As reported MediaPostBusinesses in the United States and Canada can purchase Apple Maps ad space starting today. An introductory offer gives advertisers a 15% credit on future ad spend.
The ads don’t appear to be visible in Apple Maps yet, but they should be rolling out soon, as Apple previously said they would roll out at some point during the summer of 2026. The ads will appear in search results and at the top of a new “Suggested Places” section in the app.
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