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Forget about the tech, OpenAI and Perplexity are brands, too.

Both platforms reminded everyone that in 2025, AI isn’t just about tech. It’s about brand. And when companies forget that, the fallout is fast and public.

Confessions of an agency exec on using AI in global campaigns despite regulation.

A global agency's AI lead walks through the complex decision making process around AI in marketing strategy.

Bathroom remodeling leads: proven strategies to attract more clients in 2025

By continuously measuring results and refining your strategies, your remodeling firm can maintain a steady flow of qualified prospects and build a reputation that keeps homeowners coming back. Start with one or two strategies, track what works best, and scale up. The right combination of marketing, technology, and customer care will help you turn inquiries into loya

Why composability matters as much as coverage for consolidating the identity stack

Drew Mader, director, account management, Adstra After years of fragmentation, companies across the marketing and media industry are rethinking the way they manage identity to determine the best future business approach to consolidation. Some marketers are choosing to consolidate their identity stacks — taking steps to reduce the number of data partners, pare back o

Fanatics, LSKD, and what community is all about (HBBIP #96)

Each week, we'll bring you select insights from our newsletter, How to Build Brands and Influence People (HBBIP). To have all of these insights delivered directly to your inbox, subscribe today!

Google boosts iOS app campaigns with new formats, AI tools

Google’s iOS App campaign upgrades help advertisers reach more users, bid more efficiently, and measure results without sacrificing privacy.

Meta shares tips on how to improve ad performance with AI

Some handy notes for your holiday campaign planning.

3 new ways to unlock iOS App Campaign performance

User downloading and playing a mobile game after seeing an iOS App campaign

Why peer groups accelerate success

Why Peer Groups Accelerate Success written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Listen to the full episode: Overview In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, John Jantsch interviews Victoria Downing, president of Remodelers Advantage—the leading peer group and business improvement resource for remodeling company owners. With over three decades

Email marketing setup: DIY vs. done-for-you vs. agency

Looking for the most cost-effective email marketing setup? Some businesses waste $1,200+ on DIY failures or overpay agencies. Here's the real cost breakdown of three proven email marketing setup approaches with actual numbers, timelines, and ROI data. What Is Email Marketing Setup? Email marketing setup involves configuring your email platform, creating automated se

Brand GRAVITY's pull: attracting B2B buyers across research channels

Explore how B2B companies can generate brand gravity and attract buyers across research channels to effectively engage modern buying groups. Read the full article at MarketingProfs

Digital marketing for business leaders: your essential first steps

Are you an ambitious leader ready to propel your business forward? The landscape of business growth has transformed, and what worked a decade ago might not be enough today. We're living in a world where your customers, clients, and even your competitors are all online. This isn't just a trend; it's the new reality of commerce and connection. So, where does your busi

2025 media relations trends: the future of earned media coverage

Uncertainty and volatility are prominent features of the 2025 media landscape. Major shifts in the last year, including reporter layoffs and shrinking newsrooms, […] The post 2025 Media Relations Trends: The Future of Earned Media Coverage appeared first on Bliss.

Alasdair Mann on how Alementary Media helps creators take control of their business

Alasdair Mann, founder of London-based Alementary Media, knows firsthand the struggles creators face when trying to monetize their content. After leaving his engineering job to pursue content creation full-time, Mann spent nearly a year posting daily videos before his emerging tech content exploded from thousands to millions of views in May 2022. “The biggest lesson

Disrupt marketing: connecting creator partnerships to business outcomes

The influencer marketing industry has been measuring the wrong things for years, according to Stevie Johnson, a former “Made in Chelsea” reality TV star turned Managing Director of London-based influencer marketing agency Disrupt Marketing. “For too long, we’ve been bound by measuring success based on what the social media platforms want and what they tell […]

Scaling AI starts with people, not technology

AI at scale succeeds when teams are ready first. Build curiosity, clarify roles and redesign workflows before expanding technology. The post Scaling AI starts with people, not technology appeared first on MarTech.

The top HubSpot updates of July 2025

July brought AI connectors, cleaner data and faster workflows to help HubSpot teams work smarter across the board. The post The top HubSpot updates of July 2025 appeared first on MarTech.

How to build a paid media team in the AI age

Most hiring checklists are stuck in 2017. Here’s how to spot marketers who can outpace algorithms and rivals alike.

Multimodal search is reshaping the funnel for SEOs and marketers

Multimodal search blends AI, social, and visual discovery. Here’s how marketers can connect with audiences on journeys we can’t always measure. The post Multimodal Search Is Reshaping The Funnel For SEOs And Marketers appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

A 3-step copywriting formula that makes buyers take action

Conversions drop when your B2B copy ignores what buyers actually care about. Here’s how to lead with benefits, use cases and proof. The post A 3-step copywriting formula that makes buyers take action appeared first on MarTech.

How to protect your brand reputation in AI search by Semrush Enterprise

AI search is reshaping brand discovery. Here’s how to actively manage your presence in AI responses before they define you.

Ex-Microsoft SEO pioneer on why AI's biggest threat to SEO isn't what you think

In an interview with Shelley Walsh, Duane Forrester shares how Agentic AI redefines SEO careers and which skills are worth developing now. The post Ex-Microsoft SEO Pioneer On Why AI’s Biggest Threat To SEO Isn’t What You Think appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

How to protect and control your brand reputation in AI search by Semrush Enterprise

AI search is reshaping brand discovery. Here’s how to actively manage your presence in AI responses before they define you. The post How to Protect and Control Your Brand Reputation in AI Search appeared first on MarTech.

B2b buyer engagement: ghosted to growth with proven re-engagement strategies

By Sarah Threet, Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing Every revenue leader has felt the sting of a “ghosted” prospect — a once-promising opportunity that suddenly goes silent. In our recent webinar, \"Ghosted to Growth: Revenue Leaders on Buyer Re-Engagement\", Patricia Read More › The post B2B Buyer Engagement: Ghosted to Growth with Proven Re-Engagement Strateg

A now, a word from our sponsor

Not really. Just a post about sponsors. Even if you don’t run a media company, the way media companies run matters. That’s because media shapes our culture and how we spend our time. There are three kinds of ad models, and it’s easy to confuse them. The most common and historically powerful is the traditional […]

Google explains why they need to control ranking signals

Gary Illyes confirmed that external signals like social shares are not used as a ranking signal because they are out of Google's control. The post Google Explains Why They Need To Control Ranking Signals appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google launches Preferred Sources feature in Top Stories for users

News customization tool allows users to star favorite outlets but remains limited to US and India markets with technical barriers for global access.

Media briefing: Amazon’s off-site ad push is becoming publishers’ post-cookie playbook

Amazon is fast becoming a partner du jour for publishers: a kind of post-cookie data wingman that’s helping them monetize the approximate 70 percent of the open web that’s now unaddressable.

In AI and data, WPP Media revives a playbook it thinks it can finally win.

It’s a line that’s been making the rounds with clients in the U.S. and the U.K. for months, ad execs told Digiday.

Confessions: Inside a marketing executive’s ‘intimate, complicated’ relationship with AI

This person’s story illuminates the complex psychological and professional dynamics many workers are experiencing but rarely talk about.