Reporters Jack Benjamin and Ella Sagar are back with a look at the stories that mattered most in media and advertising this week.

Google announced significant changes to its search experience through the integration of AI-generated search results. Publishers say they were not consulted and their business models are at risk.

Derya Matras told a packed crowd at Advertising Week Europe that efforts to make generative AI multimodal will lead to consumers seeking new categories of devices beyond smartphones.

In the face of a potential US ban, TikTok’s UK & Ireland GM Kris Boger insists advertisers are expressing less concern around brand safety, even as lingering anxieties remain among publics.

Kantar’s ‘Blueprint for Brands’ offers a framework for marketers to reconsider their brand strategies and underscores the importance of differentiation, not just distinctiveness.

The pet-food brand is sponsoring weekly cinema showings for dog owners and their canine companions.

Young media planners discussed the need for publishers to be louder and provide better measurement insight at the PPA Festival.

The two companies have announced a streaming bundle for the US market, inclusive of Disney+, Hulu and Max.

Leading strategists responded to questions about best practices for media planning at The Future of Brands 2024.

New features include full image and text generation, among other updates to Meta’s Advantage+ products.