Microsoft Advertising
The latest Microsoft Advertising coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Merchant Center Launches UCP Feeds with Target Copilot Checkout
Microsoft Advertising flipped the switch on general availability of Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) feed support in Microsoft Merchant Center for the United States on April 21, 2026. The rollout...
Windows 10 full-screen ads push Copilot+ PCs as end-of-support deadline looms
Microsoft has begun displaying full-screen upgrade notifications on Windows 10 machines, urging users to buy Copilot+ PCs and move to Windows 11 before the operating system's free support ends on...
Microsoft's 'Fewer Upsells' Promise for Windows 11: Real Change or Empty Marketing?
Microsoft's senior leadership has publicly committed to creating a \"calmer and more chill OS with fewer upsells\" in Windows 11, marking a significant shift in rhetoric about how the company...
Microsoft Advertising App to Shut Down by 2026 as AI Web Platform Takes Over
Microsoft has officially confirmed the retirement of its Microsoft Advertising mobile application, marking a significant strategic shift toward web-first AI-powered tools for digital marketers. The...
Microsoft’s B2B Ad Gambit: Inside LinkedIn’s Creator Monetization and AI Integration Strategy
Microsoft’s advertising ambitions are no longer a sideshow. On August 25, 2025, Reuters reported that LinkedIn’s BrandLink program—an evolution of its Wire initiative—has expanded to include...
Microsoft Premium Streaming Campaigns Revolutionize Connected TV Advertising with AI and Advanced Targeting
Microsoft’s recent foray into the world of premium streaming video advertising marks a transformative moment in both digital marketing and the broader connected TV (CTV) ecosystem. The introduction...
Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Is Microsoft's 2.3x Speed Claim Accurate?
Microsoft's claim that Windows 11 is up to 2.3x faster than Windows 10 has raised eyebrows across the tech community. While the company has a history of bold performance assertions with new OS...
Windows 11 Performance Myths: Do Hardware Upgrades Outweigh Software Optimizations?
Microsoft's aggressive push for Windows 11 adoption comes with bold performance claims, but how much of this is marketing hype versus measurable improvement? As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-life...
Windows 11's 2.3x Speed Claim: A Deep Dive into Microsoft's Benchmarking Methods
Microsoft's bold claim that Windows 11 offers 2.3x faster performance than Windows 10 has sparked both excitement and skepticism across the tech community. While the company's marketing materials...
NAD Review of Microsoft Copilot Could Reshape AI Marketing Standards
Microsoft Copilot, the AI-powered assistant integrated into Microsoft 365, has recently come under scrutiny by the National Advertising Division (NAD) over its marketing claims. As businesses...
Windows 11 Ad Backlash: Microsoft's Aggressive Marketing Sparks User Outrage
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 advertising campaign has backfired spectacularly, drawing widespread criticism from users and tech experts alike. The controversial ads, which aggressively promote...
AI, omnichannel, first-party data reshape South Africa's ad market.
The hum of servers in Johannesburg mirrors the accelerating heartbeat of South Africa's digital economy, where a profound revolution in advertising is reshaping how brands connect with consumers....