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Google is experimenting with AI to organize local search results more effectively, starting with shopping-related queries. This follows their announcement at a conference that they'll introduce AI-organized search results soon. Mike Blumenthal shared a video showing this in action, highlighting multiple horizontal place results and fewer non-local listings for searches like "restaurants Olean." This approach aims to enhance user experience by providing more relevant local information upfront. https://lnkd.in/eqajhiJZ

this year is all about leveling up your ecommerce tech stack with AI-powered solutions. not jumping on the AI train might leave you playing catch-up. so if you want to walk the talk, join our upcoming webinar with Triple Whale 🐳, Gorgias, Rebuy Engine and Justuno on July 31st to learn how to use the best-in-class AI for ecommerce. link in the comments. 💙

It's time once again for the IronPlane LLC Digital Dispatch! Here are some important headlines from this past week: 😎 📼 OpenAI revealed its text-to-video tool this past week called Sora. The tool allows users to enter prompts and create "realistic" videos based on them — and is already being met with controversy. The Washington Post has a full breakdown: https://lnkd.in/eAxiUG9e 📉 Discount eCommerce retailer Wish sold for approximately $173 million this week — a number lower than many experts predicted. PYMNTS breaks down why: https://lnkd.in/dxVNc_Av 📈 Shopify is making a serious push in the B2B space in 2024 according to Digital Commerce 360. Here's what that means: https://lnkd.in/dVA6Kn9h 🔎 Google is launching a video series called "How Search Works" to explain the inner workings of search engines to consumers. Search Engine Journal details the new initiative: https://lnkd.in/diRjf4Ee ⛳ Jeff's Corner: Golf season is back in full swing (pun intended), and Tiger Woods is back in play at this weekend's Genesis Invitational! However, he ended his round like how I start mine: with a dreaded "shank" shot. Check out Sports Illustrated's story on it: https://lnkd.in/drkYBG9U That's all for this very busy week — we'll see you next week for even more news and insights! #ecommerce #ecommercesuccess #ecommercebusiness #ecommerceagency #digitalcommerce #openai #sora #chatgpt #ai #wish #shopify #b2b #b2becommerce #google #golf #shapingecommerce #digitaldispatch

I recently gained access to Google Merchant Centre Next and have to say, I quite like it. 😁 Two features I find particularly useful: 1. Product Editor: Easier to see images visually and pin/remove/upload them. On the blog, Google said they’ll add more features like removing backgrounds and improving image resolution (powered by Generative AI). 2. New data source: Google automatically fills in the product feed with information they can detect from your online store. More options to upload products. What is your opinion on GMC Next? Do you think it’ll be better than the Classic GMC? #googleads #googlemerchantcenter

“Discovery happens in lots of places, but decisions happen on Google Search.” Brendon Kraham, VP of search and commerce for Global Ads Solutions, breaks down the latest Search innovations that are giving us stronger intent signals to connect marketers with the right customers at the right moment. ➡️ Visual search: With Lens hitting nearly 20B monthly searches, visual discovery is exploding. ➡️ AI Overviews: Think “supersmart librarian” for Search. This feature, one of Google’s most significant improvements to Search in 20 years, offers a new way to connect with users seeking in-depth info. Explore the future of Search: https://goo.gle/4gY35MM #ThinkwithGoogle

Curious if AI is behind product recommendations? 🛠️ Matt dives into how advanced search algorithms and data points shape personalized shopping experiences. Want to learn more? Head over to our YouTube channel for the latest uploads! #productrecommendations #advancedalgorithms #personalizedshopping #searchtechnology #datascience #AIinnovation #smartershopping #techandshopping #ecommerceinsights

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚, 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬. 9 reasons to join Channable's Impact Cube online event in random order: - You will know about our new features earlier than others. - It will help to win the competition in a hot season. - A Channable's co-founder will kick it off. - It's interactive, so you won't be bored. - You won't have FOMO if you join. - It is about marketplaces. - You will get inspired. - It is just 1,5 hours. - It includes AI. Impact Cube, Wednesday, September 25th at 3:00 PM (CEST), online → Registration: https://shorturl.at/hxUjr

Discover the future of online search with our Action Search Engine, Insight, powered by AI! Our latest video showcases Insight in real-time as it effortlessly navigates Amazon to find the perfect blue sofa for a user. 🛋️ With just a simple prompt, Insight jumps into action, using actual mouse and keyboard movements to replicate the online shopping experience – all that without the hassle of clicking through countless pages. This video lets you witness Insight seamlessly select various sofa options and, with one click of the 'perform action' button, add an item to the shopping cart. Say goodbye to traditional search methods and hello to efficiency with Insight's intuitive interface. Watch as Insight, our Action Search Engine demonstrates the ease of performing complex searches on behalf of users, streamlining their online interactions like never before. We are excited to offer a glimpse into a tool that will change the way you interact with the web. After watching, we'd love to hear your thoughts—how you can see yourself using Insight or any features you'd like to see!

🎉 The announcements keep rolling in! Amazon Ads continues to expand its impressive lineup of generative AI tools, with the latest addition being Image Generator. This new feature transforms the way advertisers develop their creative content by pulling insights from product descriptions and customer reviews to create ad-ready images. As part of the Amazon Ads Partners, Pacvue was selected as a beta partner last fall and was among the first to fully integrate Image Generator into the platform. 🗣️ Melissa Burdick, President and Co-Founder of Pacvue, highlighted the game-changing impact of Amazon’s Image Generator. “Pacvue has already seen that Amazon Ads advanced AI-powered tools eliminate creative barriers and enable increased ROI, a reduction in product costs, and faster multivariate testing for advertisers of all sizes.” To learn more about Amazon Ad’s new suite of GenAI tools, click the link below! ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/guEtdvii #Pacvue #CommerceAcceleration #AmazonAds #GenAI #ImageGenerator

The third fastest-growing product in the world according to G2, two years in a row 😎. Our goal is to make our 2023 growth look small this year. Oh, and in February, here is what you can expect: 🎥 Video Generator AI: This will be the first-of-its-kind AI model, built and trained internally, which will generate ready-to-use, no edits needed, video ads at scale—hundreds of videos to select from, in seconds. 🔗 AdCreative.ai Public API: You can integrate AdCreative.ai into your products and workflows. It's time to see what you can come up with using AdCreative.ai's proprietary technologies. There are many other features on the way. Stay tuned and sign up to AdCreative.ai if you haven't. We have a big sale ending today!🎁 www.AdCreative.ai