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Apple bans home services from its upcoming Maps ads

15 July 2026 at 22:21
Apple has published the policies governing its upcoming Maps advertising business, revealing a strategy that differs from Google’s. The new rules prohibit home services businesses like plumbers, electricians, locksmiths, and roofers from advertising on Apple Maps, along with several other sensitive categories, suggesting Apple is taking a more curated approach to these ads.

Whatnot acquires Shaped to power real-time live shopping recommendations

15 July 2026 at 21:00
Livestream shopping platform Whatnot has acquired AI startup Shaped, a machine learning company focused on real-time recommendations and search. The deal will bolster Whatnot’s personalization and discovery features as it expands into new product categories.

ESPN Ending Syndicated Version of β€˜Good Morning Football’

ESPN plans to end the syndicated version of NFL Network’s flagship morning program, Good Morning Football, sources told Front Office Sports.

An ESPN spokesperson declined to comment.Β 

Two years ago, NFL Network launched a two-hour edition of GMFB: Overtime to augment the reach of the property. Distributed by Sony Pictures, it aired on the Roku Channel and various local affiliates, including Fox owned-and-operated channels.Β 

ESPN, which acquired NFL Network earlier this year, is deciding not to continue the syndication for a third season, sources said. The reasons behind ESPN’s decision were not immediately available.Β 

The main version of Good Morning Football will continue on NFL Network.Β 

Good Morning Football is approaching the 10th anniversary of its August 2016 launch. The current cast includes Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, and Manti Te’o, as well as regular appearances by reporters Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero, Mike Garafolo, Sherree Burruss, and Judy Battista.

FOS previously reported that ESPN is keeping Rapoport and Garafolo on new deals.

The post ESPN Ending Syndicated Version of β€˜Good Morning Football’ appeared first on Front Office Sports.

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