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Canva acquires genAI startup Leonardo.AI

Martech

Canva acquires generative AI content and research startup Leonardo.AI launched less than two years ago and boasts 19 million registered users. Its image- and video-generating tools are used by professionals across advertising, marketing, ecommerce and other industries. for an undisclosed sum. The Australia-based Leonardo.AI

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How marketers can stop fueling customer churn for good

Martech

For example, in 2013, fitness startup ClassPass fell into its version of the barbershop fallacy. ClassPass attracted “super users” — customers who took 20+ classes per month. While these users seemed ideal on the surface, they caused ClassPass to lose money because the company had to pay studios for each visit.

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The social media landscape is being upended: Don’t wait to make a move

Sprout Social

If a social marketer told you their brands strategy was built around Vine, youd probably assume you teleported back to 2013 (#DoItForTheVine). Every network offers opportunities for finding and growing your community, because social users use every platform to meet different needs for connection and consumption. The limit does exist.

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The 7 Principles of Conversion-Centered Landing Page Design

Hubspot Marketing

Landing pages are your ultimate conversion tool, designed with a single purpose: to drive users toward a decisive action. Every element is intentional, from the colors to the copy, all working together to create a seamless user experience. And at the heart of CCD? Landing pages. But how do you nudge visitors toward the finish line?

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Secrets of Organic Marketing in 2025: Why Paying for Ads Isn’t the Only Answer

Hubspot Marketing

When I think about it, its really the idea of inbound marketing I first learned from HubSpot back in 2013 as a wee marketer. Read: How to Create an SEO Strategy for 2025 [Template Included] User-generated Content (UGC) UGC is content your buyers create about your brand, product, or services. Its a win-win.

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21+ Free Stock Images Sites to Find Photos (+ for Commercial Use)

Buffer Marketing

AI image generator tools  are great for creating customized content, but tread carefully when using them commercially.  Copyright Office, AI-generated content isn't copyright-protected, but this doesn’t mean that copyrighted works haven’t been used to train the various AI models these tools use.

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Why is this ranking on Google?

Search Engine Land

Why is The Verge ranking high with a spammy, sarcastic and seemingly AI-generated article stuffed with keywords like “best printer 2024”? User behavior Some in the SEO community resist focusing on user behavior because there aren’t clear tactics for improving it. Better branding simply means better CTR. Processing.