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30 creative lead generation ideas to try (& why marketers recommend them)

Coming up with strong lead generation ideas isn’t always easy. I’ve found myself putting it off more than once — not because it’s not important, but because it often feels like a hit-or-miss.

Adobe introduces AI agents to help B2B marketers navigate long buying cycles

The new AI agents aim to help tackle long buying cycles by identifying decision-makers, personalizing journeys and accelerating deal flow. The post Adobe introduces AI agents to help B2B marketers navigate long buying cycles appeared first on MarTech.

Zero-click search and the new reality: navigating changes in buyer behavior

Search engines aren’t what they used to be. And now…there’s no turning back. AI has become the foundation of how Google and other platforms like ChatGPT deliver answers, and zero-click search is quickly shifting how buyers access information. For marketers, that means the old playbook of keyword lists and technical hacks doesn’t deliver like it once did. In Episode

How to Identify B2B target audience & contact them?

Wouldn’t it be ideal if you could get more quality leads from your marketing campaigns?

72 blog ideas for every industry + how to find more

Use these blog ideas to inspire your next post and find out how to generate more ideas for your site.

Forget the great decoupling – SEO’s great normalization has begun

The chase for empty traffic is over. SEO success now depends on intent-driven content, grounded visibility, and proof of business value.

How SoundCloud, Loblaw, and Foxwoods are winning customer engagement

Reading Time: 6 minutesAs customer expectations continue to evolve, today’s brands face a crucial choice: adapt or die. This was the resounding theme at MoEngage’s recent event, The Customer Engagement Summit: Adapt or Die, in NYC. During a series of candid fireside chats, industry leaders like Megan Kwon from Loblaw, Hope Barrett from SoundCloud, and Blair Bendel f

What happens in the Evolve stage of Loop Marketing?

The Evolve stage is the dynamic core of Loop Marketing, helping your business not only keep up but also get ahead. By embracing real-time iteration, powered by human-AI collaboration, you transform every marketing effort into a learning opportunity that builds compounding insights. This ensures your AI-powered marketing strategy is a more innovative, faster, and mor

Post performance report: Brands from regulated industries making social media less spooky

We’re back with another installment of the Post Performance Report (PPR)—a series where we compile and analyze social media posts and campaigns inspiring us, Read more... The post Post Performance Report: Brands from regulated industries making social media less spooky appeared first on Sprout Social.

The hidden cost of viewbotting: how fake audiences undermine trust in live streaming, influencer marketing

Trust has become the essential foundation of the creator economy. However, this foundation faces a significant threat as viewbotting distorts metrics across major live streaming platforms, according to new research from streaming analytics company Streams Charts. As brands increasingly shift their marketing budgets toward creator partnerships, this crisis of confide

NIL athletes emerge as Gen Z’s most trusted influencers, report finds

The rise of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policies in collegiate athletics has created a new class of influencers who are reshaping how brands connect with Gen Z, according to a new report from The Goat Agency, a global influencer marketing firm. The report, titled “From Campus to Culture: The Rise of NIL Influencers,” details […]

How AI-Powered natural language interfaces can transform marketing workflows

Discover how natural language interfaces are reshaping marketing workflows, democratizing data access, and driving smarter business outcomes in the era of applied AI. Here's why 2025 marks a turning point. Read more. Read the full article at MarketingProfs

The 4Ps are a no-brainer, but the 4Ms are crucial to executing marketing plans

Learn how the 4Ms framework strengthens go-to-market planning by aligning Marketing and Sales for better execution and measurable results. Read more. Read the full article at MarketingProfs

AI search relies on brand-controlled sources, not Reddit: Report

New analysis of 6.8 million AI citations finds that most AI answers come from brand-controlled content in ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity.

2026: when AI assistants become the first layer

Google took 9 years to scale. ChatGPT does it in 4. The adoption slope is the wake-up call. The post 2026: When AI Assistants Become The First Layer appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

The pros and cons of specializing in specific martech products

MOPs practitioners have their favorite solutions, but is it a good idea to specialize in one only? The post The pros and cons of specializing in specific martech products appeared first on MarTech.

Apple Ads: What you need to know in 2026

Apple Ads has evolved beyond App Store search. Learn how to structure campaigns and scale efficiently across Apple’s growing ad ecosystem.

Preparing c-level for the agentic web

AI-driven environments demand content that is human-readable yet machine-interpretable, redefining how brands approach design and SEO performance metrics. The post Preparing C-Level For The Agentic Web appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

30-year SEO expert: why AI search isn’t overhyped & what to focus on right now

Thirty years of industry insight from Carolyn Shelby reveals how AI, LLMs, and Google’s strategy are redefining search models and long-term marketing outcomes. The post 30-Year SEO Expert: Why AI Search Isn’t Overhyped & What To Focus On Right Now appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Your website isn’t ready for AI agents — here’s what needs to change

Most websites aren’t built to support the seamless, personalized agent-drive experiences customers now expect. The post Your website isn’t ready for AI agents — here’s what needs to change appeared first on MarTech.

How to unify customer data using tools you already have

Even without a CDP, marketers can start delivering personalized experiences by using existing CRM and BI tools to unify customer data. The post How to unify customer data using tools you already have appeared first on MarTech.

How to measure and maximize visibility in AI search by Conductor

Rankings still matter, but AI visibility is rising fast. Learn how to measure and maximize your presence in ChatGPT, AI Overviews, and more.

Driving predictable recurring revenue with customer-led growth

Are you struggling with scattershot marketing strategies? Wondering how to build sustainable growth that doesn't rely on constant guessing and experimentation? In this article, you'll discover how to implement customer-led growth to drive predictable recurring revenue and eliminate strategic confusion. How Can a Customer-Led Growth Strategy Drive Predictable Recurri

We’ve learned more about how to appear in AI answers

Thanks to some recent experiments and research in the marketing world (and an unfortunate, manipulative attack by a Reddit mod), we’ve learned a lot more about how to influence the answers AI tools provide. This is particularly relevant for those seeking to have their brand names (or websites) appear when ChatGPT, CoPilot, Claude, Gemini, or others are asked for “th

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Contact data API: what it is, how it works & getting started

A contact data API gives your GTM teams access to verified B2B contacts, so sales, marketing, and RevOps can quickly enrich, route, and reach decision-makers.

How to use Chrome to view a website as Googlebot

The author's views are entirely their own (excluding the unlikely event of hypnosis) and may not always reflect the views of Moz.

Why advertisers are quietly returning to news-driven media channels

The era of avoiding controversy is over. Brands are returning to politicized platforms and news content, armed with better tech, tighter budgets, and a new understanding of what brand safety really means.

Media briefing: From blocking to licensing, publishers inch toward leverage with AI

There are new levers for publishers to test in the AI era. While they're still far from holding the upper hand, compared to a year ago, the outlook no longer looks quite so bleak.

Tubi hopes emotional context can drive demand for streaming’s long tail

A partnership between FAST provider and DSP Viant extends targeting capabilities for spoiled-for-choice advertisers.