Media Rating Council releases September 2025 public comment draft outlining transparency requirements for digital advertising auctions, affecting display, audio, video, search, and retail media channels.

Watchdog organization submits critical comments warning MRC proposal risks codifying unequal transparency for closed-loop platforms while creating conflicts of interest.

Google expanded its Ads Transparency Center to include political advertisements, enabling users to search and analyze political campaigns worldwide with spending data and creative details.

Adobe launches conversational AI assistant in Express on October 28, enabling creators to design and edit content through natural language interactions.

Forrester predicts 33% of companies will harm customer experiences with premature AI deployment in 2026 as display ad budgets face 30% cuts and privacy lawsuits surge 20%.

Former Google employee discusses three advertising practices once recommended to clients that digital marketers should now avoid in search campaigns.

Southern District of New York grants summary judgment on October 27, binding Google to Virginia court findings on monopolization and unlawful tying.

Lyft Ads launches programmatic buying through Microsoft Monetize and introduces Audience Extension, enabling brands to reach riders beyond the app.