Google Ads News
Google Ads, Performance Max, Search, Shopping and Demand Gen, plus the AI Overviews and AI Mode changes reshaping search advertising. The Keyword covers every product update, policy change and measurement shift Google makes to its ad platform.
Related: YouTube Ads News · Search Marketing News
Latest stories

Google rolls out AI video generation tool in Product Studio for U.S. advertisers
The platform says the new feature is intended to save time and resources for brands

Google introduces a new link format for AI Overviews
Publishers remain concerned about the impact of AI-generated summaries on their content

Google Lens Video Search: What It Is and How to Use It
Google dropped the Search Labs gate in September 2025 and took the capability worldwide in March 2026, so what launched as an experiment is now default Search behaviour.

Google tests verified checkmarks for businesses in search results
The blue tick may be an indicator to know if a business is authentic

Google introduces AI-organized search result pages in the U.S.
Google's update aims to expand access to diverse information sources for users

Google launches ads in AI Overviews for U.S. mobile users
The ads will be labeled "Sponsored" to indicate they are paid promotions

Google rolls out new Google Lens feature that displays product information during searches
This feature is currently available in select countries on Android and iOS devices

Google identifies content creators as trusted sources in search results
Users can now see content creators’ profiles in search pages for specific topics and fields

Google introduces campaign-level negative keywords in Performance Max
Google says the feature will allow brands to target relevant audiences and align ads with campaign goals

Google Ads launches ‘Confidential Matching’ to enhance first-party data security
Advertisers can also self-encrypt their data and receive verification that it is processed correctly

Google adds links to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine into its search results
Google says the feature will provide access to historical web content for users

Google plans to flag AI-generated images in search results soon
The platform will use C2PA metadata to verify the source and authenticity of digital content

Google expands its generative AI ad-building tool to more languages beyond English
Google says it wants more businesses to access and benefit from its AI tech

Google is bringing back shopping results in AI Overviews
Optimized product detail pages may enhance visibility and ranking in AI Overviews

Study: Google AI Overviews show 46.3% overlap with top search results
A Previous study found 4.5% link overlap between AI and top organic search results

EU court dismisses Google’s appeal on $2.65B antitrust fine
The court’s decision maintains that Google's search practices fail to meet EU competition law standards

Google Ads plans to phase out Enhanced cost-per-click bidding
Google says newer options like Maximize Conversions and Maximize Conversion Value offer superior optimization

Google tests a new layout to display information from forums like Reddit
Google claims the new feature is designed to enable users to explore topics deeper

Google plans to defend its ad tech amid DOJ’s antitrust claims
Google says that the DOJ’s claims could harm competition and raise costs for small businesses

Google using anti-competitive tactics in the ad market, claims UK watchdog
Similar investigations into Google’s ad tech practices are ongoing in the US
Talk to a Google Ads agency
Advertisers planning a Google Ads test can send the plan here: name, budget, market and what success looks like.
Until a recommended agency is chosen, enquiries go to The Keyword's editor. After that, they go straight to the agency. Details are used only to answer the enquiry.