Google just dropped a massive list of updates at Marketing Live 2025, and nearly all of them are powered by AI. From how ads get built to where they appear, a lot is changing. If you want to stay competitive, this is the time to get familiar with what’s new, and how to act on…
Meta’s New “Top Creative Themes” Feature Just Dropped
Meta is finally giving us more insight into what’s actually working in our ads, and it’s long overdue. They just rolled out a new reporting feature called “Top Creative Themes,” which gives you a clearer picture of what types of messaging and visuals are performing in your account. Instead of relying on gut feel or…
Google Just Launched “AI Max” for Search Campaigns
Google just rolled out a new campaign upgrade called “AI Max” that adds a serious dose of machine learning to standard Search campaigns. Think of it as a halfway point between regular Search and Performance Max, more automation, but still built around your keywords. This isn’t a brand-new campaign type. It’s an enhancement to what…
Amazon Switching To Two-Part Titles For Product Listings
Amazon’s testing a new two-part product title format, and while there’s no official launch date yet, this update has the potential to shake up how your products rank and perform. The new format splits titles into two sections: a short “Core Product Title” and a separate “Product Highlights” section that will showcase benefits and features….
Google Is Testing a New Shopping Ad Layout
We’re seeing signs that Google is testing a new Shopping Ads layout, and it’s very different from what we’re used to. Instead of the traditional horizontal carousel we’ve all come to expect, this new format stacks product ads in a grid layout that looks more like Google Images. This might seem like a small visual…
ChatGPT Just Entered the Shopping Game, and It’s Not Playing Around
OpenAI is officially stepping into eCommerce with a brand-new shopping assistant built directly into ChatGPT. If you’ve ever asked ChatGPT for product recommendations, this new feature takes it a step further, now it’s giving curated lists of actual products from real stores, complete with links to buy. Via Open AI This isn’t just a cool…
Performance Max Just Got More Transparent – What You Need To Do
It’s no secret that Performance Max campaigns have been one of Google’s most powerful, but also most mysterious, ad formats. Advertisers have been flying blind when it comes to which channels are working, which creative is pulling its weight, and where the budget is actually going. But that’s starting to change. Google just rolled out…
Google Merchant Center Is Pulling Content From Your Marketing Emails
Google is rolling out a Merchant Center update that will automatically pull content from your marketing emails and use it to populate placements across Search, Shopping, and other surfaces. Promotions, new product announcements, even social links from your email blasts. If it’s in your emails, Google might use it. Here’s the kicker: you’re opted in…
Google Ads Launches Personalized Growth Plans: What You Need to Know
Google just dropped a new feature inside Google Ads called Personalized Growth Plans, and it’s starting to roll out now. These are custom recommendations built around your account’s goals, and they’re designed to help advertisers grow more efficiently. Via Govind Singh Panwar on X Let’s break down what’s happening, what it means for you, and…
Temu Completely Pulls Ads From Google Shopping: Time To Act
On April 9, Temu, the fast-growing e-commerce platform, abruptly ceased its Google Shopping ads in the U.S. Within three days, its App Store ranking plummeted from a consistent third or fourth position to 58th, highlighting the company’s heavy reliance on paid advertising for user acquisition. What Happened? Temu’s business model has been heavily subsidized by…