Google Puts Inline Links Higher In More AI Search Responses via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google is changing how links appear in AI Mode and AI Overviews, moving inline links higher and expanding the carousels that highlight Preferred Sources.
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We analyzed 5,000+ Google Ads accounts: Seasonality adjustments backfire on Black Friday by Optmyzr
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Social & Video
A Meta-Morphosis: Frontier Foray and TikTok Block
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Content Strategy
Wendy’s signs on as first sponsor for in-app Bravo fan experience
The hub features a personalized feed of content curated from popular franchises and an artificial intelligence-generated avatar of Andy Cohen.
Social & Video
Sociable: TikTok inks microdrama partnership with Made By Us studios
The content deal gives TikTok exclusive rights to select microdrama series from several high-profile creators.
SEO
Bing tests gift icon on the Shopping tab
Bing is testing a gift icon on its Shopping tab, a small visual change that leaves the tab’s behavior unchanged.
Brand Campaigns
Ads of the Week: 13 Campaigns That Caught Our Eye, From Chipotle to Pringles
Chipotle, Pringles, DoorDash, Sprite, Gymshark, and more are behind the week’s most notable ads.