The Week in Tech: Samsung in ‘do or die’ situation and Google’s record acquisition
Josh StephensonMarketing Week’s weekly round-up of the technology stories that impact the marketing sector: from AI to martech, regulation to public perceptions.
Google investigated by UK watchdog over impact of search advertising dominance
Grace GollaschWith over 90% of all search queries made on Google and more than 200,000 UK advertisers using Google’s search advertising, the CMA is investigating whether its search dominance impacts advertisers and consumers.
Google on why brands should stop fixating on an ‘AI strategy’
Charlotte RogersForget formulating strategies and focus on how AI can turbocharge each element of your plan, says EMEA marketing boss Yonca Dervisoglu.
UK watchdog accuses Google of abusing dominance in sector to gain unfair advantage
Grace GollaschAn investigation by the CMA has provisionally found that Google’s market dominance and “self-preference” could harm thousands of UK publishers and advertisers.
Google: Brand advertising push fuelling YouTube growth
Matthew ValentineBrand advertising – rather than direct response – driving YouTube revenue, says Google, which credits AI innovation for second quarter growth.
Marketers urged to prepare for ‘low-cookie world’ as Google abandons plans to deprecate third-party cookies
Grace GollaschRather than removing third-party cookies, Google has proposed an “updated approach” that claims to “elevate user choice”, but experts encourage marketers to continue pursuing other forms of targeting and measurement.
CMOs urged to use latest cookie phase-out delay as a reminder to get ‘on track’
Grace GollaschThe CMA has raised further concerns about the introduction of Google’s Privacy Sandbox, which has now been delayed until 2025, but the hold-up is not expected to make any “meaningful difference” to advertisers, experts say.
Google must adapt to a world where search engines are legacy technology
Mark RitsonGoogle owner Alphabet has so far failed to demonstrate its readiness for an AI-driven future, where its mission and established products could become redundant.
Marketers prioritise own data as ‘illusion of control’ from third-party cookies vanishes
Chris SutcliffeAfter many delays Google is finally transitioning users away from third-party cookies – but some brand marketers are still scrambling to keep up.
Google’s VP of marketing: ‘Qual is more important today than ever’
Lucy TesserasThe value of some types of qualitative research have come into question over the years but in a sea of quantitative data, Google’s Yonca Dervisoglu urges marketers not to overlook its importance.
Salary Survey 2023: Marketing’s influence is up but CMOs agree ‘the job isn’t done’
Molly InnesThe majority of marketers feel confident in their ability to influence change, according to our 2023 Career and Salary Survey. But there is still a gap between B2B and B2C when it comes to businesses understanding of marketing’s role.
Elon Musk takes over Twitter amid a challenging market for digital advertising
Niamh CarrollMusk’s acquisition of Twitter comes as Meta, Google and Snap all report a slowdown in their advertising businesses, with demand waning due to the difficult macroeconomic environment.
Google CMO: There’s a massive business opportunity in getting D&I right
Russell ParsonsImproving representation and inclusivity will help make Google’s marketing more effective, according to CMO Lorraine Twohill.
Apple beats Amazon and Google to reclaim title of world’s most valuable brand
Molly InnesApple is “on course” to become the world’s first trillionaire brand after topping Kantar’s BrandZ ranking for the first time since 2015.
Amazon retains crown as world’s most valuable brand
Matt BarkerAmazon tops Kantar BrandZ’s list of the world’s 100 most valuable brands for the third year in a row, as a host of global businesses bounce back with a vengeance despite the trials of lockdown.