subscribers, opening product tagging and commissions to smaller channels across 12 countries.
Brave browser grew from 80M to 109M monthly active users while selling its own ads after blocking publishers' - Jean-Paul Schmetz explains the model in detail.
A ShowHeroes and Omnicom Media Netherlands study of 4,377 consumers finds FAST adoption rising sharply in Europe while SAVOD growth stalls, with major implications for CTV ad strategy.
Pinterest launches Promote a Pin on March 24, 2026, letting creators and small businesses boost content without advertising experience using AI targeting across 619 million users.