Video Nielsen's Gracenote debuts program-level ad targeting for streaming TV Gracenote Content Connect platform provides agencies and DSPs standardized metadata access for precise CTV campaign execution and brand-safe placements.
Video Triton Digital expands Omny Studio with video podcasting support Triton Digital announced December 4 that Omny Studio now supports video podcast creation, distribution, and monetization alongside audio content.
Retail JD.com secures 60% of CECONOMY in Media Saturn takeover bid Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com successfully acquired 59.8% of CECONOMY shares, reaching 85.2% total stake with partner Convergenta. Closing awaits regulatory approvals.
Data EU court empowers representative actions against Apple App Store commissions Amsterdam courts gain jurisdiction to hear collective claims alleging excessive fees on app sales, marking significant expansion of cross-border antitrust litigation.
AI Google tests AI Mode access directly from search results page Google begins testing seamless AI Mode integration through AI Overviews on mobile devices globally December 1, expanding conversational search capabilities beyond separate interfaces.
AI OpenAI adds Semrush to ChatGPT Enterprise connector lineup OpenAI integrates Semrush into ChatGPT Enterprise and Edu through MCP connectors, enabling competitive intelligence access alongside 11 other partners announced November 24, 2025.
Data Nearly half of UK websites exclude disabled customers online Research finds 48% of UK websites need accessibility improvements, with travel and hospitality sectors worst affected while councils lead in digital inclusion.
AI IAB Australia report finds instant answers reshape search measurement New IAB Australia research reveals brands must shift from traffic volume metrics to citation measurement as zero-click searches transform digital marketing strategies.
AI Google CEO's $90 billion confession: what he said about your job Silicon Valley executive reveals unprecedented spending surge while acknowledging workers face an automated future with limited protection or guidance.
AI Amazon launches AI scene search for Fire TV with Prime Video Fire TV adds AI-powered scene navigation allowing viewers to jump to specific movie moments using natural language commands through Alexa+.
Data Marketers drown in data yet struggle to measure campaign impact, report finds Funnel research reveals 86% of in-house marketers cannot determine channel impact, while cultural resistance and AI preparation gaps threaten effectiveness.
Display AppsFlyer index shows AppLovin, TikTok closing gap with market leaders AppsFlyer's 2025 Performance Index analyzed 16.2 billion installs across 88 media sources, revealing tighter competition as iOS ad spend rises significantly.
Data Check My Ads challenges regulators on DMA-GDPR enforcement for advertising Check My Ads Institute submitted detailed comments on December 4 to European authorities regarding joint guidelines governing how gatekeepers must handle personal data in digital advertising under parallel regulatory frameworks.
AI OpenAI delays advertising to combat Google's AI competition OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declares code red on December 2, 2025, pushing back advertising and other initiatives to focus on ChatGPT improvements as Google's Gemini gains ground.
AI Featured Platform power plays reshape advertising's holiday battlefield Amazon expands AI bot blocking while retailers launch autonomous shopping tools during critical Black Friday period, as Google's Gemini 3 begins powering search queries and agency consolidation continues reshaping the advertising landscape.
Search Google fined $55 million for anti-competitive search deals with Australian telcos Federal Court orders Google Asia Pacific to pay penalties for exclusive pre-installation agreements with Telstra and Optus that locked out rival search engines.
Search Google bans horse racing aggregator ads in United States effective December 1 Google revoked all horse racing aggregator certifications for the U.S. market on December 1, 2025, while maintaining permissions for licensed gambling operators.
Video YouTube creators report drops in Shorts viewership after September algorithm change Data from major channels shows engagement metrics declined sharply starting September 7, with performance remaining suppressed through November 2025.
Video Netflix removes casting support from Chromecast with Google TV devices Netflix eliminated the ability to cast content from mobile devices to most streaming hardware, forcing users to navigate with physical remotes instead of smartphones.
Data Google expands custom segments availability for Display campaigns Google Ads policy update enables Custom Segments for Display campaigns starting December 12, allowing advertisers to build audiences with broader tool access.
Video Nearly 89% of Japanese consumers regularly engage with ad-supported media Magnite research reveals 94 million Japanese consumers use OTT, mobile apps, and digital audio regularly. Study finds open internet drives strong ad response rates.
Video YouTube expands handle visibility across platform features YouTube handles will now appear in live chat and channel memberships, part of broader platform updates announced on 25 November 2025.
Social "This is not the sword I'd die on": expert on Meta scam ad findings Nicole Pruess analyzes Reuters findings on Meta fraudulent advertising revenue while discussing podcast industry consolidation and CTV transparency demands.
Display Azerion maintains EU political advertising as major platforms exit Azerion commits to transparent political ads across Europe while competitors withdraw, filling infrastructure gap left by Google and Meta exits.
Video YouTube Shorts leads short-form video as publishers eye vertical ads Media.net study shows YouTube Shorts at 56% leads TikTok and Facebook at 50% each while 90% of consumers want vertical video across publisher sites.
