Google releases several Ads Manager updates
The updates cover new features and updates around reporting, network settings, and inventory.
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Google introduces three new travel products for hotels
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Google Ads bug inflating some cost-per-click (CPCs) for non-US campaigns
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Google Ads issue with access to video pages frontend
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A new privacy tool from Google will allow users to follow brands they love and opt out of sensitive ad categories.
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