Google is cracking down on Customer Match usage, warning advertisers that access to the powerful targeting tool is a “privilege, not a right.” Big picture. As privacy regulations tighten globally, Google is taking a stronger stance on how advertisers use personal data for targeting from January. What’s changing. Google is emphasizing three key areas that […]
The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is closely monitoring Google’s evolving Privacy Sandbox initiative despite the tech giant’s major strategy shift announced earlier this year. Big picture. Google’s original plan to phase out third-party cookies in Chrome faced intense regulatory and industry scrutiny. In a surprise move in July, the tech giant announced it […]
An interesting discussion emerged on Twitter inspired by an article written by Jono Alderson. The article proposes thinking about Schema.org structured data markup as a way for emerging AI technologies to better understand and surface published Internet content. Schema.org Structured Data Markup The content on a website is called unstructured data because there is no […]
Enterprise SEO platform BrightEdge is actively monitoring millions of keyword search results, detecting real-time trends in Google’s AI Overview and organic search tied to the ongoing November 2024 Core algorithm update. The data suggests six preliminary observations on the direction of Google’s algorithm and what publishers and SEOs need to know now. AI Overviews is […]
Google’s Holiday 100 list for 2024 highlights trending gift ideas across various categories, driven by top search trends, including: Nostalgic Y2K items. Unisex fragrances. Comfy “pillowsacs.” Kid-friendly digital audiobooks. Popular fashion staples, like ballet flats and slogan T-shirts. The list aims to simplify holiday shopping by curating popular items based on rising search interest in […]
If there’s one thing that became clear throughout 2024, it’s that SEO volatility isn’t temporary. Working with less traffic is the new normal as Google and Microsoft forge ahead with AI integrated into their search engines. Sustained Changes In Search The meaning of the word “search engine” seems to be changing, too. Some audiences use […]
Google sent out an update to its Customer Match policy to advertisers yesterday, going into effect in January 2025. Customer Match allows advertisers to use their first-party data to reach people across many different campaign types, making it one of the most valuable features available for brands. The new policy change introduces new standards designed […]
Google is rolling out new curation tools within Google Ad Manager to help media agencies more easily discover and activate the best publisher inventory and audiences for their advertising campaigns. Key details: The new “curation” capability allows agencies to build curated auction packages with data segments and inventory from trusted partners like Audigent, IAS, LiveRamp, […]
Last week, reports claimed Google was testing mobile search results without favicons or colors, eliminating any advantage conferred by a well optimized favicon. However, a Google representative confirmed this was not a test. Favicons In Search Results The word favicon is short for “favorite icons,” an image meant to be shown in browser tabs, in […]
Just in – Google announces launch of new curation capability for agency advertisers. The updates in Google Ad Manager are designed to streamline workflow, reduce complexity, and drive efficiencies for agencies. These changes offer agencies new tools and capabilities to improve ad operations and campaign management. Per Ginny Marvin, Google Ads Liaison, curation with Google […]