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Alphabet’s rumored deal to acquire HubSpot is shelved, sources told Bloomberg (subscription required). Alphabet reportedly walked away from the deal weeks ago, according to Reuters. “Parties didn’t get to due-diligence stage in deal talks,” Bloomberg reported. Early rumors about the talks seemed to solidify at the end of May, when CNBC’s David Faber reported the…
Google Analytics 4 (GA4) contains a concealed report that allows users to compare conversions exported to Google Ads and explains discrepancies between the platforms. Why we care. This hidden feature provides advertisers with a valuable tool to reconcile differences in conversion data, potentially improving campaign accuracy and performance. How to access: Start with your standard…
Google’s AI Overviews now appear less than 7% of the time. This is one of 10 noteworthy findings from a new analysis of AI Overviews. This data was shared with Search Engine Land by enterprise SEO platform BrightEdge and its BrightEdge Generative Parser, which has been tracking and monitoring AI Overviews (and formerly Search Generative…
TikTok’s advertising momentum is slowing as uncertainty over a potential U.S. ban looms. By the numbers: Ad spend on TikTok grew 19% year-over-year in March, cooling to 11% in April and 6% in May. Total ad spend from January to May 2024 reached $1.5 billion, up 11% from the same period in 2023. Nine out…
Imagine a world where your marketing message finds its perfect match. No wasted effort, no aimless casting of a net. Your ideal audience, captivated. This isn’t a dream. It’s Connected TV (CTV) advertising. Picture television’s massive reach, sharpened to a digital marketing laser. Join MNTN for Everything You Need to Know About CTV Audience Targeting…
Amazon is rolling out its Sponsored TV ads in the UK, currently in beta, following a successful launch in the U.S. market. Why we care. This move opens new advertising opportunities for brands on popular streaming platforms like Freevee and Twitch, leveraging Amazon’s extensive data for targeted ad delivery. The details. Available to sellers in…
Internal linking is one of the most under-utilized arrows in the quiver of a site owner. Although inbound link building gets all the press, it’s the correct use of internal linking that can really move a site algorithmically when done strategically. Google has been vocal about the importance of Internal linking for years. Google’s John…
Google may have pressed pause on their phasing out of third-party cookies, but the rest of us don’t have to. While this latest pushback means some businesses may put off their search for a solution, I will instead outline practical steps you can take today to test both alternative targeting and measurement options to successfully…
Google Ads made broad match the default setting when creating new Search campaigns, a departure from its previous default of having broad match turned off. Why it matters. This change could significantly impact campaign performance and budget spend if advertisers aren’t vigilant. Key details: Broad match is now enabled by default for new Search campaigns…
Google indefinitely paused its planned Healthcare and medicines policy update that would have allowed certified advertisers to discuss opioid painkillers without promoting or selling them. Why we care. This reversal affects advertisers in healthcare, public policy and addiction treatment sectors who were preparing for new advertising possibilities. Key details: The original update was set for…