Data Google Finance expands AI testing access through Search Labs opt-in Nick Fox announces expanded U.S. access to AI-powered Google Finance via Search Labs on August 27, 2025, following positive feedback on research capabilities and advanced data visualizations from early testers.
Display Substack enables direct iOS subscriptions with in-app purchases Newsletter platform introduces Apple in-app purchase support for iOS users, implementing price adjustments and 45-day payment delays for creators on August 18, 2025.
AI AdRoll unifies brand with AI assistant launch eliminating RollWorks complexity AdRoll's brand consolidation integrates RollWorks as AdRoll ABM while introducing AI Assistant for streamlined campaign management across channels.
Video FAST channels surge 42% as programmers shift beyond nostalgic content Reality programming skyrockets 626% as streaming platforms diversify offerings with modern shows amid rising costs
Video IAB Tech Lab outlines critical connected TV advertising standards needed Industry experts identify six technical challenges hindering connected TV advertising growth, from creative ID frameworks to inventory ownership complexities.
AI Google search expert warns against building site liability with automated content John Mueller cautions that LLM topic clusters create reasons for users to avoid websites rather than engage with them.
Data Microsoft Clarity enforces cookie consent requirements across Europe Microsoft mandates consent signals for Clarity users in EEA, UK, and Switzerland starting October 31, 2025, affecting session recordings and analytics features.
AI Google introduces AI Max match type but industry experts flag concerning network expansion Industry professionals raise concerns about AI Max aggressive Search Partner Network expansion while Google introduces new match type reporting for automated campaigns.
Display Google Ads Asset Studio beta now available to advertisers worldwide Google Ads introduces comprehensive creative production platform eliminating need for external design tools as Asset Studio beta reaches global accounts.
Data Dark traffic exposes blind spot in digital advertising as nearly 1 billion users become invisible New research reveals brutal adblockers have cut off 976 million users from publishers, threatening the economic foundation of web publishing.
AI Google advances image generation in Gemini with character consistency features Gemini app receives significant image generation improvements with character preservation, conversational editing capabilities, and enhanced logic reasoning for complex visual creation tasks.
Social Reddit Pro launches mobile app to capture AI-driven marketing opportunities Reddit announces mobile expansion of business tools as platform becomes primary AI content source, targeting marketers navigating search landscape changes.
Audio Spotify introduces Messages for content sharing among friends and family Spotify launches Messages feature on August 26, 2025, enabling one-on-one conversations with content sharing for users aged 16+ in select markets, expanding social.
DOOH Vistar expands programmatic DOOH access to Brazil market Vistar Media has launched digital out-of-home inventory across Brazil through its global demand-side platform, targeting Latin America's largest programmatic DOOH market with over 30,000 screens.
Search Google enhances AI Mode with embedded links to boost web exploration Google introduces inline link improvements and expands Web Guide testing as AI Mode addresses user preference for source access.
Search Brainlabs study reveals three consumer search personas across 3,000 journeys Research identifies traditionalists, augmenters, and dissenters as marketers face 2.5-platform purchase journeys with gender-based AI adoption gaps.
AI Anthropic launches Claude for Chrome extension research preview with 1,000 users Claude brings AI directly to browser sidebars, enabling automated task management while addressing security challenges ahead of general availability.
Social Meta introduces Instagram follows metric for ads reporting Meta rolls out Instagram follows metric in ads reporting, enabling advertisers to track follower acquisition from July 7, 2025, across all campaign types at multiple levels.
Retail Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com launches Joybuy platform in Germany JD.com brings same-day delivery service to selected cities in North Rhine-Westphalia as European expansion continues.
Video Magnite rolls out pause ads for streaming TV with DIRECTV and Fubo Pause ads activate when viewers pause content across major streaming platforms, offering brands contextual advertising moments during natural viewing breaks.
AI Federal court decision on Google antitrust remedies may transform artificial intelligence landscape Federal judge expected to rule this week on Google's antitrust remedies with significant implications for artificial intelligence development and smaller tech companies seeking market access.
DOOH VIOOH partners with Vengo for US programmatic advertising expansion Digital out-of-home platform gains access to 65,000 screens across grocery stores, bars, and lifestyle venues generating 13 billion monthly impressions.
Video YouTube opens Android TV beta testing program for eligible users YouTube launches beta testing program for Android TV users seeking early access to new features and performance improvements.
AI US Attorneys General target AI companies for child safety failures Attorneys General from 44 jurisdictions warn artificial intelligence companies about accountability for exploitation of children through predatory AI products.
Retail Amazon halts variation theme cleanup after seller backlash Amazon reverses course on variation theme removal after widespread marketplace resistance prompted policy clarification.
