PAID MEDIA SIGNALS

What is changing across AI and advertising.

Ten product and platform updates selected for teams operating Google Ads, Meta Ads, and AI-assisted media buying.

01Google Ads
Aug 20, 2026Google

Google adds testing and planning tools for AI Max

New experiments let advertisers compare AI Max configurations across Search campaigns, while Performance Planner can model bidding and budget recommendations.

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02API
Aug 19, 2026Google Ads Developers

Google Ads API v25.1 expands measurement and migration support

The release adds Lift-study capabilities, new asset support, AI Max migration details, and clearer restrictions for test-level developer tokens.

Official source
03Meta Ads
Jul 29, 2026Meta for Developers

Meta releases Graph API and Marketing API v26.0

Meta’s v26 release introduces platform changes including expanded capabilities for ads in WhatsApp Status and updates across the Marketing API.

Official source
04AI agents
Jul 16, 2026Meta for Business

Meta introduces new Ads AI Connector capabilities

Meta announced capabilities that connect AI applications more directly with Meta Ads workflows through its MCP server.

Official source
05AI transparency
Jul 9, 2026Google

Google expands transparency for AI-made ads

Google is adding disclosures that help people understand when ad content was created or materially edited with generative AI.

Official source
06Creative AI
Jul 7, 2026Meta

Meta introduces the Muse image model

Meta announced Muse Image and said its capabilities are coming to advertisers through Advantage+ creative.

Official source
07Search
May 20, 2026Google

Google unveils a new generation of ads for AI Search

Google announced new conversational and AI-powered ad experiences, including formats for discovery, shopping, leads, and offers.

Official source
08Google Ads
Apr 30, 2026Google

AI Max expands with new advertiser controls

Google announced AI Max capabilities for additional campaign formats, plus new briefing and URL-control features.

Official source
09Meta Ads
Mar 25, 2026Meta for Developers

Meta expands Marketing API support for ads on Threads

Meta added API support for more app-ad objectives and campaign workflows on Threads.

Official source
10AI agents
Jan 28, 2026Meta

Meta tests an AI business assistant for advertisers

Meta described an assistant that helps advertisers with optimization, account support, and personalized performance recommendations.

Official source

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