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Microsoft Ads is rolling out a new feature called “brand lists” for Performance Max (PMax) campaigns. It promises more control over your brand image and ad visibility. Brand lists allow advertisers to exclude their ads from appearing alongside specific brands, potentially improving ad relevance and return on ad spend (ROAS). How it works. Advertisers can…
Italian competition watchdog AGCM launched an investigation into Google’s user consent practices for ad profiling. Why it matters. This probe highlights growing scrutiny of Google and the data practices of Big Tech in Europe, especially under new regulations like the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Details: The investigation focuses on how Google obtains consent to link…
No matter what products or services your ecommerce business focuses on, elevating the customer experience is the key to unlocking better sales and conversions. In fact, businesses that have placed a strong emphasis on customer experience are not just meeting expectations; they’re exceeding them. The State of Digital Customer Experience Report found that over the…
Google announced significant updates to its AdMob policies, set to take effect this month, aimed at improving clarity and transparency for publishers. These changes will impact how and where ads can be placed within apps, particularly in private communication spaces, affecting publishers’ monetization strategies. Key changes: “Ads on Dynamic Content” policy replaced with “Ads in…
Men earn an average of 36% more than women in search marketing in 2024, according to a new Search Engine Land survey. While there is less of a gender pay gap disparity in senior positions, there is still a disparity. Additionally, women were more likely to have changed jobs or received promotions more recently than…
Google is now expanding the rollout of Merchant Center Next to all merchant accounts, following its announcement at Google Marketing Live 2023. Merchant Center Next (GMC Next) brings a revamped interface and new features to Google’s ecommerce platform, potentially streamlining operations for online retailers. Key points: New users and many existing ones already have access….
In 2024, brands are encountering a variety of challenges that can impact their reputation. Their decisions are under close scrutiny and require strategic foresight to effectively manage these issues. Brand reputation issues in 2024 NewsWhip’s report, “The Biggest Reputation Issues Impacting Brands in 2024,” examines four specific types of crises that brands have faced in…
Google Notes, which launched in Search and Discover as a labs feature 8 months ago is officially ending at the end of this month. “We’re excited to continue testing new ways to connect people to authentic, relatable voices and look forward to bringing some of our learnings from Notes into future product experiences,” Google told…
Meta added overlay ads to Instagram Reels, offering new ad placements to reach users with banner ads while they watch reels. The big picture. This move aligns with Meta’s ongoing strategy to monetize Reels across its platforms, following the earlier introduction of overlay ads on Facebook Reels. Details: Overlay ads are now available on Instagram Reels….
Apple updated the App Store’s Search tab, removing the Discover section and placing suggested apps, including ads, more prominently below the search bar. Why it matters. Advertisers will now have their apps showing at the top of the Search tab potentially increasing their ad exposure as well as leading to higher click-through rates for app…
