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Microsoft serving ads for Bing in Google Chrome
Windows users are reporting seeing ads for Bing AI and the Bing search engine, but they're worried the ads might actually be malware.
Microsoft Advertising testing new interface similar to Google Ads
The platform is currently testing a new navigation layout that closely resembles the latest Google Ads UI.
Google Product Studio launches seasonal themed templates
The first templates for St Patrick's Day are available now, with templates for Mother's Day, Easter, and spring expected to be released soon.
Amazon apologizes after its AI advertising system makes costly error
An issue impacting Amazon's automated advertising system led to marketers being charged to promote products they couldn't sell.
Reddit launches new ad format that closely resembles user posts
Free-form ads have been designed to boost engagement by enabling advertisers to easily interact with users.
Google SGE could cost publishers $2 billion in ad revenue
The Search Generative Experience could cause search traffic to drop by up to 60%, leading to a decrease in digital ad revenue.
LinkedIn now allows brands to sponsor any organic post
Businesses can now promote content from any user on LinkedIn with Thought Leader ads, as opposed to just verified employees.
TikTok launches Search Insights to help creators identify trending topics
Creators can use this information to adjust their content strategy based on what their audience is interested in to boost engagement.
U.S. House passes bill forcing TikTok owner to divest or face nationwide ban
TikTok owner ByteDance will have six months to divest the social media platform or risk losing its 150 million U.S. users if the bill becomes law.
Meta announces major updates to Advantage+ and Shopping Ads
The updates aim to help marketers create ads that make consumers feel more confident about making a purchase.
YouTube unveils 4 new features, including Tagged Product error notifications
YouTube has introduced a series of updates aimed at helping creators better monitor and manage their content.
TikTok announces major expansion to creator monetization program
The platform is making it easier for creators to join by expanding the program to 33 new markets and lowering the eligibility requirements.
Google unveils new ad tools and updates for mobile app developers
Google is introducing a series of updates to help advertisers "enhance creativity, diversify revenue and make data-driven decisions."
TikTok reportedly developing new app to rival Instagram
Developers claim to have spotted a new welcome message in the back-end code of TikTok, hinting at the new Instagram competitor.
Apple testing new tool for optimizing App Store ads
The new tool has been compared to Google's Performance Max and Meta's Advantage+.
Microsoft Ads introduces faster and easier access to performance data
Insights Navigator offers quick access to your campaign performance data for swift responses to market changes.
Microsoft Ads expands Copilot to more advertisers
Copilot allows marketers to instantly generate assets for campaigns, such as images, headlines, and descriptions.
Joe Biden supports bill to ban TikTok in the U.S.
TikTok is accusing U.S. senators of staging a pre-determined vote to ban the platform in America.
Brands unknowingly wasting ad dollars on Made for Advertising sites, claims report
An Adalytics study found that ads are being placed on MFA sites through programmatic and non-programmatic channels.
Google Marketing Platform launches new API with enhanced capabilities
The new API allows marketers to move properties between standard and Analytics 360, providing flexibility for deeper insights.
TikTok warns ‘predetermined’ vote on U.S. ban will ‘damage millions of businesses’
TikTok could lose its 150 million-strong U.S. user base if new legislation receives Senate approval next week.
Reddit pilots new tools to help brands boost engagement
Businesses that sign up for the Reddit Pro trial will have access to AI-powered insights, enhanced performance analytics, and more.
Google Ads now limits country-level location exclusions
The platform is limiting advertisers to an exclusion list of 120 countries.
Google launches privacy-focused measurement tool for advertisers
Meridian, an open-source Marketing Mix Model (MMM), is available now to select marketers and data scientists.
No link between social media engagement and content readership, study finds
New research suggests that publishers may not derive the same benefits from using social media as they did previously.
Microsoft unveils new tool to make cross-border advertising easier
Feed Labels will start rolling out in mid-March to simplify the process of running ads in multiple countries for retailers.
LinkedIn restores service after global outage
More than 48,000 reports of issues have been registered on Downdetector, with users impacted globally.
TikTok faces fresh calls for potential ban by U.S. Senators
New legislation could require ByteDance, TikTok's owner, to sell the app within six months or face a U.S. ban.
TikTok expands monetization opportunities and rewards for creators
The platform is encouraging content creators to post longer, higher-quality videos to increase user engagement
TikTok gives users enhanced data control for Digital Markets Act compliance
The app is giving users more say over how their data, such as profile information, is shared with other platforms.
Facebook, Instagram and Threads down in ‘global outage’
Meta's team of engineers is working to resolve the issue that is causing major disruptions to ad creation and management.
Google investigating error impacting AdMob messages
Affected users can't create or publish new messages within the platform's privacy and messaging area.
Google unveils major changes to ensure Digital Markets Act compliance
Google announced changes to Search results, screen choices, and consent measures ahead of the DMA's rollout this week.
Google is updating Local Services Ads verification process
The change is gradually rolling out in the U.S., beginning with smaller states and extending to larger states throughout the year.
Google must face some advertisers’ antitrust claims, says U.S. judge
U.S. District Judge Kevin Castel ruled that Google must face a proposed class action lawsuit but dismissed some antitrust claims.
Threads enables post-scheduling in live API pilot, plans to add analytics capabilities
The app is partnering with select third-party platforms on the first stage of live testing for its API, with more features on the way.
Google Ads launches new tool that automatically generates performance reports
You can now easily customize your reports with the free "Solutions" tool available in the Tools section of Google Ads.
Microsoft Advertising launches Performance Max campaigns globally
Microsoft will soon introduce brand exclusions, search insights reports, and video assets to enhance its PMax campaigns.
Google Ads Editor version 2.6 launches with 8 new features
The new features have been rolled out to help advertisers create more effective ad campaigns and measure performance more easily.
Google addresses third-party cookie deprecation concerns: ‘It’s time to move’
Dan Taylor, Google's vice president of Global Advertising Strategies, is urging advertisers to act now.