February 26, 2026

There’s currently a UI bug in Google Tag Manager (GTM) Preview Mode affecting Consent Mode visibility. When Consent Mode is implemented through GTM templates using GTM’s Consent Mode APIs (setDefaultConsentState, updateConsentState), the Preview Mode fails to display consent interactions or populate the Consent tab correctly. 👉 Important: Consent Mode itself still works properly only the […]

Recently, Thomas Eccel highlighted that Google Ads has resumed auditing Cookie Banners and Consent Settings again. If your consent setup isn’t compliant, your conversion tracking, remarketing audiences, and campaign optimization can suddenly stop working even if nothing else changed in your account. What’s happening? Google is actively checking whether websites properly collect and pass user

Google Ads will begin rolling out a new feature in February 2026, allowing advertisers to apply for select policy certifications directly within their UI.

Below the real picture. A nice thumb up. Above a men with a Balaclava and no thumb up🤣. The picture above is made with AI😅

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What changed? AI. According to new data highlighted by Stripe, AI-native companies are scaling revenue at speeds that used to be almost impossible. Founders are going from zero to multi-million ARR in months instead of years. Why this is happening: • AI dramatically reduces build time• Small teams can ship products faster• Distribution happens instantly

YouTube just announced two updates that show exactly where the platform is heading. More live stream monetization YouTube is expanding live donations (“Jewels”), allowing more creators to earn directly from viewers during live streams similar to TikTok Live. Better Shorts editing tools New editing features make it easier to create and publish Shorts without external

Jason King discovered that non profit companies can now also optimize with Ad Grants for shop visits!