AI California adds new rules to combat AI deepfakes in elections New law requires online platforms to remove AI-generated deceptive content within 72 hours during election periods starting January 2025.
Social Meta CEO reveals government pressure behind years of content suppression Mark Zuckerberg details how Biden administration officials demanded removal of truthful content about vaccine side effects.
Video Featured New YouTube monthly frequency targets differ from standard frequency capping Analysis reveals key differences between YouTube's new monthly frequency targeting and traditional frequency caps in advertising.
Video Google TV to integrate Gemini models for enhanced voice interactions Google announces Gemini integration for Google TV at CES 2025, bringing new AI capabilities for searching and content discovery.
Data Roku launches data platform to enhance tv streaming measurement New data solution enables partners to access proprietary streaming data for improved campaign planning and measurement.
Social Meta advertising specialists reveal 'hands-off' approach boosts campaign success Digital marketing experts share insights on why minimal interference with high-performing ad campaigns leads to better long-term results.
Retail Featured Amazon extends retail ad technology to other retailers with new service Amazon launches ad tech service for retailers to monetize their sites using its advertising technology and advertiser network.
AI Concord Music and Anthropic reach partial agreement in copyright infringement case Court document reveals settlement between music publishers and AI company over copyright protection measures.
Data German court rules job rejection reasons are not personal data under GDPR Mainz Labor Court's landmark decision sets precedent for job application data handling and awards compensation for GDPR violation.
Data Shopify to block ScriptTag functionality for checkout pages starting February 2025 Major changes announced for Shopify app developers as platform deprecates ScriptTag functionality on Thank You and Order Status pages.
Data EU court orders commission to pay damages over Meta data transfer breach Court rules EU commission violated data protection laws by enabling user data transfer to Meta through Facebook login feature.
Data Department of Justice opposes Google's remedies arguments in Epic antitrust case DoJ and FTC file amicus brief rejecting Google's claims that court-ordered app store remedies in Epic case exceed legal authority.
Data Ad tech firms integrate telco-powered consent system for audience targeting Utiq announces partnerships with 11 supply-side platforms as the advertising industry moves towards first-party data solutions in 2025.
DOOH Bauer Media expands European reach with Clear Channel Europe-North acquisition German media group Bauer Media agrees to acquire Clear Channel Europe-North, adding 110,000 advertising sites across Europe.
Search Featured Google Local Services Ads removes key features for tax specialists Major changes announced to Local Services Ads platform impact tax specialist advertisers as key lead tracking features are discontinued.
Search Google Search Console adds export functionality to 24-hour performance view Search Console updates 24-hour performance reports with data export capabilities, responding to user feedback for granular analysis.
Video Netflix granted patent for dynamic trailer personalization system Netflix receives patent for technology that customizes video trailers by aligning content segments with music and user preferences.
AI Managing multifunctional AI requires flexible regulatory approaches, researchers say New research highlights challenges in regulating AI systems that can perform multiple functions, calling for adaptable oversight methods.
Search Google's organic news challenges hit smaller publishers hard Analysis shows Google's helpful content update limits visibility for original reporting, even when stories are widely cited by major media outlets.
DOOH Featured ECN and VIOOH partnership brings programmatic digital out-of-home to European offices Major digital out-of-home advertising partnership announced today adds 870 screens across premium office locations in Europe.
Video Disney launches data platform to unify advertising insights across properties Disney's new data platform Compass aims to streamline campaign management with unified first-party data access and measurement tools.
Video Disney launches certification for live streaming ads New program enables real-time bidding for live streaming inventory through partnerships with major ad tech platforms.
Social Reddit launches AMA Ads format for brand engagement Social platform introduces advertising format for Ask Me Anything sessions, aiming to streamline brand-community interactions.
Display Getty Images and Shutterstock to merge in $3.7 billion deal Historic merger combines two leading visual content companies with expected annual cost synergies of $150-200 million by year three.
AI World Economic Forum outlines opportunities and risks of autonomous AI agents New WEF report examines the evolution and implications of AI agent systems across industries and society.
