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Google Explains 503s, Robots.txt Limits & Bracket URLs – SEO Pulse via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google reminds sites to use 503s during PHP patch downtime. Other updates cover robots.txt controls, bracket URLs, and JPEG XL in Google Images and Discover. The post Google Explains 503s, Robots.txt Limits & Bracket URLs – SEO Pulse appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
CMO Round Table on MENA retail media: From shelf space to measurable media
Industry roundtable explores how retail media is evolving from trade-led visibility to measurable shopper outcomes, involving retailers, brands, agencies and tech platforms.
Ethan Klein drops all ownership and financial stakes in h3h3 after cheating on wife and co-creator Hila
Ethan Klein says he is “urgently” working with wife Hila to remove all his ownership and financial stakes in their podcasts, businesses, and “any joint venture that I would profit from” after she discovered he’d been cheating on her. In an Oct. 22 Instagram post, Hila wrote that she is “living a nightmare I can’t […] Visit Tubefilter for more great stories.
Analysis: Audience data is plentiful but agreement on what it means is not
Measurement and streaming technology vendors indicate that broadcasters' challenges are not about data availability but about interpreting and reaching consensus on what audience data means for decision-making.
Have you heard? PlaqueBoyMax vs. Trump, a ‘Cheese Tax’ lawsuit, and a subscriber guessing game.
Each week, we handpick a selection of stories to give you a snapshot of trends, updates, business moves, and more from around the creator industry. This week, a Twitch streamer-turned-rapper is taking on the White House, the rules are the rules and the facts are the facts (in court), and subscriber counts become a guessing game. Politics as usual PlaqueBoyMax doesn't want Trump to use his song in a White House social post. The President loves to use pop songs in his posts without getting the artists' consent first. A song produced by PlaqueBoyMax received that treatment, and the fiery streamer responded with a profane response of his own. It would seem that Trump is running out of songs to steal from their creators. Visit Tubefilter for more great stories.
Change.org has a new look that uses AI to turn TikTok posts into tools for local activism
Despite its name, Change.org has developed a reputation as an ineffective platform. Many of its petitions promote so-called "slacktivism" rather than motivating activists to work toward justice in their communities. With new leadership in charge and new technology on board, Change.org is looking to turn over a new leaf. The relaunched version of the 19-year-old platform will focus on local politics while encouraging users to use social media posts, videos, and AI-generated text as the foundations of their petitions. Visit Tubefilter for more great stories.
Consistency is key: A YouTube Shorts bonus program rewards creators who upload at regular intervals
YouTube is preparing to raise the entry threshold for its Partner Program, but at the same time, it is testing new ways for creators to make money. The platform quietly announced the launch of a Bonus Program that will deliver additional earnings to select Partner Program enrollees who consistently upload short-form content. As with many new YouTube features, the YouTube Shorts Bonus Program was revealed in a Creator Insider video hosted by Rene Ritchie, YouTube's current Creator Liaison. "What if you could get paid a bonus just for keeping your Shorts schedule consistent?" Ritchie asked. He added that creators who are part of the test can take home "something extra based on your viewership." Visit Tubefilter for more great stories.
Court Sides With Google In AI-Powered Customer Service Privacy Battle
A federal judge has dismissed a privacy complaint over its Google Cloud Contact Center AI - an AI service that answers some customer service calls for Home Depot and others.
Trump Admin Presses Bid To Vacate 2019 TikTok Settlement
The Trump administration will appeal a district court judge's rejection of a proposed settlement with TikTok over charges that the app collected personal information from children younger than 13.
Ticker: Christiane Amanpour to Exit From CNN in 2027
CNN is also losing Bianna Golodryga, who is set to join Politico and CBS News.
Week of Oct. 12 Cable News Ratings: All Networks Had Gains
Fox News was the most-watched news network.
Domino's Partners With Minecraft Dungeons II For Global Promotion
Six different Minecraft Dungeons II-themed Domino boxes will be available, each featuring a different character from the game, including Corrupted Creeper and Prime Enchanter.
Greece Passes Teen Social Media Ban
Greece has followed through on initial plans to impose a social-media ban for kids under 15, with its parliament passing the measure into law, requiring social media companies to enact age-verification measures starting Jan 1.
Sky Sports launches Minus 1 WSL social series
Sky Sports has launched Minus 1, a new social series that pairs some of the biggest players from the Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) with personalities from sport, music, culture and beyond. Dropping ahead of the Women’s Manchester derby on October 25th, the first episode sees childhood friends, two-time European champion Ella Toone and Olympic […]
Ethan Klein Reacts to Hila Klein’s Cheating Allegations Amid ‘H3 Podcast’ Fallout: ‘Please Respect My Family’s Privacy … They Have Nothing to Do With This’
Ethan Klein has spoken out after the implosion of his marriage and the “H3 Podcast” due to cheating allegations from his wife, Hila Klein, who publicly accused him of having a six-month romantic affair. “I know a lot of people are understandably looking for a comment from me, but I ask that you please respect […]
GEO Is A Distraction: Here’s Where The Real Opportunity Is via @sejournal, @marie_haynes
Universal Cart, UCP, WebMCP, intelligent eyewear: the agentic web is arriving. Marie Haynes maps the opportunities most businesses are ignoring. The post GEO Is A Distraction: Here’s Where The Real Opportunity Is appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Watch the newest commercials from Taco Bell, Plaud, Instacart and more
Taco Bell hypes its Luxe Value Menu, featuring “10 luxurious items, each just $3 or less.”
Polymarket’s Reported CMO Firing is the Latest in a Long String of Controversies
The prediction market is facing a string of regulatory investigations and lawsuits as it tries to build its brand
How Amazon Made a Stronger Partnership Play in Thursday Night Football in Year 5
Prime Video's Thursday Night Football advertisers are up 6% year over year.
Week of Oct. 12 Evening News Ratings: NBC Nightly News Up in Both Measurements
It was a big week for NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas, but World News Tonight is still tops in viewers.
Omnicom’s $900M Cost Cutting Drive Continues in Q3 as Revenues Stay Flat
Holdco's revenues remain flat despite major client wins
Lululemon adds former product chief to board
Tara Poseley, who led product at the athletics retailer from 2013 to 2015, is joining the board as part of the company’s agreement with founder Chip Wilson.
Ti West’s New Short ‘Remnants’ Is the First Fully Immersive Apple Horror Film. What Does It Say About the Future of Movies?
As I looked up, raindrops fell directly into my eyes, sending a chill tingling up my shirt. I felt cold and damp. But I shouldn’t have, because in reality I was sitting in an anonymous conference room in Apple’s midtown offices. The sensation came midway through Ti West’s newest film, “Remnants,” a 27-minute chiller designed […]
Samy Wins US, LATAM Accounts For Grindr
Grindr, the location-based social networking and dating mobile app designed primarily for LGBTQ+ people has appointed agency Samy as its US and global influencer AOR. In a separate appointment, the dating app also appointed Samy as its social media agency across Latin America. Following a competitive pitch, Samy is leading Grindr’s US and global influencer strategy and execution, with a focus on strengthening brand reputation and relevance within GBTQ+ communities worldwide. The work encompasses always-on editorial storytelling, community-led activations and major cultural events in the US and globally. Under the Latin American brief, Samy is helping Grindr increase brand engagement and relevance across the region, while driving measurable brand and community growth through content that reflects local GBTQ+ identities and cultures. The agency's immediate focus will be Mexico and Brazil, including support for local IP developm