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Reimagining search in the AI era: Insights from ex-Bing Search director

Search Engine Land

I chuckled when I saw the words “Search was broken” on the LinkedIn profile of Stefan Weitz. This assessment had nothing to do with Google Search in 2024. Rather, he was talking about Google in 2010. This was a time when Google was loved despite only answering one in four queries successfully, according to Weitz. So what does the former director of Microsoft’s Bing search engine think of search in the generative AI era?

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CTA Best Practices: Turning Website Visitors into Leads

Aspiration Marketing

Ever pour your heart into your website, only to see visitors disappear after browsing? You're not alone. Many businesses struggle with visitors who vanish without converting. The truth is, these visitors are interested! But without clear direction, they might not know what to do next. Here's where Calls to Action (CTAs) come in.

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Content Automation: How to Simplify Your Content Process

Social Media Examiner

Wish you could automate some of your most tedious content creation tasks? Want to streamline your content production? In this article, you'll learn how to simplify your content creation process with automation. Understanding Content Automation Creating content consistently can be time-consuming and challenging, especially when working with a team. Numerous steps are involved in bringing […] The post Content Automation: How to Simplify Your Content Process appeared first on Social Media Exa

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How I Use Substack as a Writer [+ Tips for Readers]

Hubspot Marketing

There’s always a new tool, platform, process, you name it, that you just have to try. It’s exhausting as a content creator to try to keep up with the latest trends and time-consuming to learn how to use completely new platforms. It can also feel risky to start creating content somewhere new when where you are is already working for you. But it is my professional opinion that if you are a writer (or reader), you must get acquainted with Substack.

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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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How To Build a Winning Content Plan for Social Media [Template]

Content Marketing Institute

A content plan for social media gives your brand a better chance for success in that volatile and ever-changing marketing space. Learn the four steps to laying the groundwork and how to build a plan that everybody on your team can easily use.

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How to Do an Inclusive Website and Social Media Audit to Improve Conversions

Hubspot Marketing

Welcome to Creator Columns , where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. This piece is in collaboration with Breaking the Blueprint , a blog series that dives into the unique business challenges and opportunities of underrepresented business owners and entrepreneurs. I’ve been an inclusive marketing strategist and consultant for the last seven years.

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The Top 3 Challenges Regional Marketing Models Create for Global Businesses

Hubspot Marketing

Starbucks recently shifted from a global to a regional marketing structure. Kieran and I believe this is the worst thing you can do to your marketing strategy, resulting in significant, long-term business consequences. Starbucks' new CEO, Brady Brewer, recently announced a shift from a global marketing approach to a regional, decentralized model. As part of the change, Brewer is eliminating the role of a global CMO and will instead have regionally divided marketing teams with regional CMOs.

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Google June 2024 spam update done rolling out

Search Engine Land

Google’s June 2024 spam update rollout is now complete. The spam update started June 20, 2024, about 7 days ago. This update was a general and broad spam update, it was not a link spam update and did not automate the site reputation abuse policy , which is still only done via manual actions. Google wrote this morning, “The rollout was complete as of June 27, 2024.

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How I'm Scaling My Business with AI: The Exact Tools, Tactics, and Prompts

Buffer Marketing

My purpose as a business owner is to help other small businesses scale in simple and sustainable ways. So, when there is a new technology that I think can help entrepreneurs get more done in less time, reduce their expenses, and increase their profitability, I am 100 percent for it. I see AI as being one of those technologies that can dramatically help businesses streamline and scale.

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How marketers can harness the strengths of traditional and streaming TV

Martech

The television landscape has undergone a seismic shift in recent years, reshaped by the relentless march of digital technology. As we navigate this digital age, it’s crucial for marketers to understand the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. When discussing “TV in the digital age” in 2024, certain expectations come with it.

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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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5 SEO Strategies That Will Continue To Help You Win

Kuno Creative

Staying ahead of the search engine optimization curve and adapting to Google’s ever-changing updates requires a long-term SEO strategy. One that pulls on the foundational principles of effective SEO and has a finger on the pulse of the latest trends. Search engine algorithms, like Google updates, continue to change how web pages are crawled, indexed and ranked; it’s not enough to just keep doing what worked in the past.

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Emarsys Omnichannel & AI Masterclass 2024 recap – and now available on-demand! by Emarsys

Martech

On June 12 and 13, 2024, Emarsys went live with the Omnichannel and AI Masterclass , a digital event featuring fireside chats and expert-led sessions from digital leaders who are blazing a trail in the world of omnichannel marketing. If you missed it you can access it all on-demand for free now. But for an even more immediate marketing inspiration, here’s a recap of three of our favorite sessions!

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A guide to Google Ads for regulated and sensitive categories

Search Engine Land

PPC advertising can be challenging, especially when your product or service falls into a sensitive or difficult category. Whether you’re promoting pharmaceuticals, financial services, adult content or other regulated industries, advertising – especially on Google Ads – requires a balance of creativity, compliance and ethical consideration. Google Ads remains one of the most powerful platforms for reaching potential customers.

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AI-powered martech news and releases: June 27

Martech

Small companies are the biggest adopters of AI, according to a new report. Pipedrive’s Annual State of Sales and Marketing report found 42% of companies with 10 or fewer employees are now using AI tools. This compares with 37% of companies with 11 to 100 employees and 23% of companies with 100+ employees. Now, here are this week’s AI-powered martech solutions, enhancements and releases.

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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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Emarsys Omnichannel & AI Masterclass 2024 recap – and now available on-demand! by Emarsys

Search Engine Land

On June 12 and 13, 2024, Emarsys went live with the Omnichannel and AI Masterclass , a digital event featuring fireside chats and expert-led sessions from digital leaders who are blazing a trail in the world of omnichannel marketing. If you missed it you can access it all on-demand for free now. But for an even more immediate marketing inspiration, here’s a recap of three of our favorite sessions!

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Uber opens the doors to programmatic buying

illumin

Uber has announced the expansion of Journey Ads to programmatic buying via its Rides app. Check out how the news potentially impacts programmatic strategies. We’ve seen taxi cabs in some of the most famous cities displaying digital LED ads at the top of their vehicles. However, programmatic buying and rideshare advertising are kicking it up a notch this year.

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Driving Brand Growth with the Right Leadership

yorCMO

The crucial link between leadership and brand success and key leadership qualities for Driving Brand Growth

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How a Printed Book Helped Unit21 Generate Millions in Pipeline

Animalz blog

In Fintech, “fraud” is like the “f-word” — companies are reluctant to discuss their battles against fraudsters for fear of revealing vulnerabilities. This secrecy leaves organizations exposed because they can’t learn from their peers’ experiences and best practices. Unit21 , a no-code platform for detecting and managing fraud, saw an opportunity: get experts on the record about fraud-fighting tactics, create a manual from their insights, and help the industry beat bad actors through collaboratio

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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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Inbound Marketing Agency Transition | Kuno Creative

Kuno Creative

With so much riding on a relationship with a new inbound marketing agency, the onboarding process can be tricky. Here are some tips to optimize that phase.

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Multinational SEO vs. multilingual SEO: What’s the difference?

Search Engine Land

On many occasions, multinational SEO and multilingual SEO are used interchangeably when discussing SEO for global websites. Despite their similarities, multinational and multilingual SEO have key differences. Understanding these differences lets you create effective website design and SEO strategies. This article tackles the nuances of each type of SEO project and answers some of the commonly asked questions about multinational SEO and multilingual SEO.

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How to market in the age of outrage

Martech

Welcome to the age of outrage, when even the most innocuous ad risks becoming a culture war casus belli. Tonight’s presidential debate will draw attention to the national political campaigns for another highly divisive election — which will make brands’ already tough situation even worse. By now marketers may feel like they’re trying to ride a pogo stick across a minefield.

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