Last week, Google emailed its Google Ads and Google Analytics users with a heads-up about new privacy laws coming to some states in the United States. This involves topics around restricted data processing control and universal opt-out mechanisms. The email explained that in 2024 Florida, Texas, Oregon, Montana, and Colorado have privacy law provisions coming … Read more
Advertisers haven’t been shy about sharing their thoughts on all the announcements from Google Marketing Live 2024. There have been mixed emotions around the many AI updates (Boris Beceric used AI to count the number of AI mentions – 101). Performance Max updates fell on the positive end; B2B being overlooked upset others; and lots … Read more
The Department of Justice’s laid out a damning case against Google in the antitrust lawsuit closing argument. Search Engine Land Managing Editor Danny Goodwin highlighted some of the damaging evidence – including how Google has been increasing costs for advertisers – in How Google harms search advertisers in 20 slides In light of the revelations, … Read more
Some Meta advertisers received an alert yesterday when they opened their accounts. A source from Meta confirmed this alert was sent in error. What was announced? The message said setting new detailed targeting exclusions would no longer be possible when creating campaigns after June 28. Existing exclusions would remain unless ad set targeting is modified. … Read more
Microsoft’s AI assistant Copilot is now available for all advertisers across the Microsoft Advertising Platform, a month after they increased the testing ****, the company announced today. Why we care: Microsoft touts CopIlot as a way for advertisers to save time on routine tasks, focus on strategic decision-making and improve overall performance. We’ll be watching … Read more
On August 31, 2021, Google notified advertisers it would drop support for expanded text ads for responsive search ads. Google is now reminding advertisers that Ad customizers for text ads, expanded text ads and Dynamic Search Ads will stop serving after May 31, 2024. As a reminder, Google launched ad customizers a decade ago, in … Read more
Google is introducing new generative image tools for Demand Gen advertisers worldwide. These AI-powered tools can quickly produce high-quality image assets with just a few clicks. Google is also rolling out a new Generate more like this feature, which lets advertisers create similar versions of existing images that are performing well. Why we care. Leveraging … Read more
Vertical video has become the mainstream format for advertisers, proving its value across various industries and categories. Historically, video ads were tailored for the traditional 16:9 landscape format, primarily on television. However, the emergence of mobile-first social media and evolving user behaviors and engagement patterns have ushered in a new era of vertical video advertising. … Read more
Meta advertisers claim the cost of running campaigns across it platforms has surged due to ongoing issues with its algorithm. Brands report that sales and return-on-ad-spend have both plummeted, while cost-per-click and cost per 1,000 impressions are up by a factor of three in recent months – with no explanation from Meta as to why. … Read more
Walmart is expanding its retail media business to include small marketers and international suppliers. Additionally, it is opening up Walmart Connect to brands that have not traditionally sold their products in its stores, such as automotive and financial marketers – known as “no-endemic” marketers. What is Walmart Connect? Walmart Connect is the rebranded media group … Read more
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