Google Ads unveils a new feature that uses AI to create animated video clips from static images within Performance Max campaigns, enhancing display ads without video production costs.

The European Commission is nearing a major antitrust decision on Google's search operations under the Digital Markets Act, signaling important changes for digital advertising in Europe.

Google Ads API will enforce uniqueness on Lookalike user lists starting April 2026, preventing duplication and requiring updated error handling and list audits for campaign automation.

AI is revolutionizing digital marketing agencies by automating tasks and reshaping client expectations, leading to budget shifts and new competitive dynamics across the industry.

Google introduces Ads DevCast, a podcast dedicated to developers working with Google Ads and AI-powered advertising tools, providing in-depth technical guidance and innovation updates.

Google is testing AI-generated reply suggestions for customer reviews in Google Business Profile, aiming to improve response efficiency and maintain engagement quality across locations.

Adobe plans to discontinue the SEO tool in Marketo Engage by March 2026, urging users to export data ahead of removal as the company shifts focus to Semrush integration.

Walmart is moving away from Instant Checkout in ChatGPT due to low in-chat purchase conversions, opting to embed its own chatbot for better cart synchronization and checkout experience.

Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol now supports AI-powered shopping with better cart functions, real-time product data, identity linking, and simplified onboarding for retailers.

Google leverages its established ad infrastructure and capital investments to advance AI-powered search monetization, challenging ChatGPT's dominance in the evolving conversational search landscape.