Data French data protection authority orders websites to fix misleading cookie banners CNIL issues formal notices to website publishers over dark patterns in cookie consent interfaces, giving one month to comply.
Search Featured Google's December core update raises concerns over rapid algorithm changes Google's December core update shows significant volatility just a week after November update completion, impacting websites globally.
Social Snapchat expands premium features with customizable themes and message retention Social media platform introduces new customization options and chat features for Snapchat+ subscribers, expanding user control.
Audio Featured NotebookLM expands with Plus tier and interactive audio features Google introduces premium features and voice interaction for its AI research assistant, targeting enterprise users.
Video Prime Video releases AI-powered content discovery system in limited beta Amazon's streaming service introduces AI Topics to help viewers navigate content through personalized topic suggestions.
AI New study reveals brain processes AI-generated ads differently than traditional content Research shows consumers' brains detect AI-generated advertising content even when visually convincing, impacting brand perception.
Social LinkedIn expands event advertising with new live streaming capabilities Professional network's event ads platform sees 15.3% growth in Q4 as virtual and hybrid events gain prominence among B2B marketers.
Display AI and personalization reshape mobile app industry for 2025, AppLovin predicts Industry leaders predict AI-driven marketing, e-commerce expansion, and enhanced user segmentation will define mobile apps in 2025.
DOOH Failed merger signals strategic shift in Central European outdoor advertising landscape JCDecaux SE and JOJ Media House Group announce termination of planned consolidation in Slovakia's outdoor advertising market.
Video TripleLift expands streaming measurement capabilities with iSpot integration New partnership enables programmatic advertisers to access competitive streaming data for CTV campaign optimization.
Audio Podcast rankings analysis reveals significant shifts in listener preferences since 2022 Three-year comparison of Triton Digital data shows major changes in podcast consumption patterns and network dominance.
Search Featured Google retains search dominance despite AI advances, Australian regulator finds ACCC report shows Google's 94% market share persists as generative AI integration brings uncertain impacts on search quality.
Video YouTube expands AI features portfolio with nine new tools in 2024 Comprehensive overview of YouTube's latest artificial intelligence features launched in 2024, from content summaries to creative tools.
Data Looker Studio enhances data visualization with new features and partnerships Latest Looker Studio updates introduce advanced visualization options, partner integrations, and enterprise features for data analytics.
Social Snapchat expands creator monetization with unified program starting February 2025 Snapchat launches comprehensive monetization system for creators with 50,000+ followers, featuring expanded Spotlight video opportunities.
Video IAB Tech Lab unveils Content Taxonomy upgrade for programmatic CTV advertising New technical standards for digital advertising aim to streamline content classification and enhance bidstream efficiency.
Search Yelp enhances digital experience with AI-powered review analysis and discovery tools New features include sentiment analysis of reviews, personalized feeds, and expanded business attributes for enhanced user experience.
Search Global search trends: Elections and sports dominate worldwide digital queries in 2024 Analysis reveals how political events, sports competitions, and entertainment shaped global online search patterns throughout 2024.
Video Prime Video ad tier drives industry-wide streaming cost reductions Recent data shows significant decreases in streaming advertising costs across major platforms following Amazon's entry into the market.
Search Featured Google search changes fail to comply with EU tech rules, comparison sites claim Major price comparison websites criticize Google's recent search result modifications, stating they violate Digital Markets Act requirements..
Display Featured Turkish regulator fines Google $82m for favoring own ad exchange platform AdX Competition authority finds Google abused dominance in publisher ad server market by giving preferential treatment to its AdX platform.
Video Featured Google to open YouTube ad inventory after Turkish competition authority levies $82m fine Turkish competition authority fines Google $82m and accepts commitments to allow qualified third-party DSPs to access YouTube ads.
Search Featured Independent film website faces 99% traffic loss amid broader publishing crisis Cinephilia & Beyond reports dramatic decline in visitor numbers as Google algorithm changes impact independent publishers.
Retail Pillow Cube faces class action lawsuit over alleged deceptive pricing practices New lawsuit claims Pillow Cube and CEO engaged in misleading discount schemes through perpetual sales marketing tactics.
Social Social creators face harsh platform reality after Meta's global outage Content creators confront platform dependency risks as Meta's outage disrupts business, echoing publisher warnings about digital control.
