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Activist sues Google over AI-generated false claims in second tech lawsuit

Conservative activist Robby Starbuck files $15 million defamation suit against Google over AI hallucinations, marking his second case against a major tech firm.

Media briefing: Step by step, publishers are building toward an agent-led ad business

Agentic AI-driven media trading could wipe out a lot of the problems caused by its programmatic predecessor. Namely, ad tech middlemen.

From hatred to hiring: OpenAI’s advertising change of heart

In less than a year, OpenAI execs have stopped the scorn and instead embraced the advertising world. We trace each tentative step.

Yeah, but….

How to appeal to skeptics. The post Yeah, But…. appeared first on Carney.

Reddit launches legal action to block AI companies from scraping its data

With more AI projects seeking large datasets, Reddit's looking to ensure that it gets is fair share.

Snapchat expands access to its open prompt AI lens

Snapchat's looking to keep up with the latest generative AI trends.

TikTok announces shortlists for its 2025 UK ad awards

These nominees could give you some guidance on how to approach your own TikTok campaigns.

YouTube adds AI-Powered Q&A stickers, shorts viewing time limits

The latest feature drop from YouTube also includes a couple of Halloween-themed elements.

Reddit sues data scrapers and Perplexity over unauthorized content access

Reddit filed a lawsuit on October 22, 2025, against SerpApi, Oxylabs, AWMProxy, and Perplexity AI for circumventing security measures to scrape platform data.

Halloween trends for YouTube and Reddit, plus some Q4 insights from Pinterest and LinkedIn

STACKED MARKETER - The marketer's #1 daily newsletter! Pumpkin spice lattes are nice, but the real proof of autumn is the Halloween campaigns. And the ghouls are logging on early: Halloween makeup content on YouTube has racked up over 1B views in 2025 alone. Those are big numbers if you’re in the industry. Shorts are driving the engagement with surprise reveals and

Reddit sues Perplexity, SerpApi over scraping Google Search data

Perplexity and SerpApi disguised bots to scrape Reddit data from Google at 'industrial scale,' according to Reddit's new lawsuit.

Amazon extends holiday return window through January 2026

Amazon announced October 14 that holiday purchases from November 1 through December 31, 2025 can be returned until January 31, 2026, affecting FBA sellers' cash flow.

Reinventing your personalization and orchestration with AI

Stuck with stale segments? AI can deliver real-time relevance. Learn more at the MarTech Conference, free and online, Nov. 4. The post Reinventing your personalization and orchestration with AI appeared first on MarTech.

Netflix ad revenue reaches $11.5B in Q3 despite margin challenges

Netflix reported $11.51B revenue for Q3 2025 with advertising business on track to double annually, though Brazilian tax dispute reduced operating margin to 28% from expected 31.5%.

AI Assistants show significant issues in 45% of news answers

A cross-market study of 2,709 AI-assistant responses found 45% had significant issues and 81% had some issue. Gemini had the most issues with sourcing. The post AI Assistants Show Significant Issues In 45% Of News Answers appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

YouTube expands likeness detection to all monetized channels

YouTube is expanding its likeness detection tool to all monetized channels, allowing them to detect and request removal of AI videos using their face. The post YouTube Expands Likeness Detection To All Monetized Channels appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Clearbit pricing 2025: full cost breakdown explained

When I first looked into Clearbit pricing, I expected a simple plan and a flat monthly fee. But since its rebrand to Breeze Intelligence under HubSpot AI, the pricing structure has become far more layered. Between credit packs, HubSpot tiers, and add-on costs, it’s easy to underestimate your total spend. So here’s a full breakdown of what Clearbit really costs and w

Top 10 digital marketing tips every plumbing business should use

Traditional marketing methods like Yellow Pages don't work anymore for plumbers. Word-of-mouth referrals are excellent but not enough to grow consistently. You need digital marketing for plumbers to stay competitive in 2025. The post Top 10 Digital Marketing Tips Every Plumbing Business Should Use appeared first on CausalFunnel.

YouTube rolls out AI deepfake detection tool for partner program creators

YouTube launched a new AI detection feature yesterday (October 21, 2025) for creators enrolled in its Partner Program, enabling them to identify and report unauthorized uploads that use their likeness. The tool operates through YouTube Studio’s Content Detection tab, where creators can review flagged videos after identity verification. The platform notified the firs

How to make sense of all that marketing data

Anssi Rusi, CEO of Supermetrics, discuses how marketers can survive the wave of data washing over their teams. The post How to make sense of all that marketing data appeared first on MarTech.

How Turo is raising the bar for customer engagement

Reading Time: 2 minutesTuro is redefining how people move through the world. Their mission is to put the world’s 1.5B cars to better use by building a trusted car sharing marketplace, where every guest and host feels supported, respected, and connected from start to finish. To bring that level of trust to life, every message matters. Whether someone […] The post How

Oxford road unveils new ROI-based podcast rankings, Critical Role claims top spot

Oxford Road launched a new podcast ranking system that measures advertising effectiveness through actual sales results, rather than downloads or listener surveys. The “ORBIT Top 15 Podcasts Measured by Ad Performance” report draws from $1.6 billion in campaign data across hundreds of advertisers to identify which shows deliver the best return on investment. The rank

CreatorIQ’s new SafeIQ tool makes creator marketing safer for brands

CreatorIQ introduced SafeIQ on October 21, positioning it as the first enterprise-grade, AI-native brand safety infrastructure specifically designed for creator marketing. The tool aims to transform creator risk management from reactive defense to proactive intelligence by providing contextual analysis across multiple content formats. According to CreatorIQ’s new “S

Jukin Media founder Jonathan Skogmo returns to UGC space with new travel content licensing division ‘Voyager’

Jonathan Skogmo, founder and CEO of travel media publisher LOST iN, launched a new user-generated content (UGC) licensing division called “Voyager,” marking his return to the content licensing space he pioneered with Jukin Media. The new division operates within LOST iN and focuses specifically on travel-related UGC, providing licensing services to brands, tourism o

ZoomInfo’s European data: What GTM teams need to know in 2025

Expanding into Europe means dealing with more than just new markets. It means navigating complex data laws, language differences, and local nuances.

How journalists feel about the use of AI by PR professionals

Some 44% of journalists say they have a negative view of the use of AI by PR pros to craft press releases and pitches, 12% have a positive view, and 38% are neutral. Read the full article at MarketingProfs

ChatGPT Atlas browser raises security concerns

OpenAI's new Chromium-based browser draws criticism for replicating Perplexity Comet design while vulnerability research exposes risks.

Twitch star TheSushiDragon takes ownership stake in StreamerDap to transform creator sponsorships

StreamerDap, a sponsorship platform connecting brands with livestreamers, adds Twitch creator TheSushiDragon (Stefan Li) as co-owner in an equity partnership announced October 17. The deal positions the technology-focused streamer to guide platform development and serve as a brand ambassador for the company. “TheSushiDragon is the undisputed ‘King of Tech’ on Twitch

Velocity’s next era

Our industry is going through its own Big Moment of Change. So we're starting a new company (and building new tech) to do something about it. The post Velocity’s next era appeared first on Velocity Partners.

Outcomes and tasks

It’s difficult to spend the entire day working on outcomes. Sooner or later, there are tasks to be done, tasks we believe will get us to the outcome we seek. But it’s easy to spend the whole day on tasks, failing to recalibrate and ignoring the fact that the tasks might not be helping us […]