Many brands cut back on paid search ads in the post-holiday period, leaving an opening for savvier marketers to scoop up valuable inventory at lower costs. That’s according to a report by Google Ads optimization …
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YouTube unveils new tools to help brands tap into creator content & Shorts ads
YouTube is rolling out new features aimed at making its platform more advertiser-friendly. Key initiatives include: Format buying controls to customize ad placements, like running a campaign exclusively on Shorts New Shorts-specific ad formats like …
Continue readingPerplexity begins testing ads as sponsored follow-up questions
Sponsored follow-up questions will start appearing on AI answer engine Perplexity this week, the company announced. Rumored since April, we previously reported the Perplexity ads would launch in Q4 and here they are. How it …
Continue readingGoogle integrates seller and product ratings in Shopping Ads
Google started showing seller ratings and product ratings together in Shopping ads, a feature previously available separately. Key details: Seller ratings reflect the overall store experience, including shipping, customer service and packaging. Product ratings are …
Continue readingGoogle to unpause political election ads Nov. 11
Google will unpause its ban on political and election ads in the US that it set into place after the polls closed on Nov. 5. Google will lift the temporary restrictions on ads relating to …
Continue readingGoogle sunsets Local Services Ads mobile app, shifts focus to web platform
Google will discontinue the Local Services Ads mobile app Jan. 6, making the website the sole interface for creating and managing these local advertising campaigns. Key details: Existing app users can continue using it until …
Continue readingGoogle Ads relaxes personalization rules for social casino game apps
Google will update its Personalized Ads policy in December to exclude *social casino game apps from the restricted “Gambling” sensitive interest category. Key details: Social casino game ads will be allowed to use personalized targeting …
Continue readingGoogle Ads Optimization Score now reveals specific competitor impacts
Google’s Optimization Score, which provides recommendations to improve ad performance, has been updated to highlight the specific competitive pressures impacting impression share. Why we care. This new feature gives you a clearer view of how …
Continue readingGoogle AdMob launches new controls for high-engagement mobile ads
AdMob is rolling out a new app-level setting that controls high-engagement ads in interstitial and rewarded formats, launching in the coming weeks. Why it matters. App developers will soon have more control over how engaging …
Continue readingGoogle upgrades Call Ads to Responsive Search Ads format
Google is requiring advertisers to upgrade their call ads to responsive search ads format, mandating new requirements like landing pages and business names. The upgrade aims to enhance ad flexibility and reach while simplifying asset …
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