Meta has been accused of running corporate ads next to content that sexualizes underage users. The allegations by Walmart, along with Tinder’s parent company Match Group, have been made public as part of a lawsuit filed by the New Mexico attorney general’s office last month. Why we care. Placing ads alongside illegal content poses a…
Google Ads customer service has plummeted to an unacceptable all-time low, according to search marketers. From incorrect account suspensions to uncomfortable sales calls “aggressively” pushing automation to confusion over the platform’s own products, advertisers have told Search Engine Land that they are exasperated by the lack of help offered by their reps. And the problem…
Google is changing the Google Assistant, removing and changing dozens of features that some of you may have become accustomed to. Google said these changes are aimed to “focus on quality and reliability,” adding it will “ultimately make it easier to use Assistant across devices,” the company wrote. With these changes, Google also has laid…
OpenAI’s APIs, especially the large language model (LLM) GPT-4 and its chatbot ChatGPT, have gained significant popularity in the past year. Despite the availability of marketing APIs from long-established providers like Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and AWS for over a decade, many search marketers prefer generative AI models for their SEO-related tasks. This article compares…
Customer expectations are higher than ever. They expect companies to know who they are and what they need. That’s why marketers should have a data strategy that will give them a complete view of their customers – without this view, it will be much harder to personalize your marketing programs. Join experts from Google and…
TikTok claims that non-skippable video ads may hinder engagement in a new report. Consumers are more likely to watch and engage with brand-sponsored videos when they have control over their experience, according to the study. Why we care. Engaging ads are essential for brand awareness, visibility, and conversions. If non-skippable ads are reducing engagement, it…
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As we kick off 2024, it’s time to rethink our SEO strategy. Rather than a complete overhaul, evaluating what’s working and what needs refinement will help you realign priorities. This article outlines key strategic aspects you must review, from high-level business considerations to the specific data, tools, content and technical elements that drive results. Whether…
Are you ready to turn your low-spending but profitable lead gen search campaigns into sources of significant growth? You might be ready to scale your Google Ads account. Every new Google Ads account starts from a humble position, but there comes a time when it makes sense to tune up campaigns and generate even more…
TikTok marketers can no longer search for specific hashtags within the platform’s Creative Center tools. Why we care. These restrictions will make it harder for you to explore and gauge the popularity of trends on the platform, which is essential for effective campaign planning. What’s changed? Links for hashtags related to the Israel-Hamas war and…
