A federal judge ruled Google illegally monopolized ad tech markets, sparking remedies battles that could break up its tools. Publishers sue for damages amid appeals, reshaping digital ads worth hundreds of billions.

Fannie Mae's AI-cloned Trump voice ad promotes home loans but ignites backlash over authenticity and trust in mortgage marketing. Critics decry its soulless feel, while insiders debate regulatory fallout and industry precedents.

OpenAI readies pay-per-impression ads for ChatGPT's free and Go tiers next month, reversing CEO Altman's stance amid billions in losses. Targeting U.S. users, the model subsidizes access while safeguarding responses and privacy.

Washington's digital ad tax, launched October 2025, burdens small businesses via direct platform charges while MPU exemptions favor multistate giants. Local closures mount as tech firms adapt, litigation looms, and economic exodus fears grow.

AI is transforming digital marketing with precise campaigns, predictive analytics, and automation, forecasting robust 2026 growth amid voice search and personalization surges. Industry leaders predict higher conversions and agency shifts.

AI video agents are slashing product marketing timelines from weeks to minutes, generating scripts, visuals, and edits autonomously. Brands produce hundreds of variants hourly, boosting engagement amid rising adoption by Reuters and startups like Synthesia.

Beresnev Games founder Oleg Beresnev details 2025's AI marketing revolution, from surviving a dramatic campaign flop to slashing acquisition costs amid Russian gaming's adaptation surge.

AI delivers strong returns for B2B marketing operations, boosting efficiency and conversions. Yet 82% of marketers see no salary gains from their skills, with 70% self-funding training amid rising demands.

TikTok has finalized a deal to restructure its U.S. operations into a new entity majority-owned by American and allied investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX, with ByteDance retaining a 20% stake. This hybrid model addresses data security concerns, avoids a nationwide ban, and sets a precedent for global tech sovereignty.

Alexander Kesler's second B2B marketing book equips pros with 150+ strategies to combat AI-driven buyer shifts, building on his bestseller amid industry upheaval. Drawing from INFUSE's billions in pipeline, it offers battle-tested plays for next-level success.

Channel99 launches AI-powered Paid Search Optimization to help B2B marketers cut waste and boost ROI in Google and Microsoft campaigns. The tool integrates CRM data for precise account targeting, building on prior audience and channel innovations amid rising ad efficiency demands.

Microdramas, a $26 billion powerhouse, are revolutionizing ad strategies with immersive, gamified integrations. Brands leverage platforms like ReelShort for superior ROI, blending short-form hooks with long-form narratives amid privacy shifts and global expansion.