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Daily Search Forum Recap: June 14, 2024

Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google experiments sometimes cause problems for Google Search and they need to revert them. Google Business Profile websites now 404. Google Ads it testing new call and…

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A playbook for online brand management

Have you ever been caught in the whirlwind of a personal or professional SEO project, overwhelmed by its complexities and unsure where to begin or what to focus on? Managing your online presence is crucial in digital marketing, where every view and click can make or break your brand. Fortunately, an entire industry is dedicated…

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Pinterest launches AI ad tools

Pinterest is rolling out new AI-powered ad tools and measurement partnerships to drive better performance and brand safety for advertisers. The big picture. Pinterest is investing heavily in generative AI capabilities for more engaging, personalized ad formats and automating campaign optimization. What’s new. Pinterest is launching an “Ad Labs” innovation program to test prototypes like:…

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Google Ads phasing out card payments

Google is notifying some advertisers that they must transition away from paying for Google Ads via credit or debit card by July 31 or face account suspension. The big picture. The move is part of Google’s effort to steer high-spend advertisers toward more automated payment methods better suited for scaling ad investment. Details. Impacted advertisers…

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AI mistakes won’t prevent progress

Google will continue developing AI features despite ongoing and potential issues, according to Liz Reid, the company’s head of Search. What it means. When it comes to AI in Search, Google will continue to take thoughtful risks, test extensively and quickly respond to any problems, Reid said during an all-hands meeting last week, CNBC reported….

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Reddit adds third-party verification for advertisers

Reddit is partnering with ad measurement firm Integral Ad Science (IAS) to provide advertisers with third-party validation for campaign delivery across its platform. Why it matters. The integration of IAS’s Total Media Quality suite gives Reddit advertisers globally an added layer of trusted, independent measurement around brand safety, viewability and invalid traffic. Why we care….

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