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“Google Must Sell Chrome To End Search Monopoly”, US Regulators

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The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is making headlines with its aggressive stance against Google’s alleged monopolistic practices. Central to this fight is a proposal to fundamentally restructure Google’s business operations, including a potential forced sale of the Chrome browser. This unprecedented move has sparked widespread debate, touching on issues of competition, user privacy, …

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Facebook Adopts “Views” as Its New Key Metric

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In a major shift, Meta has announced that “Views” will now be the primary focus metric for both Facebook and Instagram, replacing previous metrics like “plays,” “impressions,” and “accounts reached.” This change, initially rolled out on Instagram in August, will soon be mirrored on Facebook, providing a streamlined and simplified way for creators and brands …

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Instagram Chief Debunks Sponsored Content Myths

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Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri has taken steps to address long-standing speculation regarding the platform’s treatment of sponsored content. In a recent update within his new educational series on Instagram, Mosseri debunked the myth that Instagram penalises posts tagged as sponsored. The CEO clarified that marking content as sponsored does not trigger any reach penalties or …

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TikTok Rolls Out New AI Video Tools for Marketers

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TikTok is making it easier than ever for brands to jump into video marketing with Symphony Creative Studio, a new AI-powered tool designed to generate TikTok-ready videos in minutes. Now available to all business users, the toolset streamlines video ad production with a few clicks, opening up TikTok’s fast-paced, trend-driven platform to brands without extensive …

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Google Vids Launches Powered By Gemini AI

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Google’s new app, Google Vids, is set to transform video content creation for businesses by making high-quality video production as accessible as writing a document or creating a slide deck. Part of the Google Workspace suite and powered by Gemini AI, Google Vids empowers marketing and communication teams to produce compelling, professional videos quickly—perfect for …

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Meta’s 2024 Growth: AI, Video, and the Rise of WhatsApp

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Meta has shared its latest performance update, revealing a modest increase in daily active users across its app ecosystem and a substantial boost in revenue. Daily active users across Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Threads now stand at 3.29 billion, up slightly from the 3.27 billion reported in Q2. This growth is accompanied by a …

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[New Study] 90% of B2B CMOs Championing Creative

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Historically, B2B advertising has leaned on rational messaging, focusing on product features, benefits, and performance metrics to influence business decision-makers. But with today’s competitive landscape and the rising expectations of B2B audiences, this functional approach alone isn’t enough. A new wave of research, including LinkedIn’s “B2B Renaissance” study with MAGNA Media Trials, highlights that adding …

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Meta Expands Video GenAI Tools

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At Advertising Week 2024, Meta unveiled a significant expansion of its advertising toolkit, focusing on video-driven engagement and generative AI solutions. With video content now accounting for 60% of user time on Facebook and Instagram, these updates provide a robust pathway for brands to elevate their campaigns and capture consumer attention more effectively. The New …

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ChatGPT’s New Search Engine Now Live

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OpenAI’s latest update to ChatGPT introduces integrated web search, marking a significant shift in AI-powered search. Initially available to ChatGPT Plus and Team subscribers, this feature offers real-time answers with clickable sources across categories like news, sports scores, stocks, weather, and maps. Users can access updated information within the ChatGPT interface, making it a streamlined alternative …

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