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Google Ads API v24.1 + UploadClickConversions deprecation + auto-link changes
Three Google Ads developer/policy items landed alongside GML:
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Google Ads API v24.1 ships with AI Max experiments, classic display images in Demand Gen, revamped Experiments (supporting AI Max, Video, Demand Gen, PMax with arm-level reporting), Mobile Device Platform segmentation, Passkey support fields, and new data retention error codes.UploadClickConversions deprecated from 15 June 2026: migrate to UploadConversionAdjustments or equivalent supported endpoint. Critical for B2B lead-gen accounts running CRM-driven offline conversion imports.Auto-linking changes: Google will automatically link YouTube channels to Google Ads accounts from 10 June 2026 unless opted out; equivalent auto-link to Merchant Centre coming for Shopping advertisers (Marcin Wsól, surfaced 13 May). Audit current link configurations before deadlines.
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Google Ads API v24.1 + UploadClickConversions deprecation + auto-link changes
Three Google Ads developer/policy items landed alongside GML:
Google Ads API v24.1 ships with AI Max experiments, classic display images in Demand Gen, revamped Experiments (supporting AI Max, Video, Demand Gen, PMax with arm-level reporting), Mobile Device Platform segmentation, Passkey support fields, and new data retention error codes.UploadClickConversions deprecated from 15 June 2026: migrate to UploadConversionAdjustments or equivalent supported endpoint. Critical for B2B lead-gen accounts running CRM-driven offline conversion imports.Auto-linking changes: Google will automatically link YouTube channels to Google Ads accounts from 10 June 2026 unless opted out; equivalent auto-link to Merchant Centre coming for Shopping advertisers (Marcin Wsól, surfaced 13 May). Audit current link configurations before deadlines.
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