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Google outlines data tools for AI-powered lead campaigns

Google has outlined an approach to lead-generation advertising that uses first-party data and sales outcomes to guide its AI bidding systems. The company also described an expansion of Data Manager, a lead intent scoring pilot and journey-aware bidding for longer sales cycles.

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Google’s Rethink 2026 Collection Covers Four Ads Updates

Google has published a four-article Rethink 2026 collection for marketers preparing for an AI-powered holiday shopping season. The collection covers agentic commerce, measurement, YouTube Demand Gen and AI Max for Search campaigns.