Data

The latest news about data. Data is used in advertising in a variety of ways, including Audience targeting, Ad personalization, Ad optimization, Ad placement, and Measurement. Advertisers use data in advertising to reduce wasted ad spend.

Search Featured

Sundar Pichai on the responsibility of tech companies and the potential of AI

This month, at the 2024 Business, Government & Society Forum at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, spoke about the importance of companies taking responsibility for the impact they have on society.

Data

What is the Kindle App? your gateway to digital reading

The Kindle app isn't a physical e-reader, but rather a software application from Amazon designed to let users access and read Kindle ebooks on a variety of devices, including phones, tablets, and computers.

Data

Safari Technology Preview 192: what marketing professionals should know

Apple's latest Safari Technology Preview (STP) release boasts numerous updates and bug fixes that, while not directly aimed at marketers, could subtly impact how campaigns and websites render for users on Safari.

Data Featured

IAB Tech Lab enhances Supply Chain API for increased transparency and ad fraud prevention

The IAB Tech Lab this week announced an upgrade to its Supply Chain API. The new Supply Chain Plus API tier delivers near real-time data to subscribers, boosting transparency, and streamlining efforts to combat ad fraud.

Data Featured

Google Photos AI editing tools are now available to everyone

Features like Magic Editor, Photo Unblur, and the ever-useful Magic Eraser will be available for free to all Google Photos users, regardless of their device or subscription status.

Data Featured

Meta unveils advanced AI infrastructure with new custom chips

Meta this week announced a significant leap in its artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The next generation of its custom-designed Meta Training and Inference Accelerator (MTIA) chip promises to revolutionize the company's AI capabilities across its platforms.

Data

Google's Gemini 1.5 Pro AI Model expands globally, adds audio understanding

Google this week announced a major expansion of its Gemini 1.5 Pro AI model.

Social

Threads API approaching public release, developers advised

Developers are preparing for the upcoming release of the Threads API, with a targeted public launch date at the end of June. This API offers tools for building custom integrations, managing social media presence at scale, and streamlining content sharing.

Data

TUNE unveils enhanced Google Ads integration

TUNE this week announced an upgrade to its integration with Google Ads. This enhancement aims to provide users with a smoother experience and ensure compliance with Google's transparency requirements.

Data Featured

ID5 secures $20 Million in Series B funding to drive privacy-first identity innovation

ID5 today announced it has secured $20 million in Series B funding. This investment highlights the confidence that both financial and strategic investors have in ID5's ability to shape the future of a cookieless advertising landscape.

Data Featured

Google Analytics 4 adds Salesforce integration for direct data import

Google Analytics 4 (GA4) today announced a new integration with Salesforce, allowing the direct import of offline event data from the popular CRM platform.

Data Featured

Google launches a new Learn JavaScript course for aspiring web developers

Web.dev, an online resource for web development, has expanded its offerings with a comprehensive new course titled Learn JavaScript. Authored by acclaimed web developer Mat Marquis, the course promises a deep dive into the fundamentals of modern JavaScript.

Data

FTC cracks down on Impersonation Scams with new regulation

A new Trade Regulation Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses goes into effect this month, aiming to protect both consumers and businesses from these costly scams.

Data

New competition rules: Google warns of trade-offs for consumers and businesses

While these laws generally aim to increase competitiveness within the tech sector, Google believes they can come with significant trade-offs that may end up hurting the very consumers and businesses they are designed to protect.

Data

Google Cloud's BigQuery adds Differential Privacy for stronger data analysis security

Google Cloud this week announced the general availability of differential privacy for its BigQuery data warehouse platform. Differential privacy is a sophisticated method for anonymizing data.

Data

Apple's WWDC24 kicks off June 10th

Starting June 10th and running through the 14th, the event promises exciting revelations for developers and Apple enthusiasts alike.

Data

Experian to acquire illion, strengthening presence in Australia and New Zealand credit market

Experian this week announced the signing of an agreement to acquire illion, a top consumer and commercial credit bureau operating in Australia and New Zealand. This move significantly bolsters Experian's position within this economically vital region.

Data Featured

Google Analytics introduces new linking recommendation for DV360 advertisers

GA4 will now proactively suggest linking unlinked DV360 advertisers to their corresponding Google Analytics accounts.

Video Featured

YouTube new features for live streamers: Analytics and HDR Streaming

This week on Creator Insider, YouTube announced 3 new features for live streamers: live stream reaction analytics, impressions by new and returning viewers, and the ability to live stream in HDR.

Video

Gracenote simplifies U.S. FAST channel launch with expanded program

Nielsen's content data business unit, Gracenote, today announced the U.S. expansion of its FAST Program, designed to ease the launch process for new free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels.

Data Featured

Microsoft Advertising auto-enables Click ID for improved conversion tracking

Microsoft Advertising yesterday announced it is streamlining conversion tracking efforts for advertisers by automatically enabling Microsoft Click ID (MSCLKID) on eligible accounts.

Data Featured

Google to deprecate legacy Search Ads 360 Connector in Looker Studio

Google today announced the upcoming deprecation of the legacy Search Ads 360 connector used in conjunction with Looker Studio.

Data

FTC: Impersonation rule goes into effect today

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today announced that its new rule on government and business impersonation goes into effect, strengthening protections for consumers.

Data Featured

A Deep Dive into the Google Ads Transparency Center

Google launched Ads Transparency Center (ATC) in 2019. The ATC provides a window into the often-opaque world of online advertising.

Data Featured

Every advertiser in EEA needs a Consent Management Platform (CMP)

Website owners operating in the European Economic Area (EEA) must adhere to the EU user consent policy.