Google Ads experienced a significant system glitch affecting its Shopping product serving late last month. This error resulted in advertisers’ products being displayed in other merchants’ ad accounts, potentially exposing sensitive business data to competitors. The incident has left many advertisers frustrated not only by the technical failure but also by Google’s inadequate communication in … Read more
Google largely resolved a significant reporting issue that affected its advertising platform, with some competitive metrics still pending restoration. Why we care. The glitch exposed some advertisers to data from other Google Merchant Center accounts, raising privacy concerns and disrupting normal reporting services. Timeline of events: July 30: Issue begins, and is reported by several … Read more
Google Ads is experiencing a significant outage affecting multiple reporting tools and product management features. Why we care. This outage is impacting advertisers’ ability to manage campaigns and access critical performance data. Details: Down: Report Editor, Dashboards, Saved Reports in web interface. Affected: Products, Product Groups, Listing Groups pages across web, API, and Google Ads … Read more
Google today announced four significant updates to its Ads platform, enhancing query matching and brand controls for advertisers. Why it matters. These changes aim to improve ad performance and give advertisers more control over their brand-related traffic. Key updates. New recommendation for brand inclusions in broad match. Brand exclusions across all match types and Dynamic … Read more
Meta launched new audience insight and targeting options within its Advantage+ Shopping Campaigns. These new capabilities allow you to generate reporting breakdowns of your audience and target individuals interested in your products or services who haven’t yet made a purchase. Why we care. Understanding your audience better enables more effective campaign optimization, while precise targeting … Read more
Meta announced a string of updates to its Advantage+ and Shopping Ads, designed to help brands improve engagement, drive conversions, and deliver more personalized ads. The platform claims that the updates will help give consumers “the confidence to make a purchase after seeing an ad.” Advantage+ creative optimizations. This feature can now automatically optimize video … Read more
TikTok updated its Effect Creator Rewards program to improve monetization opportunities for current members and expand access to creators in new markets. By extending the program to 33 additional markets and lowering eligibility criteria, TikTok aims to engage more creators in the initiative. Why we care. The Effect Creator Rewards program serves as an additional … Read more
Google announced several upcoming changes aimed at ensuring compliance with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which is set to take effect this week. Why we care. New rules coming into effect may impact businesses, particularly with adjustments to Google SERPs potentially leading to reduced traffic for direct suppliers such as hotels and restaurants. … Read more
Google is giving advertisers more control over ad placement within the Search Partner Network. From March 4, advertisers using Performance Max will have access to impression-level placement reporting of Search Partner Network sites. Additionally, if you exclude certain ad placements at the account level, it will now apply to the Search Partner Network, as well … Read more
Google rolled out several game-changing algorithm shifts last year that shook up the SEO world, from core updates to Helpful Content. In order to master SEO in 2024, staying ahead of the curve is more crucial than ever. That’s why we’re hosting an insightful webinar on March 13, where we recap the most impactful updates … Read more
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