Joseph Arthur

Taboola introduces a ‘reimagined approach’ to driving full-funnel performance

Taboola introduces a ‘reimagined approach’ to driving full-funnel performance

With the launch of Realize, CEO Adam Singolda wants Taboola to move past its origins in native advertising to focus on the entire performance landscape.

Google reportedly planning to charge users for its AI-powered search

Google reportedly planning to charge users for its AI-powered search

Incorporating Google’s AI-powered search features into its premium subscription model has emerged as the most likely route for a revenue model change-up, as the search giant attempts to offset some of the billions spent on generative AI innovation.

X poised to suffer ‘biggest recorded pullback’ from advertisers ever

X poised to suffer ‘biggest recorded pullback’ from advertisers ever

With brand perception concerns pushing advertisers away from X, YouTube, Netflix and TikTok are among the ad platforms most preferred by consumers and marketers.

Infillion purchases MediaMath following $22 million bid for bankrupt DSP

Infillion purchases MediaMath following $22 million bid for bankrupt DSP

The adtech firm is set to become MediaMath’s new owner for a fraction of the $1 billion price tag once placed on the recently-bankrupt company

Google unveils its first AI-powered search ad features

Google unveils its first AI-powered search ad features

Gemini’s first integration automatically generates relevant content for advertiser’s creative and performance assets, including images, headlines, descriptions and keywords

Google responds to IAB Tech Lab’s Privacy Sandbox report, citing “many misunderstandings and inaccuracies”

Google responds to IAB Tech Lab’s Privacy Sandbox report, citing “many misunderstandings and inaccuracies”

Despite IAB Tech Lab criticism, Google has reaffirmed its commitment to phasing out third-party cookies on Chrome by H2 2024. Emphasising user privacy and digital advertising support, the tech giant says it welcomes feedback on its Privacy Sandbox solutions

'It’s time to move': Google’s VP, Global Ads on cookie deprecation, privacy regulation and AI integration

'It’s time to move': Google’s VP, Global Ads on cookie deprecation, privacy regulation and AI integration

Google’s vice president of Global Advertising Strategies, Dan Taylor, unpacks everything from Chrome’s incoming cookie deprecation deadline to the need to invest in AI amid legacy systems' privacy-fuelled decline

The high risk, high reward game of advertising on WhatsApp

The high risk, high reward game of advertising on WhatsApp

With personalisation top-of-mind among consumers, are marketers missing a golden opportunity on one of the world's most popular communication channels?

Microsoft to retire Xandr DSP in favour of an AI-powered future

Microsoft to retire Xandr DSP in favour of an AI-powered future

After acquiring the DSP from AT&T in 2021, Microsoft’s priorities began to shift more to the sell side, with AI at the forefront.

Apple is the world's first $1 trillion brand: Kantar

Apple is the world's first $1 trillion brand: Kantar

Apple has secured the most valuable spot for the third year running. NVIDIA, meanwhile, has ridden the AI wave to leap into the top 10, enjoying a 178% brand value increase.

Elon Musk’s xAI acquires X for $33 billion

Elon Musk’s xAI acquires X for $33 billion

The acquisition marks a further alignment of the two companies, holding a combined value of $113 billion.

Global adspend on news brands forecast to decline by a third

Global adspend on news brands forecast to decline by a third

Creator journalists and UGC are starting to draw more attention from advertisers wary of potentially distressing content on news brands.

Google introduces AI Max to search campaigns

Google introduces AI Max to search campaigns

Advertisers have seen a 14% ROAS increase after activating the campaign-level setting in their campaigns.

Google rolls out several new PMax updates following successful beta launches

Google rolls out several new PMax updates following successful beta launches

Intending to improve brand safety, depth of search and customer segmentation, the new tools further integrate Google AI into advertisers’ campaigns.

Meta to begin testing Community Notes feature across Facebook, Instagram and Threads

Meta to begin testing Community Notes feature across Facebook, Instagram and Threads

Following its move away from third-party fact-checking, Meta’s Community Notes feature is intended to be less biased and more scalable.

Nearly 70% of ‘parents’ targeted by ads don’t have kids

Nearly 70% of ‘parents’ targeted by ads don’t have kids

The accuracy of socio-demographic targeting in digital advertising has been called into question, with a report revealing a disconnect between targeting assumptions and actual audience composition.

‘A significant shift in the platform's monetisation approach’: YouTube launches Affiliate Hub

‘A significant shift in the platform's monetisation approach’: YouTube launches Affiliate Hub

YouTube’s latest array of affiliate marketing tools stand to put authenticity at the forefront of creators' relationships with brands to create more engaged audiences in return.

Netflix reports strong Q1 growth but is it painting over CTV’s cracks?

Netflix reports strong Q1 growth but is it painting over CTV’s cracks?

Although Netflix has added almost 10 million new paid subscribers in early 2024, some experts believe advertising is quickly becoming the streaming giant’s long-term profitability plan, presenting a compelling opportunity for brands.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on using AI to win over consumers and growing as an ads business

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on using AI to win over consumers and growing as an ads business

The e-commerce giant’s CEO revealed fresh insights into the company's future plans on all things consumer behaviour, AI, Amazon Ads and Prime Video.