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Meta Business Suite now supports adding Threads accounts for global ads

1 days ago

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.

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Markifact is a no-code marketing automation platform that lets users create AI-driven workflows for automating marketing tasks. Users can trigger workflows, connect apps, and track performance through a visual interface. The platform offers pre-built templates, integrates with various marketing tools, and supports team collaboration.

Amazon Launches Beta for Auto Optimizing ROAS in Sponsored Product Ads

2 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.

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

3 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

6 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

7 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

8 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

8 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

8 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.

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Google PMax Launches Your Data Exclusions Feature to Exclude First Party Data

9 days ago

Google Ads

PMax introduced a new feature called "Your Data Exclusions" that allows excluding first-party data from PMax campaigns. This setting lets users exclude Remarketing Lists and Customer Match Lists directly at the campaign level, removing all remarketing lists, not just audience signals. It can be found under Campaign Settings, within demographic exclusions, where you enable and select your lists to exclude.