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Concerns Over Google’s AI Overviews: Inaccuracies Spark User Backlash

Google's AI Overviews feature faces criticism for providing dangerously inaccurate information, leading users to request an option to toggle it off. A Chrome extension has been created to hide AI Overviews. In other news, OpenAI strikes a $250 million deal with News Corp, TikTok plans layoffs in marketing and operations, and Europe's new AI Act takes a risk-based approach to AI regulation.

Google's Latest Updates: Visual Brand Profiles and More

Google announced new updates, including Visual Brand Profiles and AI ad improvements, during their Google Marketing Live event. The section also covers Glamnetic's use of Gorgias' AI tools for customer experience, the impact of emojis in Meta Ads, and a workaround for brands to get AI Overviews data on Search Console.

Google Rolls Out Visual Brand Profiles and New AI Ad Tools

Google announced Visual Brand Profiles for better search visibility, new AI tools in Product Studio for creating ads, and immersive AI-powered shopping ads with 3D spins and virtual try-ons. These updates aim to enhance branding, streamline ad production, and boost engagement.

Customer Support or Customer Experience? Turning a Cost Center Into a Revenue Driver

This DTC Podcast episode features Kevin Gould of Glamnetic and Romain Lapeyre of Gorgias, discussing how Glamnetic grew from $1M to $50M by using AI to transform customer support into a proactive customer experience, boosting customer loyalty and lifetime value.

Boost Performance with Emojis in Your Creatives

The Pilothouse Meta team has seen increased performance by adding emojis to creatives, with examples like CPAP.com achieving a 48% higher click-attributed ROAS. Testing involves pairing top products and headlines with different emojis to identify the most effective combinations. Brands like True Classic can benefit by incorporating emojis relevant to their products and sales.

E-commerce Insights, M&A News, and Social Media Tools

This section covers quick updates on driving more orders in Shopify, recent mergers and acquisitions in the AI and ecommerce space, and tools for monitoring AI Overviews performance. It also includes news about Meta's new AI council board, Canva's Enterprise offering, and Grace Coddington's role in Merit's new campaign.

Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs: A Privacy Concern?

Microsoft's new Copilot+ PCs feature a 'Recall' function that constantly takes screenshots to track user activity, raising privacy concerns. The newsletter also covers common ecommerce site mistakes that limit conversions, tips for creating high-converting YouTube ads, and ways to gamify the user experience without affecting profit margins.

Common Website Mistakes: Part II

This section highlights common ecommerce website mistakes that can hinder conversions. Key issues include untrustworthy site appearance, lack of social proof, and unclear customer support options. Recommendations include adding customer reviews, security badges, and multiple contact methods to build trust and improve customer experience.

Looking for Your Ecommerce Secret Weapon? Discover Diamond Hook

Since 2017, Diamond Hook has scaled ecommerce brands like SET Active and Squatty Potty. Founder Nik Sharma praises their fast, knowledgeable team. Known as a "secret weapon" for web, brand, and growth needs, they also offer end-to-end ecommerce services through Hook Logistics.

YouTube Ads Full Funnel Breakdown with Kari from Pilothouse

Kari from the Pilothouse Google team explains using YouTube Ads for a full funnel strategy on the DTC podcast. She covers the best content for each funnel stage, measuring success with GA4 data and post-purchase surveys, and the benefits of YouTube for brand recognition and traffic.

TikTok Layoffs Begin Amid U.S. Ban Concerns

TikTok is laying off a thousand employees due to the impending U.S. ban. The newsletter also covers Mental Health Awareness Month campaigns, strategic Tesla giveaways to reduce CAC, a new ChatGPT feature, and fun June holidays.

This Brand Doubled Their Sales—Your Brand Can Too!

A brand in Pilothouse's Pilot Program doubled their sales and increased their average order value by $30. Limited spaces are available to help other brands achieve similar success. Contact the partnerships team to scale your brand.

3 Creative Campaigns for Mental Health Awareness Month

This section highlights three Mental Health Awareness Month campaigns: Rare Beauty's hotline, OLIPOP's educational content on sugar and mental health, and Alo Yoga's self-love video campaign. These initiatives promote mental health awareness and emotional connections.

Boost Your Sales with Strategic Giveaways Featuring Van Oakes

In this podcast episode, Van Oakes, founder of Goat Media, shares strategies for running successful giveaways to boost sales and lower customer acquisition costs. He discusses leveraging high-value incentives, influencers, and omnichannel marketing, along with legal compliance and maximizing participation through winner content.

📈 New Integration: Upload Files Directly to ChatGPT

This section covers various updates and news related to technology, marketing, and current events, including a new integration for ChatGPT, insights on influencer marketing ROI, recent developments from Skittles, Amazon, and Alibaba, and a list of upcoming fun holidays to celebrate.

### Google’s 14,000 Ranking Factors Revealed 😬

Google's internal documents reveal over 14,000 ranking factors impacting search results. Read the full story below in our News section!