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Saturday 24 OctoberGoogle Ads has introduced a new ‘Sourced Videos’ on/off toggle within the Asset…
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23 October 2026Google is testing scrolling marquee ratings and reviews inside Search ads.
In one test, the ad loads in the reviews and ratings, the number of visits and a visit site link as a scrolling strip. In a second test, the domain…
Via Barry Schwartz
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Google is testing a new ad format below AI Overviews.
The ad shows an image on the left. The title and description sit on the right, under a Sponsored label. This is the first time this layout has been seen…
Spotted by Sachin Patel, via Hana Kobzová
