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US vs. Google, round 2: Government targets digital ad business

Martech

Dig deeper: Antitrust bill could force Google, Facebook and Amazon to shutter parts of ad business At the heart of the case is Google’s operating products for publishers and advertisers. The Competition and Markets Authority ruled “that Google is using anti-competitive practices in open-display ad tech.” Processing.

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Understanding Full-Funnel Marketing in Paid Media Advertising

Marketing Insider Group

According to Think with Google , brands that use a full-funnel strategy see up to 45% higher ROI on their ad spend compared to those that focus on a single stage. Paid media plays a role in every stage, from display ads to retargeting campaigns. Data-driven optimization ensures the right ads reach the right audience at the right time.

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How to tackle ad fraud in 2025

Martech

Ad fraud remains a persistent challenge in digital advertising, siphoning billions from marketers and undermining trust in the ecosystem. The fight against ad fraud: Progress made, but billions still at risk In 2023, the digital advertising industry reached a significant milestone, saving $10.8 by reducing ad fraud.

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What marketers need to know about data and privacy in 2025

SmartBrief - Marketing

Brands must respect consumers’ desire to protect their information online and avoid being bombarded by irrelevant ads if they want ongoing loyalty and engagement. Privacy remains a concern for consumers. So what can marketers do to both respect consumers’ wishes while also ensuring their messages reach the right audiences?

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Retail media networks evolve with new in-store measurement standards and omnichannel strategies

Martech

If they could, ad spend would likely increase much more. CVS Media Exchange adopted IAB guidelines as it continues to evolve its network and in-store experiences. CVS is also adding video screens to many of its over 9,000 U.S. Without common standards, each network remains its own walled garden. In-store and omnichannel.

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Consumers share what they want from brands by Wunderkind

Martech

Direct purchases and palue exchange: Learn how to incentivize consumers to buy directly from your website, thus maintaining higher margins and better customer engagement. Effective advertisement yypes: Learn why ads tailored to consumer interests and behaviors are the most effective and how to create visually appealing, non-disruptive ads.

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Google vs. DOJ: Why Google’s ‘hundreds of competitors’ claim doesn’t add up

Martech

Department of Justice has a “narrow view” of the ad tech market and that advertisers and publishers have many alternatives. billion fine in antitrust case While many ad tech providers exist, Google dominates key market segments such as ad exchanges, ad networks and demand-side platforms.

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