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Google Merchant Center Adds Video Assets to Boost Brand Profiles and Product Listings

Google Merchant Center Adds Video Assets to Boost Brand Profiles and Product Listings

The new Google Merchant Center 'Creative Content' feature enhances brand profiles and product listings across paid and organic Google placements. Videos can be sourced from social channels, websites, or Product Studio, and automatically appear in Google Ads asset libraries for linked accounts. It allows video mapping to product listings, including AI-powered mapping from YouTube, boosting SEO and brand presence on Google.

Google Merchant Center lets you target promos by audience for better results

Google Merchant Center lets you target promos by audience for better results

Google Merchant Center now lets you target promotions to specific audiences, like new customers or by location. This allows tailored offers instead of sending promos to all shoppers. Examples include offering 20% off to new shoppers only, protecting margins for repeat buyers, and running region-specific discounts without affecting other areas.

Google launches Merchant Center for Agencies with new tools and access

Google launches Merchant Center for Agencies with new tools and access

Google is launching Merchant Center for Agencies with four sections: All client accounts, Agency overview, Diagnostics, and Optimizations. Agencies can request access through a help page link. It resembles the old Multi-Client Account but offers features specifically for agencies, aiming for clearer and simpler use.

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Google updates Misrepresentation policy for Shopping ads and Merchant Center listings

Google updates Misrepresentation policy for Shopping ads and Merchant Center listings

Google updated its Misrepresentation policy for Shopping ads and free listings in Merchant Center, adding examples, compliance guidance, and appeals info. The update clarifies enforcement with examples on non-delivery and faulty return/refund processes, without changing current rules. It also offers best practices for compliance and details on the appeals process.

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Google Updates Product Title Policy in Merchant Center for Brands

Google Updates Product Title Policy in Merchant Center for Brands

Google updated its product title policy in Merchant Center, now allowing only manufacturers to use their own brand name in titles. Resellers must use the original brand name to match shopper intent. Manufacturers' brand names appear in the store name, so repeating them in titles is unnecessary. The change hints at possible new brand display features. The impact is minimal, but merchants should watch for future updates.

Google tests video verification to lift Merchant Center suspensions

Google tests video verification to lift Merchant Center suspensions

Google is testing video verification for Merchant Center suspensions, requiring merchants to record their business and products. This helps verify genuine businesses but allows only three review attempts, risking permanent suspension if issues persist. Merchants should audit their details carefully, be truthful, and fix all problems before requesting a review to avoid losing their account.

Google Launches New Loyalty Features in Ads and Merchant Center

Google Launches New Loyalty Features in Ads and Merchant Center

Google introduces new loyalty features in Ads and Merchant Center to help retailers retain customers and showcase loyalty programs. Retailers can personalize member-only pricing and shipping benefits in listings, boosting engagement. Sephora US saw a 20% increase in click-through rates using personalized loyalty ads. A new loyalty goal in Google Ads helps optimize budgets for high-value shoppers and improve lifetime value.

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Google announces general availability of Merchant API

Google announces general availability of Merchant API

Google announced the Merchant API is now generally available and will be the primary way to manage products and business data in Merchant Center. It offers a simplified interface for managing accounts and showcasing products at scale, replacing the Content API for Shopping. The new API enables faster product rollouts, easier updates, and features like Google Product Studio. The Content API will be supported until August 18, 2026, then discontinued.

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New Google Ads and Merchant Center AI tools speed up bulk image edits

New Google Ads and Merchant Center AI tools speed up bulk image edits

Google launched two AI tools for bulk image editing in Ads and Merchant Center for ecommerce. Ads edits up to 100 images with background or object changes but can't send images back to Merchant Center. Merchant Center's "Generated for You" auto-enhances few products with limited control. Both improve efficiency but aren't ideal for large inventories. An ideal tool would let users select products, choose edits, review, and apply changes.

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