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Ep. 450

September 14, 2026

The EU’s DMA Changes Lead to a Google Search All-Time Low 😳

This week on Marketing O’Clock: The changes from the European Union’s Digital Markets Act have resulted in what Google called “the largest reduction in quality of service” for Google Search in its 29-year history. Plus, two Google Ads features are coming: Local Customer Optimization and Store Sales in Data Manager.

Main Digital Marketing News

A New AI Agent Has Entered The Chat  

Google Ads Is Introducing Two Features For Multi-Location Retailers, Restaurants and Local Services 

LSA In PMax Will Now Include Waze Ads 

Google: EU DMA Changes Resulted In Largest Reduction In Search Quality

Something Interesting In the Way Google Measures Quality

 

Take of the week

 

 

 

“How Come You Don't Let Google AI Make Your Ads For You?”

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Dear Lawyers and Law Firms, Don’t Fall For This…

 

 

 

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