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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.
How to analyze Performance Max search terms insights for PPC success
Google Ads fixed the bug preventing Performance Max search query data from showing in scripts. Here's how to analyze it PPC optimization.
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.
6 tips for better PPC ad copy
Make every ad impression count with these tips for writing high-converting PPC ad copy.
Creating Google Ads campaigns with Gemini conversational AI: How good is it really?
Learn about Gemini AI’s capabilities and limitations, plus how to effectively use it for Google Search and Performance Max campaigns.
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.
5 biggest challenges for PPC marketers in 2024
Get insights into the major hurdles PPC marketers will confront this year, from evolving audience targeting to changing tracking requirements.
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.
Why now is the most important time for nonprofit advertising
Maximize year-end donations for your non-profit by laying the groundwork early with steady advertising budgets and ongoing testing.
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
Craft winning paid search ads in 2024: 4 best practices
Stay ahead of the curve in paid search advertising. Learn how to create compelling ads that resonate with your audience and drive conversions.
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.
Shifts in data privacy are forcing a return to marketing fundamentals
Actionable tips and next steps you and your teams can take to evolve your strategy with less user-level data.
Crunching the cookie-less conundrum: A guide to PPC in the post-cookie world
Four ways to prepare for the absence of third-party cookies.