3) Google Search Tests Short Product Reviews In Image Thumbnails.

Google seems to be testing showing a super short product review in the image thumbnail in the search results. So Google will overlay at the top of the product image reviews like “sturdy,” easy to move,” “well made,” “easy to clean,” and so on.

4) Meta Adds New Creator Monetization Options for the Holidays, with a Focus on Stars Donations.

5) Year on TikTok: 2022, truly #ForYou.

6) Google rolls out YouTube Emotes for comments on streams and videos.

7) Microsoft Advertising Gains Flyer Extensions, Retract & Restate Conversions, Ad Schedule Calendar View & More.

8) Twitter Removes the Option to Create Moments, Effectively Shutting Down the Feature.

9) New Analytics to Understand Your Audience and Grow on LinkedIn.

10) LinkedIn has updated its Carousels feature.

11) Bad news for publishers: Over half of marketers expect a decline in programmatic ad spending in 2023.

12) Sponsored Display expands portfolio functionality, adding vCPM-based campaigns that are optimized for reach.

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