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February 6, 2025

Google updates Search ads quality system with a new prediction model

The update aims to reduce frustrating ad experiences by improving landing page relevance

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February 5, 2025

Google 2024 Q4 earnings show strong ad revenue growth

Alphabet plans to invest approximately $75 billion in capital expenditures in 2025

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January 31, 2025

Google tests AI-generated backgrounds for Shopping Ads

The platform says AI-generated backgrounds aim to enhance product appeal

Google showcases AI-powered ads for Fitbit Sense 2 and Pixel Watch, integrating shopping, video, and interactive ad formats for advertisers.
January 30, 2025

Google Ads expands channel controls for Demand Gen ads

Google will also phase out Video Action Campaigns

Google launches Meridian, an open-source marketing mix model for advertisers, featuring a blue abstract 'M' logo on a white background.
January 29, 2025

Google launches ‘Meridian,’ an open-source marketing mix model for ad measurement and budgeting

The tool offers transparency and lets advertisers retain control over their data

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January 24, 2025

Google Ads expands campaign-level negative keywords in PMax to all advertisers

The platform also adds updates for advanced search reporting and asset group insights

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January 14, 2025

Google Cloud now lets retailers create AI agents using Google Agentspace

The new tool aims to automate marketing operations for retailers

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January 10, 2025

Google VP, Brendon Kraham, says AI will reshape marketing and advertising in 2025

Kraham predicts a “seismic shift” in consumer search behavior driven by AI

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December 16, 2024

Google rolls out campaign-level negative keywords beta for PMax campaigns

Google says the update will let advertisers gain greater control over their campaigns

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December 12, 2024

Google launches Gemini 2.0 and will bring it to AI Overviews in Search

The full rollout is expected in early 2025, expanding to more countries and languages

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December 10, 2024

Google expands Product Studio to 15 new countries

The AI tool lets brands create product visuals with features like background removal

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December 9, 2024

Google CEO, Sundar Pichai says Search will “change profoundly” in 2025

Pichai claims AI breakthroughs will tackle more complex questions than ever

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December 3, 2024

Ad spend rises, but search ad impressions drop amid changing market trends

Generative AI tools and spam may be responsible for the changes in user engagement

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November 25, 2024

Google Ads launches “conversation started” that directs users to advertisers WhatsApp

The feature aims to let advertisers track and evaluate their Click-to-WhatsApp ads

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November 20, 2024

Google Lens offers in-store product information with a snapshot

The feature aims to make in-store shoppers open to more product details

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November 19, 2024

Google tests ads in AI Overviews on mobile search

Users can still find content like articles and links to relevant web pages along with these ads

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November 19, 2024

DOJ pushes for Google to sell Chrome browser in antitrust case

The outcome of the case could impact Google’s search dominance and rein in its ad and AI influence

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November 18, 2024

Google tests AI shopping assistant for e-commerce searches

The feature will be accessible via a "Shop" button on branded site links.

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November 18, 2024

Google Chrome will display Merchant Center promotions directly in the address bar

This new update targets the upcoming holiday shopping season

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November 12, 2024

Google Merchant Center launches ‘Sale Event’ to promote general sales

The feature aims to let advertisers promote sales more broadly

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