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Use DAM and AI to keep up with content demands

Explore emerging AI trends and practical applications for enhancing digital asset management. Edna Chavira on September 12, 2024 at 3:01 pm | Reading time: 1 minute SearchBot is thinking … Are you overwhelmed by the constant demand for new content? AI and Digital Asset Management (DAM) can be your secret weapons for keeping up with content demands and delivering…

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Google launches confidential matching for data privacy

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…

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Everything you need to know

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…

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Google tests more noticeable ad labels in search results

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…

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Why Google’s ‘hundreds of competitors’ claim doesn’t add up

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…

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EU’s top court upholds $2.7 billion fine against Google

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…

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