An apparent glitch in Google's ad system lets bad actors remove the Local Service Ads of their competitors
Also: Bluesky is open to all... Google might disconnect your Search Console... and get ready for more fake "congrats" LinkedIn messages
Why can't Google just tell us what actually matters when it comes to search engine rankings?
PLUS: The web browser that could hurt Google’s ad revenues... A warning about your brand’s TikTok videos... Why Mastodon might be the sleeper hit for social engagement... and how the death of the cache link might hurt SEO.
Meta and LinkedIn add new tracking options... Adobe gives up on XD... and the clock that lies to you.
TikTok and UMG get into a pissing match over music licensing, with advertisers and users coming out the losers.
How national cultures can affect consumers' reaction to your promotional labels
AI product bots have taken over X and they're stuck in an endless loop. Aaaand scene.
PLUS: We knew it was coming sooner or later — Meta's new genAI for ads does not have an "Off" toggle
PLUS: Meta puts its AI-based "Advantage+" targeting on all campaign types — some, whether you want it or not.
A bug is showing businesses on Apple Maps as "permanently closed" and business owners are furious
LinkedIn is removing a powerful tool for targeting that B2B marketers have relied on for years.
