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Google Ads News, as it happens.
Every Google Ads, GA4 and PPC change I spot, posted the day it happens, with a screenshot and what it means for your account.
Friday
11 July 2025Political content policy and Election ads verification Update
In June 2025, Google will update its Political content policy and Election ads verification page. The changes include updates to which ad formats are eligible, new guidance on election ad…
Thursday
10 July 2025BREAKING: Cloudflare will now block AI crawlers by default
Cloudflare is taking a stand: from now on, it will block known AI bots from scraping websites automatically. AI companies have been crawling the web for years, often without permission…
Sunday
6 July 2025Online gambling Ads Ukraine
Starting July 14, 2025, Google Ads will allow online gambling ads in Ukraine, but only from certified, state-licensed operators and aggregators. Key details: Applies to online poker, sports betting, online…
Updates to Dangerous products or services policies
Starting September 1, 2025, Google Ads and Google Shopping will update their Dangerous products or services policies to prohibit ads for pill presses, encapsulating machines, and related components used to…
Saturday
5 July 2025Summary of Google Ads Policy Update – July 2025
Starting July 16, 2025, Google will update its Cryptocurrencies and related products policy to clarify requirements for advertising cryptocurrency exchanges and software wallets in Canada. Key Points: - Advertisers targeting…
BREAKING: Cloudflare will now block AI crawlers by default
Cloudflare is taking a stand: from now on, it will block known AI bots from scraping websites automatically. AI companies have been crawling the web for years, often without permission…
Wednesday
2 July 2025🚨 BREAKING: ChatGPT’s ‘Record’ is Here
OpenAI just launched Record, a feature in the ChatGPT Mac desktop app (Pro, Team, Enterprise, Edu): What It Does. Click “Record” ChatGPT live-transcribes as you talk (pause/resume anytime). Hit “Send.”…
Sunday
29 June 2025Google Merchant return policy update
Arpan Banerjee discovered that Google Merchant seems to have updated its return policy's product condition, where "slightly used" option is also given.
Monday
23 June 2025🚨 BREAKING: ChatGPT’s ‘Record’ is Here
OpenAI just launched Record, a feature in the ChatGPT Mac desktop app (Pro, Team, Enterprise, Edu): What It Does. Click “Record” ChatGPT live-transcribes as you talk (pause/resume anytime). Hit “Send.”…
Sunday
22 June 2025Google Ads Gambling Policy Update – Brazil
Effective June 18, 2025, Google Ads will update its gambling app advertising policy in Brazil to align with local regulations. Key changes: Licensed gambling operators in Brazil can promote their…
Wednesday
11 June 2025New Requirements for Debt Service Advertisers in Ireland
From July 15, 2025, debt services ads will be allowed in Ireland, but advertisers must complete Google’s Financial Services verification and comply with local laws. Unverified ads won’t be shown.
Update to Gambling and games policy UAE
Starting June 25, 2025, Google Ads will allow state-run lotteries in the UAE to advertise, but only if they're licensed by the GCGRA and the advertiser obtains Google certification.
