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04:24 UTCTikTokAI

TikTok to Host 'Summit Korea 2026' on the 20th… Unveils Growth Strategy Through AI and TikTok Shop

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17:45 UTCGoogleAI

Google Ads Lets You Preview AI Max Ad Copy First (2026)

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Google Ads Lets You Preview AI Max Ad Copy First (2026) ALM Corp

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17:45 UTCGoogleFeature

Google Finishes Its September 2026 Spam Update Rollout

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Google Finishes Its September 2026 Spam Update Rollout ALM Corp

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16:47 UTCGoogleFeature

Google Merchant Center introduces new store address attribute for local inventory

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Google Merchant Center introduces new store address attribute for local inventory Search Engine Land

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16:39 UTCGoogleFeature

Google Ads introduces automotive model feeds for vehicle manufacturers

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Google Ads introduces automotive model feeds for vehicle manufacturers Search Engine Land

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15:21 UTCTikTokAI

National Trust halts TikTok ads after false AI content discovered

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National Trust halts TikTok ads after false AI content discovered Third Sector

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15:05 UTCTikTokAI

National Trust halts TikTok adverts following AI ‘error’

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National Trust halts TikTok adverts following AI ‘error’ Arts Professional

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15:03 UTCGoogleFeature

Google Ads introduces channel prioritization and budget allocation controls

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Google Ads introduces channel prioritization and budget allocation controls Search Engine Land

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15:00 UTCGoogleFeature

Guide your campaign spending with new priority and allocation featuresGuide your campaign spending with new priority and allocation featuresDirector of Product Management, Google Ads

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New controls in Google Ads let marketers categorize channel groupings by priority and better control how budget is allocated

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11:30 UTCTikTokFeature

TikTok Statistics 2026 & 2027 - Users, Revenue, Holiday Trends, TikTok Shop

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TikTok Statistics 2026 & 2027 - Users, Revenue, Holiday Trends, TikTok Shop Exploding Topics

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Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026
20:49 UTCGoogleFeature

Google claims 20% Demand Gen conversion uplift from tag gateway setups

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Google claims 20% Demand Gen conversion uplift from tag gateway setups PPC Land

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17:52 UTCTikTokAI

National Trust pauses TikTok ads after AI content ‘error’

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National Trust pauses TikTok ads after AI content ‘error’ Civil Society Media

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16:29 UTCGoogleFeature

Build your data strength with October’s Demand Gen drop.

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Build your data strength with October’s Demand Gen drop. blog.google

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16:00 UTCGoogleFeature

Build your data strength with October’s Demand Gen drop.Build your data strength with October’s Demand Gen drop.

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Boost your measurement and ROI with YouTube’s October Demand Gen Drop.

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15:00 UTCShopifyFeature

Customize checkout and accounts configurations with Sidekick

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Sidekick can now help you customize checkout and customer accounts. Get answers and guidance right where you work, without searching the docs or contacting support. In the checkout and accounts editor: Sidekick is now available in the desktop editor. You can ask it to: Learn how to configure checkout and customer account settings Get app recommendations based on your needs Search the Shopify Help Center In Checkout Blocks app: Sidekick can help you understand and plan blocks and functions in the

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14:25 UTCGoogleAPI

Google Ads API moves to twice-monthly releases starting with v26

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Google Ads API moves to twice-monthly releases starting with v26 Search Engine Land

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14:00 UTCGoogleAI

Google Ads adds Search terms and ad combinations report for AI Max

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Google Ads adds Search terms and ad combinations report for AI Max Search Engine Land

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11:21 UTCGoogleFeature

Google Merchant Center Videos Stuck In Preview Processing

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Google Merchant Center Videos Stuck In Preview Processing Search Engine Roundtable

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02:47 UTCGoogleAPI

Google Ads API moves to two releases a month starting with v26

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Google Ads API moves to two releases a month starting with v26 PPC Land

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00:07 UTCShopifyFeature

Shopify (SHOP) Hits New 52-Week High

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Shopify (SHOP) Hits New 52-Week High 24/7 Wall St.

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Monday, Oct 12, 2026
21:47 UTCShopifyFeature

Breaking Down the New Customer Acquisition Playbook

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Breaking Down the New Customer Acquisition Playbook ADWEEK

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18:39 UTCGoogleFeature

Google Ads tests automated bidding for Video Reach campaigns

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Google Ads tests automated bidding for Video Reach campaigns Search Engine Land

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17:11 UTCGooglePolicy

Google Ads gives Demand Gen advertisers a way to keep Lookalike targeting restrictions

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Google Ads gives Demand Gen advertisers a way to keep Lookalike targeting restrictions Search Engine Land

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16:00 UTCShopifyFeature

Smart grid tiles suggestions

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Shopify can now suggest smart grid tiles based on the products and discounts your staff use most. Suggestions are based entirely on your store’s own catalogue, orders, and POS activity, helping you put frequently used actions within easier reach at checkout. Each suggestion explains why it’s being recommended, and you decide whether to add or dismiss it. Nothing changes on your smart grid unless you choose to make the change and save it. You can find smart grid tile suggestions in the Add tile f

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11:18 UTCAmazonFeature

Amazon to sell ads asking buyers to review products under 1,000 ratings

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Amazon to sell ads asking buyers to review products under 1,000 ratings PPC Land

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11:11 UTCGoogleFeature

Google: Poor Image Quality Won't Stop Products From Showing In Search Or Ads

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Google: Poor Image Quality Won't Stop Products From Showing In Search Or Ads Search Engine Roundtable

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06:42 UTCGoogleFeature

Google Ads lets business names differ from domains under 3 conditions

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Google Ads lets business names differ from domains under 3 conditions PPC Land

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Sunday, Oct 11, 2026
08:00 UTCGooglePolicy

Google bans prediction market ads in Connecticut, fifth US state excluded

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Google bans prediction market ads in Connecticut, fifth US state excluded PPC Land

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08:00 UTCGoogleFeature

Google Ads opens Colombia to online lottery ads from October 21

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Google Ads opens Colombia to online lottery ads from October 21 PPC Land

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Friday, Oct 9, 2026
20:00 UTCShopifyFeature

Translate & Adapt EU Update: Auto-sync translations for up to 8 languages

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For EU merchants in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom, we've added automatic translation updates to Translate & Adapt. Until now, editing a product description or any other store content meant going back into the app to re-translate it yourself. As a result, translated storefronts fell behind and buyers landed on outdated content in their language. Now you can turn on Auto-sync for any

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19:42 UTCMetaAPI

Retiring Access Verification for Tech Provider Apps

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Access Verification will no longer be required in the Tech Provider onboarding flow. If you build apps that access Meta business data owned by your clients, you no longer submit business details for a separate access review.

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17:05 UTCShopifyFeature

Compare-at prices now shared to agentic channels

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Shopify now shares your compare-at price with AI shopping agents through Shopify Catalog, so AI agents can see when a product is marked down. Previously, AI agents reading Catalog only saw the current price and markdown prices displayed in storefront were not shown. Control if AI agents can view compare-at prices by reviewing your settings in admin. Find the toggle in the “Compare-at” section. Learn more about catalog mapping in the help doc.

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15:01 UTCPinterestFeature

From Activity to Intent: Generating User Journeys with LLMs

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12:01 UTCGoogleAI

Video: Google Spam Update Done, Penalties Rise, Factcheck AI, Content Quality, Fake Authors, Ads & So Much More

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Video: Google Spam Update Done, Penalties Rise, Factcheck AI, Content Quality, Fake Authors, Ads & So Much More Search Engine Roundtable

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Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
22:33 UTCAmazonAI

How Multi-Agent AI Is Changing the Way CPG and Retail Brands Manage Advertising at Scale

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How Multi-Agent AI Is Changing the Way CPG and Retail Brands Manage Advertising at Scale Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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17:32 UTCAmazonFeature

Amazon Sub-Same Day Bidding Puts New Cost Pressure on FBA Sellers

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Amazon Sub-Same Day Bidding Puts New Cost Pressure on FBA Sellers News Anyway

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16:58 UTCGoogleAI

Google Ads lets advertisers preview AI Max-generated ad copy before opting in

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Google Ads lets advertisers preview AI Max-generated ad copy before opting in Search Engine Land

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16:05 UTCGoogleFeature

Google Ads adds video impressions and funnel reporting to Overview page

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Google Ads adds video impressions and funnel reporting to Overview page Search Engine Land

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16:00 UTCShopifyFeature

Automatically generated policies help you launch faster

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You can now automate your return and refund, contact information, terms of service, shipping, and legal notice policies to help you launch your store faster and expand into new markets. Your automated policies stay up to date as your store settings change and in sync with Shopify’s recommendations. You remain responsible for your policies and your store’s compliance with applicable laws. To activate automation, go to Settings > Policies in your Shopify admin, select the desired policy, enable Us

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14:00 UTCGoogleFeature

Daily Search Forum Recap: October 8, 2026

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Daily Search Forum Recap: October 8, 2026 Search Engine Roundtable

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13:59 UTCGoogleFeature

It's New 10/8: Google spam update done, penalties increase, Google Ads, Merchant Center & WhatsApp - YouTube

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It's New 10/8: Google spam update done, penalties increase, Google Ads, Merchant Center & WhatsApp - YouTube Howl.link

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11:31 UTCGoogleFeature

Google Merchant Center Disapprove Products That Change More Than Once Per Day

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Google Merchant Center Disapprove Products That Change More Than Once Per Day Search Engine Roundtable

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09:33 UTCGoogleFeature

Google September 2026 spam update done rolling out

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Google September 2026 spam update done rolling out Search Engine Land

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09:16 UTCShopifyFeature

Site stability up 80%, operating costs down more than 70%: JUSTFAB moved off a decade-old in-house platform to Shopify before its vendor contract expired, without interrupting subscription billing for more than a million VIP members.

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Site stability up 80%, operating costs down more than 70%: JUSTFAB moved off a decade-old in-house platform to Shopify before its vendor contract expired, without interrupting subscription billing for more than a million VIP members. Shopify

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04:58 UTCTikTokFeature

Currys ramps up social activity through TikTok Shop trial

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Currys ramps up social activity through TikTok Shop trial Retail Bulletin

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Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026
18:40 UTCGoogleFeature

Restoration Marketing Success Launches LSA-to-Performance Max Migration System

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Restoration Marketing Success Launches LSA-to-Performance Max Migration System FinancialContent

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17:27 UTCGoogleFeature

Canada and Australia face 2027 wait for Google's Merchant Center UCP hub

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Canada and Australia face 2027 wait for Google's Merchant Center UCP hub PPC Land

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16:01 UTCGooglePolicy

Google Ads ‘Loosens’ Business Name Rules in Unusual Policy Update

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Google Ads ‘Loosens’ Business Name Rules in Unusual Policy Update www.strategicrevenue.com

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14:57 UTCTikTokFeature

Currys joins TikTok Shop

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Currys joins TikTok Shop Retail Gazette

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14:05 UTCGoogleFeature

Google Changes What Counts as a View in Demand Gen Display Ads

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Google Changes What Counts as a View in Demand Gen Display Ads ALM Corp

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