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Microsoft removes over 1 billion ads and suspends 475,000 accounts to boost ad safety

7 days ago

Microsoft Advertising removed over one billion ads and suspended 475,000 accounts in 2024 to keep the platform safe. They tackled rising AI-driven scams with updated policies and AI moderation. Efforts include fighting advertiser fraud, improving brand controls, and enabling consumer feedback. They addressed 70,000 complaints and 72,000 appeals, aiming to adapt to evolving threats and maintain trust.

Microsoft Advertising launches new Custom Report Builder and updates Performance Max

26 days ago

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Microsoft Advertising refreshed its Reporting homepage with a Custom Report Builder for tailored reports. Performance Max campaigns now compete fairly with Standard Shopping, increasing conversions by 39%. New features include scripts, automated rules, and diagnostic tools. Import tools allow carousel ads from Google and Meta as native ads with quick fixes. Shopify merchants can advertise in more markets via the Microsoft Channel app.

Microsoft Ads Updates Shopping Campaigns with Test Feed and Primary Feed

3 months ago

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Microsoft Advertising has introduced updates for Shopping campaigns, including a Test Feed for error testing without affecting live listings and a Primary Feed to simplify Local Inventory ads setup. Audience Ads now support disclaimers, longer video ads, and increased headline character limits. Performance Max updates include LinkedIn profile targeting and audience insights. Optimization Score will be replaced by a new Digital Maturity Score in May 2025.

Microsoft Advertising brings Australian and New Zealand inventory in-house for advertisers

3 months ago

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Microsoft Advertising has brought all Display, Native, and Video inventory in Australia and New Zealand in-house as of March 1, 2025. This change provides advertisers direct access to Microsoft's inventory, improving efficiency and support. Xbox advertising will also be available soon. Microsoft Advertising reaches over 1 billion people globally, and advertisers can access this inventory through various DSPs or the Microsoft Advertising Platform.

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Microsoft Copilot enhances engagement with new Showroom ads and Dynamic filters

4 months ago

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Microsoft Advertising introduced new products to enhance audience engagement, including AI-based agents for websites and interactive Showroom ads. These innovations aim to create conversational customer experiences, enabling users to interact with brands seamlessly. Dynamic filters will refine searches, while advancements in generative AI improve ad relevance and performance.

Microsoft Expands Advertising Partner Program to Include Curators

4 months ago

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Microsoft has expanded its Advertising Partner Program to include Curators, offering access to benefits across three tiers. Curator partners will gain recognition through awards, community engagement, exclusive webinars, and visibility in the Partner Directory. Carly Morris emphasized the importance of curation services in digital advertising. Interested Curators can contact their Microsoft Advertising representative for more information.

Microsoft Unveils New Performance Max Tools and Platform Updates for February 2025

5 months ago

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Microsoft introduced new Performance Max tools for advertisers. Key features include LinkedIn Profile targeting in six markets, enhanced audience reporting, real-time conversion value rules, and a new customer acquisition strategy. All smart shopping campaigns have transitioned to Performance Max, which offers increased conversions. Bulk location targeting for new search campaigns and global impression-based remarketing are now available.

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Microsoft Advertising launches Curate for Commerce and Sponsored Promotions for growth

5 months ago

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Microsoft Advertising has launched Curate for Commerce and Sponsored Promotions by Brands to boost retail media growth. Curate for Commerce helps retailers monetize first-party data, attract new advertisers, and streamline operations with low investment. Sponsored Promotions by Brands enables advertisers to engage shoppers across platforms on a cost-per-sale basis, enhancing shopping experiences and improving marketing effectiveness.

Microsoft introduces household attribution for deeper audience insights in December update

6 months ago

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Microsoft Advertising's December update features household attribution on Invest, enabling advertisers to track audience engagement across devices in the same household. Clients in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland must implement Consent Mode for compliance. Two features, Store Visits and footfall measurement, are paused due to data quality issues. New Google Import tools help transfer Google Ads campaigns to Microsoft Advertising.