Google is currently experimenting with an AI-only version of its search engine, termed “AI Mode,” which replaces traditional search results with AI-generated summaries. While advertisements are not yet integrated into AI Mode, the company plans to apply insights from ads featured in AI Overviews to this new feature. For more information click on this link!
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Alexandre Falck🧙♂️ introduced a new beta feature called Click-To-RCS, currently available in Germany. This ad extension allows advertisers to integrate it into their Search or Performance Max campaigns, enabling users to start an RCS (Rich Communication Service) conversation with a business directly from an ad via their default messaging app (e.g., iMessage or Google Messages).
On April 14, 2025, Google will update its Gambling and Games Policy. The update includes revisions to country-specific guidelines and more detailed explanations of gambling categories. A preview of the revised policy is now available and will remain accessible until the changes take effect. Any further updates before April 14, 2025, will only be incorporated
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YouTube is introducing a Cost-Per-Hour (CPH) Masthead, allowing brands to own its top ad space by the hour. This new model offers 100% share of voice across all devices during specific timeframes, ideal for major launches and cultural moments. Key Details: How It Works: Brands purchase specific hours for guaranteed Masthead impressions on desktop, mobile,
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The sunset of the Authorized Buyers Real-time Bidding protocol has been extended to April 30, 2025 to provide additional support for the transition to OpenRTB, the only supported protocol after this date. For migration guidance, refer to the OpenRTB migration guide or contact Google via the Authorized Buyers support forum or adxbuyerapi-support@google.com.
New Promo option Thomas Eccel discovered that you can now use promo barcode for promotions! Google market share fell below 90% Google’s global search market share fell below 90% for the first time since 2015, reaching 89.34% in October, 89.99% in November, and 89.73% in December 2024. The drop was most significant in Asia, with
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Looks like the brand report is rolling out! Just got this picture from Anjay Ramanlal.
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Google Ads eCommerce Barometer Black Friday vs. Black Week 2024 Ebarometer: ProfitMetrics.io InsightsThe latest data highlights key trends for Black Friday, Black Week, and November: Black Friday: Exceptional growth with turnover up 5.72%, gross profit 6.13%, and orders 11.59%. However, ad spend surged 17.66%, increasing acquisition costs. Black Week: Declines in turnover (-7.8%) and gross
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Google Ads News Recommendations GA4 Florijan Abazi discovered that GA4 has now recommendations you can apply. Mail new user GMC Emmanuel Flossie discovered that you will now receive an email if a new user is added to a Google Merchant Center account! Eligible section Ads Christine Zirnheld discovered that Ad Preview Diagnosis info is now
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