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Reddit highlights sports engagement in the app

Reddit says that sports discussion is seeing big increases in the app.

Instagram considers counting screenshots in its engagement metrics

A new consideration for your IG strategy?

W3C streamlines Web standards process with major document updates

W3C removes Proposed Recommendation phase and introduces Charter Refinement to simplify standards development while maintaining quality controls.

Ftc sues ticket brokers who bought 2,280 Taylor Swift tickets illegally

Maryland operation used fake accounts and bots to bypass limits, resold Eras Tour seats for millions.

Google Ads API documentation receives a comprehensive overhaul

Google upgrades Ads API documentation with unified reporting, gRPC-REST toggle, improved campaign discovery, and reorganized guides on August 14, 2025.

Performance creatives are overtaking traditional ads: why raw content wins attention and converts

There is a major shift happening in digital advertising like Google ads and social media ads. While many businesses are still pouring their budgets into polished, studio-quality ads, a different kind of content is quietly outperforming them. These are performance creatives. They are ad assets designed to drive results on social media but styled to […] The post Perfo

Brass tacks

A B2B copywriting formula. The post Brass Tacks appeared first on Carney.

Ad tech briefing: Google readies its last stand in latest antitrust trial

As the ad tech trial of the century enters its final phase, the DOJ and Google unveil their courtroom plays.

As Target faces issues on multiple fronts, these once-loyal shoppers are still boycotting the chain.

News of the boycotts has largely faded from headlines. But, foot traffic to Target stores has been largely down year over year.

From Target to Uber: Kristi Argyilan reflects on the retail media evolution and its uncertain future

Kristi Argyilan talks the shifting retail media career path, knowing when to pivot, and why a reckoning is coming for the industry.

“No” is an option

“Maybe” is the problem. If you’re serious, say, “yes.” And if it’s not for you, walk away. But endlessly reconsidering opportunities without forward motion is a place to hide.

Ai social content at scale: grow your reach, regain your time

Feeling overwhelmed by the nonstop pressure to create social content—and still not seeing the traction you want? Wondering how others are pumping out polished videos, thought leadership, and lead-generating posts while you're buried in to-do lists? With the right systems, AI can deliver consistent, high-quality content at scale, without sacrificing your brand or per

Digital Matter partners with Caroda for multiformat Carousel rollout

Baltic media group implements Czech video ad technology across its portfolio with promising early results showing double-digit revenue growth.

Google signs first US nuclear deal for data centers

Google partners with Kairos Power and TVA to power data centers with advanced nuclear reactor starting 2030, marking historic energy agreement.

Two agencies merged with PE help to grab a larger share of a maturing marketplace

Podean is known for its strategic guidance on analytics, media, social commerce and content, while Commerce Canal specializes in marketplace optimization strategy, brand, licensor and licensee management

Google traffic to news publishers is steady, but it isn’t traditional Search

Google Discover now leads publisher referrals as direct and social traffic slide, keeping news sites reliant on Google, data shows.

Google finally gives visibility into search partner network placements

Google Ads is giving long-requested transparency. You can now see site-level impressions for Google Ads Search, Shopping, and App campaigns.

Google replaces Content API for Shopping with new Merchant API

Merchants will need to shift to the new Merchant API as the long-standing Shopping Content API heads for shutdown in 2026.

Generative AI is changing search, but Google is still where people start: study

AI tools are reshaping search habits, but Google’s dominance endures as the default gateway for online information, new research shows.

Ahrefs launches tracker comparing ChatGPT & Google referral traffic

Ahrefs launched a monthly dashboard comparing Google and ChatGPT referral traffic so you can track AI search as a measurable channel. The post Ahrefs Launches Tracker Comparing ChatGPT & Google Referral Traffic appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Wordpress contact form 7 redirection plugin vulnerability hits 300k sites

High severity vulnerability hits Redirection for Contact Form 7 plugin, affecting over 300,000 WordPress sites The post WordPress Contact Form 7 Redirection Plugin Vulnerability Hits 300k Sites appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

TikTok enables live-streamers to perform specific actions for donations

Live-streamers can set up \"Viewer Wishes\" that they'll respond to on live streams.

TikTok announces finale of ‘Music on Stage’ competition

TikTok continues to reinforce its connection to the music industry.

YouTube launches ‘Effects Maker’ for Shorts, new comment controls

The latest feature updates from YouTube.

TikTok announces new content partnership with the ATP

The partnership will bring exclusive tennis content to the app.

Meta rolls out AI-powered audio translations for video

A new way to communicate with a different audience.

TikTok adds ‘Campus Verification’ to help college students connect

A new way for students to find friends on campus.

Klaviyo acquires Gatsby to improve social commerce insight.

Social drives discovery, but data often gets lost. Klaviyo broke out the checkbook to help fill that gap. The post Klaviyo acquires Gatsby to improve social commerce insight appeared first on MarTech.

Ai helps marketing and sales pros work smarter, but does it drive revenue?

A new report finds mixed opinions on whether AI drives revenue or improves customer experience. The post AI helps marketing and sales pros work smarter, but does it drive revenue? appeared first on MarTech.

The most effective marketing tactics for professional services firms

Leaders at professional services firms say relationship-based approaches, such as referrals and networking, are the most effective marketing approaches for generating new business, according to recent research. Read the full article at MarketingProfs