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The Top Three Industry Stories Today

  1. Google Search Goes Full AI
    Google has introduced Gemini 2.0 for AI Overviews, enhancing search results with AI-generated content. Additionally, Google has launched AI Mode, a new search option providing AI-only results. This experimental feature is currently available to Google One AI Premium subscribers in Search Labs.

  2. Google Expands AI Shopping
    Google has rolled out new AI shopping features, allowing consumers to visualize and try on fashion and beauty products. Vision match enables users to describe clothing and receive visual suggestions, while virtual makeup try-on and expanded virtual clothing try-on offer interactive experiences.

  3. Reels: 3 Minutes is the New Cap
    Instagram advises creators not to post Reels longer than 3 minutes to maintain engagement. Previously, the platform recommended against Reels over 90 seconds, but increased the limit to 3 minutes in response to creator feedback. Now, Instagram emphasizes the importance of keeping Reels concise.

Today’s Other News

  • Advertising: Microsoft’s Copilot introduces Showroom Ads and Ad Voice features to attract advertisers. AI-driven ad buying is on the rise, with tech giants advocating for automated campaigns, sparking discussions on control and effectiveness.

  • Influencer Marketing: Content creators’ political stances are influencing brand partnerships, with many brands hesitant to align with politically outspoken influencers. This trend is leading to a reduction in brand-safe influencer options for marketers.

  • Search: Google updates its robots meta tag documentation to include controls for AI Mode and AI Overviews, allowing site owners to manage their content appearance in Google’s AI features.

  • Social Media: TikTok expands its U.S. business with a focus on local services, while META introduces facial recognition for security and scam detection. LinkedIn opens its first offline experience center in London for in-person professional interactions.

The Ticker: How Digital Marketing Stocks Are Performing

  • Social Media: Meta, Snapchat, Pinterest, Reddit, and Yelp stocks fluctuate.
  • Ad Platforms: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Spotify stocks experience changes.
  • Ad Tech: Magnite, Integral Ad Science, The Trade Desk, Criteo, and DoubleVerify stocks show varying performance.
  • Marketing Agencies: Omnicom Group, IPG Group, and WPP stocks demonstrate positive trends.

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