#TikTok ad spend growth slows amid ban talks

#TikTok ad spend growth slows amid ban talks

Despite cooling ad spend growth, TikTok remains a compelling advertising platform due to its massive user base and strong engagement rates. TikTok’s advertising momentum is slowing as uncertainty over a potential U.S. ban looms. By the numbers: Ad spend on TikTok grew 19% year-over-year in March, cooling to 11% in April and 6% in May….

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#Google pauses opioid painkiller policy update

#Google pauses opioid painkiller policy update

Google cites implementation challenges for indefinitely pausing the policy. It would have allowed certified advertisers to discuss opioids. Google indefinitely paused its planned Healthcare and medicines policy update that would have allowed certified advertisers to discuss opioid painkillers without promoting or selling them. Why we care. This reversal affects advertisers in healthcare, public policy and…

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#Microsoft Ads releases AI-powered asset recommendation for video and display ads

#Microsoft Ads releases AI-powered asset recommendation for video and display ads

Microsoft’s AI-powered video ad recommendations streamline creative processes for marketers across display and streaming platforms. Microsoft Advertising announced new AI-powered asset recommendations for video ads, with Connected TV ad recommendations coming soon. Why we care. AI-powered ad creation tools are becoming increasingly sophisticated, allowing advertisers to scale their creative efforts more efficiently. More specifically, the…

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#TikTok tightens teen ad targeting and boosts AI transparency

#TikTok tightens teen ad targeting and boosts AI transparency

TikTok now has stricter teen ad targeting rules and AI disclosure requirements, aiming to enhance user privacy and ad transparency. TikTok implemented new restrictions on ads targeting teens and introduced AI disclosure requirements for advertisers. Why we care. These changes aim to protect younger users and increase overall ad transparency, potentially impacting how advertisers reach…

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#Google Ads shifts to Feed Labels for Shopping campaigns

#Google Ads shifts to Feed Labels for Shopping campaigns

Google Ads to automatically upgrade Shopping and Performance Max campaigns from Country of Sale to Feed Labels in August. Google Ads is automatically upgrading Shopping and Performance Max campaigns from Country of Sale to Feed Label functionality to match Merchant Centre feeds, in August. Why we care. This change affects how advertisers manage product feeds…

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