Data

The latest news about data. Data is used in advertising in a variety of ways, including Audience targeting, Ad personalization, Ad optimization, Ad placement, and Measurement. Advertisers use data in advertising to reduce wasted ad spend.

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Google Gemini app gains automatic Android access to phone and messaging data

Google's AI assistant activates expanded permissions across Android devices with updated privacy policy allowing human reviewer access to user conversations

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New study exposes algorithmic pricing's impact on driver earnings

Academic research analysis of 1.5 million trips shows decreased pay and increased platform cuts after dynamic pricing implementation.

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German court awards Facebook user €5,000 for data protection violations

Leipzig District Court rules Meta's Business Tools breach GDPR, setting precedent for individual compensation claims.

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Amazon announces Live signals in Marketing Cloud for enhanced measurement

Amazon integrates Live shopping signals into Marketing Cloud, enabling deeper insights for advertisers and creators.

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Nielsen launches CTV tracking within Ad Intel platform starting August in Germany

Nielsen extends advertising intelligence capabilities to connected TV platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and YouTube.

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French data regulator updates cookie exemption rules for websites

The French data protection authority CNIL clarified requirements for audience measurement tools to operate without user consent under strict conditions.

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StackAdapt achieves 71% QPS reduction with Index Exchange podding

StackAdapt reports significant infrastructure improvements and 25% peak win rate increase through advanced streaming TV advertising technology partnership.

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Consumer trust crisis hits marketing as AI data use sparks privacy concerns

European study reveals 59% oppose AI training use while demanding clearer data controls.

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Google partners with Sparkasse for digital age verification in Europe

Germany's largest savings bank network launches wallet-based age verification system with Google for secure online access controls.

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Microsoft Clarity live extension receives major visual redesign

Microsoft enhances browser extension interface to simplify website analytics access for marketers and developers.

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Meta challenges commission decision on digital Markets Act compliance

Commission ruling forces tech giant to offer reduced personalization service without compensation.

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Chrome divestiture technically feasible according to new report

New research addresses key technical questions about Google's browser separation.

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Weborama and Utiq launch hybrid cookie and cookieless advertising solution

A new branding offer combines traditional and privacy-first targeting as half of European digital inventory becomes non-addressable.

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IAB establishes standard metrics for gaming advertising measurement

Comprehensive framework addresses transparency gaps as 80% of U.S. internet users identify as gamers.

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Privacy company Proton joins antitrust challenge against Apple's App Store policies

Swiss developer files class-action lawsuit citing predatory practices that harm competition and consumers.

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Google adds Tag Diagnostics to Analytics consent settings hub

Google Analytics integrates diagnostic tools directly into consent monitoring interface for streamlined compliance verification.

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Apple faces trial as federal court denies motion to dismiss antitrust lawsuit

Court ruling allows government case alleging smartphone monopoly to proceed despite tech giant's objections.

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Apple expands EU app store alternatives with new installation features

Apple introduces streamlined web marketplace installation and revised developer terms for European Union users starting with iOS 18.6 update.

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Google expands privacy controls to eight additional US states

AdSense implements Universal Opt-Out Mechanism provisions across Connecticut, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Texas, Minnesota, New Jersey and Maryland.

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Adsquare launches attribution dashboard with real-time insights

Location intelligence platform introduces comprehensive measurement hub for programmatic campaigns with advanced control condition methodology.

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Google Ads API delays mandatory conversion environment field until September

Google extends implementation deadline for in-app conversion tracking improvements by three months.

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Google streamlines broad match testing with single-campaign experiments

Google Ads launches new broad match experiment approach eliminating campaign duplication for faster testing results.

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Russian ISPs throttle Cloudflare traffic to 16KB

Russian Internet Service Providers implement traffic caps that disrupt digital marketing infrastructure across major web services.

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Dutch regulator reduces AS Watson fine to €50,000 for cookie violations

Dutch authority cuts penalty after company appeals original decision against Kruidvat website tracking practices.

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Bangladesh finalizes comprehensive data protection ordinance draft

Interim government presents Personal Data Protection Ordinance 2025 to cabinet after multi-year development process.