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Google investigating Local Services Ads bug
Google Ads is working on a fix to prevent businesses from appearing in search results for their competitors' names.
Google Ads API version 16 is launching
The updated Google Ads offers new capabilities and features to help track campaign performance more efficiently.
Google Ads’ ‘pushes’ Performance Max with new Call To Action
When setting up a new campaign in Google Ads, you may notice that the PMax card is not only bigger but also has a new 'recently used' label.
Google Analytics 4 updates Advertising workspace to simplify reporting
GA4 is introducing two dedicated spaces – one for marketers to track and analyze campaigns, and another for behavioral insights.
Google updates Performance Max – integrates Gemini
Advertisers can use the new features to enhance the quality of ad creatives and improve the optimization.
Report: Reddit signs AI content licensing deal with Google
Reddit's Google Search visibility has exploded in recent months. Now the companies have struck a content licensing deal. Coincidence?
Location targeting in Google Ads: Balancing automation and control
Learn when to let Google's algorithms determine location targeting vs. setting specific geo-targets based on key considerations.
Google Ads offering businesses free consultations through Gmail pop-ups
Advertisers are concerned that the pop-up notifications within Gmail could cause confusion among their clients.
Who won: Measuring the most effective Super Bowl 2024 Ads
Learn the top Super Bowl ads according to metrics like emotional impact, brand awareness, and engaged-view conversions.
Experience a key factor during Google algorithm updates, analysis finds
An analysis of 50 sites finds strong correlations between features found on websites and Google algorithm update winners and losers.
YouTube Analytics now shows top-earning Shorts, Videos on Demand, and Lives
Creators can utilize this data to make informed decisions about how to best optimize future content.
Google Ads finally resolves ‘Confusing Ad Text’ issue for most users
Users still impacted are advised by Google to upload new assets or edit existing assets using a different label.
Video search optimization: Top tips for 2024
Learn the pros and cons of YouTube vs. self-hosted videos for SEO and ways to maximize the impact of your video content.
Google adds support for product variants and clarifies return fees
The new product variants has three new properties; hasVariant, variesBy and productGroupID.
Google Analytics 4 users report data gaps in reports
Users claim data is missing in User Acquisition and Traffic Acquisition reports, specifically for dates before September 6.
Shop with Google AI launches for select users
This feature allows users to enhance their shopping experience by conducting product searches based on AI-generated images.
Will traffic from search engines fall 25% by 2026?
Gartner is predicting that users will seek answers from generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude rather than Google Search.
Google unveils Merchant Center updates to improve delivery times
Google will start applying minimum and maximum attributes for processing time across Shopping ads and free listings.
Google wants you to label AI-generated images used in Merchant Center
"Don't remove embedded metadata tags such as trainedAlgorithmicMedia from such images," Google wrote.
Google announces Misrepresentation policy update
Failure to comply with the updated policy could result in the suspension of your Google Ads account.
Google will issue advertisers credit refunds after overcharging error
The glitch impacted campaigns that ran within Display and Video 360 from July through to December last year.
Google gets tough on third-party ordering and booking providers hogging GBP listings
Google mandates third parties to let merchants easily disconnect services from Business Profiles. Learn more about the new opt-out process.
Google hits back at report criticizing the Privacy Sandbox
The IAB Tech Lab report claims that Privacy Sandbox could make it harder for brands to serve effective ads – particularly smaller businesses.
Report: OpenAI working on web search product
The creator of the popular generative AI tool ChatGPT may be working on a search engine to try and compete with Google.
Google’s new search experiences in the European Economic Area
Due to the DMA, Google has launched new rich results, aggregator units, refinement chips and flight results.
Featured snippets disappear from the Google search results
Did Google intentionally remove the featured snippets or is this a new bug?
Driving lead generation with paid media: What’s new and what’s next
What every modern-day lead generation marketer needs to know for paid media success on LinkedIn, Google and Microsoft.
Google Analytics 4 adds new consent mode setting section
Setting up consent mode and ensuring GA4 is receiving consent signals should now be a little bit easier and faster.
Google warns Universal Analytics 360 users must migrate to GA4 ‘urgently’
UA360 users who do not switch to GA4 within the next two weeks risk losing critical advertising capabilities.
3 new YouTube features including live stream product tagging
YouTube is introducing live stream product tagging, post-only feeds, and the ability to upload videos and Shorts directly from mobile.
How each Google Ads bid strategy influences campaign success
Learn when and how to apply Manual CPC, Maximize Clicks, Target Impression Share, and Smart Bidding to meet your Google Ads campaign goals.
Google local pack not showing for many searchers
In some regions outside of the US, some are seeing local packs in the Google search results but in many regions they are not.
Google Analytics 4 launches new trend detection insight
While the new feature is similar to anomaly detection, trend detection highlights more gradual changes that unfold over an extended period.
Google Ads launches email series delivering tailored optimization advice
Google is sending partners emails with customized recommendations to improve the performance of their ad campaigns.
Debunking common Google E-E-A-T misconceptions
Learn why Google doesn't use author bios and other assumed E-E-A-T elements for search ranking and what they may actually use.
Google says it took down 45% more fake reviews in 2023 thanks to new algorithm
Google also shared new stats on actions it took in 2023 to block fake reviews and local listings.
Google expands generative AI capabilities for automatically created assets
Google's generative AI capabilities are now available to all English-language advertisers in the U.S. and UK.
Google tests Branded Local Service Ads with opt-out option
Marketers expressed concern about being unable to opt-out, but Google confirmed this functionality will be available for everyone.
Google Ads gambling and games policy updated
Effective immediately, advertisers can now run sports betting ads in North Carolina provided they have certification.
Pinterest announces major ad partnership with Google
The collaboration makes Google the second third-party ad partner for Pinterest, following its multi-year collaboration with Amazon.