In 2025, tech giants like Amazon, Meta and Google made inroads into commerce media.
ADWEEK’s top commerce stories of 2025 highlight big, industry-moving news, our scoops, and our analysis. Readers flocked to stories about new products from Amazon, a leaked pitch deck from The Trade Desk, and Meta’s quiet bet on retailers.
Below are our top 10 articles of the year, ranked by pageviews from highest to lowest, as well as an explanation of why they stuck out to readers.
Google Unveils New AI Marketing Tools Ahead of Holiday Season

Was it even 2025 if AI wasn’t mentioned in a new product?
This year, Google rolled out the ability for advertisers to turn on AI search ads through its AI Now product.



