Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article The audience list reduction to 100 users makes it easier for advertisers of all sizes to use remarketing and customer list.
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Google Ads Lowers Active Visitors Lists To 100 For Search Network & YouTube
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Lowers Audience Size Limits to 100 Active Users Across All Networks Google has reduced the minimum…
Google Ads Dynamic Remarketing Data Tracking Bug
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Ads Dynamic Remarketing Tracking Bug Confirmed by Google Google has acknowledged a bug affecting dynamic remarketing…
Google Ads Advisor Prompts Within Google Ad Reporting
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Tests AI-Powered Ads Advisor Prompts in Google Ads Reports Google is experimenting with AI-driven Ads Advisor…
Why ad approval is not legal protection
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Ameet Khabra. Read the original article Section 230 shields ad platforms from liability, while FTC enforcement holds advertisers strictly responsible for deceptive ad claims.
Google adds Maps to Demand Gen channel controls
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Advertisers now have the option to run Demand Gen ads on Google Maps, either alongside other channels or as a standalone…
Google Ads MCC Accounts Gaining Channel Performance Reporting
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Ads MCC Channel Performance Reporting Rollout Google Ads is gradually rolling out channel performance reporting to…
Google Ads New Demand Gen Maps Channel
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Ads Introduces Google Maps Placement for Demand Gen Campaigns **Google Ads** has introduced a new **channel…
Google Ads Testing Learn More Links After Ad Text
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Tests Adding “Learn More” Links to Search Ads Google is currently testing “Learn more” links appended…
Microsoft launches asset-level ad reviews
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Microsoft’s new asset-level editorial review lets compliant ad components run even when others are disapproved reducing campaign disruption.
Google to loosen pharma ad rules for AdMob authorized buyers
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Google’s policy update expands pharmaceutical advertising access in programmatic channels and shifts greater compliance risk to advertisers.
How to use broad match without losing control
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Leigh Buttrey. Read the original article Broad match runs with Smart Bidding. Drift is the real risk, and control depends on how you define intent.
Google Ads Video Assets From Merchant Center Beta
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Ads Integrates Social and Merchant Center Videos to Boost Retail Campaigns Google Ads introduces a beta…
Google adds location targeting controls to Demand Gen campaigns
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Google has added native location targeting controls to Demand Gen campaigns, giving advertisers more precise geo-targeting.
Apple will add more App Store search ads
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Apple is adding more App Store search ads in 2026, expanding inventory while keeping placements strictly based on relevance rather than…
Microsoft Testing Underlines In Bing Ad Description Snippets
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Microsoft Testing Underlined Text in Bing Ads Search Snippets Microsoft is experimenting with underlining text in Bing…
LinkedIn opens up top-of-feed Reserved Ads to all managed advertisers
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article LinkedIn Reserved Ads let marketers secure top-of-feed placement, boosting visibility, engagement, and predictable reach for B2B campaigns.
Google scraps unified pricing rules in Ad Manager after antitrust pressure
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Google’s removal of unified pricing rules lets publishers set bidder-specific floors again, which could cause a pricing shift in programmatic auctions.
Meta Shares Tips on Reels Hooks, Creative Diversification in Ads, and Threads
Source: Social Media Today - Latest News
Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Meta’s Post-Holiday Content Optimization Tips Meta emphasizes the importance of crafting a strong hook within…
Meta Considering Charging Business Pages to Post Links
Source: Social Media Today - Latest News
Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Meta’s New Link Posting Limits on Facebook Meta is testing a limit on non-verified Facebook…
When Google’s AI bidding breaks – and how to take control
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Benjamin Wenner. Read the original article Google’s AI bidding can scale spend while eroding efficiency. Learn where to intervene to protect PPC performance.
How to boost ROAS like La Maison Simons
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Channable. Read the original article A six-step guide to improving your ecommerce PPC strategy, inspired by a Canadian fashion leader.
Google Ads Exact Match Not Eligible To Show Ads In AI Overviews
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google’s Exact Match Ads Policy Update in AI Overviews Google has updated its policy on exact match…
Google Ads adds VTC bidding for App campaigns
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Google Ads now lets Android App campaigns optimize bidding for view-through conversions, showing a shift toward video-driven performance.
Why click-based attribution shouldn’t anchor executive dashboards
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Jenny Williamson. Read the original article Click metrics tell part of the story, but overreliance skews budgets and strategy. Build PPC measurement frameworks tied to real outcomes.
Uncontested ads are quietly draining your holiday budget. Here’s how to fight back.
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by BrandPilot.ai. Read the original article Discover why your holiday CPCs stay inflated even when you’re the only bidder — and how smart marketers are reclaiming that wasted…
YouTube Looks to Streamline Sponsored Content Partnerships
Source: Social Media Today - Latest News
Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of YouTube Enhances Branded Content Partnerships with New Brand Partner Access YouTube has introduced Brand Partner…
Sophie Fell talks why double-checking campaign settings matters
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Even experienced PPC pros can be caught out by defaults, making it essential to double-check campaign settings.
Google Ads quietly unlocks Merchant Center videos for Performance Max
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Google’s new Merchant Center video integration gives PMax advertisers faster setup, stronger product relevance, and scalable video performance.
Bing tests Google-style “Sponsored results” grouping
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Bing’s new grouped “Sponsored results” format could drive higher unintentional ad engagement by blending paid listings more seamlessly into search results.
Pinterest Acquires CTV Ad Platform tvScientific
Source: Social Media Today - Latest News
Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Pinterest Expands Advertising Reach with tvScientific Acquisition Pinterest is set to acquire connected TV ad…
Meta Expands Creator Partnership Opportunities for Brands
Source: Social Media Today - Latest News
Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Meta’s Enhanced Partnership Ads Features for Brands Meta has introduced new tools and APIs to…
Brand protection in PPC: How to protect your brand and prevent risks
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Bluepear. Read the original article Read this PPC protection guide to learn how to build a strong brand-protection strategy in paid search – and how to stop…
Google AdSense Offerwall Optimization
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Expands Offerwall Optimization to All AdSense Users Google has officially rolled out Offerwall optimization to all…
Microsoft Bing Tests Hide Sponsored Results Button & Ad Grouping
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Microsoft Tests Google-Style Sponsored Ads Grouping on Bing Microsoft Advertising is experimenting with a new ad grouping…
LinkedIn rolls out tools to make B2B brand advertising more predictable and personal
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article LinkedIn’s new ad tools help B2B marketers boost brand awareness with premium placements, personalized messaging, and AI-powered creative that scales.
YouTube Shorts adds comments and creator links to ads
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article YouTube’s latest Shorts updates give advertisers more interactive, creator-driven tools to boost engagement and drive holiday conversions.
TikTok Partners with DoubleVerify to Offer More Ad Performance Insight
Source: Social Media Today - Latest News
Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of DoubleVerify Expands Attention Measurement Insights for TikTok Advertisers DoubleVerify has expanded its Authentic Attention® product…
The truth about Google Ads recommendations (and auto-apply)
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Jyll Saskin Gales. Read the original article Understand how to use Google Ads recommendations so you can spot what helps, ignore what doesn’t, and keep your account…
How Pinterest’s ad formats work and when to use each one
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Sophie Logan. Read the original article Get a clear breakdown of Pinterest’s ad lineup, what each format delivers, and how to align them with specific campaign goals…
YouTube Expands Shorts Ad Options
Source: Social Media Today - Latest News
Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of YouTube Expands Shorts Ad Features for Holiday Campaigns YouTube has introduced new Shorts ad options…
Google Ads Advisor Tested In Contact Us Page
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Tests Ads Advisor AI on Contact Us Page for Google Ads Support Google is experimenting with…
Microsoft Testing Ad Labels On Right Of Bing Search Ads
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Microsoft Tests New Placement for Bing Ad Labels Microsoft is experimenting with the position of ad labels…
Snapchat Outlines is Ad Development Focus for 2026
Source: Social Media Today - Latest News
Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Snapchat’s 2026 Ad Business Strategy and Innovations Snapchat is prioritizing ad innovation to offset stalled…
Snapchat Outlines its Ad Development Focus for 2026
Source: Social Media Today - Latest News
Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Snapchat’s 2026 Ad Business Focus and Strategy Snapchat faces growth challenges in major markets but…
AI tools for PPC, AI search, and social campaigns: What’s worth using now
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Laura Schiele. Read the original article The tools driving creative, workflow automation, and search visibility in performance marketing – plus guidance for choosing the right stack.
Google Says Ads Are Not Coming To Gemini App
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google’s Gemini App: No Ads Planned Despite Reports Google’s Gemini app currently contains no advertisements, and there…
Google Ads AI Max “Broad-Matchifies” Exact Match and Phrase Match Keywords
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of How AI Max Broadens Keyword Matching in Google Ads Campaigns AI Max in Google Ads significantly expands…
Google Ads Offline Conversion Uploads Bug
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Ads Offline Conversion Upload Bug Impacting Campaign Reporting Google Ads is experiencing a significant bug where…
Google Ads Advisor Can Reference External Sources
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google’s New Ads Advisor and Analytics Advisor Features Referencing External Sources Google’s Ads Advisor and Analytics Advisor…