Search Google finalizes child protection advertising policy with broader enforcement scope Google implements its renamed Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation policy on October 22, 2025, with immediate suspensions for violations and expanded coverage.
Video YouTube extends Communities to desktop, tests channel reinstatement pilot YouTube launches Communities on desktop computers, AI-powered Live Q&A stickers, and a pilot program allowing terminated creators to request new channels after one year.
AI Activist sues Google over AI-generated false claims in second tech lawsuit Conservative activist Robby Starbuck files $15 million defamation suit against Google over AI hallucinations, marking his second case against a major tech firm.
AI Reddit sues data scrapers and Perplexity over unauthorized content access Reddit filed a lawsuit on October 22, 2025, against SerpApi, Oxylabs, AWMProxy, and Perplexity AI for circumventing security measures to scrape platform data.
Retail Amazon extends holiday return window through January 2026 Amazon announced October 14 that holiday purchases from November 1 through December 31, 2025 can be returned until January 31, 2026, affecting FBA sellers' cash flow.
Data Aquila partners with Samba TV for streaming measurement capabilities Aquila integrates Samba TV streaming data with Google, Meta, Amazon, and TikTok platforms to deliver advertiser-owned cross-platform measurement launching 2026.
Video Taboola and Paramount launch CTV performance tool for small businesses Taboola partners with Paramount to extend connected TV advertising impact across open web, introducing Performance Multiplier solution for small business marketers.
Video Netflix ad revenue reaches $11.5B in Q3 despite margin challenges Netflix reported $11.51B revenue for Q3 2025 with advertising business on track to double annually, though Brazilian tax dispute reduced operating margin to 28% from expected 31.5%.
Search Yelp expands AI features with assistant, menu vision, and call answering tools Yelp's October 21, 2025 product release introduces conversational search, automated business communications, and augmented reality menu scanning across more than 35 features aimed at streamlining local business discovery.
AI ChatGPT Atlas browser raises security concerns OpenAI's new Chromium-based browser draws criticism for replicating Perplexity Comet design while vulnerability research exposes risks.
Search Google allows melatonin supplement ads in Germany, France and Spain Google updates policy in November 2025 to permit dietary supplement melatonin ads in Germany, France and Spain. Prescription products remain prohibited.
Data Amazon outage breaks the internet: Snapchat, Fortnite, banks go dark A single technical failure at Amazon Web Services knocked out 142 platforms for 15 hours, affecting millions of users and costing businesses billions in lost revenue on October 19-20, 2025.
Video YouTube unveils redesigned video player and engagement features Platform rolls out updated interface across mobile, web, and TV devices starting October 13 with improved navigation and custom animations.
Display Advertisers redirect budgets to mobile apps as AI reshapes search behavior MediaLink study reveals 84% of marketers observe consumer shift from traditional web browsing, with 45% planning significant mobile in-app budget reallocation.
Display Raptive drops pageview requirement to 25,000 monthly visits Ad network reduces traffic threshold by 75% as digital publishers face mounting challenges from search algorithm changes and AI content.
Retail Nielsen data reveals Australian consumer spending shifts Nielsen research shows 90% of Australians worry about grocery prices. Income divide persists as 26% earn over $160k while one in five live on under $25k.
Video Netflix and Spotify announce video podcast distribution partnership Netflix will host Spotify Studios and The Ringer video podcasts from early 2026, including The Bill Simmons Podcast and The Rewatchables across multiple content categories.
Search Google revises prescription drug advertising policy for three markets Google announced October 14, 2025, prescription drug advertising policy changes allowing promotional use in Canada, New Zealand, and the United States.
Data Usercentrics reaches €100M revenue milestone as privacy compliance market expands Data privacy solutions provider Usercentrics surpassed €100 million annual recurring revenue in August 2025, achieving 45% year-over-year growth.
Display Gracenote survey shows 60% see infotainment as key buying factor New data reveals 94% of drivers would switch to in-dash systems if improved, while 67% want unified content organization across all sources.
Display Taboola expands Realize platform with major publisher partnerships Taboola announced expanded partnerships with TIME, Weather Channel Digital, and Gannett for its Realize platform on October 15, with $1.5 billion in payments.
Social Nearly one-third of young Americans create content online, survey finds Edison Research survey reveals 18% of Americans 13+ create digital content, with 30% of Gen Z and millennials producing online material as of May 2025.
Search Bing adds data-nosnippet attribute for search and AI control Publishers gain precision over content display in Bing Search and Copilot through new HTML attribute. Implementation takes seconds to one week.
Data Looker Studio expands Google Ads reporting with new conversion fields Looker Studio adds seven new Google Ads fields including conversion-by-date metrics, customer segmentation, and profit analysis capabilities to reporting platform.
Data Amazon DSP forecasting API reaches general availability Amazon DSP forecasting API exits beta and enters general availability, providing real-time campaign forecasts for advertisers through API v1 infrastructure.
