#Why Wiz really turned down Google’s B offer

#Why Wiz really turned down Google’s $23B offer

Welcome back to Week in Review. This week, we’re coming at you right off the heels of TechCrunch Disrupt! If you missed it, we’re highlighting conversations from Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas, WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg, and Disney star turned space CEO Bridgit Mendler. Of course, we’ve got news from the rest of the tech world…

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#Indonesia blocks Google Pixel sales after ban on iPhone 16

#Indonesia blocks Google Pixel sales after ban on iPhone 16

Indonesia has banned sales of Google Pixel smartphones for failing to meet domestic content requirements, days after blocking Apple’s iPhone 16 in Southeast Asia’s largest phone market. The Indonesian Ministry of Industry said Google’s phones cannot be traded until they comply with rules requiring 40% local content in smartphones sold in Indonesia. Google must obtain…

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#18 creative ways to cut your cost-per-click

#18 creative ways to cut your cost-per-click

Reduce your cost-per-click by improving targeting, enhancing landing page performance and leveraging AI tools. With Google processing 5.9 million searches every minute, optimizing your ad spend has never been more important. Instapage’s Guide to Cost-Effective Google Advertising reveals proven strategies to lower your cost-per-click while maintaining campaign effectiveness Inside, you’ll discover: How Google’s new Smart…

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#Google to pause US election ads after polls close on November 5th

#Google to pause US election ads after polls close on November 5th

Google’s temporary post-election ad restrictions could significantly affect political campaigns’ ability to share election-related messaging. Google announces temporary restrictions on political advertising related to U.S. elections, effective after the last polls close on Election Day. Details: Pause begins: After polls close on Nov. 5, 2024. Affects: All ads relating to U.S. elections, their processes, or…

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#Google shakes up ad auction dynamics for holiday shopping

#Google shakes up ad auction dynamics for holiday shopping

Google is changing how PMax and Standard Shopping campaigns compete, requiring advertisers to adjust strategies during this holiday shopping season. Google is rolling out changes to how Performance Max and Standard Shopping campaigns compete in ad auctions, starting in October. Key changes: Performance Max will no longer automatically trump Standard Shopping campaigns Highest Ad Rank…

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#Google’s Local Services Ads feature raises cost concerns

#Google’s Local Services Ads feature raises cost concerns

The “Request Competitive Quotes” button in Google Local Services Ads is cause for concern due to potential hidden costs and a lack of clarity. A “Request Competitive Quotes” button in Google Local Services Ads is causing uncertainty among advertisers about potential hidden costs. How it works: Users click the “Request Competitive Quotes” button. They select…

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