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Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince on why Google must ‘play by the same rules’ as other AI companies

Digiday spoke with Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince a few days after he met with the U.K. regulator on why he believes Google will inevitably have to split its AI and search crawler.

Media buying briefing: New York’s new generation of Mad Men

Four independent shops of different stripes and capabilities keep the flame of originality alive in the city that never sleeps.

Trendsetters

How to shape culture. The post Trendsetters appeared first on Carney.

Facebook simplifies page creation process

This could ensure that more creators move into the right category.

Winter marketing tips for Cincinnati small businesses

When winter hits Cincinnati, small businesses often feel the shift. Fewer people are out shopping, the weather limits in-person traffic, and the pressure to hit year-end goals grows heavier. That can make this season feel like a tough one for sales, but with the right marketing ideas, winter can actually be a strong time for […] The post Winter Marketing Tips for Ci

Amazon develops smart glasses for delivery drivers with AI-powered tracking

Amazon announced smart delivery glasses on October 22, 2025, using computer vision and AI to monitor drivers while building datasets for automation.

Advertising executive challenges ageism myths in digital industry debate

Industry veteran John Long disputes claims that middle-aged creatives struggle with AI, presenting data showing 40-year-olds spent entire careers in digital.

Tech community questions AI agent adoption for routine tasks

Developer Santiago sparked debate about AI agent overuse after posting on X, drawing 86 responses questioning when traditional programming beats expensive automation.

Out of the way and a little inconvenient

Visitors to your new bookstore are likely to have a phone in their pockets–they could buy a book from the competition without even walking into the shop. And diners at your funky restaurant have to pass dozens of other places to eat on their way to you. Places that are faster, more conventional and probably […]

Google shuts down DataForSEO's API cost cut in five days

Google shut down DataForSEO's SERP API cost reduction within five days, eliminating the 80% savings and removing the announcement page from the internet.

Automattic files counterclaims in WP Engine trademark dispute

Automattic alleges trademark misappropriation and bad faith by WP Engine following Silver Lake's acquisition, detailing extensive counterclaims filed October 23, 2025.

Samsung unveils Galaxy XR at $1,799 with Android XR and Gemini AI integration

Samsung introduced Galaxy XR on October 21, 2025, featuring Android XR platform, Gemini AI assistant, and Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 processor for $1,799 in the United States and Korea markets.

Norwegian court upholds €6.5m Grindr fine for data sharing violations

Norway's appeals court upholds €6.5 million fine against Grindr for sharing sensitive user data without valid consent, ruling between July 2018 and April 2020.

Comet browser faces multiple security vulnerabilities from prompt injection

Perplexity's Comet browser shows critical security flaws allowing data theft through prompt injection attacks disclosed by Brave and LayerX from August through October 2025.

IAB Tech Lab opens comment period for privacy framework updates

IAB Tech Lab launched public comment on Global Privacy Protocol and Data Deletion Request Framework updates through December 1, adding four U.S. states.

Florida issues criminal subpoenas to Roblox over child safety

Florida's attorney general demands records from gaming platform as investigations reveal alleged failures in protecting minors from predators and harmful content.

Programmatic advertising in Sweden reaches 5 billion kronor in 2025

Swedish programmatic ad spending hit 4.7 billion kronor in 2024, with online video surpassing banners for the first time and growth expected to continue through 2026.

How A/B testing for landing pages increased conversions by 20%

Our easy to use platform automates much of the testing process, making it easy for anyone to set up multiple variations of the landing page and get feedback. With weekly performance reports, any company can quickly see which version of the page is driving the most conversions and what ones weren’t. Start making your optimization efforts more efficient and impactful

90% of businesses fear losing SEO visibility as AI reshapes search

Businesses aren’t waiting for AI to take over search – 85.7% are investing in AI SEO, and 61.2% plan to spend more on SEO, survey finds.

EU finds TikTok and Meta in breach of Digital Services Act transparency rules

European Commission preliminarily finds TikTok and Meta violated DSA transparency obligations on October 24, 2025, affecting researcher data access and content moderation.

YouTube launches experimental likeness detection tool to help creators combat AI-generated deepfakes

YouTube introduced a new experimental tool aimed at helping creators identify and manage AI-altered content featuring their likeness across the platform. The feature, currently in limited beta, provides creators with more control over their digital presence as concerns about synthetic media continue to grow. The new system functions similarly to YouTube’s establishe

FiveTwoNine and Billion Dollar Boy launch $3,500 grant program to help NYC creators take online communities offline

FiveTwoNine and Billion Dollar Boy announced a new grant program designed to help creators transition their online communities into real-world gatherings. The “Your Community IRL” initiative launches as the latest offering under their Creator Fund, providing financial support for creators hosting in-person events. The pilot program offers $3,500 to a New York City-b

UK’s junk food ad ban looms over creators as 2026 enforcement date nears

According to a recent study by Pixability, food and beverage is now ranked as the fourth largest content category on YouTube. That prominence underscores just how significant the UK’s latest moves regarding food advertising will be for both brands and creators. The UK government’s new restrictions on advertising foods high in fat, salt and sugar […]

Matriarch digital media: A business model for women’s economic influence

Matriarch Digital Media, founded in 2016 by Twila Dang (now CEO), produces women-focused content through podcasts, videos, and newsletters from its headquarters in Minnesota. The company operates as an entertainment education platform that creates media celebrating women exactly as they are. Twila, who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology, got into

AI is changing the hiring practices of marketing agencies

Agencies relied on entry-level talent for execution. Now, AI is doing that work — and fast. The post AI is changing the hiring practices of marketing agencies appeared first on MarTech.

Let’s discuss performance monitoring and optimization with AI

AI watches campaigns 24/7 and spots issues instantly. Learn how to save budget and boost ROI at the MarTech Conference. The post Let’s discuss performance monitoring and optimization with AI appeared first on MarTech.

Top 8 large language models (LLMs): a comparison

Learn about the best large language models in 2025 and find out how to choose the best one for your needs.

Seamless.AI pricing review: what I discovered (2025)

When I started researching sales intelligence tools, cost was one of the first things I looked at.But if you’ve ever tried to compare pricing between data providers, you’ll know it’s rarely straightforward. Between vague terms, confusing credit systems and missing contract details, it can be tricky to know what you’re really paying for.That’s definitely the case wit

Jack Hepp talks about getting fired from his first PPC job

After being fired from his first PPC job, Jack Hepp shares how that became the foundation for his growth into a transparent, trusted PPC expert.

Perplexity responds to Reddit lawsuit over data access

Reddit sued Perplexity in over access to Reddit content. Perplexity says it summarizes posts with citations and does not train on them. The post Perplexity Responds To Reddit Lawsuit Over Data Access appeared first on Search Engine Journal.