AI IAB Europe reveals AI widespread across digital advertising with 85% adoption rate European companies show strong investment momentum despite governance gaps and privacy concerns, according to first comprehensive report published September 18.
Retail Shopify replaces direct email support with five-step process for Plus customers Shopify customers criticize complex multi-step process replacing direct email communication, with Plus members paying $2,300 monthly unable to reply to company emails.
Search SEO industry adapts as Google forces 10x cost increase on tracking platforms Major SEO platforms implement workarounds while smaller providers struggle with operational challenges following September 14 parameter elimination.
Video Netflix affordability study reveals European wage disparities New research shows Europeans need 24 minutes to 2+ hours of work to afford Netflix Standard subscriptions, with major disparities across the continent.
Display Magnite files antitrust lawsuit against Google following court monopoly ruling Independent ad exchange seeks damages after federal judge found tech giant monopolized advertising markets.
AI Chrome integrates Gemini AI with agentic browsing and enhanced security features Chrome releases major AI upgrade on September 18 with Gemini integration, automated task assistance, and advanced scam protection across desktop and mobile platforms.
Data Raptive proposes encrypted transaction IDs to balance programmatic transparency Raptive Chief Strategy Officer Paul Bannister unveils three-component solution combining encrypted TIDs, bid transparency feeds, and multi-bidding to address publisher privacy concerns while maintaining buyer transparency tools.
Display The Trade Desk to partially sunset Kokai periodic table interface The programmatic advertising platform will remove controversial visualization from key sections following months of user resistance and slower-than-expected adoption rates affecting company revenue performance.
Data Two critical GA4 and server-side GTM bugs create duplicate events Technical glitches in Google Analytics 4 service worker communication and BigQuery export estimations threaten data accuracy for marketing teams relying on precise measurement.
AI Major studios file copyright lawsuit against Chinese AI company Disney, Universal, and Warner Bros Discovery jointly sue MiniMax, alleging its Hailuo AI service uses copyrighted characters to generate unauthorized content and market itself as "Hollywood studio in your pocket."
AI Chip on shoulder drives Magnite's streamr.ai acquisition strategy Magnite CPO says chip on shoulder never goes away as executives discuss September 9 streamr.ai deal, performance TV thesis, and startup lessons from 18-month journey.
AI LinkedIn expands AI training to include user data starting November 3 LinkedIn will use user data to train content-generating AI models from November 3, 2025, introducing new privacy controls across multiple regions.
Retail Google launches store widget for merchant websites Google launches new store widget allowing merchants to display quality ratings and trust signals directly on their websites to boost sales conversion rates.
Data Azerion expands Adsquare partnership across LATAM, Middle East and US markets Hawk by Azerion and location intelligence platform Adsquare announce global expansion enabling omnichannel data solutions across new territories.
Data Amazon makes Marketing Cloud AMC directly accessible to sponsored ads advertisers Amazon opens direct access to AMC analytics platform for sponsored ads users globally, eliminating traditional onboarding barriers through enhanced interface.
AI Amazon introduces agentic AI across seller platform Amazon deploys autonomous AI assistant to manage inventory, compliance, and advertising for marketplace sellers. New Creative Studio transforms weeks-long campaign development into hours.
Display Mediavine CEO addresses AI challenges and Journey expansion in Reddit AMA Eric Hochberger discusses traffic diversification, revenue models, and platform changes in comprehensive Reddit session.
Audio Amazon and SiriusXM expand programmatic audio reach through strategic DSP integration Amazon DSP gains access to 160 million monthly digital listeners across Pandora and SoundCloud platforms starting Q4 2025.
Video YouTube announces major creator tools with Veo 3 integration and $100 billion payout milestone YouTube unveiled its largest creator features update at Made on YouTube 2025, introducing AI-powered content creation tools and marking $100 billion paid to creators over four years.
Data Former ECB chief demands GDPR cuts and AI Act pause at Brussels conference Draghi calls for radical simplification of privacy rules and halting high-risk AI regulations on September 16 to boost European competitiveness against China.
AI Agencies target 83% increase in client capacity as automation reshapes AdOps workflows Digital advertising agencies seek to nearly double client portfolios without expanding teams, with 64% of strategists now managing multiple channels according to September 2025 benchmark study.
AI Google unveils Power Pack strategy for AI-driven advertising campaigns Google reveals its comprehensive Power Pack strategy combining AI Max, Performance Max, and Demand Gen campaigns for enhanced advertiser performance.
AI ChatGPT usage reaches 700 million users as personal applications dominate platform growth Comprehensive analysis reveals how global AI adoption patterns challenge traditional workplace-focused technology narratives.
AI Semrush confirms significant operational impact as Google eliminates n=100 SERP parameter Leading SEO platform acknowledges industry-wide disruption on September 14, implementing workarounds to maintain functionality despite 10x cost increase.
Search Google retracts AI Overview filter test claims as fake announcement spreads John Mueller debunks claims about new Google Search Console filter for AI Overview data tracking, warning against misinformation in search community.
