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Meta replaces Flexible and Collection formats with new Format Display Options

18 hours ago

Meta Advertisers' 'Format Display Options' replace 'Flexible' and 'Collection' formats in ad setup. With 'Manual upload', only 'Single image or video' and 'Carousel' remain. 'Single image or video' allows up to 10 media files and enables 'Format display options' for showing products or site links if provided. 'Carousel' lets you show cards as single images/videos or collection tiles, with the first media as primary.

April 2026 update adds new features to Display and Video 360 API

18 hours ago

Display & Video 360

The April 2026 update to the Display & Video 360 API adds support for more Exchange and ThirdPartyVendor values, AdAsset identifier fields in AdGroupAd resources, and beta support for Demand Gen resource management, available only to allowlisted customers. Demand Gen features include managing line items, ad groups, ads, and targeting. Full Demand Gen support will launch later this year. Update your client library before use.

Google Analytics and Ads Consent Controls Simplify Data Flow in June 2026

1 days ago

Google Ads Google Analytics

From June 15, 2026, Google Analytics data flow will be controlled by Google Signals, while Google Ads data will rely only on the ad_storage consent mode. This change removes GA's control over Ads data, requiring ad_storage consent for Ads data use. Denying ad_storage prevents Ads from accessing user identifiers beyond URL data. Ads personalization and IP address controls will also be updated later in 2026.

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Google Ads unifies enhanced conversions for web and leads with a single on off switch

7 days ago

Google Ads

Google Ads is simplifying enhanced conversions by merging web and lead conversions into one unified setting with an on/off switch. From April 2026, it will accept data from website tags and API simultaneously to improve accuracy and bidding. By June 2026, the two features will merge, removing the need to choose implementation methods. No action is needed; you can opt out anytime at the conversion action level.

Meta Ads launches Threads, Live Video Ads, new metrics, and enhanced retargeting

7 days ago

Meta Ads

Threads is now a dynamic URL parameter in Meta Ads, labeled 'th' and 'threads_stream'. You can create live video ads directly in Meta Ads Manager by linking live videos from your Facebook Page. Two new metrics, 'WhatsApp Channel Follows' and its cost, track followers from ads. Catalog ads now feature automatic image cropping for better fit in feeds and stories. Website Custom Audiences may include Facebook/Instagram shop audiences to boost retargeting.

Google Launches New Advertising and Measurement Developers Hub

8 days ago

Google Ads Display & Video 360

Google launched the Advertising and Measurement Developers Hub to help developers automate campaigns, analyze performance, manage tags, and monetize apps. The site includes a homepage, Developer Relations team info, a product directory for Google Ads API, Analytics APIs, and Publisher Tools, plus connections via Discord, support, and GitHub. It also features multimedia content like Ads DevCast and encourages user feedback.

Meta updates Custom Audience to include Facebook and Instagram shop interactions

12 days ago

Meta Ads

Meta now supplements Custom Audiences for Facebook or Instagram shops with on-platform events and shop audiences. When creating a website custom audience targeting certain events or all visitors, Meta adds people who interacted with products on FB/IG. This can increase retargeting audience size and improve ad campaign results.

Meta updates ad creative selection with customizable media crops and placement exclusions

13 days ago

Meta Ads

Meta changed ad creative selection: upload multiple creatives in different aspect ratios and customize each with crops, text, and destinations. You can exclude placements per media. Without customization, Meta auto-crops media for each user and placement. It's advised to exclude some placements manually, like vertical ones for 4:5 images. Meta adds related media automatically; review and remove to maintain control.

Ecommerce merchants can now update store name and domain in Microsoft Advertising

15 days ago

Microsoft Ads

Microsoft Advertising ecommerce customers can now update their Merchant Center store name and domain directly from Merchant Center. Store name changes need editorial review and ads run with the current name during review. Domain changes require ownership verification, with ads running on the old domain until verified. Product URLs must match the new domain after approval. Store names and domains can be reused if approved and verified.