Sneak Peek: Google’s ChatGPT response, Bard
Testing, testing…Google has unveiled the experimental/testing phase of its response to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Bard. What is Bard? Bard is an experimental conversational AI service, powered by Google’s LaMDA (Language Model for Dialogue Applications). This technology was released by Google in 2021 and the company has been working on incorporating it into searched queries to better […]
Google: Last call for similar audiences
Paid Search News Recently, Google shared that it will be sunsetting its Similar Audiences (also known as “similar segments”) feature for Google Ads. When is this happening? In less than six months (starting May 1, 2023), Google will no longer generate similar audiences for targeting and reporting. On August 1, similar segments will be removed […]
Breaking: DOJ claims Google has a monopoly on the digital advertising space
On January 24, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google. This antitrust lawsuit asserts that Google has a monopoly on multiple digital advertising products. It is aiming to break up its ad division. This is a big deal and here’s why: The lawsuit wants Google to separate the Google Ad […]
Microsoft ChatGPT could be a game-changer in the search market
Industry Commentary Microsoft’s 2019 $1 billion investment in OpenAI (creator of ChatGPT) is in the development phase of a newer version of its Bing search engine. According to an article from The Information, Microsoft plans to use the AI chat behind ChatGPT to answer some search queries instead of simply showing a list of links. […]
Is the Evolution of Streaming Coming Full Circle?
Industry Commentary I was writing an article on the upcoming Netflix ad tier launch a few weeks ago and started thinking about streaming services and how much they’ve changed over the last several years. Remember when Netflix was the only major streaming service? It was a revelation because they offered TV shows from multiple networks […]
Why has YouTube Ad Revenue Declined for the First Time?
YouTube ad revenue dipped 2% year over year $7.07 billion.
Netflix to Enter Ad Space in T-Minus Two Weeks
It’s been years in the making – commercials are headed to Netflix for a cheaper ad-supported plan. On November 3rd, Netflix will kick off its Netflix Basic with Ads. What’s the price for streamers? Netflix Ad-Supported Plan: The price for this cheaper plan is $6.99 per month (available in twelve countries). Netflix Chief Operating Officer, […]
Is a Slow Amazon Prime Day 2.0 a Warning Signal for the Holiday Season?
We’re in the final hours of the second Amazon Prime Day event of 2022 and the numbers aren’t as strong as the July event.
The Game Changer: Loyalty Benefits on Google Shopping
