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Why advertisers aren’t happy about Google Merchant Center Next

Search Engine Land

However advertisers are citing issues with this evolution of Merchant Center. Even though the old version of Merchant Center can still be used, advertisers have seen prompts for advertisers to upgrade to Google Merchant Centre Next (GMC Next). I asked advertisers on X what their issue with GMC Next is. Why we care.

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Can attention really drive campaign success?

Martech

In recent years, attention measurement has become a key focus for advertisers and their ad agencies as they seek to predict and optimize outcomes. It fluctuates based on numerous variables, so it’s critical to treat it as just one tool among many when evaluating or optimizing campaign performance. Attention is not a universal metric.

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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. trillion and $5.48

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Are AI tools shaping your intentions more than you realize?

Martech

Honey also gave retailers control over which coupons users saw, promoting less attractive discounts and steering consumers away from better deals. Start by asking yourself: Are users the primary focus or does the platform prioritize advertisers and partners? Look at its business-facing promotions.

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How smarter measurement can fix marketing’s performance trap

Martech

Our over-reliance on short-term performance marketing has led us into the doom loop a cycle in which brands keep investing in whats immediately measurable while starving brand-building marketing activity. Its how we go to market with better strategies to begin with. The result? But the pendulum is swinging.

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Consumers aren’t so worried about data misuse by advertisers

Martech

Good news, marketers: While consumers are worried about their data being misused, the misuse they’re worried about is criminal, not commercial. When asked what kind of promotional offer would prompt sharing their email address, consumers favor cost savings. It can’t be for naught. and I have to get true value out of that.”.

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Marketers Spend on New Technologies While Battling Usage and Impact Challenges

The CMO Survey

The 32 nd edition of The CMO Survey examines reoccurring questions related to marketing spending and performance, marketing leadership, and marketing jobs. In addition, managing marketing technology, generative AI, growth, and sustainability are special topics covered in this edition. two years ago.