Magnite deploys first AI-generated home screen ads on LG and TCL, lowering creative barriers for nonprofits entering streaming TV advertising markets.

Innovid announced social advertising enhancements on December 17, 2025, adding Reddit support and Meta's Opportunity Score to streamline cross-platform campaigns.

LG Ad Solutions study finds 96% of viewers say home screen ads influence theater decisions, while 67% rent movies after seeing promotions on TV screens.

Google Ads requires alcohol advertisers to avoid targeting minors and only target approved locations. ABV limits vary by country with a 7-day warning before suspension.

Ahrefs published arguably misinterpreted research that nonetheless yielded surprising insights into Generative Engine Optimization (GEO).

Japan enforces Mobile Software Competition Act on December 17, requiring Google and Apple to allow alternative app stores and payment systems with strict compliance rules.

Google integrates Gemini 3 frontier model into search on December 18, 2025, enabling dynamic interface generation and real-time simulations for complex queries across millions of users.

LinkedIn's B2B Institute research shows branded searches deliver $12.99 ROAS versus $0.68 for generic terms, as AI-driven discovery reshapes marketing strategies.

Ahrefs tested AI platforms with misinformation about a fictional brand on December 10. Search Engine Journal's critique revealed what the experiment really demonstrated.

Satya Nadella told managers Copilot's Gmail and Outlook connections "don't really work" and are "not smart" while taking hands-on role to fix AI assistant problems.

SEO woke up to GEO and Google patents. WordPress began the year with uncertainty and ended it well placed to benefit from AI.

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Viant CEO Tim Vanderhook talks about the impact of shopping in AI platforms and what marketers must do to prepare for the rise of AI-native commerce.

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Dan Koe argues AI democratization makes slowing down the new competitive advantage as marketing automation creates efficiency without strategic depth.

As AI tools become more efficient, a 19th-century economic principle suggests demand for marketing work could increase rather than decline.

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Google completes its third core update of 2025 on December 29 after an 18-day rollout marked by significant ranking volatility and traffic losses for publishers.

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