Data Featured Google Tag Manager: New diagnostics for data gaps and tag placement Google introduces "Tag has stopped sending data" and "Tag found too low on page" diagnostics to improve measurement accuracy.
Data Featured Google Tag Manager debuts First-party Mode Beta with Cloudflare Integration New feature promises improved measurement signals and data durability through first-party infrastructure integration with Cloudflare.
Search Featured Google AI links ex-employee's number to company AI error connects former Funcom artist's phone to corporate office, sparking privacy concerns and potential GDPR issues.
Video YouTube enhances Shorts experience with templates and customization options YouTube introduces Shorts templates, landscape mode for Studio mobile, and new features to enhance creator and viewer experience.
Search Google unveils new Verification Requirements for Financial Advertisers Google introduces stricter verification for financial services ads in Ireland, New Zealand, South Korea and Thailand starting November 2024.
Search Featured DOJ weighs forcing Google breakup in Antitrust showdown Justice Department outlines potential breakup of Google's search business following landmark antitrust ruling, raising questions about innovation and competition in the digital age.
Search Google Ads introduces Negative Keywords in Keyword Planner New feature allows advertisers to easily exclude irrelevant search terms when researching keywords for ad campaigns.
Retail Featured Google Merchant Center announces integration with Amazon MCF for retailers New integration aims to boost visibility and sales for online retailers using Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment on Google's platform.
Retail Google launches AI-powered Video Generation in Product Studio Google introduces AI-driven video creation tools in Product Studio, revolutionizing e-commerce marketing for US merchants.
Video Twitch launches Enforcement Notes to clarify community guidelines rules Twitch introduces Enforcement Notes to provide clarity on platform rules, addressing trends and community concerns.
Social Brazil's Supreme Court lifts 39-day ban on X after compliance and R$28.6M fine X Brasil resumes operations following payment of fines and adherence to court orders, ending a 39-day suspension in Brazil.
Social IAS expands TikTok Brand Safety tools with misinformation detection feature Integral Ad Science enhances Total Media Quality for TikTok, adding misinformation reporting to boost brand safety measures.
Data Cloudflare launches free Security.txt generator to boost website security New tool simplifies vulnerability disclosure process, aligning with industry standards for enhanced web security practices.
Data Featured Google ordered to open Android App Store in antitrust ruling Federal judge mandates significant changes to Google Play Store practices, allowing third-party access and payment flexibility.
Retail Microsoft set to close PromoteIQ Digiday reports Microsoft plans to shutter PromoteIQ, its retail media business, as the company refocuses its advertising strategy in a dynamic market.
Data Featured Google Analytics blocking methods, solutions, and tests in 2024 Himanshu Sharma and Jason expose GA blocking trends, offer mitigation strategies, and share crucial testing methods.
Mixed Reality Featured Juno for YouTube removed from Vision Pro App Store Popular third-party YouTube app for Vision Pro taken down after objections from YouTube, leaving users without native option.
Social EC probes Social Media Giants on recommender systems under DSA European Commission requests detailed information from YouTube, Snapchat, and TikTok about their algorithmic recommender systems under the Digital Services Act.
Data CJEU limits Meta's data use for ads Court rules Meta must minimize data for targeted ads, even with user consent. Significant impact on online advertising industry expected.
Display Digital ad landscape in Italy: surge in new advertisers AdReport's latest data reveals shifting trends in Italy's digital advertising scene, with over 2,900 new advertisers entering the market.
Retail Featured Krefeld's retail apocalypse: a stark warning for small cities in the digital age Explore how Krefeld, Germany exemplifies the devastating impact of e-commerce on small city economies and urban landscapes.
Social Facebook Ads benchmarks 2024 New data shows improved performance and lower costs for Facebook ads across industries in 2024, bucking search ad trends.
Search Featured Brendon Kraham on AI in Search: new frontiers for advertisers in 2024 Google VP Brendon Kraham details how AI-powered search innovations are reshaping advertising strategies and user behavior.
Search Featured Amazon unveils 5 new visual search features Amazon introduces innovative visual search capabilities, including text-enhanced image search and video integration in search results.
Data IAB Europe and Microsoft reveal widespread AI adoption in digital advertising New research shows 91% of industry pros use generative AI, despite knowledge gaps. Key insights on adoption and challenges.
