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Ep. 416

January 19, 2026

Google’s AI Is Ready to Shop ‘Til It Drops: AI Mode Direct Offers Ads & Universal Commerce Protocol

This week on Marketing O’Clock: Campaign total budgets are rolling out globally for Search, PMax, and Shopping. Also, Google introduces the Universal Commerce Protocol and Direct Offers in AI Mode. Plus, Gemini launches Personal Intelligence.

Main Digital Marketing News

Campaign Total budgets: Open Beta for Search, PMax, and Shopping Globally

 

Google AI Mode Direct Offers Ads & Universal Commerce Protocol

 

 Direct Offers—a New Way for Shoppers to Find Exclusive Deals in AI Mode

 

Google Introduces Personal Intelligence

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