eBay launched its Live shopping platform in Germany on November 29, delivering real-time auctions and instant purchases through streamed events from sellers.

Advertising veterans warn new AI protocol ignores fraud risks while major platforms resist adoption that threatens vendor lock-in profits.

Platform data shows browse recommendations dropped from six long-form videos per row to just two, redirecting 80% of available slots toward Shorts content.

YouTube withdraws streaming data from Billboard charts after January 16, 2026, ending decade-long partnership over ad-supported versus subscription weighting.

Amazon Business expands membership benefits with financial software, cybersecurity protection, and HR tools for small businesses across three partnership programs.

Microsoft Clarity's December 18 analysis shows AI referrals grew 155% in eight months while converting 11 times better than search despite under 1% traffic share.

Mariah Carey's seasonal classic reaches 57.1 million views while Wham! captures 53 million as festive tracks surge across 13 markets.

Snapchat announced Quick Cut on December 17, a lens-powered video creation tool that eliminates traditional editing workflows for iOS users.

While the instinct may be to test constantly, I contend it's best to take a hands-off approach when you're getting good results.

New research reveals 33% of YouTube Shorts shown to new users are brainrot content, while 21% are AI-generated slop, as machine-made videos flood the platform.

Data from Marfeel reveals Google Discover transformed into an AI platform, with 51% of feed positions now occupied by AI Summaries in test markets, while YouTube absorbs the majority of default exits.

Magnite deploys first AI-generated home screen ads on LG and TCL, lowering creative barriers for nonprofits entering streaming TV advertising markets.

Innovid announced social advertising enhancements on December 17, 2025, adding Reddit support and Meta's Opportunity Score to streamline cross-platform campaigns.

LG Ad Solutions study finds 96% of viewers say home screen ads influence theater decisions, while 67% rent movies after seeing promotions on TV screens.

Google Ads requires alcohol advertisers to avoid targeting minors and only target approved locations. ABV limits vary by country with a 7-day warning before suspension.

Ahrefs published arguably misinterpreted research that nonetheless yielded surprising insights into Generative Engine Optimization (GEO).

Japan enforces Mobile Software Competition Act on December 17, requiring Google and Apple to allow alternative app stores and payment systems with strict compliance rules.

Google integrates Gemini 3 frontier model into search on December 18, 2025, enabling dynamic interface generation and real-time simulations for complex queries across millions of users.

LinkedIn's B2B Institute research shows branded searches deliver $12.99 ROAS versus $0.68 for generic terms, as AI-driven discovery reshapes marketing strategies.

Ahrefs tested AI platforms with misinformation about a fictional brand on December 10. Search Engine Journal's critique revealed what the experiment really demonstrated.