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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…

First Position has been expanded to include all YouTube content through Display & Video 360, offering it at dynamic CPM rates. Previously, this feature was only available on YouTube Select inventory at fixed rates. Now, advertisers can secure prime ad placement at the beginning of a YouTube session across any content, enhancing relevance and impact….

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…