Google Marketing Live 2023: Key Announcements, AI in Search, and the Future of Measurement

Simon and Jim unpack the highlights of Google Marketing Live 2025. Fresh from the conference, Simon "delves" (yes, AI was a big part) into key announcements, including AI in Search, AI Max for Search, VEO advancements, and measurement challenges.

They discuss the excitement around AI mode, scenario planning in Google Analytics, and the evolving landscape of Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM).

Additionally, they touch on insights from Google's new tools and partnerships, underscoring a shift towards more integrated and accessible marketing strategies.

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00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter

00:15 Google Marketing Live Highlights

01:23 Shaq and T-Pain at GML

03:19 Measurement Announcements at GML

05:13 Incrementality Testing

13:01 Google Analytics and Attribution

20:44 Meridian Scenario Planning

25:21 Making MMM Accessible: A Double-Edged Sword

25:57 The Complexity of Tagging and MMM

28:14 Validation and the Dangers of Simplification

32:11 AI's Role in MMM and Marketing

37:48 Google Marketing Live: Key Announcements

38:53 The Future of AI in Search and Advertising

42:42 VEO and the Evolution of Creative Development

47:37 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement