Google: Brand advertising push fuelling YouTube growth
Matthew ValentineBrand advertising – rather than direct response – driving YouTube revenue, says Google, which credits AI innovation for second quarter growth.
Marketers urged to prepare for ‘low-cookie world’ as Google abandons plans to deprecate third-party cookies
Grace GollaschRather than removing third-party cookies, Google has proposed an “updated approach” that claims to “elevate user choice”, but experts encourage marketers to continue pursuing other forms of targeting and measurement.
CMOs urged to use latest cookie phase-out delay as a reminder to get ‘on track’
Grace GollaschThe CMA has raised further concerns about the introduction of Google’s Privacy Sandbox, which has now been delayed until 2025, but the hold-up is not expected to make any “meaningful difference” to advertisers, experts say.
Google must adapt to a world where search engines are legacy technology
Mark RitsonGoogle owner Alphabet has so far failed to demonstrate its readiness for an AI-driven future, where its mission and established products could become redundant.
Marketers prioritise own data as ‘illusion of control’ from third-party cookies vanishes
Chris SutcliffeAfter many delays Google is finally transitioning users away from third-party cookies – but some brand marketers are still scrambling to keep up.
Google’s VP of marketing: ‘Qual is more important today than ever’
Lucy TesserasThe value of some types of qualitative research have come into question over the years but in a sea of quantitative data, Google’s Yonca Dervisoglu urges marketers not to overlook its importance.
Salary Survey 2023: Marketing’s influence is up but CMOs agree ‘the job isn’t done’
Molly InnesThe majority of marketers feel confident in their ability to influence change, according to our 2023 Career and Salary Survey. But there is still a gap between B2B and B2C when it comes to businesses understanding of marketing’s role.
Elon Musk takes over Twitter amid a challenging market for digital advertising
Niamh CarrollMusk’s acquisition of Twitter comes as Meta, Google and Snap all report a slowdown in their advertising businesses, with demand waning due to the difficult macroeconomic environment.
Google CMO: There’s a massive business opportunity in getting D&I right
Russell ParsonsImproving representation and inclusivity will help make Google’s marketing more effective, according to CMO Lorraine Twohill.
Apple beats Amazon and Google to reclaim title of world’s most valuable brand
Molly InnesApple is “on course” to become the world’s first trillionaire brand after topping Kantar’s BrandZ ranking for the first time since 2015.
Amazon retains crown as world’s most valuable brand
Matt BarkerAmazon tops Kantar BrandZ’s list of the world’s 100 most valuable brands for the third year in a row, as a host of global businesses bounce back with a vengeance despite the trials of lockdown.
Marketers must be included when competition lawyers test Google’s market power
Grace KiteWhen Google’s market power is being assessed, Google and its customers can’t be the only marketing voices being heard – other marketing experts must be brought to the table.
Bob Hoffman: ‘Devious ad tech weasels’ are making marketers look like fools
Matt BarkerBob Hoffman, aka the Ad Contrarian, argues that after 10 years of scandal, trauma and confusion, scepticism is a desirable trait for marketers.
Brands are returning to brand building, says Google
Manny PhamGoogle says money is moving back to brand building on its platforms as brands look to “keep their brands in front of people to stay top of minds”.
Google on its mission to keep a million businesses open in 2021
Matt BarkerGoogle wants to start a national conversation about the British public’s love for all things local, as it looks to revive the UK high street and tap into trends within wider culture.