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Weekly Marketing Rundown - April 12th, 2024 Hi everyone, In this week's edition of Kavanah Media's Weekly Marketing Rundown, we'll talk about changes to search trends with young adults, Meta's new info hub for developers, and more. Let's dive in.  Gen Z Increasingly Using Social Media as a Search Engine Gen Z is increasingly turning to social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube for their search needs, marking a significant shift from the Google-centric approach favored by millennials. This generation, having grown up in the era of social media, finds social platforms more relatable and quicker to provide answers. According to research from YPulse, only 46% of young adults aged 18-24 start their searches on Google, compared to 58% of those aged 25-39. Meanwhile, 21% begin their searches on TikTok, and 5% on YouTube. This change in search behavior presents a challenge for Google, a company still largely dependent on ad revenue from search results. The move towards social media is attributed to these platforms becoming more than just a space for connecting with friends; they've transformed into a rich source of varied information. Google's response to this shift has been to enhance its AI-driven search features and introduce new tools to keep younger users engaged. The company recently expanded its AI-powered Search Generative Experience and reported high satisfaction scores from the 18-24 age group. Google also launched features that highlight forum results, such as those from Reddit, and a 'Follow' option for personalized updates on chosen topics. However, dissatisfaction with Google's search results is growing, particularly due to the prominence of low-quality, well-optimized content in search rankings. This problem is potentially exacerbated by the rise in AI-generated content, blurring the line between genuine content and spam. As generative AI continues to evolve, these challenges highlight the need for search engines to adapt to changing user preferences and the growing reliance on social media for information discovery. For more on this, click the link below: https://www.axios.com/2024/04/11/google-gen-z-search-engines-tiktok-youtube Meta Launches New Info Hub for Developers Meta is introducing a new hub aimed at guiding developers on complying with rules and regulations while using its API. The “Responsible Platform Initiatives” hub encompasses a variety of explainers and guides designed to assist developers in creating apps that are safe, compliant, and respectful of user data privacy. The hub is positioned as a tool to help developers understand and mitigate risks associated with data breaches and compliance with data security standards. Additionally, it offers guidelines on appropriate data usage and user privacy, ensuring developers are updated on the evolving privacy landscape. This initiative is a response to past challenges faced by Meta, particularly highlighted by the Cambridge Analytica scandal in 2016, where it was revealed that excessive user data was accessed and misused. Following this, Meta faced a record $5 billion fine by the F.T.C. for privacy violations and significantly tightened its data access policies. The new hub represents Meta's efforts to provide controlled system access while maintaining user data safety. This includes the recent rollout of a series of video tutorials to help developers navigate the Meta developer platform and adhere to the requirements for accessing Metadata. The Responsible Developer Hub is a crucial part of Meta’s broader strategy to ensure responsible usage of its platform, providing developers with the necessary resources to navigate Meta’s system requirements effectively. For more on this, click on the links below: https://developers.facebook.com/blog/post/2024/04/10/new-developer-platform-resources/ https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/meta-launches-info-hub-ensure-developers-operate-rules/712865/ Insights into YouTube's Algorithm (HootSuite) Algorithms on all digital platforms have made significant shifts in the last few years, and YouTube is no exception. The YouTube algorithm is designed to provide personalized content for each user, with its recommendations based on several key elements. These include the user's previous video interactions, such as videos they’ve enjoyed, topics or channels they frequently watch, and common viewing patterns among users. For instance, if a user watches a detailed video about a specific topic and interacts with it through likes or comments, the algorithm will likely recommend more content in that vein. Statistically, this personalized approach has led to a diverse range of homepages for users, with content varying dramatically based on individual preferences and behaviors. Essentially, two users could use an identical search query and have different videos pop up in their results due to differences in their on-platform behavior.  In terms of performance metrics, YouTube's algorithm evaluates whether people actually watch the recommended videos, the duration of their viewership, and the level of engagement through likes, dislikes, and survey results. Region-specific factors like language and time also influence recommendations. With the rising popularity of YouTube Shorts, which see nearly 70 billion daily views, the algorithm’s approach shifts slightly. Shorts' recommendations depend on user engagement and history, but watch time is less significant than in traditional YouTube videos. The focus is on the variety of content as users swipe through, and a secret threshold determines what counts as a meaningful view. For creators, quality and storytelling are crucial for Shorts. The algorithm also considers user interest in similar Shorts content. YouTube's data shows that quality content in Shorts can initially gain significant attention, but popularity can fluctuate based on audience reception. As YouTube continues to evolve, it aims to further integrate Shorts with its broader platform, reflecting a growing trend toward short-form, vertical video content. For more on this, click to read the link below: https://blog.hootsuite.com/how-the-youtube-algorithm-works/ Snapchat Partners with Snowflake and AppsFlyer to Build Private and Effective Ad Solutions Snap has unveiled a new partnership and integration with Snowflake, positioning itself as a key mobile platform partner for Snowflake’s Marketing Data Cloud. This integration will introduce Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs), including Snowflake Data Clean Rooms, to offer encrypted, privacy-safe, and effective advertising solutions and signal measurement for advertisers. The Snowflake Marketing Data Cloud enables organizations to streamline complex marketing technology architectures, delivering improved customer experiences and maximizing return on investment. It allows marketers to work from a unified customer view, utilize privacy-preserving collaboration, access native AI capabilities, and employ leading marketing and advertising data applications to manage their entire marketing lifecycle. The integration with Snapchat, rolling out in the upcoming months, will simplify the implementation of Snap’s Conversions API (CAPI) for Snowflake clients, enabling quicker setup and seamless sharing of targeting and conversion data to enhance Snapchat campaign performance. In addition to Snowflake, Snap is also excited to partner with AppsFlyer on a privacy-focused measurement solution. This collaboration will provide Snapchat advertisers with a deeper understanding of Snap’s performance within Mobile Measurement Partner (MMP) attribution for iOS campaigns. Leveraging PETs such as Data Clean Rooms and advanced encryption, Snap becomes the first and only AppsFlyer partner to implement this level of privacy encryption. Early tests of this new measurement solution showed a significant increase in iOS conversions and a decrease in cost-per-app-install for Snap campaigns, according to AppsFlyer. Following this success, Snap is exploring the expansion of this solution to other MMPs. Snapchat has also enhanced its CAPI signal solution, accessible to any advertiser on the platform, with global expansion through third-party providers and improvements like easier setup, better support for Dynamic Product and Travel Ads, and richer data integration. These updates have shown substantial improvements in purchase attribution and cost efficiency. In the near future, Snap plans to release an improved version of its Event Quality Score (EQS) to provide more precise signal health insights and personalized recommendations for advertisers. These partnerships and enhancements underscore Snap’s commitment to helping advertisers maintain effective campaign performance while prioritizing user privacy. For more on this, click the link below: https://forbusiness.snapchat.com/blog/future-proofing-your-ads-on-snapchat New Meta Ads Updates from This Week Here are a few of the most notable Meta Ads updates from this week: - You can now include a website link when creating a Reminder Ad - Meta is introducing the ability to opt into receiving notifications on Messenger about your ad or ad account. Be careful if you decide to opt into this. There has been a large amount of scam messages hitting people's inboxes claiming to be from Meta, in some cases even from verified accounts that had been hacked.  For more on this, click the link below: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7183444871213424644/ Thanks for reading this edition of Kavanah Media's Weekly Marketing Rundown! For more up-to-date insights in digital marketing, make sure to follow us on our social media channels using the link below.  https://linktr.ee/kavanahmedia Author: Sean Ralls Article Published: April 12th, 2024

In this episode, Jon will be introducing Cody. Cody is an experienced field worker with Digital Engagement, DJI champion, Digital Strategist for a Mission Organization, and the newest member of the Kavanah Media team.  To watch this interview, go here: https://youtu.be/q8rI3okMtIA

In this video, Jon will be interviewing Stuart, who is one of Kavanah's newest members, and the project director of the Discover Jesus Initiative. (discoverjesusinitiative.org) To watch this video, go here: https://youtu.be/N8U-uC4bwYA

Weekly Marketing Rundown - April 4th, 2024 Hi everyone, In this week's edition of Kavanah Media's Weekly Marketing Rundown, we'll talk about Meta's new opportunity score, Google removing access to the universal analytics interface, and more. Let's dive in.  Partnership: The Discover Jesus Initiative (DJI) Our team at Kavanah Media has been working closely with multiple organizations in a coalition we call the Discover Jesus Initiative (DJI). DJI is a digital engagement effort to make Jesus known, identify seekers, and connect them with on-the-ground follow-up in some of the most unreached countries around the world. The coalition is continuing to grow and we'd love for you to get involved. For more information on how you can partner with DJI, click the link below: https://www.discoverjesusinitiative.org/ Meta Introduces the "Opportunity Score" This week, Meta has started to roll out what they call the "opportunity score" across ad accounts worldwide. The opportunity score is an automated rating from 0-100 based on how optimized your ad campaigns are. For those of you with experience running Google Ads, this is very similar to Google's optimization score. Applying recommendations from Meta will increase your score. As of now, the opportunity score will not change how your ads are served (reach, CPMs, etc. are unaffected). It doesn't hurt to check the recommendations, but as you look through them don't forget that you know more about your context than Meta does. Not all recommendations are bad, but some are, so make sure to think critically when examining your score.  For more on this, click the link below: https://www.jonloomer.com/opportunity-score/#:~:text=What%20Is%20It%3F,%2C%20ad%20set%2C%20or%20ad. Google Will Be Removing Access to Universal Analytics Properties Starting July 1st, nobody will be able to access their past Universal Analytics properties. This is part of what has been a long-term shift away from Universal Analytics to Google Analytics 4. July 1st will mark 1 year since Universal Analytics properties stopped processing hits, though all of that previous data has been accessible and will continue to be till July. If there is data in your past UA property that you still want on hand, you need to export it soon before you lose access.  For more on this, click the link below: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/11583528?hl=en#:~:text=Google%20Analytics%204%20is%20our,starting%20on%20July%201%2C%202024. LinkedIn Announces CTV and Live Event Ads This past week at the NYC Marketing Summit, LinkedIn unveiled a few big updates to its ad platform. Coming soon, advertisers will be able to launch connected TV (CTV) campaigns on NBC Universal, Samsung, and Roku platforms. In addition to the CTV update, LinkedIn also announced they are testing a new ad format called "Live Event Ads". Live event ads would be used to promote events before, during, and after their occurrence. As of now, LinkedIn has ~1 billion worldwide users.  For more on this, click the link below: https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2024/04/03/linkedin-ctv-ads-marketing-summit Thanks for reading this edition of Kavanah Media's Weekly Marketing Rundown! For more up-to-date insights in digital marketing, make sure to follow us on our social media channels using the link below.  https://linktr.ee/kavanahmedia Author: Sean Ralls Article Published: April 4th, 2024

Weekly Marketing Rundown - March 29th, 2024 Hi everyone, In this week's edition of Kavanah Media's Weekly Marketing Rundown, we'll talk about a new WhatsApp extension being tested with Google Ads, Meta Ads metrics in development, and more. Let's dive in.  Google Ads is Testing a WhatsApp Messaging Extension  Google Ads has begun testing a new search ads extension that would allow people to start a WhatsApp conversation with one click directly from the ad. This is very similar to the messaging ad function with Meta Ads. The feature is currently being tested on some ad accounts in India, with a worldwide rollout hopefully coming sometime this year.  For more on this, click on the link below: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bramvanderhallen_whatsapp-googleads-ppc-activity-7177941024898437120-DZZr/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Google Analytics Rolls Out Update for Unified Conversion Measurement  Google Analytics is introducing an update that promises some positive changes for the measurement platform. This update aligns how conversions—actions like email sign-ups and purchases—are defined in both Google Ads and Analytics, providing a consistent view of advertising performance across Google platforms. The term 'key events' in Google Analytics will replace what has been called conversions for behavioral analytics. These key events are designed to help site and app owners measure crucial user behaviors more consistently. With this change, conversions will be uniformly represented whether viewed in Google Ads reporting or Google Analytics reports. This addresses long-standing discrepancies in conversion reporting between the two platforms, a major improvement for marketers. Conversions in existing reports and exploration modules in Google Analytics will now be considered key events, enabling businesses to identify and analyze the most important customer actions.  For more on this, click the link below: https://blog.google/products/marketingplatform/analytics/evolving-google-analytics-for-more-insightful-measurement/ New Metrics in Development for Meta Ads  Meta has been quietly developing a few new metrics for ad reporting. Here are a few of the most notable: - 3, 5, and 7 Second Dwells: The number of times your display ad is completely visible, or covers at least 50% of someone's screen, for at least 3, 5, or 7 seconds.  - 2, 3, and 5 Message exchanges: The number of times a messaging conversation reaches 2, 3, or 5 back-and-forth exchanges with your page, attributed to your ads.  - Returning messaging contacts: The number of accounts that messaged your business in a given time period and any prior time period, attributed to your ads. This won't include returning messaging contacts on WhatsApp, or those delivered in Europe or Japan. For more on this, click the link below: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bramvanderhallen_facebookads-digitalmarketing-digitaladvertising-activity-7178644868917800960-0Sfy/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Google Ads 2023 Safety Report Google has published its annual Ads Safety Report, detailing its efforts to maintain a trustworthy and safe digital advertising ecosystem. A significant focus in 2023 was on the impact of generative AI on the digital advertising industry. This technology, while bringing exciting changes like performance optimization and image editing, also posed new challenges. Google says they have been proactive in addressing these challenges, particularly in enhancing enforcement efforts. Large Language Models (LLMs) have been instrumental in their efforts, providing rapid content review capabilities that surpass traditional machine learning models.  Last year alone, Google blocked 5.5 billion ads, as well as 12.7 million ad accounts for violating their policies.  For more on this, click the links below: Press release: https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/google-ads-safety-report-2023/#election-integrity Report PDF: https://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/ads_safety_report_2023.pdf Thanks for reading this edition of Kavanah Media's Weekly Marketing Rundown! For more up-to-date insights in digital marketing, make sure to follow us on our social media channels using the link below.  https://linktr.ee/kavanahmedia Author: Sean Ralls Article Published: March 29th, 2024

In this week's episode, Jon will be interviewing and introducing Rachel Martin. Rachel is a strategic marketing specialist with Kavanah Media and has a background in marketing, ministry, and more. We are confident you will love her and her heart to serve the King. To watch this interview, go here: https://youtu.be/wf9dPjz34no

Weekly Marketing Rundown - March 22nd, 2024 Hi everyone, In this week's edition of Kavanah Media's Weekly Marketing Rundown, we'll talk about changes to YouTube's analytics, sponsored AR filters on Snapchat, and more. Let's dive in.  ICYMI: Kavanah Media Has A New Ad Resources Page Our team here at Kavanah Media has been working hard on an improved ad resources product, bringing ready-made campaigns for teams' digital engagement efforts all over the world. All of the resources are free to use, and all ads found on the site have been used successfully by field teams. On the page, you'll be able to filter by multiple languages, topics, campaign types, and media sources to find ready-to-use content for your context. All content is available to use free of charge.  We are still actively adding campaigns, so make sure to check back periodically for more. You can access the site at the link below: https://resources.kavanahmedia.com/ YouTube Testing New Audience Retention Features for Creators YouTube is testing out an update to its viewer retention charts in YouTube Studio, aimed at giving creators more insights into how their audience interacts with their content. This update, currently in testing with a select group of creators, will allow them to see viewer retention data based on different audience segments. Creators will be able to analyze their video performance among various groups, including subscribers versus non-subscribers, new versus returning viewers, and organic versus paid traffic. This provides a deeper understanding of audience behavior, such as how subscribers react to certain videos compared to non-subscribers or how effective paid promotions are. The update is expected to roll out to the public soon.  For more on this, click the link below: https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/youtube-tests-audience-filters-video-retention-stats/710915/ Snapchat Introduces Sponsored AR Filters for Enhanced Advertising Opportunities Snapchat is offering advertisers a new way to engage with users through the launch of Sponsored AR Filters. This new ad format allows brands to create augmented reality overlays that users can add to their Snaps after capturing a photo or video, but before sharing it. This differs from Snapchat's existing Sponsored AR Lenses, which are applied before taking the photo or video. Advertisers can design these AR Filters using Snap’s Lens Web Builder, selecting from various templates like countdown timers, quiz generators, and virtual try-ons for makeup or eyewear. These filters also support calls to action and can be featured in Snapchat's Lens Carousel, giving advertisers a chance to catch users' attention before they create a Snap. For more on this, click the link below: https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/snapchat-introduces-sponsored-ar-filters/ Google Partners with Disney for Expanded Advertising Reach Google has recently enhanced its advertising capabilities through a new integration with Disney's Real-time Ad Exchange (DRAX). This collaboration enables advertisers using Google's Display and Video 360 platform to extend their campaigns beyond Disney+, reaching a broader range of Disney properties and platforms. Initially, Google's integration allowed for ad placements on Disney+, marking the first phase of their partnership. The expanded scope of this partnership now includes more advanced measurement solutions and the ability to quickly secure deals for Disney’s ad inventory using contextual and audience segments. As of right now, this is only available for Google Display and Video 360 (DV360) users. DV360 has a minimum monthly spend of $50,000 USD to be eligible, so keep that in mind before deciding whether or not to make it a part of your strategy.  For more on this, click on the link below: https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/google-announces-ad-placement-partnership-disney/710907/ Research: Insights into TikTok's Algorithm Researchers from the U.S. and Europe have made strides in understanding TikTok's influential algorithm, which has significantly impacted the landscape of social media and prompted competitors like Meta to revamp their own algorithms. Even TikTok insiders admit they don't fully grasp how the algorithm decides what videos to show users. The study, led by Karan Vombatkere at Boston University, utilized data from users under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). They analyzed this data alongside information from bot accounts and a baseline of random video scrolling to decipher the workings of TikTok's algorithm. The research revealed that 30% to 50% of the first 1,000 videos encountered by TikTok users are tailored to their past interests. The algorithm prioritizes videos similar to those previously liked by the user or based on the accounts they follow. The extent of engagement, like the percentage of a video watched, seemed to have a lesser impact. "Our paper is a first step into getting some insight into how this personalization works," said Vombatkere. Additionally, the study found significant variability in the experiences of different users with the algorithm, suggesting a personalized approach to content recommendation. For more on this, click the link below: https://www.fastcompany.com/91065874/researchers-are-finally-figuring-out-how-tiktoks-algorithm-works Thanks for reading this edition of Kavanah Media's Weekly Marketing Rundown! For more up-to-date insights in digital marketing, make sure to follow us on our social media channels using the link below.  https://linktr.ee/kavanahmedia Author: Sean Ralls Article Published: March 22nd, 2024

In this episode, Jon will introduce Yari Soto, who is one of Kavanah Media's newest team members. Yari is bi-lingual and is a trained social media marketer who will be working with teams from all around the world. We think you will love her heart and knowledge. To watch this interview, go here: https://youtu.be/JQNLgRtBDeQ

Weekly Marketing Rundown - March 15th, 2024 Hi everyone, In this week's edition of Kavanah Media's Weekly Marketing Rundown, we'll talk about new updates to Meta Ads, BigQuery now allowing transfers of Facebook ads data and more. Let's dive in.  New Meta Ads Updates As usual, Meta has made a few changes to their ad platform this week. Here are a few of the most notable changes: - Meta is rolling out a new Advantage+ creative feature to automatically optimize video ads to fit Reels - Meta is rolling out Advantage detailed targeting for Traffic campaigns to more ad accounts. This update is enabled by default when optimizing for link clicks or landing page views in Traffic campaigns and can't be turned off.  - Coming later this year, Reminder ads will become available in Reels. For more on this, click the link below: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bramvanderhallen_facebookads-digitalmarketing-digitaladvertising-activity-7173649365314486276-0vx0/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios BigQuery Now Allows Data Transfers from Facebook Ads BigQuery, an enterprise data management tool from Google has added support for data transfers from Facebook Ads. Previously, connecting data from Facebook ads to BigQuery required either a third-party connection tool or a manual CSV upload. Now you can connect them directly with data refreshing as often as every 15 minutes, with the default being 24 hours.  For more on this, click on the link below: https://cloud.google.com/bigquery/docs/facebook-ads-transfer EU Pressures Tech Giants to Combat Deepfakes The European Union is cracking down on deepfakes – fake videos, images, and audio made using artificial intelligence. They're asking big tech companies like Google, Facebook, and X to show how they deal with these fakes, especially because they could be used to mess with elections. These companies have until April 5 to explain their plans for stopping the spread of fake news right before elections, a concern heightened by reports of foreign groups, like some from Russia, using social media to influence votes. Like most social media policy shifts, whether it be mandated by the government or done proactively by the companies themselves, this has the potential to affect marketing abilities on the platforms. Virtually all major social media companies have been hit with major fines due to election-related issues in the past, so expect heightened scrutiny on your content throughout this year.  For more on this, click on the link below: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/mar/14/eu-calls-on-tech-firms-outline-plans-to-tackle-deepfakes-amid-election-fears-google-facebook-x Instagram is Allowing Up to 15 Photos in a Single Post Instagram has started to roll out an update that increased the limit of photos that can be used in a single post from 10 to 15. This hasn't hit every account globally yet, but is expected to soon. In many places, less is more when it comes to results in your digital efforts, but don't be afraid to experiment to see what works best in your context. Thanks for reading this edition of Kavanah Media's Weekly Marketing Rundown! For more up-to-date insights in digital marketing, make sure to follow us on our social media channels using the link below.  https://linktr.ee/kavanahmedia Author: Sean Ralls Article Published: March 15th, 2024

In this episode, Jon will be sharing real world examples of Phishing attacks and ways that you can help protect yourself, your ministry, and the seekers that the Lord is bringing to you. To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/xwYomERQstM

Weekly Marketing Rundown - March 8th, 2024 Hi everyone, In this week's edition of Kavanah Media's Weekly Marketing Rundown, we'll talk about Kavanah Media's new ad resources page, Google's March 2024 core update, and more. Let's dive in.  Kavanah Media's New Ad Resources Page Our team here at Kavanah Media has been working hard on an improved ad resources product, bringing ready-made campaigns for teams' digital engagement efforts all over the world. All of the resources are free to use, and all ads found on the site have been used successfully by field teams. On the page, you'll be able to filter by multiple languages, topics, campaign types, and media sources to find ready-to-use content for your context. All content is available to use free of charge.  We are still actively adding campaigns, so make sure to check back periodically for more. You can access the site at the link below: https://resources.kavanahmedia.com/ Google's March 2024 Core Update Google has initiated the rollout of its March 2024 core update, the first major algorithm update of the year, aimed at significantly improving the quality of content in its search results. Google has stated that this update is expected to reduce unhelpful content in Google Search by 40%. This update is more complex than usual, involving enhancements to several components of Google's core system, and is anticipated to take up to a month for complete deployment. According to Chris Nelson from the Search Quality team at Google, this update includes changes to multiple core systems and is likely to cause more fluctuations in rankings than regular updates as these systems update and interact with each other. The March 2024 core update marks a departure from Google's previous updates by refining how it identifies unhelpful webpages, aiming to reduce low-quality, unoriginal content created primarily for search engines. Google also emphasized its commitment to content quality, focusing on offering more helpful results using innovative signals and approaches. Additionally, Google will no longer announce new helpful content updates separately, as the helpful content system has now been integrated into the core update system. To maintain or improve rankings, Google advises content creators and SEO specialists to focus on producing helpful, reliable content for people rather than just for search engine rankings. Alongside this core update, Google announced the March 2024 spam update, targeting scaled content abuse and expired domain abuse, and introduced a new policy against site reputation abuse, often referred to as "Parasite SEO." These updates reflect Google's ongoing effort to enhance the quality of its search results and discourage practices aimed at manipulating rankings. For more on this, click to read the link below: https://searchengineland.com/google-released-massive-search-quality-improvements-with-march-2024-core-update-and-multiple-spam-updates-438144?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hootsuite&utm_content=editorial US House Panel Advances Bill That Could Ban TikTok US Government officials, as well as many around the world, have expressed concerns about TikTok for years, but it's primarily just been talk until now. On Thursday, a US House panel unanimously advanced a bill forward for a full House of Representatives vote that, if enacted, would likely lead to a ban on TikTok in the US.  The bill, if passed, would do two things. The first is that it would require TikTok owner ByteDance to divest TikTok and other owned apps (CapCut for example) within 180 days, or the apps would be banned. The other thing the bill creates is the ability for the President to cut off access to any app owned by a "foreign adversary" if they believe it poses a threat to national security.  In response, TikTok sent push notifications to all users in the US that included a call to action button that calls their state representative. There are currently 170 million TikTok users in the US alone. For more on this, click to read the article below: https://apnews.com/article/tiktok-ban-bill-support-congress-china-data-f1ec5b720bb68884c6423c62f314dcff Google Introduces 'Meridian': A New Open Source Tool for Marketing Measurement Google is responding to the challenges marketers face in measuring the impact of their advertising across different channels, especially with changing privacy laws and varying user behavior. Many advertisers are now using Marketing Mix Models (MMMs) to better understand their marketing efforts. Google's new project, 'Meridian,' is an open-source MMM tool that aims to make analysis more accurate and easier to use. It's designed to work with modern privacy standards and provides advanced methods for measuring marketing success. Meridian will include features to help experiment with different approaches, linking marketing efforts to actual results, and providing tips on measuring online search advertising. Meridian is unique because it's open-source. The tool will help marketers make better decisions by giving them detailed data and suggestions for how to use their marketing budget across different channels. Google will also provide data from YouTube and other sources to help with this. To support users, Meridian comes with lots of documentation and the option to get help from Google and its partners. Currently available in limited release, Google plans to make Meridian available to all marketers and data scientists soon.  For more on this, click to read the link below: https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/meridian/ Thanks for reading this edition of Kavanah Media's Weekly Marketing Rundown! For more up-to-date insights in digital marketing, make sure to follow us on our social media channels using the link below.  https://linktr.ee/kavanahmedia Author: Sean Ralls Article Published: March 8th, 2024

In this episode, Jon will be sharing a brand new, multi-lingual ad resource available from Kavanah Media. This free library of ads and campaigns, will be continuing to grow each week as hundreds of campaigns are added. To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/jjtJHJHlluA