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Don’t let your founder burn out: 4 systems to operationalize thought leadership

Create a sustainable founder-led content model that balances authenticity, efficiency, and long-term brand impact. The post Don’t Let Your Founder Burn Out: 4 Systems To Operationalize Thought Leadership appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

How to turn holiday shoppers into loyal friends, not one-time buyers

This holiday, skip the promo blast. See how brands like La Quinta built loyalty through care and conversation — and how you can, too. The post How to turn holiday shoppers into loyal friends, not one-time buyers appeared first on MarTech.

Why behavioral segmentation beats personas for real personalization

Personas oversimplify people. Behavior reveals intent. Here’s how behavioral segmentation helps brands create more relevant, trust-based personalization. The post Why behavioral segmentation beats personas for real personalization appeared first on MarTech.

How agentic AI is changing the future of marketing

We're kicking off the November MarTech Conference with insights from Scott Brinker, the godfather of martech. The post How agentic AI is changing the future of marketing appeared first on MarTech.

Sales qualification: Ultimate guide for managers

Every B2B sales manager knows the pain of a bloated pipeline - packed with leads that look promising but never go anywhere.

How Google’s AI overviews are accelerating change in paid search by Adthena

Adthena analyzed 21 million SERPs over two four-week periods to reveal where visibility is falling and which industries are being hit first.

7 best B2B lead directories for 2025 (ranked & reviewed)

Finding quality B2B leads shouldn’t feel like guesswork. Yet, most revenue teams spend hours chasing bad data, only to find numbers that don’t connect, emails that bounce, or people who no longer work for that company.

Predictive analytics: Anticipating customer needs in 2025

Businesses are changing faster than ever in 2025. Customers expect companies to understand their needs, save them time, and protect their information at the same time. Predictive analytics makes this possible. By studying past actions and patterns, companies can see what customers are likely to do next. Done right, this creates better experiences, stronger loyalty,

Research: Which page types are cited most frequently by AI in the travel sector?

This study compares the types and structural characteristics of travel-related pages cited by two leading generative AI systems, Google’s AI Overviews and OpenAI’s ChatGPT. We looked at a dataset of 2,279 URLs cited in AI Overviews and 1,483 URLs cited in ChatGPT. Results were analysed across six travel categories: luxury, cruise, family, beach, solo, and […] The po

Trust over trends: How Anda Vlasaku’s Saku Agency turns the ‘right fit’ into long-term ROI

Amid influencer fatigue and AI-driven marketing shifts, London-based Saku Agency has built a business around one idea: when the match feels real, the results compound. After losing her job during the pandemic in 2020, founder Anda Vlasaku decided to build something from what she already had: relationships, resilience, and a clear sense of purpose. “Everything […]

Quill’s podcast analytics platform cohost launches podcast growth tracking metric

Quill-owned podcast analytics and hosting platform CoHost launched its New Listener Metric, designed to help podcasters measure audience growth more accurately. The feature tracks the number of unique listeners tuning in for the first time across custom timeframes. “For many podcasters, downloads alone don’t tell the full story,” said Fatima Zaidi, founder and CEO o

Vertigo marketing group launches AI-powered content creation studio in patchogue

Vertigo Marketing Group opened a new content creation studio in Patchogue Village, New York, establishing a hub for brands seeking media production capabilities and emerging marketing technologies. According to Long Island Business News, the facility integrates artificial intelligence tools, creator collaboration spaces, and multimedia production environments under

TikTok shop reaches eBay sales volume despite regulatory headwinds

TikTok Shop achieved $19 billion in global quarterly sales, matching eBay’s volume, according to analytics firm EchoTik. The platform’s U.S. market generated $4-4.5 billion, representing 125% growth compared to the previous quarter despite ongoing regulatory challenges. The e-commerce arm continues its expansion less than two years after launching in the U.S., with

How Meta is helping brands connect with customers through culture to drive brand impact

On October 23, Meta hosted the Meta Brand Building Summit: Canada Edition in Toronto, bringing together more than 200 marketing leaders to help brands tap into culture happening on our apps, making it easier than ever to be part of the conversations that resonate with audiences. We introduced Reels Trending Ads for the first time in Canada. Reels Trending Ads allows

The best ads of 2025 said no to AI

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Ranking is out, visibility is in as publishers chip away at AI search optimization

In the AI era, measuring pageviews isn't enough — publishers need a new metrics stack that tracks how they are cited in AI engines and ties it all to clicks and revenue.

How U.K. news group Reach is diversifying traffic sources amid zero-click threat

Reach is diversifying beyond Google by leaning on news aggregators and monetizing Facebook engagement to offset declining search traffic.

Converting SaaS leads into customers: Proven sales funnel tactics that drive results

Converting SaaS leads into customers is extremely important, but it can be a struggle cycle where most businesses fail, because only 2-3% of website visitors become paying customers. Additionally, the marketing team works tirelessly to generate hundreds of leads every month, yet your sales team converts just a handful into revenue. The post Converting SaaS Leads Int

Complete lead generation process: Step-by-Step guide for 2025

Buyers research products for weeks before buying anything. Marketing has become complex with many channels to manage. The post Complete Lead Generation Process: Step-by-Step Guide for 2025 appeared first on CausalFunnel.

Best B2B lead generation tools for 2025: tools vs. agencies

Discover the best B2B lead generation tools for 2025, including HubSpot, ZoomInfo, and CausalFunnel. Learn when to use tools, agencies, or a hybrid approach to drive qualified leads and maximize ROI with content marketing and lead magnets. The post Best B2B Lead Generation Tools for 2025: Tools vs. Agencies appeared first on CausalFunnel.

Machine learning in email marketing: what drives revenue growth (and what doesn't)

TL;DR: Machine learning in email marketing uses algorithms to personalize content, optimize send times, and predict customer behavior — driving higher engagement and revenue. You can unify your CRM data and automate workflows to use ML for dynamic personalization, send-time optimization, and predictive lead scoring without a data science team.

Is your marketing automation pushing customers away

Marketing automation sounds like a gift to solopreneurs who are juggling everything on their own. It promises to save time, keep customers engaged, and help convert leads while you focus on running your business. And when it works well, it really does feel like magic. Emails go out at the right time, follow-ups happen like […] The post Is Your Marketing Automation P

AdCP is the tail wagging the dog, says industry veteran

Industry leader warns Ad Context Protocol launch misses opportunity to fix programmatic advertising's structural problems before building new AI systems.

One year after Google apologized to web creators at summit

Small website publishers reflect on traffic losses and algorithm changes one year after October 29, 2024 summit where executives apologized then revealed more AI.

How to use AI SEO to improve your website

The internet has become the go-to source for everything from trivia about celebrities to fixing our kitchen sinks. But the way people find that information? That’s changing fast. Search engines don’t work the way they did five years ago. Machine learning now powers how Google understands queries, ranks content, and delivers results. The basic SEO […]

SISTRIX reveals Google self-preference in German AI Mode citations

SISTRIX analyzed millions of AI Mode responses after the October 31, 2025 German launch, finding YouTube and Google.com dominate citations at 40% and 31% respectively.

Uber launches platform-specific attention metric with Adelaide and Kantar

Uber Advertising announces the first custom attention model combining brand lift data with predictive attention measurement for ride and food delivery ads.

Lorelight founder shuts down AI visibility tracking tool

Lorelight's founder Benjamin Houy closes the generative engine optimization platform on October 31, 2025, after realizing AI search visibility requires same fundamentals.

How to improve your LinkedIn profile for 2026

LinkedIn continues to be the number one platform for Social Media for B2B networking, offering profile numerous configuration elements that are often underutilized. We are sharing some core areas to focus on when establishing a great profile to help you boost your brand on LinkedIn.

How do we tackle AI mode becoming the default search experience?

How do we tackle AI Mode becoming the default Search experience? Search is shifting from lists of links to answers, conversations, and multimodal guidance. Google’s AI Mode and AI Overviews are moving toward default behaviours in more markets and surfaces, blending text, voice, and vision while sending billions of clicks to the open web (according […] The post How d