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Report: U.S. considering forcing a Google breakup

Martech

Google Ads, the money-printing machine that generates billions of search and advertising dollars every quarter. They clearly didn’t get the memo that AdWords ceased to exist in 2018 ). billion in advertising in 2023. Android, Google’s operating system. Although Bloomberg called it “AdWords.” Why we care. Processing.

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How tariffs impact retail sales and ad spending, and why 2025 might be different

Martech

In the marketing world, there are significant worries tariffs will take a bite out of advertising budgets. Advertising budgets are always on the chopping block When margins are tight, advertising is often among the first things businesses cut as they try to balance spending money and encouraging sales. over 2024 to between $5.42

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Report: U.S. considering forcing a Google breakup

Search Engine Land

Google Ads, the money-printing machine that generates billions of search and advertising dollars every quarter. ” They clearly didn’t get the memo that AdWords ceased to exist in 2018 ). billion in advertising in 2023. Android, Google’s operating system. Although Bloomberg called it “AdWords.”

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35 Podcast Stats That Advertisers Need to Know in 2020

Hubspot Marketing

One great way to see if podcasting could be a viable marketing tactic for your company or personal brandis through podcast advertising or sponsorships. Podcasts and Advertising. In 2018, 17% of marketers were actively planning to add podcasting to their strategy. In 2018, there were more than 750,000 active podcasts.

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Is Google using Chrome for mobile-first indexing and user signals?

Search Engine Land

Phase two of Google’s mobile-first indexing – rendering – is Chrome and has been since 2018, according to SEO expert Cindy Krum. Browser updates and data collection : Frequent Chrome updates ensure data collection aligns with Google’s search and ad models, contributing to targeted advertising and AI training.

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Free speech, Meta, data privacy and email: A delicate balance or a complete disconnect?

Martech

GDPR, CCPA, Apple MPP and consumer privacy Rising consumer awareness about data privacy led to landmark regulations like the EUs General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2018 and Californias Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in 2020. Processing. The post Free speech, Meta, data privacy and email: A delicate balance or a complete disconnect?

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Canva acquires genAI startup Leonardo.AI

Martech

Its image- and video-generating tools are used by professionals across advertising, marketing, ecommerce and other industries. The Australia-based Leonardo.AI launched less than two years ago and boasts 19 million registered users. AI for creators and businesses.