TikTok Tells Advertisers US Campaigns Will Resume on Sunday After Temporary Pause
TikTok resumed its U.S. services after a 14-hour shutdown, informing advertisers that ad campaigns targeting U.S. audiences would restart on Sunday. Despite reinforced infrastructure, TikTok anticipates temporary service instability affecting U.S. advertising. The shutdown followed a federal ban, which was stalled by an executive order from President Trump. TikTok thanked Trump for ensuring no penalties for service providers, allowing the app to continue supporting millions of users and businesses.
Streaming and Measurement Took Center Stage at CES
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 highlighted fierce competition in streaming and ad measurement. Streamers like Disney, NBCUniversal, and Roku showcased new ad products, with a focus on live sports and advanced data tools to attract advertisers. Disney revealed ESPN+ ad options, while Roku expanded its Data Cloud. Measurement players like VideoAmp, Comscore, and iSpot targeted Nielsen’s dominance, with VideoAmp leveraging CES to offer free tools and gain traction.
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Instagram Shares Key Areas of Focus in 2025
Instagram’s chief, Adam Mosseri, outlined the platform’s top priorities for 2025, focusing on “creativity” and “connection.” Instagram plans to enhance its creative tools, particularly through AI, to support original content and help smaller creators gain visibility. It will also double down on messaging, aiming to make content consumption more interactive and social. Expect more emphasis on sharing behaviors, with AI-driven updates and a shift from traditional metrics like likes and follows.
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Google Ads Launches New Promo Code Formats for Promotion Assets
Google Ads has introduced new barcode and QR code formats for Promotion Assets, enhancing how customers redeem offers both online and in-store. These new formats support various barcode types and allow QR codes to contain up to 720 characters of text. This update aims to improve cross-channel promotions and increase redemption rates by making it easier for customers to access and use promotional offers.
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Amazon Offers Ad Tech to Retailers in Retail Media Land Grab
Amazon has introduced the Amazon Retail Ad Service, an ad-tech solution enabling retailers to manage contextually relevant ad campaigns on their e-commerce sites. Announced at CES 2025, this service allows ads on search, browse, and product pages, with control over creative formats and ad placement. Retailers like iHerb and Oriental Trading Company are already using the service in beta.
