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ADSQUIRE’s Legal Marketing Recon: March Ad-ness
The digital advertising landscape for law firms continues to shift rapidly. From AI-driven ad formats to local search innovations and privacy-first tracking, Google is testing,
Google Tests Color-Coded Maps in AI Mode — A New Layer of Local Positioning
Google’s AI Mode continues to reshape how local results are presented—and a new visual test is adding another layer to how users evaluate businesses at
Apple Maps Ads Are Coming — A New Local Battleground for Law Firms
For years, one of the biggest differences between Google Maps and Apple Maps was simple: Apple didn’t have ads. That may be about to change.
Duplicate Website Stats in Google Ads — What’s Going On Here?
Right after the rollout of “Visits in Past Month” callouts, another interesting behavior has started appearing in Google Ads—one that raises some questions about how
Google Ads Testing “Visits in Past Month” Callouts — Are the Walls Between Paid & Organic Crumbling?
Google appears to be testing a new callout in search ads that displays “Visits in the past month” metrics, showing ranges from 10K+ all the
Google Ads Quietly Hides Cost Metrics in Default View
A small but noticeable change has been appearing across Google Ads accounts recently: the main performance graph is often showing only one metric — conversions
LSA Dispute Raises Questions Around Current Client Calls
A recent Local Services Ads (LSA) dispute highlights an issue that many advertisers worry about but rarely see confirmed: a law firm being charged for
Google Ads Suggests “Audience-Only” Ad Groups — What’s Going On?
A new Google Ads recommendation has been popping up in some accounts that many advertisers haven’t seen before: “Create a new ad group for a
YouTube Tests Sticky Banner That Keeps Ads Visible After Skips
YouTube is experimenting with a new format that changes how skippable ads behave. Instead of disappearing entirely when a user presses “Skip Ad,” a sticky
Google Pushes Privacy Sandbox and First-Party Data Future
Google’s latest advertising privacy announcements reinforce a long-term shift away from granular open-web tracking toward first-party data and privacy-preserving technologies. Instead of tracking individuals across
Google Tests AI Map Pack With Embedded Organic Links
Google appears to be testing a new AI-driven Map Pack layout that includes organic website links embedded directly within map listings. In this version, the
Google Tests Google Business Profiles Inside AI Mode With Autoplay Video
Google’s AI-powered search experiences continue expanding, and a new behavior is beginning to appear inside AI Mode results: Google Business Profiles opening alongside autoplay video
Is Google Prepping For A Move Away From Responsive Search Ads?
A quiet policy update from Google may signal a bigger shift in how search ads are built and delivered. Effective March 17, 2026, Google officially
ADSQUIRE’s Legal Marketing Recon: February Updates
A wave of platform changes is reshaping how potential clients discover, evaluate, and contact law firms online. Many of these updates are subtle tests rather
Google LSA Tests: Hidden Addresses, 20-Pack Returns & New “Qualifiers”
Local Services Ads are seeing another wave of quiet testing — and this round touches visibility, credibility signals, and user navigation. None of these updates
OpenAI Begins Testing Ads in ChatGPT
A new advertising channel may soon enter the digital landscape: OpenAI plans to begin testing ads inside ChatGPT responses for logged-in adult users in the
Google Ads Location Manager Quietly Adds New Auto-Media Permission
A newly spotted setting inside Location Manager is raising eyebrows among advertisers — not because it’s obviously harmful, but because it appears to be enabled
Google Is Aggressively Expanding Triple Ad Serve—Here’s Our Theory
We’re seeing a noticeable increase in triple ad serve across accounts- Google allowing the same advertiser to appear multiple times on the same results page
733% Increase in Local Pack Ads: The New Reality of Local Search
According to reporting from PPC Land, Google has increased Local Pack ad presence by 733% in just three months. That’s not a tweak, but more
Google Local Ads Are Becoming Click-First Experiences
A new Local ad format is making something very clear: clickable assets are taking center stage. Recent examples show Local ads featuring up to nine
New ‘Sale’ Extension Showing on LSAs—Here’s What We’re Noticing
We’re seeing what appears to be a new “Sale” extension or promotional label showing up within Local Services Ads (LSAs). The interesting part? It’s not
Dynamic Callouts on LSAs Raise Important Questions About Accuracy and Liability
We recently spotted an issue inside Local Services Ads (LSAs) involving dynamic callouts generated within the ad format. Here’s the concern: LSAs clearly disclose in
YouTube Testing More Aggressive ‘Get App’ Overlay Placement
We’ve started seeing a new YouTube ad format that feels… familiar. In this variation, the “Get” app overlay partially overlaps or crowds the “Skip Ad”
Seeing More ‘Urgent’ Emails from Google Reps? You’re Not Alone.
If you’re currently advertising on Google Ads, you may have noticed an uptick in emails with subject lines like: “Urgent: Major Performance Drop” “Immediate Action
YouTube Testing Pop-Up Style Ads in the Mobile Discovery Feed
We’re seeing a new test inside the YouTube mobile app that’s hard to ignore. Here’s how it works: when you’re scrolling through the Discovery feed
Demand Gen Update: Unusually Strong Engagement Metrics Emerging
We’re currently seeing some surprisingly strong engagement signals coming from Demand Gen campaigns across select accounts. In one case, a client is experiencing historic all-time
Google Tag Gateway: What It Is—and Why Law Firms Should Pay Attention
If you’ve spoken to a Google rep recently, you’ve probably heard about Google Tag Gateway. The pitch is consistent: “It’s super easy. It takes four
Google Tests “Preferred Sources” Button in Top Stories
A new button labeled “Preferred Sources” is appearing in the Top Stories carousel on page one of Google search results. Positioned in the upper right
Google Is Heavily Promoting Broad Match – More Reach or More Waste?
If you’ve been inside Google Ads lately, you’ve probably noticed it: more recommendations, prompts, and nudges encouraging advertisers to switch keywords to Broad Match. Google’s
December Google Ads & Search Updates: What Lawyers Need to Know
As we closed out 2025, Google’s platforms continued to evolve in ways that directly impacted law firms. From AI reshaping search results and local listings
Google Tests a New Mobile Path Into AI Mode- Here’s What It Signals
Google is testing a new way for users to dive deeper into AI Mode directly from the mobile search results page that is rolling out
Google Adds Search Partners Segmentation to PMax Reporting
Google has officially added Search Partners as a visible segment inside Performance Max channel reporting. Google’s pitch is simple: more transparency. Advertisers can now see
Google Ads Added New Hidden Location Settings
Google quietly added new settings inside Google Ads Location Manager, and they’re turned on by default. There was no alert, no email, and no clear
Google Is Pushing Gemini Deeper Into Chrome
Google Is Pushing Gemini Deeper Into Chrome Google just rolled out a new Chrome update that brings Gemini directly into your browser as a built-in
Google Ads Advisor: Helpful Tool or Push Towards Automation?
Google is rolling out (or expanding visibility of) Ads Advisor, a feature positioned as a one-stop assistant for campaign setup, optimization, and decision-making inside Google
Are LSA Leads Dropping? Here’s What We’re Seeing
Over the past few weeks, we’ve noticed a new pattern: Local Service Ads lead volume is trending down across multiple accounts. At first glance, it’s
Google Tests a New “Learn More” Button on Search Ads
Google is continuing to experiment with how users interact with search ads. A new test is rolling out that adds a “Learn more” button directly
Google Introduces AI-Generated Google Business Profile Descriptions on Mobile
Google is continuing to blur the lines between search, AI, and local listings. A new test is rolling out on mobile search where Google displays
New Disclaimer Appearing in AI Overviews for Legal Searches
Google has begun displaying a new disclaimer within AI Overviews for certain legal-related searches. The language appears when users search for queries tied to rankings,
Google Ads Adds Google Maps as a Channel for Demand Gen
Google Ads is quietly rolling out a new channel control for Demand Gen campaigns: Google Maps. Some advertisers are now seeing the ability to specifically
New Audiences for Display & Demand Gen: What This Means for Lawyers
Google continues to evolve how advertisers can reach users on Display and Demand Gen campaigns, and one of the more meaningful recent developments is the
ADSQUIRE’s November Update: Policy Changes, YouTube, LSAs, and the Ever-Shifting SERP for Law Firms
November brought a handful of changes, updates, and new tests to the Google Ads ecosystem, from policy tightening and YouTube interface shifts to emerging AI-driven ad
AI Overview + Local 3-Pack? Google Is Blending the SERP Again
Google has created a new SERP enhancement: a three-pack of listings appearing directly underneath AI Overviews (AIOs). This looks and behaves similarly to the traditional
New in the SERP: Google Adds Image Ad Carousel to the Images Tab
Google has rolled out a new image ad carousel inside the Google Images tab- something we haven’t seen before at this scale. When users search
Google Tests Importing Social Media Assets Into Ad Campaigns – What It Means for Legal Marketing
Google is running a new experiment that prompts advertisers to import social media assets like Twitter/X videos directly into Google Ads campaigns. When building creatives,
Google Ads’ New ‘Unacceptable Phone Number’ Policy Drops Dec 10
Google just rolled out another policy update, this time targeting “unacceptable phone numbers” across all ad formats, effective December 10. Any phone number that could
“Products at This Location” Now Appearing More Frequently in Local Legal Ads
“Products at This Location” Now Appearing More Frequently in Local Legal Ads Google continues to experiment with how it surfaces business information inside the local
New AI “What People Are Saying” Extension Appears in PPC Ads
New AI “What People Are Saying” Extension Appears in PPC Ads Google has quietly begun testing a new AI-generated extension within PPC ads: a
Google Pushes Agentic AI for Shopping: What It Could Mean for Law Firm Advertising
Google Pushes Agentic AI for Shopping: What It Could Mean for Law Firm Advertising In November 2025, Google rolled out major updates to its AI
Google Expands Brand Suitability Controls to YouTube Feed and Discover
Google Expands Brand Suitability Controls to YouTube Feed and Discover Google is continuing to refine the ways advertisers can control where their messages appear, with
Google Ads Policy Update: Don’t Alter Verification Documents
Google Ads Policy Update: Don’t Alter Verification Documents In November 2025, Google added clarification to its Circumventing Systems policy, emphasizing that submitting false or modified
YouTube Shoppable Ads Update: Side Panel Can’t Be Closed Anymore
YouTube Shoppable Ads Update: Side Panel Can’t Be Closed Anymore YouTube has quietly begun rolling out a change to its Shoppable ad experience on mobile
Google’s “More Businesses” Button in the Local Pack Is Suddenly Breaking
Google’s “More Businesses” Button in the Local Pack Is Suddenly Breaking Google appears to have made another quiet change to the Local Pack, and this
Google Potentially Shrinking the Local Service Ads Results Window
Google Potentially Shrinking the Local Service Ads Results Window The days of endless scrolling through dozens of businesses in LSA results appears to be over.
Google Adds New “Trends” & Funnel Stages to the Overview Tab
Google Adds New “Trends” & Funnel Stages to the Overview Tab Google Ads added in two new sections inside the Overview tab: Trends and Performance
Waze Inventory Added to Pmax
Waze Inventory Added to Pmax And of course, we didn’t get a say. Google just rolled out a new update: Performance Max campaigns with store
Google Adds Post Scheduling to GBP… Finally
Google Adds Post Scheduling to GBP… Finally Google Business Profiles just rolled out something we’ve all been waiting for: a post scheduling button. Yes, really.
Google Is Now Showing Grouped Results Everywhere
Google Is Now Showing Grouped Results Everywhere Google quietly pushed another update to the search results: grouped results can now appear at the top, middle,
LSA Messaging Pricing Is Changing
LSA Messaging Pricing Is Changing Google just announced updates to Local Services Ads (LSA) messaging pricing, and the way they’re presenting it is interesting. According
ADSQUIRE’s October Update: LSAs Rise, SERPs Shift, & How To Turn Google’s Tricks Into Treats
October is proving to be another whirlwind month for law firm advertising. From LSAs new twitter blue invisible badge change and Local Services Ads asserting
LSA or GBP in AI Mode? Soon You Might Not Be Able to Tell the Difference
Google’s AI Mode Is Making LSAs and GBP Listings Look the Same- Here’s Why That Matters for Law Firms Another quiet but significant shift in
Google’s New ‘Peer Median’ and ‘Range’ Data in Analytics: What It Means for Law Firm Marketing
Spotted recently in Google Analytics: a new “Peer Median and Range” comparison tool that lets advertisers see how their performance stacks up against others in
YouTube’s New Ad Rule Bans Term: ‘Pay Nothing Until We Win’
Big update for advertisers and especially personal injury firms! Recent ad policy changes on YouTube and Google’s Discovery Feed are starting to classify certain phrases
Local Services Ads: The New Invisible Twitter Blue Verified Badge
The new “no badges unless they influence a buyer’s decision” rule officially went live on October 27th, after Google quietly delayed it from the original
Google Tests New Local Services Ad Buttons on Mobile
Google is experimenting with a new Local Services Ads (LSA) layout on mobile, introducing “Overview” and “Reviews” buttons on firm listings. When users tap either,
Google LSAs Just Got Dynamic: Here’s Why Your Website Copy Matters More Than Ever
Google just made a major update to Local Services Ads copywriting, and for law firms, that means your website copy now directly influences your ad
“Hide” vs. “Expand”: How Two Tiny Buttons Could Shift Your Legal Ad Performance
Google has quietly introduced a subtle but potentially significant difference in how users interact with paid search results: the buttons. Specifically, PPC ads in the
Local Services Ads Update: New Direct Business Search Layouts Require Strategy Updates
Google’s Local Services Ads (LSAs) just got another overhaul, and this one changes how both intent-based and branded searches behave. Between new labels, layout shifts,
Google’s New Forecast Emails
If you’ve seen a subject line like this in your inbox lately — “Gain up to 100% more conversions: competition changes for your account” —
Call Ads Are Getting Phased Out
Google officially announced that it’s sunsetting Call Ads, the ad format built specifically to drive direct phone calls from search results. Here’s the timeline overview:
Prescription Drug Keywords Now Require Certification
Big changes are rolling out in Google Ads and this one’s especially concerning for anyone running legal campaigns tied to pharmaceutical cases. As of now
Google’s Demand Gen Auto-Video Tool — The Spooky Update
And now for an unsettling recent update: Google’s new Demand Gen Video Tool. Starting October 31, 2025, Google will automatically generate video ads from your
YouTube’s “Promote” Button — Cool Idea, But Proceed Carefully
Here’s a recently discovered YouTube feature where a “Promote” button now appears right after uploading a video. One click takes you into a simplified campaign
YouTube’s “Reuse Details” Feature — Actually Useful!
YouTube quietly rolled out a feature that allows you to reuse details from previous uploads when posting a new video, such as titles, descriptions, tags,
Staying Ahead of Google, YouTube, and LSAs: New Highs & Lows On The Digital Marketing Rollercoaster
If you feel like every time you blink Google, YouTube, or LSAs have changed… you’re not imagining it. The platforms are evolving faster than most
First Legal AI Overview Ad Spotted
Recently, Elie Kalim at ADSQUIRE spotted what appears to be a step closer into the legal vertical for Google’s AI Overview (AIO) ads. Where It
The LSA Badge Saga Continues
The twists keep coming. Last month, all LSA checkmarks were removed, and Google promised a single Google Verified badge coming in October. Until then, LSAs
Google May Be Splitting Off a “YouTube Network” From Search Partners
Google is floating a new idea: a standalone “YouTube Network” campaign option. This comes from a survey recently shared by Natasha Kaurra, and while it’s
YouTube Launches “First Position Serving” for Ads
YouTube recently rolled out a new placement option called First Position Serving, which guarantees your ad plays first in an ad pod (the back-to-back ad
New Pmax Creative Text Guidelines: More Control, More Responsibility
Google has rolled out new guidelines for Performance Max campaigns that give advertisers tighter control over ad copy. Now, you can: Add up to 25
Pre-Populated Follow-Up Questions in AI Mode: What’s Next
If you’ve used Google’s AI search tools lately, you’ve probably noticed something new: pre-populated follow-up questions. Instead of typing your own next query, Google is
YouTube Affiliate Ads: When Ads Start Looking Like Content
YouTube is blurring the lines again—this time with affiliate link stickers. These look almost identical to product link stickers in ads, making it harder for
YouTube’s Next Shift: AI-Enhanced Creator Content
YouTube is quietly changing the way creator content is produced and consumed. The platform has been rolling out AI-powered tools that automatically enhance videos with
Google Ads Testing a New Campaign Chart Interface
Google Ads is experimenting with a new look for campaign overview charts, and a few advertisers are already seeing it in action. The update leans
Google’s New Asset Studio & What It Means for Legal Marketing
Google recently rolled out Asset Studio inside Google Ads and it could be a big deal for legal marketers. The tool uses AI to help
Not Every LSA Lead is Worth Paying For… Here’s a Tip!
As much as we all like using LSA to push for more leads, not every lead is a good one. Every so often, you’ll get
Big LSA Terms & Conditions Update You’ll Want to Know About
Google just updated the Local Services Ads Terms & Conditions and some of the changes are pretty alarming. One of the biggest updates is how
The Algorithm Apocalypse: Google’s New Rules (And Our Survival Guide For Lawyers)
At risk of sounding like a broken record… Google’s changing everything AGAIN!!! AI Mode is now hijacking SERPs, LSAs are camouflaging as organic results (a
Google Pulls All Badges From Local Services Ads — LSAs Are Getting Harder For Users To Distinguish
Big changes are happening in Local Services Ads (LSAs) — and Google isn’t subtle about it. In July, we noticed that all badges have been
Google Is Gaslighting Us, Claiming AI Isn’t Hurting Website Traffic — Here’s the Reality for Law Firms
Google’s VP and Head of Search, Liz Reid, published a blog on August 6 about how AI Overviews and AI Mode are supposedly transforming search
Meta Moves “Sponsored” Label on Instagram Story Ads — Ads That Blend In
Meta has quietly made a change that may seem small, but it’s actually a big deal for advertisers — especially law firms. The “Sponsored” label
Google is Quietly Training You to Watch More Ads on YouTube and Google TV
Google’s New “Skip Ads” Experiments: What It Means for Law Firm Advertising If you’ve noticed different versions of the “Skip Ad” button lately—“Skip,” “Skip Ads,”
AI-Created Video Ads in PMax: A Win or a Risk?
Google’s Auto-Generated Video Ads in P-Max: What Law Firms Should Know Google is at it again. In its latest push for automation, P-Max campaigns auto-generated video
Google Document Leaked Pitching Advertisers on AI mode ads that are Supposedly Rolling out in Q4
Google’s “AI Mode” Ads: What Law Firms Need to Know It finally happened—Google’s internal documents leaked, and it looks like “AI Mode” ads are
Google Ads Extension Phone Number in GBP
If your law firm is using a tracking number in Google Ads for their phone call leads, the Google Ads phone number feature on Google
Targeted Topics in Google Ads
Google quietly rolled out a very helpful update for advertisers using PMAX and Display: targeted topics under the content tab. Instead of just picking broad
Google’s New Grouped Sponsored Ads
If you’ve noticed something different when searching on Google lately, you’re not alone. Google is testing a new way of showing ads on the SERPS
Google’s Changing Everything Again— Here’s What You Actually Need to Know
Let’s not sugarcoat it: Google’s been busy throwing spaghetti at the algorithm wall — and some of it’s sticking. AI Mode is now front and
PPC Who? How Google’s Blue Checkmark is Shaking-Up Search Results.
Google is messing with the formula again- and this time, its Local Services Ads (LSAs) at the center of the experiment. Over the last
Google Rolls Out Ads in AI Overviews — What Law Firms Need to Know
Google has officially started rolling out ads inside AI Overviews — those AI-generated search result summaries gaining ground on key queries. At the same time,