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

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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…

#TikTok tightens teen ad targeting and boosts AI transparency

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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…

#Google announces new Display & Video 360 features

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Improved reporting, user ID redactions for privacy compliance, first position targeting for YouTube Instant Reserve and more are coming soon. Google announced several new features coming to Display & Video 360. Key updates: Report files download list: New page in instant reporting for Display & Video 360 and Campaign Manager 360. Allows customers to view…

#Google Ads launches Cross-Media Reach Measurement for video campaigns

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This update will allow advertisers to optimize video campaigns by providing deduplicated reach and frequency data across YouTube and TV. A new Google Ads tool – Cross-Media Reach Measurement – lets advertisers measure deduplicated, on-target reach and frequency across video campaigns. Why it matters. This tool helps advertisers understand the efficiency of their YouTube video…

#Instacart expands shoppable ads to YouTube

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Instacart enables select brand partners to convert YouTube viewers directly into Instacart shoppers for same-day delivery through shoppable video ads. Instacart is extending its retail media ads to YouTube, allowing select brand partners to convert YouTube viewers directly into Instacart shoppers for same-day delivery. Details. Instacart’s YouTube ads will feature shoppable product links powered by…

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#Why video is key to building brand identity and engagement

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Learn the value of building your brand through video, with tips on content types, production strategies and more. As technology advances and high-speed internet connects more people, businesses of all sizes are realizing the power of video content to build their identity and engage with audiences. This article explores how brands are leveraging video to…

#YouTube embeds ads into videos to beat ad blockers

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Embedding YouTube ads directly into video streams makes them indistinguishable from content, neutralizing ad blockers. YouTube is testing serving ads directly embedded into video streams – the latest move in its war on ad-blockers. Why it matters. The “server-side ad injection” approach bakes ads into the core video file itself, making them indistinguishable from content…

#AI analysis of 8,000 top YouTube Ads reveals key trends for brands

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These leading brands are winning by spotlighting underrepresented voices, celebrating individuality, sparking wonder and more. YouTube tapped its machine learning capabilities to analyze over 8,000 of the top ads on its platform this year, surfacing five key creative trends that resonated. Why it matters. The findings, extracted using custom AI models that processed text, visuals,…

#LinkedIn expands video ads, AI tools to help B2B marketers

Admin2 years ago05 mins

LinkedIn is giving marketers a way to promote in-stream video ads alongside content from publishers and announces new Accelerate features. LinkedIn is rolling out new features to help B2B marketers build their brands and engage with its community of 1 billion professionals. The Wire Program. The first initiative is the addition of in-stream video ads…

#Instagram tests unskippable video ads in main feed

Admin2 years ago05 mins

Unskippable video ads is a controversial new ad format that forces users to watch a video ad before they can scroll through their main feed. Instagram is experimenting with a new ad format that prevents users from scrolling until they view a video ad in their main feed. Why it matters. The move could significantly…