#Google declared a monopoly: industry reactions and implications

#Google declared a monopoly: industry reactions and implications

Digital marketers highlight uncertainties about long-term implications, potential market disruptions, and challenges in determining meaningful penalties. Yesterday the ruling passed that Google is a monopoly after the 10 week trial that occurred last year. Here are the key reactions from search advertisers: Google’s Appeal and the Future Legal Battle Julie Bacchini, president and founder, Neptune…

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#Google Ads recovers from major reporting glitch

#Google Ads recovers from major reporting glitch

The glitch exposed some advertisers to others’ data & some couldn’t edit product groups. Most services are now restored and credits promised to those affected. Google largely resolved a significant reporting issue that affected its advertising platform, with some competitive metrics still pending restoration. Why we care. The glitch exposed some advertisers to data from…

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#Google phases out Smart Campaigns in favor of Performance Max

#Google phases out Smart Campaigns in favor of Performance Max

Google’s shift from Smart Campaigns to Performance Max signals a major push towards AI-driven, cross-platform advertising solution. Google is discontinuing its Smart Campaigns offering and integrating its features into Performance Max campaigns. Why we care. This shift impacts advertisers using Google’s simplified campaign management tool and signals a broader push towards AI-driven, cross-platform advertising solutions….

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#Advanced analytics techniques to measure PPC

#Advanced analytics techniques to measure PPC

Key strategies for consent management, data modeling and non-cookie measurement techniques in a privacy-first world. I got the opportunity to present at SMX Advanced 2024 on a topic I live and breathe every week with my agency’s clients: advanced PPC analytics and measurement. I’ve been in digital marketing for over 20 years, and in my…

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#Federal judge rules Google violated antitrust law

#Federal judge rules Google violated antitrust law

Google illegally monopolized search and search advertising markets especially by paying $20 billion annually for default search status on iPhones. A federal judge ruled that Google maintained an illegal monopoly in search and advertising markets, marking a significant victory for the Department of Justice. Why it matters. This is the first major decision in a…

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