Fri.Aug 30, 2024

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Mastering AI and marketing: A beginner’s guide

Search Engine Land

Welcome to the first installment of our article series on artificial intelligence (AI) for marketing beginners. This aims to demystify AI, providing foundational knowledge and practical insights on how AI can help your marketing efforts. This introductory article explores AI and why it’s significant and highlights key milestones. I’ll also share actionable steps you can take to start integrating AI into your marketing strategy.

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How brands are using AI in Meta’s Advantage+ campaigns

Martech

Fashion and beauty brands are often early tech adopters. Many are digital-native, forging tailored D2C digital strategies. And there are so many competitive brands that any innovation could give one an edge, especially as the busy holiday season approaches. Apparel and home decor retailer Tuckernuck, and beauty brand Kitsch, have adopted AI-powered tools in Meta’s Advantage+ shopping campaigns solution to drive campaign performance on social media.

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Google Analytics 4 introduces benchmarking data

Search Engine Land

Google rolled out a significant update to Google Analytics 4 (GA4), allowing users to compare their performance with other businesses in their industry. Why we care: This new feature will provide valuable context for advertisers trying to understand their performance relative to their peers, potentially informing strategic decisions and goal-setting.

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What is digital customer service?: A complete guide

Sprout Social

Strong digital customer service is an expectation, not an exception to the rule. Because the days of customers sitting on hold or reps saying “I don’t know” are long gone. Modern buyers expect customer care that’s swift, comprehensive and seamless. They likewise expect brands to deliver all of the above through digital customer service. This can be a tall order for brands with limited personnel.

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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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Scale Your Business with Precision: A Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing the Marketing Strategy Pyramid

Duct Tape Marketing

Scale Your Business with Precision: A Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing the Marketing Strategy Pyramid written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Want to stay ahead of your competition and keep your business growing? A solid marketing strategy and understanding the Marketing Strategy Pyramid are key. With AI evolving fast, attention spans shrinking, social media algorithms constantly changing, unpredictable ad costs, and tighter privacy rules, it’s easy to get caught up in the lat

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Peak PPC season is coming: 5 tests to run now

Search Engine Land

We all love to take a little time away from the grind during the slow season (which for many of us is right now), but smart PPC marketers are also using the time to get in the prime position when the tide is higher. In retail, that will fire up in October (probably earlier than ever this year). In B2B, that means prepping for the end-of-year push that comes from needing to hit quotas and engaging brands about to be flush with new yearly budgets.

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Google Search now supports AVIF file formats

Search Engine Land

Google Search finally supports the AVIF file format in Google Search, Google Images and all locations Google Search shows images such as Google Discover, Google News and so forth. “We’re happy to announce that AVIF is now a supported file type in Google Search, for Google Images as well as any place that uses images in Google Search,” John Mueller, Google Search Advocate, wrote.

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AI-Assisted Search Will Change the Pay-To-Play Games for Content Marketers

Content Marketing Institute

Only one answer appears in an AI-assisted search. How can a brand be the one advertiser in it? What would the cost be? And what are AI platforms like Perplexity doing partnering with third-party publishers? Read on for some answers.

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How Much Does Artificial Intelligence Cost?

Zumvu

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it's here, and it’s transforming industries across the globe.

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Ask an Expert: Should Merchants Sell on TikTok Shop?

Practical eCommerce - Marketing

We asked the founder of SimplicityDX to evaluate selling on the popular social media platform. The post Ask an Expert: Should Merchants Sell on TikTok Shop? appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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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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7 Proven Online Marketing Strategies to Boost Your Business

Zumvu

Implementing these seven proven online marketing strategies can help boost your business by increasing brand awareness, driving traffic to your website, and converting leads into loyal customers.

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Scale Your Business with Precision: A Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing the Marketing Strategy Pyramid

Duct Tape Marketing

Scale Your Business with Precision: A Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing the Marketing Strategy Pyramid written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Want to stay ahead of your competition and keep your business growing? A solid marketing strategy and understanding the Marketing Strategy Pyramid are key. With AI evolving fast, attention spans shrinking, social media algorithms constantly changing, unpredictable ad costs, and tighter privacy rules, it’s easy to get caught up in the lat

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It’s time to re-think our rejection of third-party cookies

Martech

Ever since Google threatened to eliminate third-party cookies, there’s been a steady drumbeat that websites should switch to first-party data, which, many say, is better anyways. While it’s definitely a good idea to collect first-party data, third-party cookies were created for a very good reason, and they still remain a useful tool that website owners should not ignore — even as they become less common and reliable.

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Get immersed in the AI Impact

SmartBrief - Marketing

SmartBrief’s AI Impact virtual summit is back again this year, this time with a series of webinars that explore how AI is transforming work at the industry level. Join thought leaders and industry insiders to learn how you should be thinking about AI in your own work – and what it will take to make the most of it. The series kicks off with a deep dive into the future of work for HR and anyone reshaping teams and workforces in the age of AI.

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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!