Privacy Sandbox Puzzle 🧩
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💸 Monetization
Privacy Sandbox Puzzle • Google’s efforts to replace third-party cookies are causing financial headaches for publishers and would increase reliance on its ad tools.
Reddit’s AI Warning • Reddit is implementing stricter measures on AI scrapers, requiring prior agreements to access its content, following numerous reports of AI companies bypassing the robots.txt protocol.
Traffic Takes a Hit • Generative AI is proven to alter search behavior, resulting in higher search volumes but significant traffic declines.
📈 Growth
Simplified Ads for SMEs • TikTok's new image ad format offering is directed at SMEs, aiming to empower them with more accessible advertising tools.
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Apple's Ad Fee Expansion • Effective July 1, Apple has extended its 30% fee on Facebook and Instagram ads purchased through iOS devices globally - however this can be avoided by using desktop browsers to purchase ads.
Gen-Alpha Loves YouTube Ads • Gen-Alpha remembers YouTube ads better than those on TV - thanks to precise targeting and engaging content.
🚀 Future of Commerce
Social Selling's Rising Power • Social media is a key driver in e-commerce, with 25% of consumers influenced by social media recommendations.
AI Flaw Hits Big Tech • Microsoft has uncovered a serious AI vulnerability, "Skeleton Key," with the potential to impact eCommerce and financial services.
Chatbot Takeover • Meta will soon let users create personalized AI chatbot characters for enhanced engagement, with a possible launch by the end of summer 2024.
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