April 26, 2026

On May 04, 2026, Google Ads will update its Gambling and games policy to allow online gambling advertisements in Alberta, Canada, for entities authorized by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC).

Advertisers are reporting 7+ day delays — with no policy flags, no warnings, and no clear reason. What’s weird:• It’s only impacting Demand Gen• Search & Performance Max reviews are moving normally• Delays are showing across accounts + industries Even Ginny Marvin has confirmed it: 👉 Google is aware and working on a fix (no

Most people lose money on Google Ads for one simple reason: They treat it like a traffic tool… instead of an intent capture machine. So I made a one-page cheat sheet 👇 👉 How to Google Ads (the only one you need) Inside: • The 5 campaign types (and when to use each)• A simple

Microsoft Advertising Launches AI Max (April 25, 2026) Microsoft has introduced AI Max, a new suite of features for Search campaigns designed to improve ad performance using AI. Core capabilities: AI Max enhances query matching, ad personalization, and URL routing, helping ads appear more effectively across AI-driven surfaces like Copilot Search and Bing. Control features

Microsoft is offering voluntary retirement buyouts to up to 7% of its U.S. workforce (about 8,750 employees) the first program of its kind in the company’s 51-year history. Eligibility is based on a “rule of 70,” meaning an employee’s age plus years of service must total at least 70 (with some exceptions). The move is

Meta plans to cut 10% of its workforce (around 8,000 employees) starting May 20, as it shifts resources toward artificial intelligence. The company will also cancel hiring for 6,000 open roles, according to an internal memo. The layoffs are part of a broader effort led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg to improve efficiency and strengthen Meta’s

Google is rolling out new updates ahead of Marketing Live, including an “Image to Animation” tool. This feature uses AI to turn static images (like product photos or banners) into short, 4-second animated clips without sound. It’s a simpler version of the existing “create video from images” tool. Unlike full video creation, it only produces

Google is now showing sponsored ads in the “Sponsored stores” section within product details on the Google Shopping tab, expanding ads beyond the top-of-page placements and into areas that were previously more free-listing focused. Spotted by Brodie Clark and covered by Barry Schwartz, the change suggests Google is continuing to blend paid placements deeper into

ChatGPT is starting to show ads to logged-out users a small change with big implications. By expanding beyond signed-in users, OpenAI is increasing ad inventory and making it easier for advertisers to scale spend. Until now, limited reach has been a key constraint despite strong demand and lower entry costs. Ads are integrated directly into

Google has introduced a new feature in Demand Gen campaigns that allows advertisers to upload static display ads for placement on the Google Display Network. Advertisers can upload up to 20 images in standard display sizes (like 300×250 or 120×600) using formats such as GIF, JPG, or PNG. These ads will run exclusively on the