Amazon eliminates high-value exemption for return labels on February 8, 2026, requiring all US seller-fulfilled orders to use prepaid shipping program.

Google faces accusations about personalized upselling in Universal Commerce Protocol after January 11 announcement, while company denies claims about price manipulation.

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YouTube launches Veo 3.1 Ingredients to Video on Shorts and Create app on January 13, 2026, enabling creators to generate vertical videos from three images.

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Google responds to “personalized upselling” criticism tied to its AI Mode checkout roadmap, saying upselling means premium options, not higher prices.

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YouTube is updating advertiser-friendly guidelines so some non-graphic videos on "controversial issues" may be eligible for full monetization.

AdMonsters merges with sister brand AdExchanger in January 2026, unifying content platforms as publisher ad ops community faces mounting challenges from AI traffic losses and programmatic changes.

Google integrates Gemini AI into Trends Explorer on January 14, 2026, automating search term suggestions and comparison analysis for journalists and marketers.

AudienceProject reveals Q1 2026 roadmap featuring Disney+ direct integration, Trade Desk partnership, Poland expansion, and AI-enhanced measurement platform updates.

Amazon enforces dietary supplement policy targeting misleading ingredient claims with March 31, 2026 deactivation deadline for non-compliant listings.

Amazon implemented shopping-signal enhanced attribution methodology on January 1 affecting view-based campaign measurement across Sponsored Brands, Sponsored Display, and Amazon DSP formats while introducing dual reporting through "all views" metrics.

Integral Ad Science launches automated supply path optimization eliminating manual oversight while achieving 33% conversion increases and quality spend jumps from 88% to 97% in one month.

Google launched Personal Intelligence beta for Gemini today, connecting Gmail and Google Photos with one tap to deliver personalized AI responses across 2 billion documents.

Amazon MGM Studios releases Crime 101 on February 13 with Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, and Halle Berry in Bart Layton's adaptation of Don Winslow's novella.

Google's Canvas tool in AI Mode transforms vacation planning with custom itineraries, image-based searches, and collaborative features across 200+ countries globally.

Microsoft Advertising publishes comprehensive retailer playbook addressing Answer Engine Optimization and Generative Engine Optimization as agentic commerce reshapes discovery patterns.