Google Ads rolled out a new feature under its Insights page called Unintended Consequences. This card is designed to alert you about potential issues within your campaigns, such as ads being displayed to irrelevant audiences or appearing in unintended locations. Why we care. The Unintended Consequences card provides you with critical insights into how your…
Google Ads will enforce stricter rules starting in November under its Circumventing Systems policy, specifically targeting advertisers in the Gambling and Games sector. Advertisers with a Gambling and Games certification must undergo recertification if their business has significantly changed since their original certification. Why we care. This update means that any significant changes to an…
Product-focused, keyword-only campaigns are a common type of campaign used in Google Ads. If you sell vintage T-shirts for women, you might set up standalone keyword campaigns based on the keyword “vintage T-shirts women.” For many B2C retailers, this approach works well. But for others, product-based, keyword-focused campaigns aren’t necessarily your best strategy. We inherited the…
With the emergence of conversational AI models like ChatGPT, there is an increasingly loud debate about how the future of search and information retrieval could evolve. Traditional search engines like Google have long been the primary method for accessing information on the web. Now, advanced AI models offer a new approach to finding and retrieving…
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…
Accurately transcribing spoken language into written text is becoming increasingly essential in speech recognition. This technology is crucial for accessibility services, language processing, and clinical assessments. However, the challenge lies in capturing the words and the intricate details of human speech, including pauses, filler words, and other disfluencies. These nuances provide valuable insights into…
Google is testing a new display and user interface for forum content within its search results. “We’re testing a new display for forum content when it appears in search results, allowing people to quickly view top comments and related discussions to help them find useful information and dig deeper,” a Google spokesperson told us. What…
Google Ads is merging its Video Action Campaigns (VAC) into the more versatile Demand Gen campaigns starting Q2 2025. This shift aims to enhance advertisers’ ability to capture emerging demand and drive growth through a multi-format approach. Why we care: Advertisers using VAC could see significant benefits from adopting Demand Generation campaigns. Combining video and…
Google Ads is quietly testing a new “Promotions” feature within App Campaigns, offering advertisers a fresh way to drive engagement during key events. This beta feature is currently only available to a limited number of ad accounts, making it a rare find. Why we care: This new tool allows advertisers to create app-specific promotions, similar…
Google Ads launched advanced “Performance Planner” plans, now including tailored strategies for YouTube campaigns, with a focus on Demand Gen for both Action and Awareness goals. Why we care. These new plans allow advertisers to better align their full marketing strategy with campaign goals, offering customizable options for budget, ad format, buying method, and campaign…