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Why chasing shiny CDP features leaves marketers feeling like imposters

Marketers often feel left behind in the CDP race, but the real success lies in mastering the fundamentals that keep data reliable and campaigns durable. The post Why chasing shiny CDP features leaves marketers feeling like imposters appeared first on MarTech.

Five takeaways from Stacy Malone on why cart abandonment is feedback, not failure

Pinterest’s Stacy Malone reframed cart abandonment at Smartly Advance: not failure, but feedback. Five lessons for marketers on building buyer confidence.

A Napier webinar: How to change your marketing for the rest of the year

Register for Napier’s webinar and learn the simple steps that will boost performance to ensure you hit your marketing goals […] The post A Napier Webinar: How to Change Your Marketing for the Rest of the Year appeared first on Napier - B2B PR and Marketing Agency.

Igniting AI transformation: How to future-proof your company in the age of AI

Technology moves at its own pace, adoption moves at the pace of culture. I joined Deloitte’s AI Ignition podcast with Beena Ammanath, Executive Director, Deloitte Global AI Institute, to talk about why AI feels different from past waves of technology, what it asks of leaders, and how we can turn disruption into a competitive advantage. Beena opened by reminding us o

Creator marketing takes top priority for CMOs in 2026, LTK study finds

A new study from LTK and Northwestern University reveals that creator marketing has become the top investment priority for chief marketing officers (CMOs) across industries, with 90% of brands now incorporating creators into their marketing strategies. The research, which surveyed 204 senior marketing decision-makers from companies with revenues exceeding $10 millio

Virality on social media fails to build artist fandom, MIDiA Report reveals

A new study from MIDiA Research shows that while viral success on social media platforms can generate millions of streams for individual songs, it rarely translates into long-term artist fandom. The report titled “All Eyes, No Ears: Why Virality is Not Building Fandom” analyzes how music discovery on social platforms affects listener behavior across the […]

Social media drives revenue but measurement gap persists, Sprout Social report finds

Marketing leaders widely recognize the contribution of social media to business outcomes, but struggle to measure and demonstrate its full value, according to Sprout Social’s “2025 Impact of Social Media Marketing” report. The survey of 1,200 global marketing leaders reveals that while 56% of marketing leaders believe social media drives revenue, less than half (44%

Beyond the heart eyes: How Lani reclaimed her voice in the creator economy

In a small bedroom during the height of the 2020 pandemic, Lani (LanoExe) started filming content that would eventually reach thousands. What began as emulating popular female streamers she admired quickly turned into dealing with a field that often reduces women to their appearance. While many creators chase views at any cost, Lani made the […]

How the Arab Influencer Agency is consolidating the MENA Creator Economy

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) influencer marketing industry has historically been fragmented, with individual managers often operating through little more than Gmail accounts. Could a unified approach transform the entire MENA creator economy and consolidate this massive yet divided market? Imane Hmile, as the founder and CEO of The Arab Influencer Agency,

Claudia Bish on transforming influence into long-term business value

What happens when Instagram posts stop getting likes and the TikTok algorithm shifts – or even gets banned – overnight? For most digital creators, these platform vulnerabilities pose serious threats to their livelihoods. Claudia Bish recognized this instability in the creator economy long before most industry professionals did. As the founder and CEO of The […]

B2B marketers have a chance to close the small business confidence gap

SMBs are spending more on marketing but growing less confident in results, creating an opportunity for B2B marketers to step in with clear, data-driven solutions. The post B2B marketers have a chance to close the small business confidence gap appeared first on MarTech.

Google launches store widget for merchant websites

Google launches new store widget allowing merchants to display quality ratings and trust signals directly on their websites to boost sales conversion rates.

Ai platform founder explains why we need to focus on human behavior, not LLMs

In conversation with Shelley Walsh, Ray Grieselhuber explains why the grounding data matters and human behavior should be the focus of SEO The post AI Platform Founder Explains Why We Need To Focus On Human Behavior, Not LLMs appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

What is a GTM engineer? Roles, skills and impact on growth

In B2B companies, speed to market and flawless execution can make or break growth targets. That’s why the GTM engineer has become one of the most valuable roles in modern go-to-market teams.

Signal-based selling: The smart way to build pipeline in 2025

For sales development managers, timing is everything.

How to track news mentions? [2025]

Learn how to track and analyze news mentions effectively. Manage your brand's reputation, understand public sentiment, and improve marketing strategies! The post How to Track News Mentions? [2025] first appeared on Brand24.

Adrienne Konecsnik: How to prove employee advocacy impact [Podcast]

Learn how to build a thriving employee advocacy program that drives real B2B social media success, boosting employee confidence and scaling advocacy. The post Adrienne Konecsnik: How to Prove Employee Advocacy Impact [Podcast] first appeared on DSMN8.

Bringing new tools to help businesses boost engagement, customer support and discoverability

We hosted our second business summit in India where we showcased tools and features that will empower businesses of all sizes in establishing their presence, building better and delightful customer experiences, and growing their businesses. The post Bringing New tools To Help Businesses Boost Engagement, Customer Support and Discoverability appeared first on Meta Ne

The heart of growth: leading with purpose in a performance world

Unilever CMO Esi Eggleston Bracey at Smartly Advance shared how purpose, AI, and culture fuel growth, from Vaseline Verified to Dove’s body confidence work.

Signal to story: how creative drives advertising performance with Spotify

Spotify, Smartly, MassiveMusic, and AG1 leaders at Smartly Advance shared how sonic branding, scaled creativity, and storytelling fuel advertising performance.

Amazon makes Marketing Cloud directly accessible to sponsored ads advertisers

Amazon opens direct access to AMC analytics platform for sponsored ads users globally, eliminating traditional onboarding barriers through enhanced interface.

Marketers warm to AI, but creative challenges and legal risks still loom

Marketers are testing generative AI in campaigns more than ever — but copyright lawsuits and uncanny visuals keep some from going all in.

How EssentiallySports’ creator program benefits both sides of the equation

Over the past year, sports news publication EssentiallySports has employed creators to make in-house video and editorial content around major tentpole sporting events — and thus far, the experiment has paid off.

Amazon introduces agentic AI across seller platform

Amazon deploys autonomous AI assistant to manage inventory, compliance, and advertising for marketplace sellers. New Creative Studio transforms weeks-long campaign development into hours.

Mediavine CEO addresses AI challenges and Journey expansion in Reddit AMA

Eric Hochberger discusses traffic diversification, revenue models, and platform changes in comprehensive Reddit session.

Advertising reimagined: Why real relationships matter more than ever

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel at Smartly Advance: why trust, creative velocity, personalization, and AR define the future of advertising and brand relationships.

Hvac lead generation: complete guide to getting quality leads in 2025

In 2025, successful HVAC contractors need a smart lead generation strategy. The digital landscape changes fast. Consumer behavior shifts constantly. Contractors who adapt will thrive. Those who don't will fall behind. The post HVAC Lead Generation: Complete Guide to Getting Quality Leads in 2025 appeared first on CausalFunnel.

The future of pharma has arrived: advertising at the speed of science

Pfizer CMO Susan Rienow and Adobe’s Anil Chakravarthy reveal how AI, storytelling, and purpose are reshaping pharma marketing at Smartly Advance.

Reddit is becoming a key consideration for marketers

Reddit has become a key referral source for AI answers.

Advertising for good: The role of AI in shaping responsible innovation

At Smartly Advance, leaders from Amazon, Meta, YouTube, TikTok, and Pinterest shared how AI can drive growth while embedding responsibility and trust.