AI Google search calls small businesses for customers automatically New AI feature contacts local shops and restaurants to check prices and book appointments.
Data Irish privacy group urges DMA action against Amazon consent violations The Irish Council for Civil Liberties demands immediate enforcement against Amazon's data sharing practices that undermine GDPR protections across its platform ecosystem.
Data End of cookies is a myth: real change lies elsewhere in digital advertising Alternative identity solutions gain traction as Google's cookie delays highlight industry dependency.
Video Wunderkind launches programmatic CTV pause ads with 79% cost reduction Wunderkind partners with OpenGlass.TV and PubMatic to deliver programmatic Connected TV pause advertising with QR code integration reducing store visit costs.
Video Smartclip launches agentic AI platform for media industry automation Sidekicks platform combines media intelligence with process automation to address digital advertising challenges across cross-media workflows.
Display OpenX launches curation platform for agencies Platform cuts campaign setup time in half while doubling reach across streaming and web advertising channels.
Search Google says poor indexing on strong hosting indicates quality issues Google search advocate explains why strong hosting platforms with poor indexing indicate underlying site quality issues.
Search Google Search Console launches comparison mode for 24-hour performance data Real-time search data comparison provides marketers enhanced traffic monitoring capabilities.
Social Meta advertising experts warn inflated ROAS misleads marketers Industry professionals highlight attribution problems that create false performance metrics in digital campaigns.
AI Raptive study shows AI content cuts reader trust by half Raptive research reveals suspected AI content reduces reader trust 50% and hurts brand ad performance by 14%.
Data Ahrefs Web Analytics receives Google Tag Manager template approval Google Tag Manager team officially approves community-developed analytics template on June 24, 2025.
Data Publishers deploy bid throttling to tackle programmatic waste New strategies emerge to control duplicate requests as header bidding creates auction chaos.
Data Comscore partners with HyphaMetrics for advanced CTV measurement Multi-year partnership aims to deliver enhanced cross-platform audience insights and program-level reporting for streaming television platforms.
AI WP Engine introduces AI toolkit for enhanced WordPress search WP Engine announces Smart Search AI, AI-Powered Recommendations, and Managed Vector Database for seamless WordPress integration.
Data LG Ad Solutions integrates with Viant to advance addressability in CTV Partnership creates direct access to 45 million US connected devices through enhanced identity infrastructure for streaming advertising precision.
DOOH VIOOH adds Outernet's premium London inventory to programmatic Platform integration provides access to 233 million monthly impressions across Europe's largest digital screens.
Data Google Analytics enhances item data import with custom dimensions support Enhanced functionality enables flexible product catalog integration without mandatory item IDs for extensive merchandise databases.
AI Nearly 90% of advertisers will use AI to build video ads by 2026 IAB report reveals 86% of buyers using AI for video ads, with CTV inventory becoming 47% biddable as performance metrics dominate.
Video The Trade Desk joins S&P 500 following strong programmatic growth The demand-side platform replaces ANSYS in the prestigious stock index on July 18, 2025.
Social WhatsApp launches group voice chats for instant group conversations Group voice chat feature rolls out today, allowing users to start live conversations without ringing all participants.
Video LinkedIn Creative Labs reveals what makes B2B video content successful LinkedIn's most comprehensive video marketing study analyzed 13,000 advertisements to determine the creative elements that drive higher engagement rates.
Display Vodafone increases news ad inventory 10% with AI brand suitability strategy Telecom leader achieves 41% block rate reduction using DoubleVerify technology.
Audio SiriusXM launches low-cost ad-supported plan targeting 100 million vehicles Audio entertainment company introduces SiriusXM Play with limited ads for under $7 monthly.
Video Netflix commands 8.3% of total TV as streaming hits 46% market share Nielsen's 50th monthly report reveals Netflix's strongest monthly performance as summer viewing patterns reshape television landscape.
AI Anthropic unveils comprehensive financial analysis platform with Claude AI company launches unified solution targeting banks, asset managers, and insurers with expanded data integrations.
