Advertising
Google Chrome will now continue to use third-party cookies
DigiDay
"In a shocking development, Google won’t roll out a new standalone prompt for third-party cookies in Chrome, meaning ad tech companies can still use the targeting technology in the world’s most popular web browser."
'A Bloomberg Console' for Campaigns: Firms Unveil Ad Data Tool
Campaigns & Elections
"At a practical level, campaigns and agencies that use the platform will be able to see in real time, not only how much their allies and opponents are spending or scheduling on television – including CTV – but what kind of content they’re airing."
Campaigns
What happened to @KamalaHQ?
Chaotic Era
"With over 5.6 million followers, 2.2 billion views, and more than 309 million total lifetime post “likes,” the Harris campaign’s viral @KamalaHQ account is one of TikTok's largest and most engaged political accounts."
The Democrats’ X account is starting to get spicy. It’s about time
Fast Company
"In an era when their opponents are veering ever further from normalcy, the Democrats’ reply to Hegseth on X suggests that the party is finally loosening its strict adherence to norms."
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear nabs the latest must-have for a major politician: His own podcast
NBC News
"The podcast’s first episode featured several segments, including an interview with attorney and Democratic donor John Morgan; a conversation with guests and Beshear’s son about name, image and likeness rules for college athletes; and a few minutes of Beshear’s son teaching his father about Gen Z slang."
Fundraising
How One PAC is Working to Combat Donor Burnout After 2024
Campaigns & Elections
"In exchange, those donors are exempt from frequent fundraising texts and emails soliciting one-time donations. They’re also given access to a suite of content, including a Substack publication called 'Friends of the List' that features items like interviews with staffers and updates on how the group is spending its money."
Social Media
Republican legislators (but not Democrats) who share low-credibility info get rewarded with more clicks
Nieman Lab
“Around 5.2% of Democrats and 36.7% Republican legislators post low-credibility content on FB."
How Elon Musk's X interactions spread into Trump administration policy
Washington Post
"Politicians or other government accounts make up 11 percent of his interactions on X, up from 4 percent, according to a Washington Post analysis."
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