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Go beyond CTR with 6 AI-powered SEO discoverability metrics

Thanks to AI-generated answers, CTRs are failing fast, and even page-one rankings no longer guarantee clicks. Google’s top organic results saw a 32% CTR drop after AI Overviews launched, plummeting from 28% to 19%. Position #2 fared even worse, with a 39% decline. Meanwhile, 60% of searches in 2024 ended without clicks; also, the projections […] The post Go beyond C

How to create an ideal customer profile (ICP) with template

How do you turn your B2B marketing team into a revenue-generating powerhouse?

5 successful campaigns to know about today

Plus why most million-dollar stunts fail anyway

Master OND 2025 with the great Indian Engagement Festival Planner

Reading Time: 7 minutesThe air in India is buzzing. The shimmer of silk, the joyous sounds of merriment, and the scent of festive feasts fill the air, signaling the start of India’s grandest season. For marketers, this isn’t just a time of celebration; it’s the Great Indian Engagement Festival. From October to December (OND), your campaigns need to […] The post Mast

How AI is rewriting the rules of search and shopping – by the numbers

As AI transforms the way people search and shop online, marketers are racing to adapt, but fragmented tech stacks and unclear metrics are slowing them down.

Media buying briefing: Gen AI creative emerges as new battleground between TV and platforms

Broadcasters and walled gardens are competing to lower the cost of ad creative, as AI enables small business advertisers to make ads cheaply.

Social media platform interventions fail to address core structural problems, researchers find

Social media algorithms might not be the primary culprit behind platform dysfunction, according to August 2025 research by University of Amsterdam scientists.

Pinterest launches Top of Search ads for visual shopping transformation

Pinterest unveils Top of Search ads on September 25, 2025, targeting high-intent shoppers with 29% higher CTR and new local inventory advertising tools.

SaaS startup lead generation on a budget

Learn budget-friendly SaaS startup lead generation strategies. Discover hacks for affordable, bootstrapped, and early-stage SaaS lead generation success. The post SaaS Startup Lead Generation on a Budget appeared first on CausalFunnel.

New brain study reveals the psychology behind video advertisement liking

Researchers analyzed brain signals during video ad exposure using fMRI data from 113 participants, discovering that emotion and social cognition predict ad preferences.

From SEO to AEO: Todd Sawicki reveals how AI is transforming search

From SEO to AEO: Todd Sawicki Reveals How AI Is Transforming Search written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Listen to the full episode: Overview On this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, John Jantsch interviews Todd Sawicki, founder and CEO of Gumshoe AI, a cutting-edge platform helping marketers navigate the rapidly evolving world of AI-d

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B2B Prospecting - How do I leverage visitor intent?

Understanding visitor intent is a top priority for B2B marketers, and you work hard to drive traffic to your website through various channels. However, most of that traffic remains anonymous, leaving you to guess why visitors came and what they're looking for. As a result, to turn those anonymous clicks into qualified leads, you must adopt new strategies that decode

YouTube travel content sees 64% growth as creators dominate category

Travel category videos on YouTube recorded a 64% growth in the second quarter of 2025, significantly outpacing the typical 15% Q1-to-Q2 seasonal increase, according to a new study from digital advertising firm Pixability. The findings highlight both the explosive growth in travel-related content consumption and the overwhelming dominance of creators in the category.

When agents replace websites

Websites will survive, but their strategic value is shrinking as agents mediate transactions and control consumer interactions. The post When Agents Replace Websites appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

How to use TikTok Creator Search Insights to find content opportunities

Spot trending searches, fill content gaps, and reach users where discovery starts with TikTok's Creator Search Insights.

From manual to AI-powered orchestration: winning Fortune 500 IT deals with ABM

Account based marketing isn't just another channel or tactic. It’s a strategic approach that flips the traditional funnel. Instead of casting a wide net, ABM teams select high-propensity accounts. From there, marketers align revenue teams around orchestrated, personalized, and multi-channel programs tailored to buying groups within those accounts.

The 50 best PR pitching opportunities in ChatGPT

Pitching these outlets means your brand gets in front of readers, circulates on social media, ranks in search, and now resurfaces in AI. Below are the top 50 most-cited publisher and editorial sites in ChatGPT that accept PR pitches. If…Read more ›

How to \"steal\" an audience

Someone already did the hard work for you.

Technical guide emerges for building functional AI marketing agents

Step-by-step framework addresses common development challenges in autonomous marketing automation through proven methodologies shared by developer community.

SEO Starter Stack: get found without paying for ads

This stack is built for small teams and busy owners who want clarity, shortcuts, and strategies that work. The post SEO Starter Stack: Get Found Without Paying for Ads appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Your next big move in creator marketing

Unlock the full potential of YouTube in your creator marketing strategy with data-backed insights, engagement trends, and actionable brand opportunities.

How to optimize holiday email marketing campaigns: 7 proven strategies

The holiday shopping season is your biggest opportunity to connect with customers and drive sales. But with inboxes more crowded than Black Friday checkout lines, how do you make sure your emails actually get opened, read, and acted upon? Here's the reality: holiday email marketing generates up to 26% of annual revenue for many businesses. That's not just a nice bon

Google launches Search Live for voice and camera queries

Google opens interactive voice and camera search to all U.S. users, enabling real-time visual troubleshooting and hands-free assistance through mobile devices.

Technical SEO for AI search

For years, technical SEO has focused on making websites understandable to search engine crawlers. The landscape has shifted. Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity now play a growing role in how users discover and consume information. This means technical SEO is no longer only about ranking in Google. It is […] The post Technical

A practical framework to turn fragmented data into a foundation for AI success

Marketing AI is only as strong as the data it runs on. Move from chaos to optimized data maturity and deliver personalization at scale. The post A practical framework to turn fragmented data into a foundation for AI success appeared first on MarTech.

From line item to leverage: How web performance impacts shareholder value

Websites built for performance fuel growth, protect valuation, and deliver measurable ROI far beyond marketing metrics. The post From Line Item To Leverage: How Web Performance Impacts Shareholder Value appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Advertising executive says programmatic buying "feels very broken"

Cameron Armstrong of VCCP discusses broken advertising value exchange, efficiency over effectiveness, and using AI tools to improve impression quality.

How to onboard non-technical marketers to automation tools with zero headaches

Using AI to level up your marketing campaigns shouldn’t require a computer science background. With the right tools, non-technical marketers can use automation tools to turn initiatives into impact.

And the truth? This writing style screams AI

The most recognizable AI fingerprint isn’t facts or punctuation but a relentless cadence that manipulates style over substance. The post And The Truth? This Writing Style Screams AI appeared first on Search Engine Journal.