Marketing
Essential Steps for Successful Product Sourcing for Your Business
Product sourcing is an integral part of the supply chain management process, as well as a significant influencer of your business's profitability. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting, getting this step right can ensure you have great products that meet customer demand and signifi... (Tegnap | marketingblog)
Is SEO Worth it For Small Businesses?
Nowadays, establishing a strong online presence is vital for small businesses looking to thrive in competitive markets. With consumers increasingly turning to search engines to find products and services, the importance of search engine optimisation (SEO) cannot be overstated. Yet, is SEO worth the ... (Tegnap | marketingblog)
Google March 2024 Core Update Finished April 19th (A Week Ago)
The Google March 2024 core update finished a week ago and Google did not tell us until today. It finished officially on April 19, 2024, and took 45 days to roll out after starting on March 5, 2024. Google also said this helped reduce low-quality and unoriginal content in search results by 45%, which... (Pén. | searchengineroundtable)
Daily Search Forum Recap: April 26, 2024
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 Publisher Center removes the ability to add publications manually. Google is testing placing the snippet date next to the URL. Google now shows IP ... (Pén. | searchengineroundtable)
6 Useful Tips to Kick Credit Card Debt to the Curb
In today's fast-paced world, credit cards have become a ubiquitous part of personal finance. While they offer convenience and rewards, mismanagement can lead to a daunting mountain of debt. Breaking free from the shackles of credit card debt requires discipline, strategy, and a bit of savvy financia... (Pén. | marketingblog)
Social media
Elisabeth Carson Spearheads Revolutionary Bio-hack Clothing Line at 4biddenknowledge Inc. to Boost Mental Wellness and Extend Life
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LinkedIn Sees Record Levels of Engagement Once Again
No details, just topline reporting. (Pén. | socialmediatoday)
AI
Getting on board with AI
How partnerships can provide the key to getting up and running with AI faster than the competition (Tegnap | register)
Law prof predicts generative AI will die at the hands of watchdogs
Big tech backlash and animus against the machines will invite stifling red tape (Tegnap | register)
5 Ways to Grow Your Business with ChatGPT
In today's digital age, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to gain a competitive edge and drive growth. One such innovation that has revolutionized the business landscape is artificial intelligence (AI), and in particular, ChatGPT. Developed by OpenAI, ChatGPT is an advanced language ... (Tegnap | marketingblog)
Marketing
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Core Update Updates, Site Reputation Abuse Coming, Links, Ads & More
Googles core update is still rolling out over 7 weeks later and yes we are seeing more fluctuations and chatter. Forbes blocked its coupon directory in preparation for the Google site reputation abuse policy. Google said splitting and merging sites takes longer than normal site migrations. Google wo... (Pén. | searchengineroundtable)
17 PowerPoint Presentation Tips From Pro Presenters [+ Templates]
If you want to up your PowerPoint presentation game, check out this article for design tips and best practices. (Pén. | hubspot)
Custom Printed Banners from Banner World for Impactful Advertising
Every business vies for attention. One creative, tested, and proven way to grab people's attention is through printed banners. Custom-printed banners are a powerful tool for visibility and communication. At the heart of effective outdoor advertising, these banners promote a message and reinforce bra... (Csü. | marketingblog)
Tips on increasing webshop performance
If you are the proud owner of a webshop, you know all too well that maintaining the status quo results in your business disbanding. Thats why you need to do everything in your power to make sure that your webshop performance is always improving. In this article we will discuss a few different tips w... (Csü. | marketingblog)
Google March Core Update Stilling Rolling Out & Heated SEO Chatter Continue
Over the past few days, while I was offline, the SEO chatter around the Google search ranking volatility continued to be super heated. The Google tracking tools seemed to calm down a bit, but the chatter is still very heated. This is all while the Google March 2024 core update is still rolling out 5... (Csü. | searchengineroundtable)
Report: How Prabhakar Raghavan Killed Google Search
Ed Zitron wrote a piece named The Man Who Killed Google Search. It goes through in detail how Prabhakar Raghavan, Google's former head of ads - led a coup so that he could run Google Search, and how an email chain from 2019 began a cascade of events that would lead to him running it into the ground,... (Csü. | searchengineroundtable)
Google: Splitting & Merging Sites Takes Longer Than Normal Site Migrations
Want to scare an SEO? Just tell them they need to manage a site migration. Want to make an SEO faint? Tell them they need to manage to split a site into two or more sites while merging content on those sites. John Mueller from Google said it takes Google longer to process site splits and merges than... (Csü. | searchengineroundtable)
20 Best Email Newsletter Templates and 12 Resources to Use Right Now
A solid newsletter template helps you design an email that people are encouraged to click through. Discover my favorites and tips to increase engagement. (Csü. | hubspot)
The 17 Best Free Resume Builders We've Ever Discovered
If you need a hand creating your resume, try one of these free resume builders. Our handy guide will point you to the best tools to get you started. (Csü. | hubspot)
55 Best Free Online Courses For Whatever You Want to Learn
Discover the best free online business courses to upskill in your current job or sidestep into a new field from marketing and selling to coding and more. (Csü. | hubspot)
5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Pricing
Discover how to enhance your pricing strategy with consumer psychology expert Phill Agnew. Learn how subtle changes impact customer decision-making. (Csü. | hubspot)
New UK forecasts show ad markets value is set to reach£38.8bn this year and top £40bn by 2025
The latest report from the Advertising Association and WARC sheds light on the current state and future projections of the UK advertising market. Here are the key takeaways: Market Growth: In 2023, the UK's ad market saw a substantial increase, reaching £36.6bn. This marks the 13th year of growth in... (Csü. | marketingblog)
How To Build an Impactful Content Dashboard With Google Looker: A Step-by-Step Guide [Free Template]
Transphobic media organisations are alienating the whole queer community
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School Reports 2024: All the agencies that received an official score
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Pecker Pay Offs, Oh,My!
The "Enquirer" publisher used Walmart as the morality police, determining that having the words "porn star" on a cover would be massively offensive to shoppers.
The Latest CMA Report Brings New Privacy Concerns to Googles Cookie Deprecation Plans
These are the 3 biggest challenges the CMA raised around Google
These 5 Tech Giants Are Most Likely to Buy TikTok, According to M&A Experts
Buyers must get regulatory approval and rebuild its algorithm.
Asda links up with Diageo to trial in-store digital screens
Asda joins Diageo to trial a set of new digital screens which will display alcohol products, as part of its move to innovate across in-store marketing.
Ricky Gervais returns to Slough 20 years after The Office with hilarious vodka billboard
Ricky Gervais has delivered another side-splitting activation for vodka brand Dutch Barn by appearing on a giant out-of-home billboard in Slough.
MRC Releases Finalized OOH Media Standard, First Phase Excludes Audiences
The phase deals only with "impressions." Some see it as a step backward for advertising on the medium.
Sir John Hegarty: Processes are good but they mustnt override creativity
Speaking about creativity on BBC Radio 4's The Media Show, BBH founder Sir John Hegarty, said creativity can be taught and emphasised its crucial role in business.
Telemundo Takes Upfront to the Next Level With SNLs Marcello Hernández
Telemundo brings SNL to upfront, and NBCU rolls out new way to reach Hispanics.
William Hill took over Liverpools radio tower to mark Grand National
To mark the Grand National William Hill transformed Liverpool's St Johns Shopping Centre into a towering screen for the company's adverts.
Direct Line destroys giant wedding cake at Blenheim Palace
Insurance firm Direct Line is encouraging British drivers to think twice before getting behind the wheel the morning after drinking at a wedding.
YouTube Blows Past Q1 Forecast, Ad Sales Rise 21% To $8.1B
YouTube overdelivered on advertising in the first quarter -- growing a massive 21% to $8.1 billion in advertising revenue vs. the year-ago period.
BBC Launches First Brand Campaign To 'Make You Think,' Targets U.S. Audience
Developed in partnership with R/GA, the BBC is debuting a new site and app and enhancing its D.C. office.
Fantas Famous Jingle Is Back With New Wanta Fanta Remix
The early-aughts earworm is coming for Gen Z.
Zillow Offers Some Reassurances About Moving After Emotional Bluey Episode
Real estate marketplace Zillow and Ryan Reynolds agency, Maximum Effort, provide some reassurance that moving can be a good thing.
Who's Who? In Hulu's 'The Veil,' Identities Are Shifty
Neither of the show's two principal characters is sure who the other one is, and both struggle to distinguish truth from falsehood in the stories they tell each other.
How to Update Your Consumer Archetypes for Gender Inclusivity
Consumers who dont see themselves in one brand will look to another.
Lacoste enlists Novak Djokovic and Venus Williams for blockbuster brand campaign
Iconic fashion house Lacoste has unveiled its latest big-budget brand campaign, recruiting big names from the worlds of tennis and the arts.
Give an X: The voter registration campaign thats more Nike than Number 10
Tapping into youth culture with fun collabs and celeb endorsements, we explore why The Give an X campaign has been such a hit.
Adam Scott Adds Facial Hair Enthusiast to His CV in Philips Norelco Campaign
Scott said hes been a Philips Norelco brand loyalist for years, after learning about the OneBlade from makeup artists on his various jobs.
UnHerd boycotted by advertisers after anti-trans articles
Current affairs website UnHerd is in the midst of a boycott from many online advertisers after publishing articles deemed to be 'anti-trans'.
Reckitt appoints McCann Content Studio to UK social and influencer account
Reckitt has appointed McCann London's in-house social and influencer specialist unit as the new UK social and influencer agency of record.
Labour party taps into TikTok influencers to get voters
Labour has appointed a dedicated employee to work with influencers to share positive messages about the party.
Fashion retailers slash marketing budgets as recessions impact persists
Fashion retailers are slashing their marketing budgets as persistently tough economic headwinds place increasing uncertainty on campaigns.
Roku Scores Double-Digit Q1 Gains In Revenue, Households
Roku posted strong double-digit-percentage first-quarter revenue, with improvements in its gross profit and streaming households year-over-year.
Alphabet Grows Search and YouTube Revenue by Double Digits Amid Increased Competition
Network revenue, which encompasses Google
Sainsburys profits soar as retailer leans into loyalty
Sainsburys has seen a strong performance in its full year profits for 2023/24, thanks to Nectar Prices and a "relentless investment in price".
Google, Microsoft Bet Big On GAI In Q1 - And Win
Alphabet and Microsoft reported earnings Thursday. Both had a better-than-expected Q1 2024. Google added several GAI features to search in the quarter. Microsoft said its quarterly revenue reached $61.9 billion from $52.9 billion, a much better result than analysts expected. Both companies have integrated GAI into products ranging from web search to the suite of enterprise software.
Smokey At 80: Respect The Bear
A moving PSA compels us to take stock of Mr. Bear's decades of professional forest-fire-fighting work.
Judge Suggests FTC Should Conduct New Study Of 'Click To Cancel' Proposal
An administrative law judge found that the FTC's 'click to cancel' proposal could cost businesses more than $100 million.
Creating a Culture of Fearlessness: Insights From Taco Bell CMO Taylor Montgomery
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Amazons Numbers Game: Key Amazon Statistics
With a huge market share of the eCommerce segment, key Amazon statistics can help you better understand this platform for your business.
WPP Loses Ground In The First Quarter
The holding company said it posted growth in the UK and Europe but those gains were off-set by declines in North American and Asia.
Digital Video To See Higher 2024 Ad-Spend Share Than Linear TV: IAB
Digital video is expected to grow 16% vs. a year ago to $62.9 billion, according to an IAB report that shows digital video ad spend -- social media, CTV, websites and online video -- will have a 52% share with linear TV at 48%. Since 2020, IAB says, there has been a share shift of some 20 percentage points to digital video from linear TV.. In 2020, it says digital video had a 29% share with linear TV at 71% share.
Linear TV Drives Higher Engagement For QSRs Than Streaming, Study Finds
Consumers were 5% more likely to engage with QSR ads on linear TV vs. streaming platforms, according to EDO Ad EnGage.
Leading Brand Transformation: A Masterclass With Doug Zarkin
The seasoned marketer highlights the importance of resonating with consumers on an emotional level and practical business outcomes in marketing.
Meta Enhances AI Technology On New Ray-Ban Collab
Meta has announced updates to its line of Ray-Ban smart glasses, which take videos, photos, livestream and more. Now, the tech giant is rolling out multimodal AI, a feature Meta has been officially testing since December.
How The Sports Bra Sold Its Game Plan to the World
Jenny Nguyen made Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian a believer and franchise investor in her women
Peacock Q1: Subscribers Rise 3M, Revenue Higher But Losses Continue
Although Peacock added another three million paid subscribers in Q1 to 34 million, losses continued, according to the company's Q1 financial release.
WBD Reveals First-Party Data Platform to Unify Buying Across Its Portfolio
Warner Bros. Discovery is looking to unify buying with a new first-party data solution.
Consolidation In Streaming Is Coming - Small Apps First?
A key sign of what is to come is the prospect - or the lack - of new TV series, movies, and other content.
Ogilvy appoints first global chief transformation officer
Ogilvy has appointed it first global chief transformation officer, Antonis Kocheilas, who is tasked with identifying, developing and implementing
Shelter partners with Rankin for sustainable fashion launch
Shelter has partnered with renowned photographer Rankin to showcase its sustainable fashion offering available across its charity chops nationwide.
Taika Waititi and Future Bring Luxury With a Twist to Belvedere Ad
The new campaign for Belvedere 10, a $150-per-bottle line extension of the flagship vodka, adds a dose of humor thats largely absent from the categorys marketing.
GroupM Unveils 'New Buyer Identifier' Data For CPG Clients
The agency group says the "first-to-market" data is part of an exclusive deal with consumer data giant NCSolutions available to CPG clients using GroupM agencies to buy media programmatically.
Digital Video Ad Spend Will Exceed Linear for the First Time
IAB report finds digital video ad sales are growing nearly 80% faster than media overall.
Streaming, CTV CPMs Under Pressure As New Ad Options Expand
As competitors ramp up their AVOD options for their streaming/digital platforms, growing CTV inventory is expected to "outpace demand near term," says Bernstein Research.
Best Buy and CNET Are Combining Their Ad Inventory
The new partnership combines the ad inventory for the publisher and the consumer electronics retailer. ADWEEK; Best Buy, CNET By Kathryn Lundstrom
Google delays rollback of third-party cookies again
Google is once again delaying the depreciation of third-party cookies the search engine firm said on Tuesday, ahead of its quarterly results.
TUI reimagines in-flight safety film as a cinematic rollercoaster
TUI has unveiled a new take on the classic in-flight safety film by re-imagining it through a series of vignettes celebrating the world of cinema.
New Lulus Campaign Tries On Out-Of-Home
The digital fashion brand hopes to win back shoppers with a "Friends For Life" campaign.
Titans Of News Media Meeting Monday To Discuss Digital Future
All eyes will be on a sprawling, 90-minute panel discussion event next Monday about no less a subject than the future of news.
Consumer Relationships Arent Built on Financial Incentives
The promise and pitfalls of zero-party data.
Watch: Cruzcampo invites UK consumers to Choose to Cruz
Cruzcampo has shared a new ad which is set on the cobbled streets of Seville and features the Gypsy Kings iconic rendition of My Way.
WPP stumbles into 2024 as competitors pull further away
WPP has stumbled into 2024 with a -1.6% drop in organic revenue, lagging considerably far behind rivals Publicis (up 5.3%), Omnicom (4%).
Le Monde in English Misses Lofty Subscriber Goals But Remains Optimistic
The French publisher aims to reach 1 million total subscribers by 2025 aided by Olympics.
Data: Just three second of OOH attention can improve results
A new study looking into the impact of OOH on attention, reveals that participants' attention increased with each exposure to a specific ad.
New retail media guidelines designed to standardise results
IAB Europe has published the final version of a set of Retail Measurement Standards for Europe, which act as metrics for retail media investment.
UK adspend grows 6.1% to £36.6 billion as online dominates
The UK advertising market reported a £36.6 billion adspend in 2023, a 6.1% increase in investment on 2022, the 13th annual expansion in 14 years.
eBay taps into live shopping experience with TVs Katherine Ryan
Comedian and style icon Katherine Ryan will be hosting eBays first ever real time shopping experience as it moves into the live shopping market.
Unlock Brand Growth With a Community Event Strategy
Niall Horgan and his best friends launched Gym+Coffee, a lifestyle brand worth eight figures, thanks to its in-person community events.
Reddit Rolls Out Dynamic Product Ads Beta, First New Ad Option Since IPO
Reddit will build out ad services as the newly public company looks for opportunities to gain revenue. The company says it launched this ad unit to support changing consumer behavior.
Content Planning for Social Media in 8 Steps [2024 Guide]
Content planning is more than scheduling. Run your accounts like a well-oiled machine with a strategic social media content plan.
5 of the Best Content Curation Tools for Social Media Managers
Curating social content doesn't have to take forever. We break down 5 top content curation tools that make your job much easier.
How 350+ Influencers & Creators Make Money in 2024
Later asked over 350 influencers how they make money in 2024. Read this blog for all their earning details.
Shops in the US After April 24th
Any Shops in the US that don't have Checkout with Facebook or Instagram enabled after April 24th, 2024 is no longer accessible.
The Best Time to Post On Social Media in 2024 [All Networks]
When is the best time to post on social media? With a few exceptions, early morning weekdays are your best bet.