AI Triton Digital launches white-label audio advertising platform with AI Triton Digital announced AdBuilder AI on October 30, a self-serve audio advertising platform with AI-powered creative generation supporting 60+ languages for publishers.
Video YouTube introduces AI upscaling and enhanced TV viewing features YouTube announces five updates for TV screens on October 29, 2025, including AI-powered video upscaling to 4K and 50MB thumbnail support for better quality.
AI Amplitude introduces AI Visibility tool with competitive tracking Amplitude unveils AI Visibility on October 30, 2025, enabling marketers to monitor brand presence across ChatGPT, Claude, and Google AI Overview with conversion tracking.
Video Google expands sports betting ads to UK and Brazil on TV Masthead Google TV Masthead will allow sports betting and Daily Fantasy Sports ads in United Kingdom and Brazil starting November 13, 2025, following gambling policy compliance.
Data AdRoll integrates HUMAN Security for fraud defense and viewability tracking AdRoll announced integration with HUMAN Security on October 28, 2025, combining pre-bid fraud detection and viewability measurement for advertising campaigns.
AI Most holiday shoppers will use AI to select gifts this year A survey of 2,000 weekly AI users reveals 83% plan to use algorithms for holiday purchases, with trust levels matching advice from friends.
Display Raptive sues Google for ad tech monopolization seeking billions in damages Creator media company files 93-page complaint on October 17, alleging Google's decade-long scheme manipulated ad auctions across thousands of websites nationwide.
AI HUMAN Security launches open-source MCP server for AI threat analysis HUMAN Security released its MCP Server on July 24, 2025, enabling AI assistants to query threat intelligence through conversational interfaces.
Data IAB Tech Lab opens device disclosure specification for public comment IAB Tech Lab announced updates to the Device Storage Duration & Access Disclosure specifications on November 1, 2025, with public comment period remaining open until December 1, 2025.
AI Google VP doubles down: ads aren't going anywhere despite AI takeover Robby Stein dismisses concerns about advertising's future as Google integrates AI across search, explaining why paid ads remain essential despite transformation.
AI Google reveals how AI decides which businesses get recommended Google's VP of Product explains the technical mechanisms behind AI search recommendations and provides actionable strategies for businesses seeking visibility.
Data This week: Tech giants post record quarters as Amazon reshapes ad infrastructure Big Tech earnings exceeded expectations late October while behind-the-scenes infrastructure moves signaled deeper industry realignment than quarterly numbers suggested.
Data Texas secures $1.375 billion from Google in privacy settlement Texas finalized an unprecedented $1.375 billion privacy settlement with Google, establishing the largest recovery by any single state for data protection violations.
Retail Amazon advertising hits $17.7B as AWS accelerates with Anthropic AI cluster Amazon advertising revenue reached $17.7 billion in Q3 2025, growing 22% year-over-year. AWS hit $33 billion with Project Rainier running Anthropic Claude models.
Audio Udio settles copyright lawsuit, partners with Universal Music Group Udio disables downloads as part of licensing deal with Universal Music Group, settling copyright infringement litigation through industry-first agreements.
Social Reddit reaches 116 million daily users with $585M revenue in Q3 Reddit reported Q3 2025 results showing 116 million daily active users, $585 million revenue up 68%, net income of $163 million, and 40% adjusted EBITDA margin.
Display Google expands PayPal Hyperwallet to China and Argentina publishers Google extends AdSense, AdMob, and Ad Manager payment options to China and Argentina on October 30, 2025, adding PayPal and cash pickup flexibility.
Social Meta reports 26% revenue growth amid infrastructure spending surge Meta's third quarter advertising revenue reached $50.1 billion, though net income plummeted 83% due to a one-time tax charge related to new federal legislation.
AI Microsoft cloud revenue hits $49.1 billion as AI investments accelerate Microsoft reports 18% revenue growth reaching $77.7 billion in first quarter, driven by Azure expansion and commercial bookings surge exceeding 100% in constant currency.
Display Alphabet reaches $102.3 billion in quarterly revenue milestone Alphabet posts 16% revenue growth to $102.3 billion in Q3 2025, marking first-ever $100 billion quarter. Google Search revenues up 15%, Cloud grows 34% to $15.2 billion.
Video Fubo and Hulu + Live TV complete merger, creating sixth-largest pay TV provider Fubo and Disney's Hulu + Live TV finalized their business combination on October 29, 2025, forming a vMVPD with nearly 6 million subscribers in North America and new leadership.
Search Google search ranking volatility detected around October 28 Multiple tracking tools report search ranking fluctuations on October 28, 2025. SEO professionals observe traffic declines coinciding with new ad layout changes affecting organic visibility.
Data Media Rating Council issues draft standards for digital ad auction transparency Media Rating Council releases September 2025 public comment draft outlining transparency requirements for digital advertising auctions, affecting display, audio, video, search, and retail media channels.
Data Check My Ads challenges auction transparency standards Watchdog organization submits critical comments warning MRC proposal risks codifying unequal transparency for closed-loop platforms while creating conflicts of interest.
Data AWS becomes central infrastructure for advertising beyond Amazon's own business AWS RTB Fabric announcement on October 23 reveals Amazon's strategy to control advertising infrastructure, with cloud services generating 70% of company profits.
