Social X implements age verification system behind premium paywall Users report difficulties accessing new safety features amid widespread technical issues.
Audio Edison Research podcast rankings reveal video integration challenges Weekly podcast consumption patterns show shifts in measurement methodology and audience behavior.
Audio Amazon Music launches Insights feature for personalized listening analytics Amazon Music introduces new analytics destination helping users track monthly listening habits and share stats globally.
Video Roblox expands Google advertising partnership with rewarded video launch Gaming platform reports 100 publishers now integrated as rewarded video feature exits beta phase.
Social X criticizes UK Online Safety Act as regulatory overreach threatens free speech X's Global Government Affairs team challenges UK's approach to online safety regulations amid mounting enforcement actions and public opposition.
Data Microsoft Clarity simplifies WordPress setup with streamlined plugin Microsoft Clarity WordPress plugin gets major update with automatic setup, embedded dashboard, and one-click installation.
Audio Morbid podcast signs exclusive deal with SiriusXM SiriusXM secures multi-year agreement with top-ranking true crime podcast beginning September 1, 2025, including exclusive advertising rights.
AI Meta CEO unveils personal superintelligence vision for everyone Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg outlined strategic vision to democratize artificial intelligence capabilities through personal empowerment approach.
Search Google changes course on goo.gl shutdown, preserves actively used links Google modifies URL shortener shutdown plan announced July 18, 2024, preserving active goo.gl links while targeting inactive ones.
Retail European retail media partnerships deepen as standardization gaps persist IAB Europe's second annual survey reveals growing long-term brand relationships with networks, though measurement fragmentation remains the industry's primary barrier to growth acceleration.
Video Google announces Veo 3 Fast for programmatic video advertising Google introduces cost-effective AI video model and image-to-video capabilities for programmatic advertising automation.
Data Flightradar24 receives reprimand for violating aircraft data privacy rights Swedish authority finds flight tracking service breached GDPR by failing to facilitate data erasure requests properly.
Social Meta announces web games sunset by September 2026 Meta mandates Zero Permissions migration for all Facebook games while sunsetting Web Games platform by September 30, 2026.
Video Kargo brings CTV advertising formats to TiVo platforms Advertising technology firm launches CTV Video and CTV Glass experiences across TiVo-enabled devices.
Search Danny Sullivan no longer Google's search liaison on August 1, 2025 Google veteran transitions to internal role after seven years as public-facing search advocate.
Social DoubleVerify launches content-level controls on Meta platforms DoubleVerify expands brand safety tools with 30 new avoidance categories for Facebook and Instagram advertisers.
Google updates Display & Video 360 API with campaign targeting and inventory features The latest update brings v4 targeting parity and YouTube inventory control settings for improved campaign management capabilities across the programmatic platform.
Search Google simplifies healthcare ad enforcement by removing content label Platform streamlines prescription drug keyword targeting while maintaining existing restrictions.
Display DoubleVerify warns AI recipe sites threaten advertiser brand safety Verification firm finds automated food content farms mislead consumers while capturing advertising revenue through fake imagery and authors.
Data Nielsen launches interoperable measurement ecosystem with Realeyes partnership Nielsen unveils Outcomes Marketplace platform integrating attention metrics from Realeyes for comprehensive ad performance.
Video Teads launches Connected Ads format for premium brand performance on open internet Beta introduces sequential storytelling format across six markets with enterprise advertiser testing underway.
Video Amazon advertising revenue jumps 22% to $15.7 billion in Q2 2025 Strong performance driven by Connected TV partnerships and AI-powered tools as platform expands reach across retail and streaming.
Search Apple posts June quarter revenue record Services revenue reaches new all-time high as advertising contributes to double-digit expansion.
Social Reddit reports $500 million revenue, 78% growth in Q2 2025 earnings Social platform achieves GAAP profitability with $89 million net income as daily users reach 110.4 million.
Social Meta introduces utility messages for business communication compliance Business communication feature targets order confirmations and appointment reminders across four priority markets.
