Video Opera introduces experimental video skip feature to tackle online advertising Opera browser launches experimental Video Skip button on September 16, 2025, allowing users to manually skip video advertisements across Opera One, GX, and Air platforms.
Video YouTube Kids reaches 10-year milestone as platform reflects on growth and innovation YouTube's dedicated children's platform marks decade of family content creation with 500 million global downloads as company executive details evolution from niche app to comprehensive ecosystem spanning multiple devices.
Retail Instacart CFO joins Pinterest board amid commerce expansion Instacart CFO Emily Reuter appointed to Pinterest board effective September 18, signaling strategic commerce focus as platform targets AI-powered shopping growth.
Data Google Analytics launches Snap Ads cost data import integration Google Analytics 4 introduces native Snap Ads cost data import feature on September 17, 2025, enabling automated tracking of Snapchat advertising spend within Analytics interface.
AI Ubersuggest launches comprehensive AI search tracking with competitive intelligence tools Ubersuggest introduces AI search optimization features with sentiment analysis, prompt mining database, and citation tracking to help marketers track brand visibility across conversational search engines at 40-90% lower cost than alternatives.
Retail FeedArmy launches Shopify Google Ads local inventory tracking FeedArmy introduces Google Tag Manager solution for local inventory feeds, eliminating traditional file upload requirements for multi-store businesses.
AI TTD unveils Kokai platform enhancements for faster campaign management The Trade Desk introduces simplified navigation, bulk editing tools, and enhanced quality assurance features to address user adoption challenges across programmatic advertising operations.
Video Marketing models challenged as Mixed Media Models fall short in measuring linear TV effectiveness WPP Media research reveals widespread reliance on broken attribution models while industry experts debate linear television's declining relevance amid streaming dominance, highlighting measurement gaps that persist despite technological advances.
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.
