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Last updated: 18 October 2026, 04:30 IST
Search & Digital Marketing
Google Launches A Video Series For Odd Technical SEO Questions
Google's new Search Central video series tackles unusual technical SEO questions, starting with emoji, non-English characters, and keywords in your URLs.
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Google Ads Introduces Channel Prioritization And Budget Allocation
Google Ads introduces channel prioritization and budget allocation controls, giving advertisers more flexibility over spending across Search, Performance Max, and other…
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Addressability is back as a headline concern for attendees at this year’s Prebid Summit
Related Insights Digiday @ Advertising Week Apple’s secret blocklist is the talk of Advertising Week New York (mostly off the record) Read More The digital media…
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Inside Dentsu’s plan to make entertainment a part of every brand’s budget
Somewhere down the line, a brand will probably hire Dentsu as its global entertainment agency, with a brief that has nothing to do with the creative or media accounts.…
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Media Briefing: Overheard from publishers at Digiday London Media Strategies Town Hall
This week’s Media Briefing looks at what publisher execs discussed during Digiday’s Town Hall held in London this week, regarding new ways to measure audeince value, the…
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Inside Wirecutter’s push to diversify beyond affiliate revenue as AI reshapes discovery
As AI transforms how consumers search and shop, Wirecutter wants to be more than a product review site built on affiliate links. The New York Times-owned brand is…
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Making the case for purchase and intent data in programmatic
Kristi Argyilan, Chief Commercial Officer and evp, The Trade Desk Every CMO is dealing with the same squeeze. Finance is going through budgets line by line and wants…
Read on our siteSnap reports on Snap Map data for brands
The company said that the discovery tool can help drive engagement but noted that most users still turn to Google Maps for location information.
Read on our siteTikTok Shop offers UK merchants more engagement tools
The platform added group deals, new auction functions and an easy way to create shoppable carousels.
Read on our siteWhatsApp provides chat guest links for non-users
The new feature lets hosts send out chat invitations to anyone on or off the app, although guests will have limited usage options on calls.
Read on our siteTikTok inks microdrama partnership with Made By Us studios
The content deal gives TikTok exclusive rights to select microdrama series from several high-profile creators.
Read on our siteTikTok inks partnership with Made By Us studios
The content deal gives TikTok exclusive rights to select microdrama series from several high-profile creators.
Read on our siteYouTube labels AI-generated music
The company has implemented transparency measures on its music platform and in its main app to identify generative artificial intelligence creations.
Read on our siteGoogle shares 2026 Halloween trends
This year’s annual Frightgeist overview offers movie-inspired costumes from films including “Obsession,” as well as regional U.S. trend advice.
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Publishers and buyers are rethinking how to create connections that drive performance in the AI era
The digital advertising ecosystem is being transformed as AI unlocks speed, intelligence and new avenues for growth. But both publishers and marketers are realizing that…
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Ricursive Intelligence is betting on AI-designed chips to help solve the compute crisis
The founders detailed how their startup is developing AI that can design chips, learn from each iteration, and improve subsequent designs, all with the goal of…
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Gudea leverages AI to help organizations prevent social media crises before they erupt
Gudea, a company that tracks how stories and rumors spread online that describes itself as the “storm tracker for the internet,” is using AI to help organizations spot…
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Flock CEO says its microphones detect ‘just gunshots’ — its website says different
Langley’s comments come amid mounting scrutiny of Flock from privacy advocates, including the ACLU, and members of the public who are concerned about the misuse of its…
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YouTube Music launches new labels as AI-generated music floods streaming platforms
The label will appear on the player page and include songs entirely generated by AI or partially, such as AI involved in composition and vocals.
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Apate sends AI agents undercover to get scammed so they can gather fraud intelligence
Most companies use AI agents to ship products faster or speed up workflows. Apate.ai sends them undercover to get scammed.
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Deezer will soon let you filter out AI-generated music
Deezer said that the new toggle will be rolled out by the end of the year.
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Get a 50% discount on the last two days of TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, October 14-15, in San Francisco. Register now and join the rest of the startup ecosystem. Today, it's…
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Zenzap raises $44M for its AI chat app that aims to replace WhatsApp in the workplace
Zenzap is used by organizations including Starbucks and Taco Bell.
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Floqer’s AI agents research sales prospects so teams don’t have to
The problem Floqer is trying to solve is familiar to anyone who has worked in sales or revenue operations.
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