NewsRaid

Friday August 7, 2026

SEL
05:51 pm
ChatGPT Ads rolls out oCPC campaigns, AAM and product carousels
ChatGPT ads now allows for conversion-optimized product feed campaigns, expanded measurement integrations and carousel ads
https://searchengineland.com/chatgpt-ads-rolls-out-ocpc-campaigns-a...
SEL
05:07 pm
Google expands Limited Ad Serving policy across all Ads
Google is introducing new qualification criteria based on trust signals, verification and account history.
https://searchengineland.com/google-expands-limited-ad-serving-poli...
SEL
04:59 pm
Microsoft Advertising adds bulk editing for disapproved assets
Microsoft's now lets advertisers appeal multiple disapproved text & image assets at once, reducing time spent resolving policy issues.
https://searchengineland.com/microsoft-advertising-adds-bulk-editin...
SEL
04:43 pm
YouTube tests image ads during horizontal mobile playback
YouTube is overlaying static image ads during landscape mobile videos, potentially giving advertisers a new placement.
https://searchengineland.com/youtube-tests-image-ads-during-horizon...
SEL
04:16 pm
Google Ads adds dedicated reporting for new customer acquisition
Google now lets advertisers measure new customer acquisition without affecting bidding, replacing a reporting workaround.
https://searchengineland.com/google-ads-adds-dedicated-reporting-fo...
SEL
02:36 pm
How business context changes AI recommendations
See how three AI models responded as business context became progressively richer for the same strategic challenge.
https://searchengineland.com/business-context-changes-ai-recommenda...
SEL
01:00 pm
What six perspectives reveal about demand generation in AI search
SEO, PR, analyst relations, and publishers are solving the same AI measurement problem from different angles. Here's what they agree on.
https://searchengineland.com/perspectives-demand-generation-ai-sear...
SEL
12:00 pm
Your rankings aren’t telling you what your customers see
Customers don't search in the controlled environment your SEO tools measure. That gap changes how you should interpret rankings.
https://searchengineland.com/your-rankings-arent-telling-you-what-y...
SEL
11:00 am
You can’t demand the click if you won’t give the link
Publishers demanding citations and traffic from AI platforms should give the same credit to the data, research, and reporting they use.
https://searchengineland.com/you-cant-demand-the-click-if-you-wont-...

Thursday August 6, 2026

SEL
06:09 pm
Google to auto-upgrade automatically created assets to AI Max
Google will upgrade eligible Search campaigns to AI Max from Sept. 1, enabling search term matching and text customization.
https://searchengineland.com/google-to-auto-upgrade-some-search-cam...
SEL
05:05 pm
New Google help doc details Deal Ends annotations for Shopping ads
A new Google help document explains how experimental Deal Ends annotations highlight eligible Shopping ads with urgency badges.
https://searchengineland.com/new-google-help-doc-details-deal-ends-...
SEL
04:39 pm
New Google Ads help doc outlines corporate email rules
A new Google Ads help document explains how corporate email requirements will affect sensitive account actions during the pilot.
https://searchengineland.com/new-google-ads-help-doc-outlines-corpo...
SEL
04:14 pm
Google explains what advertisers should expect from Smart Bidding changes
Google says its Aug. 17 Smart Bidding update will make budget-limited campaigns more predictable.
https://searchengineland.com/google-explains-what-advertisers-shoul...
SEL
02:00 pm
The demand capture trap that’s making search more expensive
Search can only capture existing demand. Learn why YouTube helps create future buyers, making search campaigns more efficient over time.
https://searchengineland.com/demand-capture-trap-making-search-more...
SEL
01:00 pm
How to spot an emerging category in search data
Most trends fade. Some become entirely new markets. The difference is visible in search data if you know where to look.
https://searchengineland.com/spot-emerging-category-search-data-484393
SEL
12:00 pm
How SEO and PPC build trust across search: Case study
A 26-week case study shows how connected search marketing efforts improved visibility, addressed buyer friction, and reduced CPA.
https://searchengineland.com/seo-ppc-trust-across-search-case-study...
SEL
10:05 am
Google leadership changes with Jeff Dean out, Demis Hassabis role change and more
Jeff Dean has been with Google for over 27 years, and helped build Google Search in the early days through AI Mode.
https://searchengineland.com/google-leadership-changes-with-jeff-de...

Wednesday August 5, 2026

SEL
03:20 pm
Microsoft Advertising adds excluded content terms for Audience Ads
Microsoft now lets advertisers block Audience Ads from appearing next to specific page titles, for more control over ad placement.
https://searchengineland.com/microsoft-advertising-adds-excluded-co...
SEL
03:00 pm
10 SEO use cases for auditing your accessibility tree for AI search
Go beyond HTML with practical workflows to uncover rendering issues, weak site structure, and other obstacles to AI understanding.
https://searchengineland.com/accessibility-tree-seo-use-cases-484338
SEL
03:00 pm
Does topical focus make your brand more visible?
New research reveals why AI cites brands across many topics but recommends them only where they've built repeat topical authority.
https://searchengineland.com/does-topical-focus-make-your-brand-mor...
SEL
02:56 pm
Google tightens Ads policy for government document providers
Advertisers now need to prove explicit government authorisation before promoting government documents through Google Ads.
https://searchengineland.com/google-tightens-ads-policy-for-governm...
SEL
01:30 pm
What happens when AI Overviews contradict paid search ads?
AI recommendations can steer users toward competitors, leaving advertisers to absorb the impact on CTR, CPC, and campaign performance.
https://searchengineland.com/when-ai-overviews-contradict-paid-sear...
SEL
12:30 pm
Why paid search could be your AI search advantage
The search terms, ads, landing pages, and product feeds you've already built can strengthen your visibility across AI search.
https://searchengineland.com/paid-search-ai-search-advantage-484301
SEL
12:08 pm
Google Assistant to be discontinued on Android starting September 4
Gemini will be replacing the Google Assistant on these devices.
https://searchengineland.com/google-assistant-to-be-discontinued-on...
SEL
11:00 am
Why the F.A.C.T.S. model is the key to search everywhere optimization by SOCi
Learn how to boost visibility across search, social, reputation, and AI using SOCi's F.A.C.T.S. model for multi-location brands.
https://searchengineland.com/why-the-f-a-c-t-s-model-is-the-key-to-...
SEL
10:30 am
Google releases help doc for Performance Max pay-per-lead goals
The new guides explain how advertisers can set up, target and optimise Performance Max campaigns with pay-per-lead goals.
https://searchengineland.com/google-releases-help-doc-for-performan...
SEL
10:23 am
Google launches secure API access pilot for manager accounts
The new pilot lets advertisers restrict sensitive API actions to approved applications, adding an extra layer of security.
https://searchengineland.com/google-launches-secure-api-access-pilo...

Friday July 31, 2026

SEL
06:39 pm
Google publishes its first dedicated guide for YouTube audio ads
Google YouTube audio ads help doc, brings the format's setup, specifications, and best practices into one place.
https://searchengineland.com/google-publishes-its-first-dedicated-g...
SEL
05:33 pm
Google Analytics adds campaign diagnostics for missing aggregate identifiers
The new Google Analytics alert helps marketers identify missing URL parameters that can reduce campaign attribution accuracy.
https://searchengineland.com/google-analytics-adds-campaign-diagnos...
SEL
03:01 pm
OpenAI appears to be building chatbot-native ads that launch AI agents
A new ChatGPT ad format is being tested that starts a conversation with an AI business agent instead of sending users to a website.
https://searchengineland.com/openai-appears-to-be-building-chatbot-...
SEL
03:00 pm
Why every SEO team now needs a social topical map
Your YouTube channel may already have Google Search visibility you're not measuring. Build a social topical map from those insights.
https://searchengineland.com/seo-social-topical-map-484018
SEL
02:00 pm
AI makes SEO faster, but human expertise still wins
The biggest gains come from using AI to accelerate strategy, not replace original thinking. See where to draw the line.
https://searchengineland.com/ai-makes-seo-faster-but-human-expertis...
SEL
01:00 pm
AI shopping starts with your product feed, not your product page
AI shopping uses structured product data to decide what shoppers see. Here's why your Google Merchant Center feed is key to discovery.
https://searchengineland.com/ai-shopping-product-feed-page-484060
SEL
12:00 pm
Why separating brand and non-brand campaigns improves ROAS
Strong ROAS can mask where your budget goes. Here's how separating brand campaigns drives revenue growth and new customer acquisition.
https://searchengineland.com/separating-brand-non-brand-campaigns-r...
SEL
11:00 am
AI is building your digital experience. It’s also making it less accessible. by AudioEye
AI is generating more of the web, and it's carrying the same accessibility gaps with it. Marketing has the leverage to close them
https://searchengineland.com/ai-is-building-your-digital-experience...

Thursday July 30, 2026

SEL
06:56 pm
AI models favor familiar brands in search: Study
The analysis of AI searches found 63% of brand-specific searches involved one of each model's five most familiar brands.
https://searchengineland.com/ai-models-favor-familiar-brands-search...
SEL
05:24 pm
Google launches Structured Data Files v10.1 for Display & Video 360
Google Display & Video 360's latest Structured Data Files update adds AI labels, DOOH support and new bulk management features.
https://searchengineland.com/google-launches-structured-data-files-...

Monday July 27, 2026

SEL
05:32 pm
Google makes passkeys mandatory for Google Ads API users
The update makes passkeys mandatory for new Google Ads API authentication while leaving existing refresh tokens unaffected.
https://searchengineland.com/google-makes-passkeys-mandatory-for-go...
SEL
04:59 pm
Microsoft Ads adds Ad Preview Hub to Performance Max
Microsoft advertisers can now securely preview and share PMax creatives across placements before campaigns go live.
https://searchengineland.com/microsoft-ads-adds-ad-preview-hub-to-p...
SEL
04:44 pm
Google begins rolling out in-account certification applications
Eligible advertisers will soon be able to apply for select policy certifications directly within their Google Ads accounts.
https://searchengineland.com/google-begins-rolling-out-in-account-c...