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Is Apple getting real about search and about to take on Google?
Multiple indicators suggest Apple may be stepping up its search efforts.
Replay: Live with Search Engine Land season wrap-up—COVID and marketing disruption
Search Engine Land editors take a look back at the disruptions over the past few months, how marketers have adapted to the changes, and what the future may hold.
Strange bedfellows Google and Firefox renew their ‘default search’ partnership
Firefox extends 2017 deal with Google as it seeks to diversify revenues.
Facebook launches free ‘paid online events’ for SMBs and others
The new all-in-one tool will be free for at least a year, the company says.
Ad industry groups launch effort to push for addressable media standards
The Partnership for Responsible Addressable Media includes ad industry trade groups, agencies, advertisers, publishers and ad tech firms.
Social Shorts: TikTok’s future, Quora lead-gen ads, Facebook’s India plans
TikTok and LinkedIn under one roof? “Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok, the Chinese-owned video app, according to a person with knowledge of the discussions, as President Trump said on Friday that he was considering taking steps that would effectively ban the app from the United States,” The New York Times reported Friday. The […]
Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook set to preview antitrust defenses before Congress
Sure to be a marathon, the hearings could be dramatic or incredibly dull.
How brands can operate with purpose and embrace change as businesses move to reopen
To navigate the complex new era of marketing, Sirich said brands need to put people first, focus on responsibility, and embrace inclusion.
Usage of voice has plateaued — for now
Compared with past growth, 2020 survey data show flat-to-declining usage.
Apple’s Siri gets first major redesign in years
Plus there is a new Apple Translate app that is private and on-device.
Former Google ad boss Ramaswamy to launch new search engine Neeva
Neeva will be subscription based and won't have advertising.
Martech Spotlight: How Kenshoo does digital commerce ad management
At a time when digital commerce is more important than ever, we're profiling vendors that help retailers scale their ads on e-commerce marketplaces.
When silence is not an option: Brands dive in with protest support
74% of consumers agree with the protests, but there's divisiveness about how brands should respond to issues.
The return of retail stores: If you reopen will they come?
Surveys say consumers will be cautious, but foot traffic from Georgia suggests the novelty of offline shopping may lure some people back into stores.
Google’s May 2020 core update was big and broad, search data tools show
This update was an "absolute monster" said Mordy Oberstein from RankRanger.
Advertisers signal glimmers of optimism, start spending again
Despite numerous unknowns and continued challenges, many agencies and advertisers say they have shifted gears for the next phase.
What Safari’s 7-day cap on script-writeable storage means for PWA developers
Now marketers know how their days are numbered.
What location data can tell us about the COVID-19 pandemic
Tools used for ad analytics can provide enormous social insights and even speed recovery, but they require clear safeguards.
Google intros open testing ads, new asset reporting and more for App campaigns
The slate of ads and analytics features specifically aimed at mobile gaming marketers will roll out over the coming months.
More PPC advertisers pause campaigns amid coronavirus upheaval
For many marketers, last week was a tipping point as the U.S. grappled will coronavirus measures.
Data suggests there’s still no corporate or brand bias in Google results
Google results may be occasionally terrible but data is not indicating results are biased or being unfairly manipulated.
The rise of customer review amplifiers
We live in a feedback economy so if resources and budget are limited, prioritize managing reviews on Google and Facebook.
Yelp to Congress: Don’t investigate Google without looking at search
The reviews site wants to stop Google's "self-preferencing" in the local SERP.
Will RSAs help or hurt your account? This script will help you figure it out
The best way to determine the effect of an automation like RSAs is to test them with a Campaign Experiment, a feature available in both Google and Microsoft ad platforms.
In feature battle with Google, Yelp improves restaurant waitlist functionality
Yelp is trying to stay one step ahead of Google with tools that benefit both consumers and business owners.
E-commerce category pages outperform product detail pages in SERPs
New data finds category page optimization is a valuable area to prioritize to boost your organic search rankings and traffic.
Google adds Siri Shortcuts to its iOS apps
Users can tell Siri to ‘search with Google,’ ‘send email’ and more.
Happy 15th birthday to Google Maps, the company’s second most important product
Google updates the app that embodies its commitment to local search.
Apple’s big maps makeover now available across U.S., Europe coming soon
Apple Maps needs a 'breakout' feature. Could that be privacy?
Beyond Google and Facebook advertising: 17 ad platforms you should try
Expanding your use of advertising platforms can help your campaigns reach target audiences not on traditional platforms through text, video and audio ads.
SameSite requirements for cookies: What SEOs and developers need to know
Get prepared for SameSite cookie handling behavior coming to Chrome, Firefox and Edge browsers.
3 Easy steps to complete your annual PPC checkup
Use these techniques to make sure your PPC accounts are in great shape all year long.
Direct site navigation via voice arrives on iOS Bing Search app
The app also has a new look featuring a carousel of common search categories.
The big PPC shifts of 2019 that will shape how we market in 2020
Automation, full-funnel campaigns, shoppable ads and privacy fueled paid search changes in 2019.
The PPC changes that bugged and elated marketers most in 2019: An unscientific poll
Close variants changes and poor customer support topped the list of grievances this year.
Nine voice search stats to close out 2019
A look back at some of the year's key voice search and virtual assistant metrics.
Bing to update BingBot’s user agent
BingBot is getting a new name, just like GoogleBot - are you ready?
3 pitfalls of PPC experiments
Knowing what to test and how to interpret the results based on nuances and oddities of experiments is an important skill for people, not automations.
How to use Schema to create a Google Action
A new update makes Google Actions accessible to a broader range of marketers to build an Action from scratch.
Google Maps the dominant local search tool, followed by Facebook and Yelp
The average user is on a smartphone at home – and is most likely to visit a business the next day after a local search.