📰 LinkedIn Ads and TikTok Ads news
Everything that changes in LinkedIn Ads and TikTok Ads, week by week: gathered from official and industry sources, and summarised clearly by Ninja Scripts.
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Week of 19 October
LinkedIn and Google announced that LinkedIn's CTV Ads are now available through Display & Video 360 for US-targeted campaigns, extending B2B professional targeting into connected TV.
🔗 ppc.land · 2026-10-22
🎵 TikTok Ads TikTok reverses ban on ads for Musk documentary
TikTok confirmed on October 18 that it restored Bleecker Street's ad account after mistakenly blocking promotion of the 'Musk' documentary, allowing policy-compliant ads to resume.
🔗 dataconomy.com · 2026-10-19
Week of 12 October
LinkedIn introduced In-Stream Ads, a pre-roll video format running across eligible creator and publisher content without individual deals, alongside expanded Creator Marketplace search tools.
🔗 netinfluencer.com · 2026-10-16
TikTok unveiled Buy Direct, Shopping Assistant, Agentic Leads, Smart+ for search ads, and the expansion of its TikTok Ad Network (formerly Pangle) to US advertisers, reaching nearly 400,000 apps.
🔗 almcorp.com · 2026-10-15
💼 LinkedIn Ads LinkedIn tests paid pre-roll ads for US creators
LinkedIn began testing In-Stream Ads with select US creators and advertisers, while also opening Advice Sessions to Business Premium subscribers and launching a new creator dashboard.
🔗 ppc.land · 2026-10-15
💼 LinkedIn Ads LinkedIn tests In-Stream Ads with select partners in the US
LinkedIn announced new tools for professionals running side hustles and confirmed it is testing In-Stream Ads with select partners in the US, alongside a possible new Network feed and digital business cards for mobile.
🔗 techradar.com · 2026-10-15
TikTok split its Partner Program into Agency Partner and Premier Agency Partner tiers so agencies can better showcase their areas of expertise on the platform.
🔗 socialbee.com · 2026-10-12
Week of 5 October
TikTok announced AI-driven automation tools including Smart+ campaigns for search ads, Smart+ Creative Selection, a conversational lead system called Agentic Leads, and updates to GMV Max.
🔗 gradezilla.org · 2026-10-09
TikTok introduced Buy Direct, a one-click checkout feature right in the For You feed, alongside a Shopping Assistant that answers sizing and shipping questions before purchase.
🔗 theaimarketers.ai · 2026-10-08
TikTok opened its Ad Network to US advertisers inside Ads Manager, extending campaigns off-platform to nearly 400,000 apps, plus adding one-click Buy Direct checkout in the feed.
🔗 theaimarketers.ai · 2026-10-08
At Advertising Week New York, TikTok announced Buy Direct in-app checkout, a Shopping Assistant, Agentic Leads, Smart+ for search ads, and the expansion of its TikTok Ad Network to US advertisers.
🔗 musicbusinessworldwide.com · 2026-10-07
At Advertising Week New York, TikTok opened the TikTok Ad Network (TTAN), its nearly 400,000 third-party app network formerly known as Pangle, to US advertisers, alongside launching Buy Direct, an AI shopping assistant and Agentic Leads.
🔗 mintec.co · 2026-10-06
TikTok updated GMV Max to include affiliate commissions, coupons and referral fees in TikTok Shop optimization, aiming to reflect a truer return on investment for sellers.
🔗 relevantaudience.com · 2026-10-06
At Advertising Week New York, TikTok introduced a suite of AI tools including in-feed checkout, a conversational shopping assistant and a lead agent for direct messages, available through selective eligibility tests.
🔗 globalgroupone.com · 2026-10-05
At Advertising Week New York, TikTok introduced in-app checkout Buy Direct, an AI Shopping Assistant, the Agentic Leads agent, Smart+ for search, and opened its TikTok Ad Network (nearly 400,000 apps) to US advertisers.
🔗 marketingdive.com · 2026-10-05
At Advertising Week NY, TikTok announced opening the TikTok Ad Network to US advertisers, covering nearly 400,000 third-party apps, alongside a new 'Buy Direct' checkout feature and an AI shopping assistant.
🔗 mediapost.com · 2026-10-05
At New York Advertising Week, TikTok unveiled the expansion of its global mobile ad network (TikTok Ad Network) to US-based advertisers, reaching almost 400,000 third-party publisher apps, along with a new conversational AI Shopping Assistant.
🔗 mediapost.com · 2026-10-05
LinkedIn's October 2026 update introduced a new logo that now covers roughly the top 15 percent of mobile videos, requiring advertisers to adjust caption and text placement in video creatives.
🔗 influent.co · 2026-10-05
💼 LinkedIn Ads LinkedIn tests peer verification to confirm work history
LinkedIn is testing a feature letting verified members confirm the work and education experience of their connections, awarding a verification badge after enough confirmations; LinkedIn says verified members get roughly 50% more post views.
🔗 finnpartners.com · 2026-10-05
🎵 TikTok Ads TikTok launches Buy Direct, Shopping Assistant and opens TTAN ad network to US advertisers
At Advertising Week New York, TikTok unveiled Buy Direct for one-click checkout, an AI-powered Shopping Assistant, and opened TikTok Ad Network (TTAN) to US advertisers for the first time, extending reach to nearly 400,000 third-party apps.
🔗 commonthreadco.com · 2026-10-05
🎵 TikTok Ads TikTok unveils agentic AI solutions and access to its 400,000-app network at Advertising Week
At Advertising Week New York 2026, TikTok revealed new AI tools including the 'Buy Direct' checkout, a lead-generation agent, and access to TikTok Ads Network (TTAN) for US advertisers, with no confirmed launch dates yet.
🔗 ppc.land · 2026-10-05
TikTok announced Buy Direct (one-click checkout from the feed), Shopping Assistant, Agentic Leads and the opening of TikTok Ad Network to US advertisers, alongside an MCP connector and Smart+/GMV Max updates.
🔗 newsroom.tiktok.com · 2026-10-05
Week of 28 September
LinkedIn announced on September 15 that private feedback on generic AI content will appear in post analytics once enough reports are received.
🔗 orthotropy.com · 2026-10-04
TikTok is giving advertisers expanded capacity to use artificial intelligence to generate video ads with the help of ByteDance's latest AI model, Dreamina Seedance 2.5.
🔗 socialbee.com · 2026-10-04
🎵 TikTok Ads TikTok updates its online gambling policy in Brazil
TikTok updated its gambling and games advertising policies in Brazil to prohibit all forms of online gambling ads, including online casinos and sports betting, as well as related information services.
🔗 ads.tiktok.com · 2026-10-01
📅 September 2026
Week of 28 September
For the first time, advertisers can see the overall health status of their campaigns directly in TikTok Ads Manager, labeled Good, Fair, or Poor, with clear guidance to improve and qualify for available coupons and incentives.
🔗 ads.tiktok.com · 2026-09-29
TikTok evolved its Agency Badging Program with a new two-tier model to highlight best-in-class agency performance.
🔗 ads.tiktok.com · 2026-09-28
Week of 21 September
TikTok updated its advertising policy for alcohol-related establishments to require approval and certification from local regulating authorities, and explicitly prohibited certain surgeries, including weight loss and aesthetic genital surgeries, in ads.
🔗 auditsocials.com · 2026-09-27
🎵 TikTok Ads TikTok launches an 'Agentic Hub' for reporting, audience management and budget optimization
TikTok introduced a new Agentic Hub that automates reporting, audience management, and budget optimization via AI, alongside a Pulse Mentions feature, though rollout timing to all markets remains unclear.
🔗 cure-intelligence.com · 2026-09-25
Week of 14 September
TikTok unveiled expanded measurement and ad integrity solutions along with new advertiser controls, aiming to build a more transparent, measurable, and trusted advertising ecosystem.
🔗 ads.tiktok.com · 2026-09-20
LinkedIn added a 180-day attribution window option for conversion types like Purchase, Lead and Qualified Lead in its Conversions API, alongside richer company intelligence data and CREATIVE_NAME support in dynamic UTM tracking.
🔗 releasebot.io · 2026-09-17
LinkedIn now allows advertisers to target audiences based on LinkedIn profile data within Search and Audience campaigns, improving B2B targeting precision.
🔗 socialbee.com · 2026-09-16
TikTok continues strengthening requirements for brands and agencies to operate from a verified, official presence on the platform, expanding formal agency recognition based on managed spend.
🔗 ads.tiktok.com · 2026-09-14
Week of 31 August
💼 LinkedIn Ads LinkedIn outlines new ad formats, including AI variants
LinkedIn announced new ad options including Reserved Ads to maximize impact, ad personalization, and AI-generated ad variants.
🔗 socialmediatoday.com · 2026-09-05
TikTok Ads introduced Mini Series, an in-app episodic storytelling feature for brands and marketers, paired with Growth Max to amplify automated ad performance.
🔗 releasebot.io · 2026-09-02
TikTok published its ad policy change log updated through September 2026, with accumulated modifications across categories like financial services, alcohol, prediction markets, and adult content.
🔗 ads.tiktok.com · 2026-09-01
TikTok introduced Growth Max: Mini Games, a new way to promote games directly within the app, letting users engage without ever leaving TikTok.
🔗 ads.tiktok.com · 2026-09-01
TikTok announced an update to its Financial Services ad policy allowing Contracts for Difference (CFD) ads in Canada and the United States, subject to strict compliance and prior approval from a TikTok sales representative.
🔗 ads.tiktok.com · 2026-09-01
TikTok announced that SMB advertisers can now choose full, partial, or manual automation control over audience, budget, placements, and catalog within Smart+, with new visual labels in the interface.
🔗 ads.tiktok.com · 2026-09-01
📅 August 2026
Week of 17 August
LinkedIn confirmed that Marketing API version 202508 will be sunset on August 17, 2026, recommending developers migrate to newer versions to avoid service disruptions.
🔗 learn.microsoft.com · 2026-08-17
Week of 10 August
💼 LinkedIn Ads LinkedIn Campaign Manager adds AI creative tools
LinkedIn added AI ad copy generation, a reusable Brand Kit, and multi-variant ad creation to Campaign Manager to speed up testing of BrandLink creatives.
🔗 socialpilot.co · 2026-08-16
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