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Bing tests large image assets in Search ads

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Microsoft Bing is testing large images in Search ads that would substantially increase the visual footprint of sponsored results, with early coverage suggesting a material upside in CTR.

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For you, this means Bing SERPs may get more visual, so prepare image assets even if Microsoft is a secondary channel for you.

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Bing tests large image assets in Search ads

Microsoft Bing is testing large images in Search ads that would substantially increase the visual footprint of sponsored results, with early coverage suggesting a material upside in CTR. For you, this means Bing SERPs may get more visual, so prepare image assets even if Microsoft is a secondary channel for you.

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Newsletter coverage (1)Issue 226 · 17 Aug 2026