Instacart is extending its retail media ads to YouTube, allowing select brand partners to convert YouTube viewers directly into Instacart shoppers for same-day delivery. Details. Instacart’s YouTube ads will feature shoppable product links powered by its first-party data and retail media technology. Viewers can click from the ads to purchase items on Instacart for rapid…
After years of back and forth between Google and regulatory bodies, the news finally came in yesterday that Google is scrapping plans to kill third-party cookies in Chrome. Unsurprisingly, advertisers had something to say about that. Emotions ranged from lack of surprise to relief. Many see it as good news for advertisers, while some have…
Meta is reportedly considering paid versions of Facebook and Instagram that would ban ads in Europe. The cost of the subscription and potential rollout date has not yet been confirmed by the company. However, Meta will continue to offer free versions of its apps which will still serve ads regardless, according to the New York…
AI can significantly streamline SEO tasks, freeing time to focus on high-impact strategies. However, with new AI tools constantly emerging, it can be overwhelming to know which ones truly enhance productivity and which may complicate things. From generating unique images to optimizing content, AI platforms like Grok, ChatGPT and Midjourney offer endless possibilities. Below, I’ll…
Planning season is one of the busiest times of the year for marketers—and at Shell Mobility, it’s no different. Their team is in full planning mode from March to October. But disconnected spreadsheets and presentations made it hard to keep everything aligned across their 30+ local markets. On Sept. 25 at 9 a.m. PT, Mindy…
Google announced some time ago that the third-party cookie would stop being supported by Chrome before the end of 2024. But all the drama around this topic has been lost in the sea of artificial intelligence hype. Join experts from Acquia as they discuss what the end of the third-party cookie means for you and…
Stress, anxiety and burnout are rampant. With the worries of global conflicts, economic turmoil, and mass layoffs across industries, fear becomes a prominent feeling. We’re all a little on edge, waiting for that last-minute meeting invite or the “have a second?” Slack message. We’re worried by all the uncertainty, and it’s impacting our well-being and…
The practice of relying solely on search volume as the defining metric for keyword research is becoming a relic of the past. While it can provide a glimpse into the popularity of a keyword, search volume doesn’t necessarily equate to relevance, nor does it ensure a successful content strategy. Future-proofing keyword research requires a more…
Alphabet’s overall revenue increased by 15% to $80 billion, much higher than last year’s 3% year-on-year increase. By the numbers. Google Search revenue increased by 14% to $46 billion YoY in Q1 2024 compared to $40 billion in Q1 2023. This led to overall Google advertising revenue increasing by 13% to $61 billion YoY in…
Google today announced updates to Google Analytics 4 (GA4). The coming months will see improved cross-channel reporting and budgeting, AI-generated insights and some integration with Chrome Privacy Sandbox. What’s new. These are the five new features Google announced: Third-party ad data: Users will be able to import advertising data from Pinterest, Reddit and Snap directly into…