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.

HubSpot and Reddit released a B2B marketing guide showing 70% of decisions happen before sales contact, with Reddit becoming the #1 AI-cited source for research.

AudioGo today expanded its podcast advertising network with high-profile shows from SiriusXM and multicultural publishers, giving marketers access to previously unavailable inventory.

Google Ad Manager and AdSense experienced simultaneous technical disruptions on January 13-14, triggering widespread revenue declines of 50-90% for publishers.

Liftoff files S-1 for Nasdaq IPO amid mobile advertising consolidation, revealing $491.6M revenue and widening losses while Blackstone seeks exit from 2019 investment.

Meta's automated support systems create frustrating loops, preventing advertisers from reaching human assistance when technical issues require intervention.

VIOOH partners with Atmosphere TV to enable programmatic buying across 60,000 place-based streaming venues generating 1 billion monthly impressions in restaurants and airports.

When “build a brand” becomes the answer to everything, it’s time to ask what that really means for SEO.

Why modern search now spans AI retrieval, brand protection, UX, and zero-click discovery.

A Reuters Institute survey finds publishers expect search traffic to drop over 40% in three years as AI answer engines expand.

Brussels published redacted version of €2.95 billion antitrust decision on January 14, 2026, while market testing behavioral remedies Google proposed in November.