DOJ seeks sale of Chrome in Google antitrust case

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is preparing aggressive remedies in the wake of its antitrust victory against Google, including a potential forced sale of the Chrome browser, Bloomberg reports. Why we care. Chrome dominates the global browser market, and its separation from Google could dramatically reshape the tech landscape and digital advertising. A forced sale…

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The state of data collaboration: What’s next for marketers? by Lotame

Are digital marketers really prepared for a post-cookie world? According to Lotame’s latest report, fielded by Cint, This report dives deep into how 1,200 marketers and agencies across six global markets — Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Singapore, the UK, and North America — are pivoting their strategies to adapt. Here’s a peek at the challenges, trends,…

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How TikTok is transforming brand advertising

TikTok is no longer just the platform for viral dances and trends; it’s transforming how brands connect with consumers and driving unprecedented advertising success.  As companies embrace TikTok’s unique blend of storytelling, targeted ads and interactive features, they’re discovering a powerful path to growth that seamlessly integrates brand visibility, audience engagement and increased sales. TikTok:…

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AI-powered martech news and releases: October 31

Do consumers trust AI? Maybe? 60% of consumers believe AI is trustworthy, according to a new survey by CouponCabin. 52% are more concerned than excited about AI in daily life, according to Pew. Do they trust companies to use AI? A bit if you’re a tech company, barely at all if you’re not. An average…

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Political ad spending shifts regional CTV costs for brands

It’s a week until Election Day and the political rhetoric and advertising are running at a deafening volume and staggering velocity. This last part is making it hard for brands to be heard during the critical holiday shopping season. This is especially true in swing states where CPM has risen significantly. This year, many national…

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Reaching consumers in the age of AI: What you need to know about search and social media

Today, we’re pondering many important questions:  Are search engines still at the core of consumer search, or is TikTok becoming the reigning platform? Have technologies like ChatGPT gone mainstream yet, or are we in an industry echo chamber about its adoption curve? Ultimately, how should marketers future-proof their strategies to remain relevant in the consumer buying process…

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Google Performance Max gets new AI-powered video creation, asset testing

Google has announced major updates to its advertising tools, including the integration of its advanced Imagen 3 AI model to help with creative optimizations and new Performance Max capabilities. Key updates: Imagen 3 integration for AI-powered image generation. Sharable ad previews for easier team collaboration. Enhanced video creation capabilities. New asset testing features for Performance…

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