#LinkedIn shrinks link previews for organic posts

#LinkedIn shrinks link previews for organic posts

Sponsored posts will still display larger preview images, but organic posts with third-party links are now much smaller. LinkedIn has reduced the size of link preview images for organic posts, while maintaining larger preview images for sponsored content. Why it matters. The change aims to encourage more native posting on LinkedIn and could prompt more…

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#Google to honor new privacy laws and user opt-outs

#Google to honor new privacy laws and user opt-outs

Google is enabling Restricted Data Processing and honoring user opt-outs via Global Privacy Controls signals in light of new state laws. Google is rolling out changes to comply with new state privacy laws and user opt-out preferences across its ads and analytics products in 2024. The big picture. Google is adjusting its practices as Florida,…

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#TikTok debuts AI-powered ad automation tools

#TikTok debuts AI-powered ad automation tools

The AI-powered ad tools and automation capabilities will help brands with centralizing ad creative and measurement, scriptwriting, and more. TikTok unveiled a suite of new AI and automation tools for advertisers at its TikTok World event, aiming to make it easier for brands to create effective ads at scale on the viral video platform. The…

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#Amazon: AI-powered ‘Performance+’ ads offer 30-90% lower CPAs

#Amazon: AI-powered ‘Performance+’ ads offer 30-90% lower CPAs

Amazon Performance+ automates campaign management and optimization to drive lower cost-per-acquisition based on predicted conversion rates. Amazon recently launched a new automated ad product called Performance+. Using a black box approach, it employs machine learning to optimize campaigns based on predicted conversion rates. The big picture. Performance+ marks Amazon’s entry into the AI-driven ad automation…

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#Google tests AI-powered ads for complex purchases

#Google tests AI-powered ads for complex purchases

Google AI will provide personalized recommendations and advice before connecting them with advertisers’ websites to complete a transaction. Google is experimenting with a new ad experience on Search that aims to guide consumers through complicated buying decisions using AI assistance. The big picture. The test explores how Google’s AI capabilities could enhance ads to provide…

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#Why advertisers can no longer trust Google

#Why advertisers can no longer trust Google

Trust in Google has absolutely collapsed in the wake of revelations from the DOJ antitrust trial. Eleven advertisers told us why. The Department of Justice’s laid out a damning case against Google in the antitrust lawsuit closing argument. Search Engine Land Managing Editor Danny Goodwin highlighted some of the damaging evidence – including how Google…

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#Snapchat outlines Three Es for advanced marketing measurement

#Snapchat outlines Three Es for advanced marketing measurement

Snapchat explains how Execution, Experimentation and Evaluation help brands track campaign performance in a privacy-compliant manner. With rising data restrictions, Snapchat says “Execution, Experimentation and Evaluation” are the key pillars marketers need to focus on to ensure strategic measurement evolves with the times. Why we care. While Google keeps delaying deprecating third-party cookies, it will…

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