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Welcome to Tech In Depth, our daily newsletter about the business of tech from Bloomberg’s journalists around the world. Today, Riley Griffin reports on Meta Platforms Inc.’s decision to use ...

Since the shutdown of Backpage, a diverse range of platforms has stepped up to fill the gap, each catering to specific needs—from casual encounters and personal ads to escort services and local ...

Moviegoers headed to their local AMC theater can expect to see more ads before movies starting on Tuesday as a deal with ad giant National CineMedia takes effect. The deal, announced in early June, ...

When Backpage was shut down in 2018, millions of people suddenly began searching for reliable Backpage alternatives and replacements to post classified ads, personals, and local services. Backpage had ...

Meta has hinted at bringing ads to WhatsApp for years, and now they’re finally here. Meta has hinted at bringing ads to WhatsApp for years, and now they’re finally here. is a news writer who covers ...

Google Ads is testing 30-second non-skippable ads in regular YouTube campaigns. This format, until now, was reserved for premium placements via YouTube Reservation buys. The details: Why we care. The ...

When Craigslist shut down its personals section, it left a massive gap in the online classifieds space. Millions of people had relied on Craigslist not just for buying and selling, but for forming ...

AI Max, Google’s latest AI-powered search campaign feature promises big performance improvements. Still, the decision between AI Max and traditional Search campaigns isn’t as straightforward as the ...