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Google appears to have a formatting issue affecting the “Sponsored results” label in desktop search results. In some browsers or searches, the heading is slightly shifted instead of being properly left-aligned. The inconsistent alignment was spotted across several Google searches, with the label appearing correctly in some cases and noticeably offset in others. There is […]

OpenAI appears to be adding more contextual copy around Sponsored Results. In one example, a line such as “For AI video generation in a YouTube workflow, here’s one option” appears outside the box labeled “Ad,” giving the sponsored placement more context. OpenAI is also prompting users for feedback beneath ads. That feedback could help improve

Google has updated the Location asset requirements in June and September 2026 to improve terminology and enhance readability. The changes aim to provide advertisers with clearer information about managing location assets without altering policy enforcement.

Google is testing “Related searches based on your browsing” within sponsored search results. The feature could encourage users to refine their searches directly from the paid results section, potentially generating additional ad impressions without requiring an initial ad click. Via Anthony Higman

Google Shopping Ads with “X sold last week” label found by Barry Schwartz.

Google has updated its Google Ads location asset requirements with clearer terminology, new troubleshooting steps, and revised policy sections. The update adds guidance for tobacco, recreational drugs, and restricted targeting in personalized advertising, while also explaining how to fix certain location asset disapprovals through Google Business Profile. Google says the update does not change policy

Google Merchant Center’s AI performance report now includes AI Search intent, AI Search terms, and AI attributes, along with an updated help document. Via Brodie Clark & Barry Schwartz.

Google Ads is changing how first-party customer data is processed from October 19, 2026.The biggest change is that customer data will no longer need to be pre-hashed using SHA-256. Instead, the data will be encrypted before being sent to Google and then decrypted and matched inside a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE). The data processing terms

Google Ads has introduced Enhanced Matching for Customer Match, helping advertisers match customer lists with publisher data more effectively and privately. The key benefit, especially in Europe, is that it can improve matching for email addresses that aren’t tied to Google accounts, including domains such as Yahoo, Web.de, Live.com, and Outlook.com. This also makes proper

Google just announced a significant set of measurement updates aimed at helping advertisers get more value from their first-party data and better understand incrementality. A few updates that stood out: → Data Manager is coming to Google Analytics and DV360, making it easier to connect and activate first-party data across Google’s ecosystem.→ Enhanced Conversions are