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The AI-powered marketer’s roadmap to the future of content

Martech

We’ve come to the end of my series, “Decoding generative AI: A marketer’s guide to text-based and visual AI content.” Because this series focused on generative AI and content, I asked AI assistant Claude Sonnet to help co-create this article with me. I instructed it to use my voice and supplied all the previous posts in this series for reference.

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9 Best Chrome Extensions for SEO: Our Top Picks

Backlinko

You know the saying “work smarter, not harder”? That’s what Chrome extensions can do for you. In fact, Leigh McKenzie, head of SEO at Backlinko, uses Chrome extensions to speed up many daily SEO tasks. I couldn’t work as an SEO without all of my favorite extensions. Whether it’s quickly checking a page’s meta title, tracking down a redirect chain, or reviewing data in GSC, these tools are essential for enhancing my workflow.

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US vs. Google, round 2: Government targets digital ad business

Martech

On Monday, Google and the Justice Department will begin their second antitrust trial of the year. The tech giant lost the last case , which was about monopolistic practices in online search. Now the DOJ is accusing the company of using its adtech to create a monopoly. That trial begins Monday. “Having inserted itself into all aspects of the digital advertising marketplace, Google has used anticompetitive, exclusionary, and unlawful means to eliminate or severely diminish any threat to its domina

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10 Brilliant SEO Newsletters: Master Search From Your Inbox

Backlinko

SEO newsletters make it easy to keep up to date with what’s going on in the world of search engine optimization. And they show you the strategies that are working right now. To save you time (and declutter your inbox), I’ve curated a list of the top newsletters I think are worth subscribing to. After consulting my team (including some healthy debate) here’s a summary of the best SEO newsletters for different needs: Best for leveling up your SEO skills: The Backlinko newsletter Best for SEO news:

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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AI and security are the focus of latest Salesforce acquisitions

Martech

Salesforce announced Thursday it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Own Company for $1.9 billion in cash. Own, which provides data protection and data management solutions, will help Salesforce accelerate the growth of its Platform Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance products, the company said in a release. The two companies are not strangers to each other.

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The Best AI Tools for Ecommerce & How They'll Boost Your Business

Hubspot Marketing

As a one-woman solopreneur running her own business, I’m constantly looking for new AI tools to help save time, increase productivity, and bring about a better ROI. The ecommerce sector is no different. That’s why I’ve spent some time reviewing the best AI tools for ecommerce so you can get a leg up on your competition. If I know anything about trying out new tools, it can quickly become costly.

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How to improve brand visibility in organic search

Search Engine Land

Brand visibility measures how well a brand is known and how often potential customers encounter it across various channels, such as search engines, social media, advertising, public relations or word-of-mouth. High brand visibility means that a brand is easily recognizable, leading to increased awareness, customer trust and, eventually, higher sales.

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Go for the Win-Win: Game Your Paid Media Strategy

Content Marketing Institute

Big brands like Disney and Amazon have upped their advertising options with interactive “advergames.” The technique is a play that B2B marketers should consider for their paid advertising strategies.

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Google Ads to deprecate enhanced CPC for Search and Display Ads

Search Engine Land

Google Ads will phase out the option to use enhanced cost-per-click (eCPC) for new Search and Display campaigns starting in October. Key dates: October: eCPC option removed for new campaigns. March 2025: All remaining eCPC campaigns transitioned to Manual CPC. Why we care. ECPC is the most light touch of automated bid strategies, so it allowed you to dip your toe into automated bidding without giving Google full control by just working toward a conversion target.

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5 Proven Industrial Marketing Strategies to Generate High-Quality Leads That Actually Convert

Tiecas

The Challenge of Generating High-Quality Industrial Leads Industrial marketing strategies for lead generation are critical for manufacturers aiming to stand out in a crowded marketplace. Manufacturers I work with regularly struggle to generate high-quality industrial leads.

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Making the Moment: The Art of Creating Events That Drive Results

Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective

In a world where every brand is vying for attention, how do you make your events stand out? ✨ From creative swag strategies to immersive brand experiences, the key lies in fostering real connections that inspire action and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference or an exclusive executive gathering, this session will explore how to elevate event engagement, strengthen brand perception, and maximize ROI.

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YouTube Studio adds new website visits goal for promotions

Search Engine Land

YouTube rolled out a new “website visits” goal in YouTube Studio’s promotions feature. This goal allows creators to drive traffic directly to their websites while growing their channel’s audience and video views. Why we care. This update makes it easier for you to turn video views into website visits, helping to promote products or services directly from your channel.

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AI Copywriting: Top 4 Tools and Best Ways to Use Them

Backlinko

AI copywriting involves using artificial intelligence tools to generate compelling marketing copy. With the goal of driving more sales for your business (or your client’s business). You can use it to create: Snappy taglines Persuasive product descriptions Attention-grabbing social media posts There are lots of AI copywriting tools out there. And the technology is continuously getting better, faster, and more accessible.

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How To Get Clients As a Freelancer: 5 Simple Steps

CopyBlogger

These approaches to getting clients as a freelancer have a low success rate: While you might get the occasional job. Continue Reading The post How To Get Clients As a Freelancer: 5 Simple Steps appeared first on Copyblogger.

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How to Delete Google Reviews?

SocialPilot

Have you ever come across a situation where you had to wonder how to delete a Google review that is harming your business reputation? You are not alone. Whether you are a small business owner or run a local business, fake or negative reviews can come up unexpectedly and have a big impact. While you can’t remove every bad review with the click of a button, there are ways to tackle those that break Google’s Prohibited and Restricted content policy.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Content Pruning: How To Revamp Your Site by Removing Low-Value Content

SMA Marketing

Maintaining a healthy website goes beyond just creating new content; it also involves periodically auditing and refining what’s already there. Enter content pruning—a strategy that involves removing or repurposing underperforming content to improve your site’s overall quality and relevance. This approach not only aligns with Google’s emphasis on fresh, user-focused content but also enhances the.

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How to conduct audience research for paid search

Search Engine Land

Paid search isn’t generally at the top of marketers’ minds when they think about audience planning, but it’s a vital part of all campaigns. Though paid search is a “pull” instead of a “push” marketing channel, there are still plenty of audience signals to implement when building and optimizing PPC campaigns. Search is a unique channel because customers tell you who they are in their search queries and path to purchase journeys (i.e., YouTube > search attribution paths ).

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7 Top Google Analytics Alternatives (Free and Paid)

Backlinko

Let’s face it: When it comes to analytics tools, we want it all. Advanced metrics, intuitive dashboards, and seamless integrations. But we don’t always get what we want—especially as a Google Analytics 4 (GA4) user. Many marketers default to Google Analytics because it’s free and popular. But those same marketers report issues like: Steep learning curves Lack of qualitative insights Difficulty translating data into insights Ready to make the switch?

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What is an AI winter and is one coming?

Search Engine Land

AI winter is a term that describes funding cuts in research and development of artificial intelligence systems. This usually follows after a period of overhype and under-delivery in the expectations of AI systems capabilities. Does this sound like today’s AI? Over the past few months, we’ve observed several key generative AI systems failing to meet the promise of investors and Silicon Valley executives – from the recent launch of Open AI’s GPT-4o model to Google’s AI Overviews to Perspecti

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The Intersection of AI and Sales: Personalization Without Compromise

Speaker: Jesse Hunter and Brynn Chadwick

Today’s buyers expect more than generic outreach–they want relevant, personalized interactions that address their specific needs. For sales teams managing hundreds or thousands of prospects, however, delivering this level of personalization without automation is nearly impossible. The key is integrating AI in a way that enhances customer engagement rather than making it feel robotic.

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Recovery uncertain: Google’s Danny Sullivan on algorithm impacts

Search Engine Land

Publishers impacted by recent Google algorithm updates might never fully recover to previous traffic levels. That’s one thing that stood out to me in a newly published interview with Google Search Liasion Danny Sullivan, conducted by Barry Schwartz. Ranking improvements possible? Schwartz pointed out examples of websites impacted by recent Google algorithm updates to Sullivan.

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