Google adds AI-qualified call leads to improve measurement
Google uses AI to qualify call leads, helping advertisers optimize for real conversions instead of call length.
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Google Ads Makes Call Recording Default For AI Lead Calls via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google Ads now enables call recording by default for eligible AI-qualified call leads, changing how call conversions are evaluated in the U.S. and Canada.
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The funnel flip: Why AI forces a bottom-up acquisition strategy
AI changed how the funnel works. Acquisition now starts at the bottom — build understanding, credibility, and reach in the right order.
Google rolls out new AI safety features in Ads Advisor
Google adds AI features to Google Ads that automate policy fixes, security, and certifications to speed up campaigns.
How to build a YouTube analytics report in Data Studio
Learn how to connect YouTube data, fix template issues, and customize dashboards for clearer, shareable performance insights.
Why IBM says every brand now needs a GEO playbook
As AI reshapes brand discovery, IBM outlines a 12-part system brands need to stay visible in machine-made decisions.
The Ghost Citation Problem via @sejournal, @Kevin_Indig
Analysis across four LLMs reveals how citation and mention behavior differs, and why it matters.
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Microsoft launches AI Max and new ad tools for the “agentic web” era
Microsoft’s new tools aim to help advertisers stay visible and competitive as AI agents increasingly drive discovery and purchasing decisions.
SEO reporting outgrew Data Studio — here’s what comes next
Rigid dashboards are slowing reporting down. Learn how AI coding tools and APIs enable faster, more flexible SEO workflows.
What’s The Biggest Technical SEO Blind Spot From Over-Relying On Tools? – Ask An SEO via @sejournal, @HelenPollitt1
SEO tools are useful, but over-relying on them creates blind spots. Here’s what raw data reveals that tools never will.
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