Google has ‘very good ideas’ for native ads in Gemini Google’s Gemini AI assistant doesn’t have ads today, but the company has “very good ideas” for ways they could show up down the road, CEO Sundar Pichai said on Alphabet’s investor call this afternoon. Right now, you can access Gemini for free or pay for a subscription to use advanced features, but it sounds like

Digital Ads Cost More, Convert Less: Frustration To Blame via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern A report finds organic traffic is declining, costs are rising, and user frustrations are growing, forcing marketers to prioritize retention. The post Digital Ads Cost More, Convert Less: Frustration To Blame appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

TikTok ads anyone? I was wondering if anyone’s using TikTok ads and if they’re successful? I’m thinking about making the switch since meta’s just been annihilating me these past 4 months submitted by /u/YearMediocre8606

Where to start with ads? I just started my store and am quite new to this space – learning as I go! I’m in the tech accessories niche and found that my organic videos get the most views in this order: YouTube Shorts > TikTok > Instagram. I’m planning on running ads soon but don’t have an extremely large budget since I haven’t generated any revenue yet. I was wonderin…

Meta ads – Irrelevant ad hook increase hook rate? What’s your opinion on using an eye catching but somewhat irrelevant hook for your ad? For example, if I was selling coffee, showing the product or someone drinking coffee may result in lower hook rate than showing someone spilling a cup of coffee because people come on social media to see entertainment but to be advertised. However, spilling c…

Apple Might Start Buying Ads on X Again Apple held discussions with X (formerly Twitter) about once again showing ads on the social media site, reports The Wall Street Journal. The talks are said to have taken place “in recent weeks.” In an attempt to maintain a relationship with X, Apple was one of the companies that did not pause ad buying when Elon Musk took over the company, but …

Is anyone using ASC or dynamic creatives for FB ads in 2025? What has your experience been like using ASC or dynamic creatives for purchase campaigns so far? submitted by /u/BuggytheChuggy

Instagram ads audience (similar to your followers) any good? What we sell isnt really in many categories to advertise to when we do custom ads So find myself leaning towards “Targets this ad to people similar to your followers” But not to sure have been fond of results with this selected in the past, maybe it was the content used at the time But what are all of your thoughts on utilizing that audience?…

Reports: Some Super Bowl ads to cost $8 million Fox has sold at least 10 commercials for Super Bowl LIX for $8 million, according to multiple reports Wednesday.

Layering Success: How To Target High-Intent Users In Google Ads via @sejournal, @LisaRocksSEM Learn how audience layering in Google Ads can help you reach the right people and maximize the effectiveness of your advertising campaigns. The post Layering Success: How To Target High-Intent Users In Google Ads appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Some YouTube Viewers Say They’re Seeing Hours of Unskippable Ads Users claim that Google has a new plan of attack in its fight against adblockers.

Why YouTube Is Showing You Hours of Unskippable Ads Google has a new plan of attack in its fight against ad blockers.

Smart Bidding In Google Ads: In-Depth Guide via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson Drive better results with Smart Bidding in Google Ads. Learn how to use this advanced feature to optimize your PPC campaigns. The post Smart Bidding In Google Ads: In-Depth Guide appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Meta ads – 1 CBO or multiple CBOs I’ve been watching a lot of Nick theriot lately and following his 1 CBO, many ad sets and let one ad set take majority of spend strategy. His strategy is to never turn off any ad sets – if some ad set doesn’t spend, then that means it’s shit anyways. It worked okay at low scale (< $100 per day) but performance goes down when scaling. Also when t...

Platform for fb ads that shows all the data Hi friends, I constantly use fb ads manager for my campaigns but I have seen an increase in my costs per message but it is difficult to see the whole scenario only with the filters of fb ads manager. I would like you to help me with a platform that could connect it with my Ads Manager and show me my KPIs (clicks, results, impressions, STD etc e…

Why isn’t partnering with creators as easy as posting ads on Google, Facebook etc Was just wondering why the process for partnering with creators does not work like normal ads which have demand side platforms allowing you to buy ads spots. Feels like something like this could make life easier for partnering with creators? Almost like a marketplace where creators could post ad slots for brands to bid on? submitted by /u…

Meta ads Anyone recommend a good course (paid or non-paid) for meta ads. I’d say I’m intermediate with meta ads and somewhat sharp, but I’m all about bettering myself and constantly learning. Curious to see if anyone has undertook any courses that they would highly recommend. I am in E-commerce and my store is already pretty well established. Spending an…

Meta Threads Takes the Next Step By Launching Ads via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson Meta tests image ads on Threads, offering new opportunities for advertisers. Learn why this matters, how it works, and what brands should do now. The post Meta Threads Takes the Next Step By Launching Ads appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Meta to begin testing ads on Threads, its microblogging app Meta will begin testing ads on its Threads microblogging service with a few companies in the U.S. and Japan, the company said in a blog post Friday.

Has anyone else paid for no ads on streaming services, not because they mind ads in general, but because the specific ads are so annoying? I don’t know if it’s just me, but every single ad I’ve seen seeing on every service (and even on Reddit) is 300 different brands of ozempic, full body deoderant, and hair loss stuff. I feel like we very quickly moved through a movement of wellness & self-care straight into “everything about your body is wrong” It happened a couple years ago too…