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Google says the Gemini app reached 1 billion monthly users, with 63% talking directly to it, alongside new usage data on camera, files, and automation. (03:00 | searchenginejournal)
Marketing
How to Create Health & YMYL Content That Performs in AI Search
Health searchers now stop at the AI answer. Here's how to build the trust signals Google and ChatGPT need to cite you. (Tegnap | searchenginejournal)
Google Amends SerpApi Suit With Content Licensing Terms
Google amended its DMCA complaint against SerpApi, adding licensing terms after a judge dismissed its original claims over Google Search result scraping in July. (Tegnap | searchenginejournal)
OpenAI Allows Some Health & Finance Ads In ChatGPT
OpenAI allows health and finance ads in ChatGPT. SE Ranking data shows how often ads appeared across commercial prompts. Rules changed four times since March. (Tegnap | searchenginejournal)
Cloudflare Gives AI Agents Wallets That Pay For What They Access
Cloudflare announced wallets and optional identity for AI agents on August 4. Paid access is not new, but now extends past crawlers to any caller and resource. (Tegnap | searchenginejournal)
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 12, 2026
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google has amended its lawsuit against SerpApi... (Tegnap | searchengineroundtable)
Google Is Ending Target Overperformance What to Fix Before August 17
Budget-limited Target CPA and Target ROAS campaigns stop overdelivering on August 17, so audit your target gaps now to avoid paying more for the same. (Tegnap | searchenginejournal)
Google Ads New Local Customer Optimization Help Doc
With Google migrating Local Service Ads to the main Google Ads platform, Google is already preparing new Google Ads help documents with more details about the change. A new document named About Local customer optimization within Performance Max campaign for store goals was just posted by Google. (Tegnap | searchengineroundtable)
Google Amends Lawsuit Against SerpApi Over Licensed Content
After Google's lawsuit against SerpAPI, the Google Search scraper tool, was dismissed a month ago, Google has decided to amend the complaint. Google filed the amendment on August 10, 2026 as an "Amended Complaint." Google is now taking an approach around protecting licensed content within its search... (Tegnap | searchengineroundtable)
Google AI Overview Local Results Pulling From Low-Quality Listicles
Google will randomly show AI Overviews for local results, and when it does, It will often show AI-generated information about each local listing. The issue is that Google often cites low-quality and self-promotional listicle articles from across the web when showing those snippets in the local pack. (Tegnap | searchengineroundtable)
Google Merchant Center Performance Reporting Update Coming August 24th
Google announced several new updates to the Merchant Center performance report, starting on August 24, 2026. There are four updates: separating YouTube affiliate results from organic traffic, updating the YouTube organic traffic definitions, expanding product-level reporting for Google Ads, and addi... (Tegnap | searchengineroundtable)
Social media
YouTube expands access to its in-app AI chatbot
The artificial intelligence-powered function offers contextual responses and is available on desktop, mobile and TV devices. (00:07 | socialmediatoday)
Meta partners with North Americas Building Trades Unions
A new training program is designed to support skilled workers across the U.S. even as community sentiment about data center development wanes. (00:04 | socialmediatoday)
Meta outlines updated scam alert system coming to WhatsApp
The system adheres to WhatsApps privacy focus, ensuring better user protection without external oversight. (Tegnap | socialmediatoday)
Pinterest partners with Zillow for ad targeting
Through the deal, the real estate platform can target app users with ads based on specialty consumer segments including fixer-uppers and home buyers. (Tegnap | socialmediatoday)
Adobe says brands need a point of view to stand out
Best practices for artificial intelligence-generated promotions focus on individuality and consistency, according to a new report. (Tegnap | socialmediatoday)
AI
OpenWALDO aims to blow the doors off proprietary AI training models
Contributors wanted: 167B transparent tokens have a long way to go against AI giants (Tegnap | register)
What Is Fandom Marketing?
Fandom marketing is a business strategy that prioritizes creating genuine fans over simply acquiring customers. (Kedd | davidmeer)
Hey, big spender OpenAI has a new SKU just for you
$125 a month? So, how good are those open-weight models getting, again? (Hét. | register)
With a feel for physics, AI models simulate a wider range of real-world scenarios
GeoPT teaches AI models the basics of physics by virtually reenacting everyday mechanical interactions in 3D. In turn, the systems can simulate how vehicles and other objects respond to things like wind and water more efficiently and accurately. (Hét. | mit)
Marketing
ChatGPT Ads With AI Descriptive Heading
OpenAI is testing placing descriptive headings above the ads within ChatGPT responses. I assume it is using AI to generate these headlines above the ChatGPT Ads. (Tegnap | searchengineroundtable)
AI search visibility ROI: How to measure what matters (& ignore what doesnt)
Learn how to measure the business impact of AI search visibility across platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Google Overviews. (Tegnap | hubspot)
Top B2B SEO tools that actually grow your pipeline in 2026
The top B2B SEO tools to connect organic search to pipeline and revenue, from HubSpot (Tegnap | hubspot)
How to Post on Social Media from Claude
Learn how to post on social media from Claude using Buffer. (Tegnap | buffer.com)
Automattic Fires Back At WP Engines Motion For Sanctions
Automattic fires back at WP Engine's motion for sanctions. Explains that Mullenweg's personal communications were with romantic partners. (Tegnap | searchenginejournal)
ChatGPTs Search Index Serves Small Sites Too, Data Shows
New data finds no difference in how OpenAI's in-house search index served licensed and unlicensed sites, and shows where ChatGPT's snippets come from. (Kedd | searchenginejournal)
The Metric Most SEOs Are Still Not Measuring In The Age Of AI
We've spent 20 years measuring what happens after a query is made. AI exposes why that's no longer enough. (Kedd | searchenginejournal)
Organic Traffic Dropped? What to Tell Clients & the AI Visibility Metrics to Report Instead
Organic sessions are down and clients want answers. Here are the four AI search visibility metrics to report instead, and how to track each one. (Kedd | searchenginejournal)
AI search performance KPIs every marketer should track
AI search performance KPIs track visibility, citations, and revenue across ChatGPT and Google AI. Learn the metrics that connect AI visibility to pipeline. (Kedd | hubspot)
Anthropic To Mark Claude Text & Files Under EU AI Act Code
Anthropic will embed invisible watermarks in Claude text and sign generated files. Detection tools are still unpublished, and marks can appear on edited human writing. (Kedd | searchenginejournal)
How TransUnions AI Findings Should Change the Way SEOs Pitch GEO
AI search visibility isn't a separate tooling problem. It's the same measurement blind spot CMOs already fund. Reframe GEO budget requests to win approval. (Kedd | searchenginejournal)
YouTube Updates Partner Program Terms & Shorts Payout Rules
YouTube announced Partner Program changes taking effect in 2027. Existing partners face new Shorts earnings rules, activity checks, and a deadline for terms. (Kedd | searchenginejournal)
The AI Detection False Economy: Fueling FOW (Fear of Writing)
I wrote an article with zero AI. The top detectors said 100% AI, 78%, 42%, and some wanted payment before they'd even tell me I was human. (Kedd | searchenginejournal)
AI Impressions Reach Every Search Console, One in Seven ChatGPT Ads Misses Its Topic, and Meta Starts Building an Index
Plus Meta's own search engine, cats.txt beats llms.txt, and AI Max migrates on 1 September. (Kedd | anicca)
Google Ads Sponsored Results Tests Advertiser Name & Favicon Summary
Google is testing placing the list of advertisers in the group of sponsored results at the top of the ad block in the mobile search results. So if the sponsored results group has two advertisers in it, Google will show the favicon and domain name of the ads that will be shown below, all the way at t... (Kedd | searchengineroundtable)
Google Travel Campaigns Migrating To Search Campaigns For Travel
Google will be migrating Travel campaigns to the new Search campaigns for Travel in Google Ads. This is happening sometime in the third quarter of 2026; we do not have a specific date. (Kedd | searchengineroundtable)
Google Still Aggressively Poaching Agency Ads Accounts
I feel like a broken record and that Google simply does not care but again, I am seeing numerous reports from the PPC community about Google representatives attempting to poach their client accounts from them. (Kedd | searchengineroundtable)
Google Ads & Google Analytics Gain New AI Features
Google announced a number of new AI features for Google Ads and Google Analytics aimed to "simplify your workflow and expedite your path to business growth," as Google wrote. Specifically, there are new AI Overviews at the top of the pages, new AI data dashboard tools, and a new nebcging AI feature. (Kedd | searchengineroundtable)
SEOs Taking Over Expired Google X Accounts
It looks like we are seeing some Googler accounts being taken over by sites that sell SEO services, or dare I say it, spammy or low-quality SEO services. Martin Splitt from Google let his X account go during the whole Twitter to X Elon thing and eventually that account was picked up by a search engi... (Kedd | searchengineroundtable)
Is your websites About Us page a snooze-fest? How to fix it
Is your About Us page a snooze-fest? Discover how to make it more engaging, build trust and turn website visitors into customers with these simple tips. (Kedd | Nsdesign)
13 Trending Sounds on Instagram in August 2026 (+ How to Use Them)
Stop chasing the tail-end of Instagram audio trends here are the latest trending songs on Instagram in August 2026. (Kedd | buffer.com)
Google Search Console Generative AI Performance Report Available For All
The Google Search Console generative AI performance reports seem to be live for everyone now. Google has not yet announced the full rollout of the generative AI performance reports but after checking all my profiles in Search Console, it seems to now be fully live. (Kedd | searchengineroundtable)
WPForms Lite Accused Of Adding Backdoor. I Tested It And Was Surprised
WPForms Lite WordPress plugin accused of adding a backdoor to new installations. I installed it and what happened was unexpected (Kedd | searchenginejournal)
Buffer vs. Agorapulse (2026): An Honest Comparison
Buffer and Agorapulse both do scheduling, inbox, and reporting. What differs is how much of each you get, and what it costs to get there. (Kedd | buffer.com)
The Scenic Route To ROI: Mastering Non-Linear Targeting In Google Ads
Build a non-linear targeting strategy in three steps: define your ideal audience, brainstorm adjacent Google segments, then let creative do the qualifying work. (Hét. | searchenginejournal)
BetterBoxes.co.uk Review: Are Better Boxes Worth £49.97?
BetterBoxes.co.uk review: check the £49.97 six-pack offer, seller, key features, returns and cheaper storage box alternatives now available in the UK. (Hét. | marketingblog)
Technical SEO testing: How to build a stronger experiment
The hardest part of an SEO test is knowing what caused the result. Choose comparisons and metrics that make your findings easier to defend. (Hét. | searchengineland)
Google brings new AI agent capabilities to Ads and Analytics
Google is bringing automated dashboards and conversational reporting to Google Ads and Analytics for faster analysis. (Hét. | searchengineland)
Google Announces Campaign Benchmarking In Google Analytics
Google announced that its Ask Advisor AI agent will compare campaign performance in Google Analytics against anonymized averages from similar businesses. (Hét. | searchenginejournal)
Evolve your marketing with new AI tools
Learn how new AI and agentic experiences across Google Ads and Google Analytics can simplify your marketing workflow. (Hét. | google ads)
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 10, 2026
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today... (Hét. | searchengineroundtable)
Microsoft Clarity Now Separates Branded And Non-Branded AI Citations
Microsoft Clarity now splits branded and non-branded AI citations. Learn how marketers can measure AI visibility, authority, traffic, and business impact. (Hét. | searchenginejournal)
The simple way to make your marketing claims 42.9% more believable
Marketers may round numbers to sound cleaner and more polished. But, precision is what actually earns trust. Here (Hét. | hubspot)
Common Crawl Published A Manual For Being Visible To AI, I Automated It
Your CDN may be blocking CCBot without telling you, keeping your pages out of the archive that trains most models. (Hét. | searchenginejournal)
Meta/Facebook Crawling Web & May Be Building Search Engine
Meta, the social media company that operates Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Threads, is allegedly crawling the web and in the process of building its own search engine. Pieter Levels posted about this pattern on X and wrote, "Meta is ALLEGEDLY building their own Google search engine..... (Hét. | searchengineroundtable)
Google Local Disallows Repeated Bilingual Names & Transliterations
Google has updated its guidelines for representing your business on Google in the Google Business Profiles help documentation to add a new rule. Google said for your business name you cannot repeat "the same business name in multiple scripts or languages." (Hét. | searchengineroundtable)
Google: Hreflang URLs Not Indexed In The Proper Sense
Google's Gary Illyes said that hreflang alternates, hreflang URLs are not "indexed in the proper sense." In short, Google just keeps the hreflang URL as alternate URLs. So the URL is not what is getting the page indexed, it is just being stores as an alternative to the main page URL. (Hét. | searchengineroundtable)
Google AI Labels On Local Pack & Google Discover Ads
A month ago, Google said it would now label ads created or edited with AI with an AI label within the ad or on the ad itself (depending on the region). We soon saw those AI labels roll out on ads in the Google Search sponsored results but now we are also seeing them in the local pack listings and wi... (Hét. | searchengineroundtable)
Microsoft Advertising Bulk Edit/Appeal Disapproved Assets
Microsoft has released the ability to adjust and appeal disapproved assets in bulk. This feature is named Bulk edit disapproved assets and should be live globally in all Microsoft Advertising accounts. (Hét. | searchengineroundtable)
Google Home Page Create Images, Ask About Files & Brainstorm Buttons
The Google home page is testing or rolling out now, new AI features and buttons in place of the Google Search and I'm Feeling Lucky buttons. There is now "Create images," "Ask about files," and "Brainstorm" buttons below the big search box. This is in addition to showing the AI Mode button, the plus... (Hét. | searchengineroundtable)
How retailers are balancing AI shopping with customer data control
Retailers are balancing AI shopping and customer data while retaining control of checkout, loyalty programmes, and customer relationships. (Hét. | marketingtechnews)
This Week in AI in Marketing & Management (10th Aug 26)
26 AI Articles: The machine-readable brand era arrives: Ally Financial's AI search strategy, and Google Ads' AI Max migration lands 1 Sept. (Hét. | anicca)
How To Remove Negative Content From Google Before AI Answers Cite It
Can you remove negative content from Google? Uncover the truth about suppression and overcoming unfavorable online articles. (Hét. | searchenginejournal)
7 Essential Time Management Techniques for Work Success
Discover 7 essential time management techniques for work that can boost your productivity and enhance your success. Learn practical strategies to prioritize tasks, set achievable goals, and effectively manage your time in the workplace.
(02:31 | smallbiztrends)
Leading Automated Demo Solutions for SaaS Companies
Discover the leading automated demo solutions for SaaS companies that enhance user engagement and streamline onboarding. Explore top tools and strategies to elevate your product demonstrations and drive conversions.
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How to Know When Taxes Are Due and Paid
Discover essential tips on when taxes are due to be paid, including important deadlines and payment options. Stay informed and avoid penalties with our comprehensive guide.
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How to Craft an Effective B2B Sales Plan in 5 Steps
Unlock the secrets to success with our comprehensive guide on creating a B2B sales plan. Discover 5 essential steps to develop an effective strategy that drives results and boosts your business growth.
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7 Retail Pricing Strategies to Increase Profit Margins
Discover effective retail pricing strategies to boost your profit margins. Explore 7 proven techniques that can help you optimize pricing, attract customers, and enhance your bottom line.
(Tegnap | smallbiztrends)
Create an Effective Website Satisfaction Survey in Minutes
Learn how to create an effective website satisfaction survey in minutes! Discover tips, templates, and best practices to gather valuable feedback from your users and enhance their online experience.
(Tegnap | smallbiztrends)
Why The Arena Group Has, Implausibly, Rebranded Into an AI Company
The media company, now known as Paradium.AI, is pivoting toward a contributor model, amplified by AI, in response to declining traffic and revenues.
(Tegnap | adweek)
7 Best Franchises for Small Town Success
Discover the 7 best franchises for small towns that can lead to success and profitability. Explore unique opportunities tailored for small communities, and find the perfect fit for your entrepreneurial journey!
(Tegnap | smallbiztrends)
What Is Website Accounting and Why Is It Essential?
Discover the importance of website accounting in managing your online presence. Learn what website accounting entails, its benefits for your business, and why it is essential for tracking performance and optimizing your digital strategy.
(Tegnap | smallbiztrends)
Understanding Business 2 Business A How-To Guide for Beginners
Discover the essential business 2 business definition and learn the fundamentals of B2B transactions with our comprehensive how-to guide for beginners. Gain insights into strategies, terminology, and best practices to succeed in the B2B landscape.
(Kedd | smallbiztrends)
Digital Transformation in Retail: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
Discover the significance of digital transformation in retail and how it reshapes the shopping experience. Explore key strategies, technologies, and the impact on customer engagement in our in-depth article.
(Kedd | smallbiztrends)
Study: 69% Of Americans Open To AI Purchasing On Their Behalf
That's according to a new study from agency Croud which also found that 39% of AI users validate AI recommendations across four or more sources before buying.
(Kedd | mediapost)
Gathering Effective Customer Satisfaction Feedback
Discover essential strategies for gathering effective customer satisfaction feedback to enhance your business. Learn how to ask the right questions, analyze responses, and implement changes that drive customer loyalty and improve overall satisfaction.
(Kedd | smallbiztrends)
Top 7 Business Process Management Software Solutions
Discover the top 7 business process management software solutions to streamline your operations, enhance efficiency, and boost productivity. Explore features, benefits, and comparisons to find the perfect fit for your organization.
(Kedd | smallbiztrends)
Our Digital World Is No Place For The Elderly
My family is discovering, firsthand, just how much the world could care less about the elderly.
(Kedd | mediapost)
How This Studio Became the Secret Weapon Behind Fortune 500 Gifting
From her living room to Fortune 500 clientshow Telescope Studio is redefining corporate gifting through design and local makers.
(Kedd | Shopify)
7 Promising Franchises Looking to Expand
Discover the top 7 promising franchises looking to expand in 2023. Explore exciting opportunities for investment and growth in the franchise industry. Don't miss out on these expanding brands!
(Kedd | smallbiztrends)
Reddit Is The 'B2B' Channel You've Been Overlooking
Reddit is one of the most underused and undervalued B2B marketing channels. Whilst this platform has traditionally sat outside of the B2B media mix, perceptions of it are changing at speed. Brands are now recognising that Reddit provides something unique: access to niche and intent-rich communities where conversations are happening between real professionals around tools, vendors, and workflows.  It's a gold mine of specific audiences in one space who are actively seeking solutions and problem-solving in their own language. Relevance and intent are increasingly harder to access on platforms where users passively scroll, making Reddit impossible to ignore. Why Reddit matters for B2B (but not for the reasons you think) You may think Reddit’s value as a platform is down to its reach, with 443.8 million weekly active users according to Reddit's own reporting. However, by far the most useful tool Reddit provides marketers with is what buyers reveal when they think no one is watching. B2B buyers are still people, and when faced with a problem, they research in public and private communities long before they reach out to solutions providers or opt to speak to a salesperson.  Reddit provides context such as the pain points that are triggering people to research solutions, any misconceptions and the alternatives being considered, providing rich, problem-led intent signals that have nothing to do with the job title or seniority of the user in their professional life, unlike LinkedIn. Reddit is different -- it has a great way of surfacing the problem first, meaning many intent signals are problem-led rather than job title-led.  In a world where attention is fragmented and traditional targeting is losing precision, Reddit offers something rare: an unfiltered insight into real buyer intent, expressed by frank and human conversations, at the exact moment problems emerge.  As such, Reddit’s value to marketers is twofold: it gives brands a uniquely powerful research tool by surfacing real, unfiltered buyer problems in their own words, and it provides an advertising environment where those same problem-led conversations can be used to target, shape and position campaigns with far greater relevance than ever before. How to find the right subreddits and audiences Reddit campaign planning should begin with research. Before launching campaigns, B2B advertisers need to understand where relevant conversations are happening and whether those conversations are commercially useful.  When choosing Subreddits, pay attention to the following:  The topics being discussed need to link to the challenges in your category.  The level of commercial intent: prioritise subreddits where conversations show real buying signals. The quality and frequency of posts: an active and niche subreddit will be more useful for finding insights.  The language users use to describe problems can inform how you word messaging and hooks. Mentions of competitors or alternative solutions: always useful for understanding your market. Objections and pain points: look for frustrations, blockers and triggers that influence buying decisions.   Which Reddit ad formats work for B2B, when to use them Reddit offers a range of ad formats that can be used across awareness, consideration and lead-generation activity. The right format depends less on the channel itself and more on what the brand needs to communicate. Static Image ads deliver simple, direct value-exchange messages that work well for promoting guides, reports, webinars or clear proposition-led campaigns.  Video ads help educate or build familiarity by explaining complex topics through expert clips, product explainers or thought-leadership content.  Carousel ads allow brands to communicate multiple points in one unit, ideal for breaking down processes, showcasing benefits or highlighting related resources. Free-Form ads provide space for deeper explanation, making them effective for thought leadership, technical education or messages needing more context. Conversation ads place brands within relevant discussions, useful when the message aligns naturally with the topic and adds value rather than interruption.  The format should always follow the objective. Awareness campaigns may benefit from video or free-form ads that help explain the problem. Lead- generation campaigns may be better suited to static, carousel or free-form ads that clearly communicate the value of the asset. Retargeting campaigns may need more direct messaging and clearer CTAs. Creative best practice for a platform resistant to corporate messaging The main objectives of creative advertising on Reddit are to show true understanding of a problem, and provide a solution in a way that feels appropriate to the environment - an environment which is direct, opinionated and community-led. B2B brands which use polished brand-safe assets similar to those on LinkedIn will find they underperform because any vague or overly promotional content just feels off. This being said, the idea that advertising on Reddit needs to be unpolished or look amateur in order to avoid looking out of place, but this isn’t necessarily true; it is more about the contents of the ad and the way the message is communicated.  For example, a weak B2B ad might say: "Transform your business with our award-winning platform." A stronger Reddit-style message would be more specific, such as: "Still managing client reporting across five different spreadsheets? This guide breaks down how teams are simplifying paid media reporting without losing visibility." The second version is more effective because it identifies a real problem, uses natural language and gives the user a reason to care.  How Reddit fits into the wider B2B buying journey  Reddit plays a distinct role in the B2B buying journey as you catch users very early on in the cycle, at the earliest stages of "problem recognition." Users often turn to Reddit when they first experience some kind of frustration and want to validate this with others in a similar position.  This stage comes long before someone downloads a guide, lands on a website or speaks to a sales team. In a way, it bridges the gap between awareness and consideration in that users may not convert immediately, but they leave the interaction with a better understanding of the problem they’re having and the potential solutions that are available. When measured as part of a multi-touch journey, Reddit often shows up as an assist channel that shapes demand, informs later search behaviour and increases the performance of retargeting and lead-gen activity.  Why Reddit is still undervalued, and why that's an opportunity Reddit is undervalued as a platform by marketers because it requires more effort to succeed, but the payoff is worth it for those brands that do invest. Marketing on Reddit requires in-depth research into existing communities and how buyers actually speak about their problems. It then requires genuine immersion into established networks. This means that treating Reddit like just any other channel by repurposing existing content and relying on broad targeting simply will not work.  The bar is higher, but so is the reward with this platform. Where other platforms flatten audiences into job titles or interest buckets, Reddit exposes the real conversations happening behind buying decisions.  In practical terms, this means B2B brands need to: Start with audience and conversation research Build campaigns around specific problems and communities Create platform-specific ads rather than repurposing LinkedIn creative Use Reddit for awareness, consideration and content-led lead generation Measure Reddit as part of the broader buying journey Use engagement and comments as a source of insight, not just a performance metric Emphasise that Reddit is underused because it requires more effort Position that as an advantage for brands willing to do the work End with a short checklist of what winning brands do differently (taken directly from the final section of the document) Reddit is still undervalued, and this is why it provides a massive opportunity to marketers who are willing to take it seriously. 
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Manson Speaks! Netflix Show Hypes Killer Conversations
A new documentary on Netflix plays up its access to never-before-heard audio of interviews with Charles Manson in the very first frame.
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Marketing Vanguard at Cannes: How IBM Became Its Own AI Case Study ft. Jonathan Adashek
Are marketers making a fatal mistake by treating AI as just a cost-cutting tool?
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Small Business Acquisitions Drop 10% as Buyers Get More Selective
U.S. small business acquisitions fell 10% in Q2 2026 as buyers became more selective, focusing on profitability, cash flow and financing readiness.
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Beyond the Follow: Influentials Ryan Detert on Creator Marketing as Real Media Spend
The future of the creator economy belongs to those who prioritize data and measurement.
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Mummy Pig Returns to Kylie Kelces Podcast as Hasbro Aims For Millennial Moms
Kelce and Mummy talk modern parenting in an 8-minute short
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Gap Hits Pause on Its Classic Dance Ads in Quest to Win Gen Z
Gap took a fresh creative approach for its Fall denim campaign starring Malcolm Todd and Inde Navarrette.
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CeraVe Fights Gen Zs Tanmaxxing Obsession With Tyler Cameron and a Sorority Makeover
CeraVe sent Bachelorette alum Tyler Cameron and a dermatologist to renovate a sorority house for a sun-safe backyard.
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Marketers Are Being Pushed to Use AI, But Not Taught How
New research from ADWEEK and NewtonX shows marketers are falling behind in AI training
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Twitch Names Former Google Exec Christine Cassis Chief Marketing Officer
The marketing executive aims to capitalize on the growing demand for live programming
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6 Campaigns That Were Only Creatively Possible With AI
For all the hype around AI, these creative ideas truly couldnt have been executed without it
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Key State and Local Taxes Small Businesses Should Know
Discover essential information on state and local taxes for small businesses in our comprehensive guide. Learn about the key tax obligations, deductions, and credits that can impact your businesss bottom line and ensure compliance with local regulations.
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7 Creative Ways to Increase Retail Sales
Discover 7 creative ways to increase retail sales that will transform your business strategy. From innovative marketing tactics to engaging customer experiences, learn how to boost your revenue and stand out in a competitive market.
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7 Tips to Enhance Customer Service Skills
Discover effective strategies in our article "7 Tips to Enhance Customer Service Skills" and learn how to enhance customer service skills to improve customer satisfaction and foster loyalty.
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7 Essential Tips for Effective Online Community Management
Discover 7 essential tips for effective online community management that will help you engage members, foster conversation, and build a thriving digital community. Unlock the secrets to successful community leadership today!
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Mobile vs. Desktop Conversion Rates: 2026 Comparison
Conversion rates differ between mobile and desktop, with the latter converting higher. Learn how to optimize your site for both desktop and mobile conversions.
(Hét. | Shopify)
Essential Inventory Control Methods
Discover the essential inventory control methods that can streamline your operations, reduce costs, and improve accuracy. Learn key strategies to effectively manage your stock and boost your business efficiency.
(Hét. | smallbiztrends)
Streaming Hits A High, But Subscribers Are Getting Better At Loving And Leaving
Nearly a quarter of streaming subscribers say they're experiencing subscription fatigue.
(Hét. | mediapost)
Nielsens $2B DoubleVerify Deal Puts Ad Measurement Independence to the Test
Consolidation could strengthen independent measurement, but its also raising concerns about who gets to be the arbiter of truth.
(Hét. | adweek)
10 Affordable Franchises to Start
Discover the top 10 affordable franchises to start your entrepreneurial journey without breaking the bank. Explore diverse options that fit your budget and goals, making business ownership accessible and achievable.
(Hét. | smallbiztrends)
Bad Robots!
The robots are not going away. So perhaps it is time to make them pay admission.
(Hét. | mediapost)
Google Launching Agentic Tools For Ads, Analytics
Google has announced AI and agentic experiences for Google Ads and Google Analytics to help advertisers perform tasks and uncover insights faster.
(Hét. | mediapost)
The Ultimate Omnichannel Experience
For all the talk of “omnichannel marketing,” sports remains the most complete, most mature expression of it —long before the term was ever applied to retail, media, or brand experience strategy.  At its core, sports seamlessly integrates physical presence, experiential intensity, and digital amplification into a single, continuous ecosystem.It is one of the only cultural forces where these three dimensions don’t compete for attention — they reinforce one another in real time. Start with the physical layer. Live sports remain one of the last mass gatherings at scale. NFL stadiums or NBA arenas are modern-day amphitheaters, where presence itself is part of the product. The energy is not passive consumption; it is participatory. Fans don’t just watch — they contribute to the atmosphere, shaping momentum, emotion, and narrative in real time.  Just think about the visceral intensity of the feelings expressed during the recently completed FIFA World Cup. These fans from all over the world wore their hearts on their sleeves in ways that were inspiring and heartbreaking, depending on one’s rooting interests.The World Cup as well as the Super Bowl scale physical experience globally, turning cities into cultural hubs and transforming match and game days into global rituals. Then comes the experiential layer — the connective tissue between physical and digital. Sports has evolved far beyond the stadium seat or the broadcast feed. It now includes pre-game rituals, fan festivals, brand activations, creator collaborations, and second-screen engagement. Whether it’s walking through a sponsored activation zone outside a stadium, engaging with real-time betting data, or participating in fantasy leagues, fans are no longer passive observers. They are embedded participants in an extended ecosystem of experience. Finally, the digital layer doesn’t just extend sports — it multiplies it. Highlights, memes, commentary, and live reactions turn every game into a distributed cultural event. Platforms like social media, streaming services, and mobile apps ensure that moments are not confined to the broadcast—they are fragmented, reassembled, and reinterpreted across millions of digital touchpoints. A single play in the NBA can circulate globally within seconds, becoming part of fashion discourse, music trends, or broader cultural debate. What makes sports unique is not that it operates across these three layers, but that it unifies them into a single system. A fan may start the day engaging with pre-game content on mobile, attend the match in person or watch it on streaming, and then continue participating in digital conversation long after the final whistle. There is no linear funnel. There is only a continuous loop of engagement. This is where sports surpasses most modern interpretations of omnichannel. In retail or media, omnichannel often describes integration across fragmented customer journeys. In sports, that integration is native. The physical event, the experiential ecosystem, and the digital narrative are not separate channels—they are expressions of the same cultural moment. For marketers, this presents both opportunity and obligation. Opportunity, because sports offers unmatched continuity of engagement across environments. Obligation, because success requires orchestration, not isolation. A stadium activation that doesn’t connect to digital storytelling is incomplete. A digital campaign that doesn’t reflect live fan energy is disconnected. A broadcast moment that doesn’t translate into cultural conversation is under-leveraged. The most effective brands understand that sports is not just a media buy or a sponsorship platform — it is a living, omnichannel system where culture is continuously created, experienced, and redistributed. In an increasingly fragmented attention economy, sports remains the rare environment where physical, experiential, and digital worlds don’t just coexist — they converge.
(Hét. | mediapost)
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