Display OpenX expands leadership team with five senior executives OpenX appointed five senior executives on October 23, 2025 to scale its curation platform OpenXSelect across product, marketing and operations.
Data LiveRamp enables retail media networks to measure Meta campaign performance LiveRamp announced expanded measurement capabilities on October 23, 2025, allowing retail media networks to analyze Meta advertising through its Clean Room platform.
AI One in five ChatGPT conversations show commercial intent New data reveals 21.6% of AI interactions demonstrate purchase signals while TikTok shopping sessions show distinct behavioral patterns.
Video Teads launches deterministic CTV measurement for streaming campaigns Teads introduces performance tracking for connected TV advertising beyond impressions, connecting premium streaming exposure to qualified visits and conversions.
Video Comcast makes traditional TV inventory biddable through programmatic marketplace Dentsu and Stitch Head film campaign demonstrates how linear television joins digital media in automated buying platforms powered by FreeWheel technology.
Data Prebid clarifies transaction ID policy after industry confusion Prebid.org issued statement on October 23, 2025, addressing confusion around Transaction ID updates in Prebid.js version 10.9 while offering publishers flexibility.
Data Meta tests GA4 integration for cross-platform tracking in ads Meta introduces third-party reporting tools option at ad level, connecting Meta Ads directly to Google Analytics 4 for measuring website and shop actions.
Search Google Search Console performance data frozen since October 19 Google Search Console performance reports stopped updating October 19 across all profiles. Users report frozen metrics affecting 7-day filters but not 24-hour views.
Display UK tribunal rules Apple abused dominant position in app markets UK Competition Appeal Tribunal found Apple violated competition law through App Store restrictions and 30% commission rates in landmark judgment issued October 23, 2025.
Audio Deezer reports €131m Q3 revenue with AI-driven fraud detection system Deezer's Q3 2025 revenue reached €131.4m while detecting 30,000 daily AI-generated tracks, with subscriber growth accelerating to 9.7% and partnerships revenue declining 14.2%.
AI Microsoft announces 12 features for Copilot in AI companion strategy Microsoft unveiled 12 features for Copilot on October 23, 2025, introducing collaborative groups, personalized memory, and health tools in its AI companion approach.
Display French users show willingness to pay for ad-free digital services CNIL survey reveals 25-48% of French users would pay €5.50-€9 monthly for ad-free services as consent-or-pay models reshape European digital advertising.
AI Google transfers water storage system to The Dalles, Oregon Google completed an aquifer storage system in The Dalles on October 22, 2025, transferring ownership and 100 million gallons annual capacity to the city.
Search Google finalizes child protection advertising policy with broader enforcement scope Google implements its renamed Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation policy on October 22, 2025, with immediate suspensions for violations and expanded coverage.
Video YouTube extends Communities to desktop, tests channel reinstatement pilot YouTube launches Communities on desktop computers, AI-powered Live Q&A stickers, and a pilot program allowing terminated creators to request new channels after one year.
AI Activist sues Google over AI-generated false claims in second tech lawsuit Conservative activist Robby Starbuck files $15 million defamation suit against Google over AI hallucinations, marking his second case against a major tech firm.
AI Reddit sues data scrapers and Perplexity over unauthorized content access Reddit filed a lawsuit on October 22, 2025, against SerpApi, Oxylabs, AWMProxy, and Perplexity AI for circumventing security measures to scrape platform data.
Retail Amazon extends holiday return window through January 2026 Amazon announced October 14 that holiday purchases from November 1 through December 31, 2025 can be returned until January 31, 2026, affecting FBA sellers' cash flow.
Data Aquila partners with Samba TV for streaming measurement capabilities Aquila integrates Samba TV streaming data with Google, Meta, Amazon, and TikTok platforms to deliver advertiser-owned cross-platform measurement launching 2026.
Video Taboola and Paramount launch CTV performance tool for small businesses Taboola partners with Paramount to extend connected TV advertising impact across open web, introducing Performance Multiplier solution for small business marketers.
Video Netflix ad revenue reaches $11.5B in Q3 despite margin challenges Netflix reported $11.51B revenue for Q3 2025 with advertising business on track to double annually, though Brazilian tax dispute reduced operating margin to 28% from expected 31.5%.
Search Yelp expands AI features with assistant, menu vision, and call answering tools Yelp's October 21, 2025 product release introduces conversational search, automated business communications, and augmented reality menu scanning across more than 35 features aimed at streamlining local business discovery.
AI ChatGPT Atlas browser raises security concerns OpenAI's new Chromium-based browser draws criticism for replicating Perplexity Comet design while vulnerability research exposes risks.
Search Google allows melatonin supplement ads in Germany, France and Spain Google updates policy in November 2025 to permit dietary supplement melatonin ads in Germany, France and Spain. Prescription products remain prohibited.
Data Amazon outage breaks the internet: Snapchat, Fortnite, banks go dark A single technical failure at Amazon Web Services knocked out 142 platforms for 15 hours, affecting millions of users and costing businesses billions in lost revenue on October 19-20, 2025.
