Google Assistant Now Has 500 Million Users Worldwide via @MattGSouthern

Google announced today that 500 million people are now using Google Assistant across smartphones, TVs, smart home devices, and other gadgets. That figure represents the number of people using Google Assistant each month, a metric which Google has never previously revealed. While half a billion is a considerable number of monthly users, recent data indicates…

Google tests user comments for live TV shows

Google has confirmed with Search Engine Land the search engine is testing user comments in the search results for queries related to live TV shows. Google has offered this feature for live sporting events. What it looks like. This is a test, so you might not see it, but if you search for [the bachelor]…

How to Attract and Nurture Quality Instagram Followers

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Standard text ads will live on a bit longer, Microsoft Advertising says

Apparently, there are still quite a number of advertisers with active standard text ads in their Microsoft Advertising accounts. Their end date has been extended. The change. Microsoft Advertising had said standard text ads would no longer serve after 2019. On Monday, the company announced existing standard text ads may continue to serve until March…

How to Promote a Flash Sale on Facebook and Instagram

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WordPress Divi Theme Code Injection Vulnerability via @martinibuster

ADVERTISEMENT Elegant Themes announced that several of their products contained a code injection vulnerability and should be updated right away. The vulnerability allows an untrustworthy user to execute PHP functions. Divi is a popular WordPress theme that is widely used around the world. It’s important that publishers update their theme and two other Elegant Themes…

Brands can now buy Walmart sponsored search ads via API partners

Walmart made another move in building out its e-commerce advertising offering Friday with the launch of Walmart Advertising Partners. The company named four initial ads API partners: Flywheel Digital, Kenshoo, Pacvue and Teikametrics. Why we care This signals a significant next step for Walmart Media Groups’ efforts to attract large manufacturer budgets. Companies that are…