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SANNIDHYA BAWEJA

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Please find the links to all the updates discussed.. 1. (0:46) Google’s Ads Data Hub: https://bit.ly/2RRjQPC 2. (3:30) YouTube has launched a Video Builder: https://bit.ly/2wTzQtg 3. (4:58) YouTube tests an option to skip through: https://bit.ly/2xzd0HT 4. (6:07) Facebook Is Testing Longer-Lasting Stories: https://bit.ly/2VmiVJm 5. (6:58) Facebook Adds New Metrics to its Ad Library Listings: https://bit.ly/2XSZCc3 6. (7:58) Messenger launches WHO 'Health Alert' Bot to provide COVID-19 information: https://bit.ly/2Vmne7t 7. (8:39) Mute group members for up to 28 days now: https://bit.ly/2xIKeV2 8. (9:00) Facebook launches new app named Kit for Apple Watch: https://bit.ly/2XSUtkC 9. (10:12) Instagram's Working on an Option to Simulcast Instagram Live Streams to Facebook: https://bit.ly/2VKTJeA 10. (10:50) Instagram Live Streams now available on Desktop: https://bit.ly/2VnevSi 11. (12:00) IGTV new update adds new IGTV preview option for stories: https://bit.ly/2KhEOmP 12. (14:04) Instagram is Testing a New 'Challenge' Sticker to Prompt User Engagement: https://bit.ly/34QdWDO 13. (14:53) Instagram adds Gift Card, Ordering and Fundraising tools to help businesses: https://bit.ly/3cqWwQO 14. (15:53) Pinterest expands partner program to help more brands maximize their pin efforts: https://bit.ly/3cCn55M 15. (16:44) Reddit updates its Political ad policy: https://bit.ly/3boVh4D 16. Amazon Affiliate Program: https://bit.ly/3bsuPH2

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Hello marketers,

Please find the link to the discussed news below:

1. Google has postponed Google Ads API v1 shutdown date: https://bit.ly/2V7K6rj

2. New Google Partners program postponed: https://bit.ly/2K38x2y

3. Bing adds snippet controls: https://bit.ly/3b5Lr7f

4. Microsoft Advertising adds ‘Include in Conversions’, view-through conversion options: https://bit.ly/2JXedeu

5. LinkedIn Events is now available to All Pages: https://bit.ly/2Vo27R0

6. New option Enables gamers to organize their own tournament in Facebook Gaming Platform: https://bit.ly/3ejZnwr

7. Facebook adds tools for groups to help ensure accurate COVID-19 information: https://bit.ly/2K4C0Jm

  1. New app named  'Tuned' by Facebook for couples has been launched: https://bit.ly/3cfm7fg

  2. 'Quiet Mode' function has been added by Facebook: https://bit.ly/3a4BuWr

10: Facebook has launched new set of Video features: https://bit.ly/3ciBQKv

  1. Instagram DMs are now available on desktop: https://bit.ly/3ckj99D

  2. New 'I Stay Home For' Sticker : https://bit.ly/2V7Lhad

  3. Pinterest makes ‘Shop’ feature prominent for in-stock home decor and fashion products: https://bit.ly/2Xux08S


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Hello marketers,

Please find the link to the discussed news below:

  1. Report Editor in Google Ads now allows 200 accounts: https://bit.ly/3bTWJM3

2. Google Commits $340 million in Google Ads credits for SMBs: https://bit.ly/3e2oP9B

3. Changes to be made in dedicated Google representative support for small and mid-sized agency partners: https://bit.ly/2JHdjCM

4. Google Ads ends monthly campaign budget test: https://bit.ly/3b0mTfS

5.  Email and Performance report preferences are added in Search Console: https://bit.ly/3c06Sae

6. Google released best practices guides for health organizations around COVID-19: https://bit.ly/3bUMg2Y

7. Google ends support for data-vocabulary.org structured data in rich results: https://bit.ly/2wgaTrA

8. Youtube working on ‘Shorts’ - a Tiktok like function: https://bit.ly/2V5VT8d

9. Facebook adds Gift Card Discovery Tool: https://bit.ly/2XqkXK3

10. New options added in “Update Service Changes” Page : https://bit.ly/2XqkXK3

11. Facebook's Testing an Auto-Status Feature for Messenger: https://bit.ly/39NDKkT

12. Instagram is looking into adding more than one guest in the Live Stream: https://bit.ly/2x7Q3v3


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Hey Marketers,

Please find the links of every news below:

1. Google is helping to build pilot coronavirus testing website: https://bit.ly/2JrJDcB

2. Google ads customer value reporting and conversion value rules: https://bit.ly/2ULRqXZ

3. Google showing ‘key moments’ feature on multiple videos in search results: https://bit.ly/2xuV1Sp

4. Google launches new lens AR integration with the New York Times: https://bit.ly/3dyrQhM

5. Google’s right-sidebar featured snippets are no more: https://bit.ly/3dGXcD6

6. Google Podcasts gets a redesign and an iOS rollout: https://bit.ly/3dCwaMZ

7. Google turns on ‘mark a business temporarily closed’ for business owners on GMB: https://bit.ly/2UH3CJG

  1. YouTube to automate more video reviews in light of staffing challenges caused by coronavirus: https://bit.ly/2QSZSDB

9. Bing launches new portal for URL and content submission APIs: https://bit.ly/2vVE6Ia

10. LinkedIn launches Spotify playlists for career development processes: https://bit.ly/39sifpI

11. Instagram launches new Co-Watching feature to help users: https://bit.ly/2WUN7fW

12. Instagram Is Testing a new option to Re-Share live videos to IGTV: https://bit.ly/2xBHZT2

13. Instagram's testing a new set of animated Selfie Stickers for Stories: https://bit.ly/2UtQlVP

14. Instagram's testing a new option to promote the sale of gift cards via your business profile: https://bit.ly/3dHWEN0

15. Instagram’s testing Active tab in its direct messaging: https://bit.ly/3dHWEN0

16. Twitter takes another step towards identifying bots with new Developer Policy Update: https://bit.ly/2Jm3PwG

17. Facebook's testing a new option to Cross-Post Facebook stories to Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Ut7BdV

18. Facebook adds new tools for Facebook Live amid rising demand and usage: https://bit.ly/2yl1gbV

19. Reddit Launches Prominent New 'Trending Takeover' Ad Units: https://bit.ly/2UsDLGn

20. Reddit launches polls, providing another way for redditors to engage with content: https://bit.ly/3dJdDPo

21. TikTok tests new options to add external URLs to clips, comment and downvoting: https://bit.ly/2JrWmfo

22. Pinterest rolls out new commerce features for retailers as search volume climbs: https://bit.ly/2Jq2yVf

23. Pinterest launches Verified Merchant Program for brands that deliver high quality customer service: https://bit.ly/3bEcqXo

  1. Live webinar conducted by Search Engine Roundtable: https://bit.ly/39xOG5P

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Hello marketers,

Here are the links to everything discussed in the podcast.

  1. Google’s ‘My Business Provider’ program replaces ‘Trusted Verifier’ for GMB outreach: http://bit.ly/2NEiVQL
  2. Google January 2020 Core Update rolling out: http://bit.ly/3aoXU6h
  3. Google rolling out desktop search redesign with black “Ad” label: http://bit.ly/2TAMeHs
  4. Organic listings are getting a new favicon treatment: http://bit.ly/2TAMeHs
  5. Google Ads enables bid simulator for Target ROAS, budget simulator for Maximize clicks, conversions: http://bit.ly/2twGHqU 6.Google rolls out organic ‘Popular Products’ listings in mobile search results: http://bit.ly/2RyTaCf
  6. Responsive search ads available globally in all Microsoft Advertising interfaces: http://bit.ly/2TFEqEj
  7. Microsoft Advertising to deprecate average position: http://bit.ly/2NEPKNq
  8. Instagram is working on a new 'Maps' sticker for Instagram stories: http://bit.ly/2TD9STW
  9. Instagram officially begins testing of DMs in Its desktop version: http://bit.ly/38phA8q 11.Instagram officially launches new layout mode for stories: http://bit.ly/38i5wpl 12.Facebook's adding more detail to its user controls over advertisers' Custom Audience List targeting: http://bit.ly/2TCMYMl 13.Twitter confirms that It won't be adding an edit option anytime soon: http://bit.ly/2RsjJcq
  10. TikTok is developing a feed of curated content, similar to Snapchat's Discover stream: http://bit.ly/2tAiFv0

Have a great week ahead everyone!


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Hello marketers,

Please find the links here:

  1. Paid search marketing in 2019: https://searchengineland.com/the-big-comings-and-goings-in-paid-search-2019-that-will-shape-how-we-market-in-2020-327006

2. Google is working on fixing data in URL parameter tool: https://searchengineland.com/google-working-on-fixing-data-in-url-parameter-tool-327233

3. Google Ads testing custom dimensions to enable reporting based on your business structure: https://searchengineland.com/google-ads-custom-dimensions-for-reporting-beta-327413-327413

4. Facebook adds new 'Page Management History' tab in page tools: https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-adds-new-page-management-history-tab-in-page-tools/570171/

5. TikTok's testing a new music tab on selected artist profiles: https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktoks-testing-a-new-music-tab-on-selected-artist-profiles/569964/

  1. Instagram adds 3 new Boomerang modes and capability to trim Boomerang loops: https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-adds-new-boomerang-modes-and-capability-to-trim-boomerang-loops/570248/

7. Twitter provides a first look at coming feature which will enable users to limit who can reply to their tweets: https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/twitter-provides-a-first-look-at-coming-feature-which-will-enable-users-to/570084/

Have a very prosperous week ahead!


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Hello everyone,

Please find the links here:

Why last-click attribution model should not be used? : https://searchengineland.com/pro-tip-why-you-should-stop-using-last-click-attribution-in-google-ads-326187

Google has extended optimization score to Display campaigns: https://searchengineland.com/google-extends-optimization-score-to-display-campaigns-326034

BERT is rolling out to Google search in over 70 languages: https://searchengineland.com/bert-is-rolling-out-to-google-search-in-over-70-languages-326146

Google adding more news content to ‘top stories’ in search results: https://searchengineland.com/google-adding-more-news-content-to-top-stories-in-search-results-326272

Instagram begins rolling out collaborative group stories option: https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-begins-rolling-out-collaborative-group-stories-option/568993/

Instagram now testing new layout options for Instagram stories frames:  https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagrams-now-testing-its-new-layout-options-for-instagram-stories-frames/568857/

Facebook adds additional Fact-Checking resources via 'Community Reviewers': https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-adds-additional-fact-checking-resources-via-community-reviewers/569299/

PPC Reports: https://searchengineland.com/how-to-create-ppc-reports-people-will-actually-read-325975

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Please find the links to news here:

  1. Ad customizers are now available in all Microsoft Advertising accounts: http://bit.ly/2JJRy6i

2. Bing has started showing a streamlined recipe carousel in search results: http://bit.ly/2LyKfk2

3. LinkedIn Campaign Manager upgraded With 3 New Objectives: http://bit.ly/2M5xbBN

  1. New Google Shopping program enables customer photos to show with their product reviews: http://bit.ly/2Y7rANZ

5. Google News rolling out card layout on desktop search results: http://bit.ly/32R2feO

6. Google may be testing shareable search results snippets: http://bit.ly/2JGNbZB

  1. Instagram Adds New Anti-Bullying Measures, Including Comment Warnings and User Restrictions: http://bit.ly/2JIZQuQ

  2. Facebook is updating News Feed Algorithm to counter false or misleading health claims: http://bit.ly/2y0vOMB

  3. Facebook Tests 'Suggested Moderators' to Help with Group Administration: http://bit.ly/2xZ7T03

11. Twitter Announces Full Rollout of the Platform's New Desktop Experience: http://bit.ly/2JIzwBc


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Please find the links below:

  1. Google to stop supporting noindex directive in robots.txt: https://selnd.com/2Xv6q0T

2. Google is taking Ads API back to beta over performance issues: https://selnd.com/2YDSCgR

3. Google expands App campaigns search inventory on iOS browsers: https://selnd.com/2XNYMOd

4. Google posts draft to formalize Robots Exclusion Protocol Specification: https://selnd.com/2JmSxHS

5. Microsoft Advertising says it’s keeping average position reporting: https://selnd.com/2NN2GD8

  1. LinkedIn Adds New Custom CTA Buttons for Pages, Helping to Direct Visitor Actions: http://bit.ly/2NN7QiS

7. Twitter Updates Search Results with Additional Contextual Info: http://bit.ly/30pktlD

8. Snapchat Releases Latest Update of Trending Topics on the Platform: http://bit.ly/2LJB3s7

9. Instagram Launches 'Join Chat' Sticker to Promote Private Group Discussion: http://bit.ly/2XVGJFQ


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Google’s diversity update: https://selnd.com/2KPj041

Please find rest of the links below:

1. Google knowledge panels with attributions: https://selnd.com/2xlvyHV

  1. Google Search Console adds search within markup and copy with tweaking: https://selnd.com/2XgukIe

3. Google deprecates social knowledge panel markup support: https://selnd.com/2NoRmx8

4. Google Search Console adds mobile-first indexing features: https://selnd.com/2NDECD1

5. YouTube Rolls Out New Tools: http://bit.ly/2ZSNxSa

6. Parallel tracking, more custom parameters coming to Microsoft Advertising: https://selnd.com/2NmSOQw

7. Instagram is Rolling Out New Ad Units in its Explore Tab: http://bit.ly/2FK7S4k

8. Twitter's Looking to Emphasize Lists with New, Swipeable Custom Feeds: http://bit.ly/2KM0YzG

  1. New warning labels by Twitter: http://bit.ly/2Xk5f3W

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Please find the links here:

Google allegedly caught scraping lyrics from Genius: https://selnd.com/2IC4BpB

Google Search Console image search reporting bug: https://selnd.com/2KyXjFA

Google Search Console drops preferred domain setting: https://selnd.com/2WVl8ZS

Google Ads portfolio bid strategy changes: https://selnd.com/2J2NCvO

Responsive Search Ads in Google ads app: https://selnd.com/2Y9FWhs

Google is testing carousel of text ads on mobile: https://selnd.com/2X0zwA3

Price extensions now supported in Microsoft Advertising Editor: https://selnd.com/2Fu1e23

Google Announces New 3D Ad Creation Tools and New Live and AR Ad Options for YouTube: http://bit.ly/2ZDD111

Twitter's new option to live-stream with guests: http://bit.ly/31Ra2IQ

LinkedIn adds new interview preparation tools: http://bit.ly/2WTYPDK

Instagram will now keep all content captured in the Stories Camera for seven days: http://bit.ly/2J1TlC5

Facebook's working on a new 'preview' option for page posts: http://bit.ly/2Y5VfYw

Facebook is sunsetting certain Business Page Info sections as of August 1st: http://bit.ly/2N7rZQg

Pinterest Announces New Third-Party Partnerships to Expand its On-Platform Shopping Options: http://bit.ly/2Y73yDB

Pinterest introduces ‘Complete the Look’ visual search feature: https://selnd.com/2L8QQk1


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Please find the links to the stories mentioned in the podcast:

Google AMP URLs are not letting searchers click through to main site. : https://selnd.com/2KlaREk

Google Core update roll out: https://selnd.com/31x323H

Google Search Console performance overview report now shows 90 days of data: https://selnd.com/2Ik54N4

Google Maps displaying redirect notice alerts: https://selnd.com/2XSVtSM

Google tests showing weekly site visits in automated ad extension: https://selnd.com/2WIBe8U

Google launches new search menu with icons: https://selnd.com/31B8UZS

Twitter is Now Testing its 'Hide Replies' Option: http://bit.ly/2WOUpTp

Instagram and Facebook this #PrideMonth: http://bit.ly/2KSee4Z

Facebook Acquires Indian eCommerce Marketplace Meesho: http://bit.ly/2WIFv10

Facebook Announces Updated Ranking Factors for Post Comments: http://bit.ly/2XPA0tZ

Snapchat's Testing features: http://bit.ly/2FdLwYL

LinkedIn Officially Launches Photo Tagging and adds Video Within Messaging: http://bit.ly/2XfVjIc


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