Google today announced confidential matching, a new privacy-first solution that lets you securely connect your first-party data for audience targeting and campaign measurement, leveraging confidential computing technology. Confidential computing uses Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) to protect data during processing, ensuring no one — not even Google — can access the information. Why we care. As…
Google is on trial for allegedly abusing its dominance of the $200 billion digital advertising industry. The U.S. Department of Justice claimed that through acquisitions and anticompetitive conduct, Google seized sustained control of the full advertising technology (“adtech”) stack: the tools advertisers and publishers use to buy and sell ads, and the exchange that connects them. In…
Google is experimenting with a new way to make ads more distinguishable in its search results. The update introduces a taller gray background for ads, accompanied by a “Sponsored” label and subtitles like “Promoted products” or “Promoted results.” This is a shift from Google’s current more subtle labelling approach. What it looks like. Here’s a…
Google Search is rolling out a change to its About this page/result feature where it includes links to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine. This enabling searches to view the previous version of a given webpage. Google added this feature likely because of the complaints about Google removing the cache link from that feature. What Google…
With Google’s antitrust jury trial underway, Google claimed the U.S. Department of Justice has a “narrow view” of the ad tech market and that advertisers and publishers have many alternatives. However, the evidence suggests otherwise. Google’s misleading claim of “hundreds of competitors.” While many ad tech providers exist, Google dominates key market segments such as…
The European Union’s highest court has confirmed a record $2.7 billion (€2.4 billion) fine against Google for anti-competitive practices related to its Shopping service. Details. The fine, initially imposed in 2017, was upheld by the EU Court of Justice today. Google was accused of favoring its own price-comparison service in search results, disadvantaging competitors. Google…
Meta is implementing new data restrictions in its Business Tools, which could potentially affect how businesses target ads and measure performance. Why we care. This move reflects Meta’s ongoing commitment to privacy, but could complicate ad targeting and reporting for you. Key changes. Automatic restriction of certain URL parts and custom parameters. Potential pausing of…
Google is implementing new identity verification requirements for lawyers using Local Services Ads. Why we care. This change aims to protect both businesses and consumers from impersonation and fraud in legal service advertisements. However, this could be an extra hurdle that some businesses may not be willing to prioritize. Key details. Deadline: Nov. 15. Who’s…
Today’s advertisers face a daunting operational challenge: scaling customized, local advertising campaigns across a growing number of channels. Overall digital ad spend continues to grow, and new channels, financial media and retail media networks are emerging. As the space gets more complex, both in-house and agency ad teams are stretched thin, trying to do more…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the game in many industries and content marketing is no different. As we dive deeper into the digital age, AI’s influence on how we create, share and optimize content is only growing. This article will examine some of the key trends shaping the future of AI in content marketing and…
