LinkedIn now offers free AI certification courses to equip professionals with essential skills in recruiting, talent acquisition, and learning development. Available until Dec 31, these courses address the growing demand for AI expertise. Google also joins with a new AI course via Coursera.
Google announces leadership changes as Prabhakar Raghavan steps down, with Nick Fox taking over Search and Ads. Raghavan transitions to Chief Technologist, while Fox leads the Knowledge & Information team, potentially accelerating AI integration and revisiting core search quality.
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Snapchat is testing two new advertising placements: Sponsored Snaps, featuring full-screen videos for user engagement, and Promoted Places, highlighting local businesses on the Snap Map. These innovations aim to enhance brand visibility and user experience while expanding Snapchat's ad ecosystem.
Reddit introduces a powerful new Keyword Targeting feature for digital advertisers. With AI-driven audience expansion and multi-placement optimization, marketers can enhance PPC campaigns, improve conversions, and optimize costs. Discover new advertising opportunities on Reddit today!
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The Internet Archive faces a major cyberattack, exposing personal data of over 31 million users. The breach has caused disruptions to its Wayback Machine service. Users are urged to change passwords and remain vigilant as the organization works to restore services and enhance security measures.
Google is integrating Amazon's Multi-Channel Fulfillment into its Merchant Center. This update will help retailers streamline shipping information and enhance product visibility, aiming to boost click-through and conversion rates while reducing cart abandonment for a better shopping experience.
Alphabet Inc.'s Q2 2024 financials show a 14% rise in Google Search revenue, driven by strong Search and Cloud performance. CEO Sundar Pichai emphasizes AI innovation. Key takeaways for marketers include the importance of search, video content, and evolving digital trends.
Facebook is officially unfriending Blackberry, following a decision by WhatsApp to drop support for Blackberry. In a statement by WhatsApp, they said “While these mobile devices have been an important part of our story, they don’t offer the kind of capabilities we need to expand our app’s features