AI ChatGPT referrals surge as Google searches hit zero-click records AI-powered search platforms reshape content discovery while publishers face traffic challenges.
Search Google blocks pill press equipment ads starting September 2025 Advertising policy update targets tableting machines and related components as dangerous products affecting pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment market.
Social Meta launches WhatsApp Business Calling API for voice integration Meta introduces integrated voice calling feature for WhatsApp Business API, enabling end-to-end customer journeys.
Social Threads launches direct messaging with safety restrictions Threads introduces direct messaging and visual highlighting system as platform reaches third year milestone.
Display Google expert warns against premature campaign evaluation pitfalls Conversion lag patterns cause advertisers to misjudge actual performance metrics.
Retail Walmart launches mobile seller app for marketplace business management iOS application enables real-time tracking and order management for US marketplace sellers.
Retail Walmart releases 2025 marketplace seller playbook New guide reveals expansion plans, fulfillment services growth and seller savings programs for coming year.
Display Google AdSense introduces automatic fill for empty ad spaces Google launches unfilled slot optimization with contextual suggestions and 30-day rollout starting July 3, 2025.
Search Google extends AI Mode to Workspace accounts in the US Google's AI Mode search feature reaches Workspace users, expanding beyond consumer access with advanced query capabilities.
Video YouTube calls for creator recognition amid £2 billion economic impact YouTube's consultation reveals 56% of creators lack government voice despite supporting 45,000 UK jobs.
Data Meta challenges commission decision on digital Markets Act compliance Commission ruling forces tech giant to offer reduced personalization service without compensation.
AI Microsoft details how generative AI reshapes search and advertising landscape AI-powered search transforms traditional keyword strategies as Microsoft reports doubled engagement rates and 53% increase in purchases through conversational interfaces.
Search Google extends phone verification to message assets Google Ads expands unverified phone number restrictions to include message assets alongside existing call-only ads enforcement.
Social Meta launches enhanced marketing messages on Messenger for business customer retention Meta introduces new promotional messaging solution to help businesses re-engage subscribers across 21 countries while expanding developer access globally.
AI llms.txt adoption stalls as major AI platforms ignore proposed standard Marketing professionals question protocol's value amid lack of support from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic despite widespread promotion by SEO tools.
AI Wikipedia leads among top domains in Google's new AI Mode search results Analysis reveals educational, entertainment and reference sites dominate AI-powered search features launched across US market.
Display Chrome extension transforms colorful ads into grayscale reducing distraction GrayScaleAdz launches browser extension converting advertisements to grayscale, balancing user focus with creator revenue.
AI Featured Inside the Mind of AI's Most Powerful CEO Based on Karen Hao's explosive new book "Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI," which reveals the dark truth behind the AI revolution through over 150 interviews with OpenAI insiders.
AI Cloudflare launches pay per crawl to monetize AI content access Cloudflare introduces pay per crawl service allowing content creators to charge AI crawlers for access.
Social Reddit introduces optimization scoring and personalized recommendations for Ads Reddit launches AI-powered recommendations system with optimization scores to help advertisers improve campaign performance automatically.
Social Ghost and WordPress announce deeper social web collaboration Major publishing platforms join forces to advance long-form content integration with ActivityPub protocol, preparing for Ghost 6.0 launch.
Video Groupe M6 secures exclusive FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 broadcasting rights French broadcaster strengthens women's sport commitment with multi-tournament deal.
Display Figma files for $1.5 billion IPO on NYSE after Adobe acquisition collapse Design platform targets public listing with 46% quarterly revenue growth amid competitive AI landscape.
AI Context engineering emerges as crucial discipline for AI agent success Industry experts identify information architecture as the determining factor between magical AI experiences and disappointing implementations.
Display Microsoft consolidates bidding strategies Microsoft removes standalone Target CPA and ROAS options, integrating them as goals within existing maximize strategies.
