Google AI Mode sends traffic on 69% of transactional queries: New data

New UX testing shows AI Mode doesn’t kill high-value clicks. Users still visit websites when choosing doctors, dentists, and other services.
Meta: Native Reels ads can lift purchase intent 5.3x

Meta’s latest research shows that Reels ads designed natively for the platform can significantly boost purchase intent, and brand interest.
Black Friday 2025: More expensive, still engaging

Black Friday 2025 shows rising ad costs but strong engagement, making post-click optimization more crucial than ever for advertisers.
ChatGPT is currently down for many

OpenAI confirmed the issue and wrote, “We’re currently experiencing issues.”
Google unveils “Partner Match” for YouTube targeting

Google’s new Partner Match tool will let advertisers target YouTube audiences built from third-party hashed data once it launches.
Microsoft Ads introduces asset-level disapprovals

Microsoft Ads now disapproves individual assets and provides precise 90% conversion reporting, giving advertisers greater control and insight.
Gemini 3 now used for some queries in AI Mode

This is only live for Google AI Pro & Ultra subscribers in the U.S.
Google Ads’ Nano Banana Pro AI get rigorously tested

Testing shows Nano Banana Pro excels at quickly creating seasonal, mood, and lighting variations for visuals, making it ideal for ideation and rapid asset generation.
Google and AI slop are ruining Thanksgiving for food bloggers

Food creators report steep traffic drops as Google’s AI rewrites recipes, buries trusted instructions, and gives users unsafe cooking tips.
AI KPIs: Turning mentions into strategy in the age of LLMs

From mentions to sentiment, new AI KPIs show marketers how LLMs shape visibility, perception and authority in the buying journey.

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