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Google Ads Shared Library adds default opt-in for using Google-owned images

16 hours ago

Google Ads Shared Library's Location Manager now has a default opt-in allowing Google to use its own images in your ad campaigns without prior consent. This change, spotted by Conor Crummey, may be seen as sneaky since users weren't given an opt-out chance and images might not always align with business needs or brand safety. However, it can be useful for businesses lacking media or wanting to try Google AI. Awareness of this update is important.

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Google Chrome launches Gemini side panel and agentic browsing features

3 days ago

Gemini

Google Chrome introduces Gemini 3 AI features with a side panel for multitasking, Nano Banana for image editing, and integration with Google apps like Gmail and Calendar. Personal Intelligence offers personalized help. Auto browse automates complex tasks like travel planning for AI Pro users. Chrome supports Universal Commerce Protocol for seamless AI actions, ensuring strong security and user control.

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Run an automated Google Ads audit directly from Google Sheets with 40+ built-in checks. Review campaigns, ad groups, keywords, ads, and account settings to catch missed best practices and optimization gaps. Ideal for agencies and in-house teams to standardize audits, save hours of manual work, and turn findings into clear, actionable recommendations.

Google Ads launches Channel-Level Reporting for Performance Max campaigns

3 days ago

Google Ads

Google Ads API v23 introduces channel-level reporting for Performance Max campaigns, showing detailed ad performance across channels like Search, YouTube, and Display at campaign, asset group, and asset levels. This replaces the previous MIXED value with specific channel data, enabling better optimization. Channel data is available from June 1, 2025, and asset group reporting is only via the API.

Google Ads API v23 Released with New Features and Faster Updates

4 days ago

Google Ads

Google Ads API v23, the first 2026 release, introduces faster updates. Features include ad network breakdown for Performance Max, detailed invoice info, new campaign start/end time fields, store location data in PerStoreView, LIFE_EVENT_USER_INTEREST dimension, conversion rate suggestions for Demand Gen, AI-based audience definition, and new ShoppingPerformanceView metrics. Updated client libraries and a January 29 Discord event are available.

Google Rolls Out Gemini 3 Model for AI Overviews in Search Globally

4 days ago

SEO AI Overviews

Google now uses the Gemini 3 model globally for AI Overviews in Search, improving responses for complex questions on the results page. Users can easily continue conversations with AI Mode for follow-ups, creating a smooth experience that offers quick answers and deeper exploration. This update aims to make searching more natural and helpful, especially on mobile devices worldwide.

OpenAI plans to charge $60 per 1,000 views for ChatGPT ads triple Meta's rate

5 days ago

OpenAI Display Ads

OpenAI plans to charge about $60 per 1,000 views for ads on ChatGPT, which is three times higher than Meta's rates. Advertisers will initially receive only basic data like total views and clicks, without detailed user actions. OpenAI assures it will not sell user data or compromise conversation privacy. Ads will appear soon on free and lower-tier plans, excluding users under 18 and sensitive topics.

Meta Ads Launches Ad Sequencing for Awareness and Engagement Campaigns

5 days ago

Meta Ads

Meta Ads introduced ad sequencing for 'Awareness' and 'Engagement' campaigns, previously available only for 'reservation' campaigns with large audiences. To set up, create a campaign with the right objective, set performance goals, control frequency, add ads, configure a lifetime budget, then enable and arrange ad sequencing at the ad set level. This allows ads to show in a specific order, enhancing storytelling and brand interest.

Amazon Sponsored Brands update adds AI curation and up to 10 products in ads

5 days ago

Amazon Ads

Amazon is updating Sponsored Brands product collections to allow 3-10 products per ad, up from 3. AI will dynamically select relevant products based on customer intent, though manual selection remains an option. Product details will be highlighted in ads, and no custom image or headline is needed, reducing creative work. This marks a push toward AI and personalization in Amazon Ads, with more AI features expected.

WhatsApp Introduces Lockdown Mode for Enhanced Account Security

5 days ago

WhatsApp introduces Strict Account Settings, a lockdown mode enhancing security for users facing sophisticated cyber threats like journalists and public figures. This feature locks accounts to restrictive settings, blocking unknown attachments, silencing unknown calls, and limiting app functions. It can be enabled via Privacy > Advanced in WhatsApp settings and will roll out soon to bolster protection beyond default end-to-end encryption.