November 23, 2024

Anthony Higman discovered that Google is now showing LSA direct business search on the Business Finder Map now.

Hester Geerdink just texted me that you can now search in Google Maps for items to find nearby stores that have them in stock so you can pick up what you need.

Caterina Mariani discovered what looks like a scam for a Microsoft Ads query. The ads is redirecting to aIt redirects to “https://lnkd.in/eP8XxsiD and she checked on the transparency center it’s a company from Hong Kong… I also got two other messages about these scams, so watch out…

YouTube has announced a suite of new features aimed at enhancing brand engagement through ads and partnerships, especially focusing on YouTube Shorts and creator collaborations. Below is a summary of the most important changes: – Piloting Shorts-only buying in Demand Gen and also campaigns that showcase only your horizontal creative in-stream. –  Stickers on Shorts

Product studio is now available in the Netherlands!

Starting in January 2025, Google Ads scripts will support consent unbundling, allowing users to authorize specific OAuth scopes rather than using an all-or-nothing approach. During script authorization, users must select all necessary permissions to avoid execution errors. Existing scripts will continue to function without action, unless modified, which would require reauthorization. This change is part

In Google AdSense accounts, first-party cookie controls are being updated to streamline management and enhance third-party demand access. The settings for ‘first-party cookies’ and ‘first-party cookies for personalization’ have been combined into one control. By enabling this new control, It will activate all uses of first-party cookies, including sharing with demand sources and personalization. Starting

Meta is introducing a reduced-price subscription for ad-free Facebook and Instagram in Europe, now €5.99/month on the web and €7.99/month on mobile. Users can also opt to see “less personalized” ads based on minimal data (age, location) instead of highly personalized ads. This change, driven by EU regulatory feedback, allows free access with limited data

Google has released the top 100 products for the holiday season! You can check them here.