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Google delays Google Ads API developer token approvals due to high demand

15 hours ago

Interest in Google Ads API access has increased, causing delays in developer token reviews. Additional reviewers are addressing the backlog. Use Explorer Access if it meets your needs; upgrade to Basic Access if you exceed quotas or need more features. To support your application, list managed accounts under your Manager account, complete advertiser verification, update OAuth App verification, and provide clear use case details.

Google Mobile Ads SDK for iOS Updated to Version 13.0.0

15 hours ago

Google AdMob

Version 13.0.0 of the Google Mobile Ads SDK for iOS is now available, requiring a minimum iOS 13 deployment target. It introduces the Large Adaptive Anchor API for better banner ad sizes, replacing older adaptive banner APIs. The update enhances Swift 6 concurrency support and enforces stricter type safety for neighboringContentURLStrings. Versions 11.x.x are deprecated, and 10.x.x will sunset by June 2026. Developers are encouraged to upgrade promptly.

Meta Business Suite now supports adding Threads accounts for global ads

6 days ago

Meta Ads

Meta is rolling out Threads ads globally, so add your Threads account to your Meta Business Suite. To do this, go to 'Business Settings' in Meta Business Suite, then 'Threads accounts' under 'Accounts.' You must have an Instagram account with the same username linked first. If your Facebook or Instagram is missing, log in with your Instagram to find or merge business suites. Ensure your business owns all accounts, not third parties.

Amazon Launches Beta for Auto Optimizing ROAS in Sponsored Product Ads

7 days ago

Amazon Ads

Amazon introduced a beta option in rule-based bidding for Sponsored Products called "Automatically optimizing ROAS within the campaign budget." It likely lets Amazon adjust bids throughout the day to maximize ROAS while spending the full daily budget, without a set ROAS target or floor. The user is skeptical about Amazon controlling both bidding and spending and plans to test and report on its performance.

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

8 days ago

Google Ads

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.

Google Ads launches Channel-Level Reporting for Performance Max campaigns

11 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

12 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.

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

13 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

13 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.