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GenAI must win consumer trust if it is going to transform search marketing

Martech

Generative AI is making inroads in search marketing, but it needs to win consumer trust if it wants to become a “Google killer,” according to a new study by Semrush and Statista. The November 2022 release of the generative AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT had people predicting an end to the search engine’s position.

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How TikTok is transforming brand advertising

Martech

billion users , TikTok has the rare potential to drive both sales and increase brand audience connections. Around 92% of the platform’s users engage in some form of interaction after viewing TikTok content. You can add calls to action that drive users to landing pages, prompt app downloads or boost organic reach. With over 1.9

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Nearly 60% of Google searches end without a click in 2024

Search Engine Land

A zero-click search happens when users end their session or enter a new query without clicking on any results. That said, it’s important to remember that not all users want to click on a link and visit a website to get an answer. A majority of Google searches – 58.5% in the U.S. in the EU – result in zero clicks. Dig deeper.

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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. Founded in 2022, Leonardo.AI for an undisclosed sum.

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2025: The year for “hype” normalization

SmartBrief - Marketing

While several new technology trends have taken off over the last two years — generative AI, social commerce and retail media, to name a few — what lies ahead for business leaders is the need to right-size excitement around these areas versus actual impact. Looking ahead, 2025 will be a year of “hype” normalization. trillion by 2032.

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Google’s cookie pivot leaves 88% of industry in uncertainty: IAB

Martech

Originally set for 2022, the plan faced multiple delays since its announcement in January 2020, leading to doubts about Google’s commitment. While Google’s new focus on user choice gives users more control over their web browsing, it has left the industry uncertain about how to move forward.

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What the Google antitrust ruling could mean for advertisers

Martech

Google’s loss in its federal antitrust case may mean huge changes for the company, web users and digital advertisers. Google’s own efforts with generative search have shown it isn’t yet ready for prime time. Even with more choices offered, user inertia alone would leave Google and Chrome with enormous market share.