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The new year has just begun, and the digital marketing landscape continues to evolve rapidly. AI will play a pivotal role in sculpting the future of customer acquisition, but it is still an uncharted realm of strategies and tactics. Join experts for an unmissable webinar designed specifically for digital marketers who drive offline sales and

Copilot Pro, the most advanced and fastest version of Copilot, has been released today by Microsoft. Copilot, the new name for the new Bing Chat experience, now has a paid version that costs $20 per month per user. This brings “a new premium subscription for individuals that provides a higher tier of service for AI

Google Ads customer service has plummeted to an unacceptable all-time low, according to search marketers. From incorrect account suspensions to uncomfortable sales calls “aggressively” pushing automation to confusion over the platform’s own products, advertisers have told Search Engine Land that they are exasperated by the lack of help offered by their reps. And the problem

YouTube video layouts can now be edited when converting long-form clips into Shorts. The new editing feature, compatible with all Remix tools, is currently accessible only on iOS but will be rolled out to Android in the near future. Why we care. The new editing tool could prove useful for brands and marketers wanting to

Meta has been accused of running corporate ads next to content that sexualizes underage users. The allegations by Walmart, along with Tinder’s parent company Match Group, have been made public as part of a lawsuit filed by the New Mexico attorney general’s office last month. Why we care. Placing ads alongside illegal content poses a

Customer expectations are higher than ever. They expect companies to know who they are and what they need. That’s why marketers should have a data strategy that will give them a complete view of their customers – without this view, it will be much harder to personalize your marketing programs. Join experts from Google and

TikTok marketers can no longer search for specific hashtags within the platform’s Creative Center tools. Why we care. These restrictions will make it harder for you to explore and gauge the popularity of trends on the platform, which is essential for effective campaign planning. What’s changed? Links for hashtags related to the Israel-Hamas war and

Your online search results are critical to your success. Learn how to dominate page one with the content real shoppers are looking for. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to: Improve your search ranking position and the number of page-one results Capture the featured snippet and the top 3 search positions with the answer to

Google is giving websites the opportunity to request additional time to transition away from third-party cookie dependencies. To address possible compatibility concerns, the search engine has introduced a third-party cookie deprecation trial. While Chrome plans to eliminate third-party cookies by Q3 2024, this program lets embedded sites and services temporarily enable them until December 27,

Group M is planning to simplify the buying and placement of ads on streaming services for advertisers. Through the GroupM Ad Innovation Accelerator program, GroupM is joining forces with BrightLine, Disney, KERV, NBCUniversal, Roku, Telly, and YouTube to develop a new ad format for streaming services. This format aims to cater to viewers who prefer

TikTok is reportedly planning to rival Amazon by growing its U.S. ecommerce business, TikTok Shop, tenfold to $17.5 billion this year. Why we care. TikTok Shop is a prime opportunity for brands as 83% of users make purchase decisions on the platform. If TikTok is planning a major expansion, marketers will benefit from being able

The AI-generated answers in Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE) do not match any links from the top 10 Google organic search results 93.8% of the time. That’s according to a new Authoritas analysis, which focused primarily on commercial keywords. Why we care. Google SGE is expected to reduce organic traffic significantly to websites for many

The Google Ads gambling and games policy United States country-specifics has been updated. From January 4, the platform will accept and run ads for sports betting from state-approved entities in Delaware. Why we care. Eligible advertisers who want to run sports betting ads in Delaware will need to apply for accreditation. Certification. To obtain certification, follow

For years, CTV and linear television have been battling it out for viewership numbers. And it looks like CTV is coming out on top. Seeking more flexibility and lower costs, consumers have cut cords en masse, resulting in CTV viewership surpassing linear. With ~230 million users in the U.S. alone, CTV offers a clear opportunity

As search marketers brace themselves for SEO’s next chapter, it’s easy to get caught off guard by disruptions from generative AI advancements like Google’s SGE. Get ready to step into the future of SEO by joining experts from Conductor as they dive into the ever-evolving landscape of SEO in the age of AI. Learn more

Since Search Engine Land launched, we have given SEO experts a platform to share their in-depth knowledge and timely insights – with the goal of helping you solve problems, manage challenges and understand the constantly shifting SEO landscape. What follows are links to the 10 most-read, must-read Search Engine Land SEO columns of 2023 that

Since Search Engine Land launched, we have given PPC experts a platform to share their in-depth knowledge and timely insights – with the goal of helping you solve problems, manage challenges and understand the constantly shifting landscape of paid search, paid social and display. What follows are links to the 10 most-read, must-read Search Engine

The PPC community had a rollercoaster year in 2023. Google stirred things up by shaking cushions and discreetly adjusting ad prices, and the entire industry faced a major shift with the sunset of Universal Analytics, forcing everyone to transition to Google Analytics 4. It’s fair to say that GA4 did not receive the warmest welcome.