Google plans to share more insights into how targeted ads are served to users in the European Union. The search engine is going to provide access to additional data and also roll out a new transparency center in a bid to comply with evolving EU online content rules. Under the new regulations that roll out…
Google is investigating a devastating Local Service Ads (LSA) tactic that could “nuke competitors out of existence.” When more than one LSA is linked to a Google Business Profile (GBP), the ad becomes invisible, killing off all leads. Alarmingly, competitors can use this loophole to intentionally create an LSA linked to your GBP without your…
Google announced a number of image-related Search features today, including updates to how Google Search handles deepfakes and expanding the About this image feature to Circle to Search and Google Lens. Deepfakes in Google Search Google has updated Google Search around deepfakes in two ways; (1) updated its ranking system to help ensure deepfake content…
While SEO can be highly effective, it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution for all businesses. SEO might not be the immediate answer to your digital marketing needs. Here’s why SEO may not be the best fit for a business, with alternatives and insights into when it may be a more valuable investment. 1. You require fast…
Microsoft Edge is one of the most used web browsers around the globe. The pre-installed Windows’ web browsers has the second largest market share right in terms of desktop users after Google Chrome. As our reliance on the internet is growing, we increasingly share personal information such as banking details, dates of birth, and…
Reddit named Jyoti Vaidee as its first VP of Ads Product, a newly created role overseeing the platform’s monetization engine. Vaidee joins from Google, where she spent over 11 years leading ads products and monetization, most recently as product lead for Google’s Display Ads business. She also served stints working at Microsoft on Xbox and Outlook….
Meta has offered to get consent from all users in Europe before collecting their data for targeted advertising purposes. The company put forward the proposal in a bid to try and end a year-long dispute with the European Union over the legality of its targeted ad operations. Although the changes could have a catastrophic impact…
Did you know? 82% of consumers say personalization drives their brand choice. Where is your organization on the journey to delivering personalized experiences to its customers? Join us for an insightful webinar with John Nash, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer at Redpoint Global, as he shares the building blocks for creating exceptional, personalized customer experiences….
Google will launch a new consolidated resource on Oct. 3, called “Masthead format requirements.” This new page will streamline all requirements for masthead ads across YouTube and Google TV, providing a centralized reference point for advertisers. Why we care. While the specific requirements for YouTube masthead ads remain unchanged, this move to consolidate guidelines into…
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 says again, what Google wants to rank well in search is what users like, so do what users like. Google’s right to be forgotten take down…