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Deliverability
fromVerticalResponse
6 hours ago

The Future of Email Marketing (and What It Means for Small Businesses)

Email marketing will remain a top ROI channel for small businesses and nonprofits, emphasizing the need for adaptation to emerging trends and technologies.
Deliverability
fromVerticalResponse
6 hours ago

The Future of Email Marketing (and What It Means for Small Businesses)

Email marketing will remain a top ROI channel for small businesses and nonprofits, emphasizing the need for adaptation to emerging trends and technologies.
#tiktok
Social media marketing
fromWWD
2 days ago

TikTok Tops Instagram as Beauty's Biggest Driver of Earned Media Value

TikTok surpassed Instagram in earned media value for beauty brands, driving $18.1 billion in 2025.
Social media marketing
fromWWD
2 days ago

TikTok Tops Instagram as Beauty's Biggest Driver of Earned Media Value

TikTok surpassed Instagram in earned media value for beauty brands, driving $18.1 billion in 2025.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
23 hours ago

eCommerce Brand Engagement

Immaculate Vegan achieved significant growth and profitability through strategic implementation of Advantage+ despite budget constraints.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
11 hours ago

Business effectiveness unpacked: what it means for brand marketing

Creative effectiveness is essential for overall business effectiveness and future-proofing brands against market challenges.
fromThedrum
5 hours ago

Digital PR drives 40% lift in organic traffic for lead generation specialist

The approach to Boiler Guide's digital PR and link-building strategy was to use a layered approach encompassing a wide array of tactics, including creative content campaigns and thought leadership opportunities.
Online marketing
Digital life
fromSlate Magazine
11 hours ago

A Trendy Way to Break Your Social Media Addiction Costs $59. I Found a Clever Dupe.

Foqos is a free app that helps users block distracting apps using NFC tags, offering a cost-effective alternative to physical devices like Brick.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
20 hours ago

Sam Altman, your millennial is showing

'We still get looksmaxxed on frontend a little but we IQmog hard now,' Altman posted, showcasing his attempt to engage with Gen Alpha slang.
Tech industry
E-Commerce
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Online Brands That Ignore This Type of AI Will Lose Customers

Agentic commerce allows AI agents to autonomously manage the entire online shopping journey for consumers.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 day ago

How AI Is Transforming eLearning: From Personalization To Automation

AI is transforming education by enabling personalized, adaptive learning experiences that cater to individual student needs.
#gen-z
Careers
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Facing AI and a tough job market, gen Z turns to entrepreneurship: I have to prove myself'

Gen Z faces significant challenges in the job market, with high unemployment rates and competition from AI impacting entry-level opportunities.
Retirement
fromFortune
1 day ago

Milestones like marriage and parenthood are so delayed for millennials and Gen Z many of them are skipping out on life insurance, report finds | Fortune

Gen Z and millennials are delaying major life milestones due to financial constraints and prioritize immediate enjoyment over traditional financial commitments.
Higher education
fromFortune
2 days ago

With entry-level jobs vanishing, Gen Z grads are ditching corporate America-piecing together careers with entrepreneurship, gig work and freelancing | Fortune

Gen Z graduates are increasingly pursuing unconventional employment paths due to a shrinking number of entry-level jobs in the AI age.
Careers
fromFortune
3 days ago

The Gen Z Pout and the Gen Z Stare are both a warning to Fortune 500 CEOs | Fortune

The 'Gen Z stare' reflects a cultural shift in workplace communication and expectations among younger employees.
E-Commerce
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Gen Z shoppers are actually more deliberate than baby boomers and agonize over their cart for days | Fortune

Gen Z spends more time researching purchases than boomers, with 50% considering items for two or more days before buying.
Marketing
fromMacon Telegraph
1 week ago

Generation Z marketing strategies for small businesses

Understanding Gen Z's values and preferences is crucial for small businesses to effectively market and connect with this generation.
Careers
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Facing AI and a tough job market, gen Z turns to entrepreneurship: I have to prove myself'

Gen Z faces significant challenges in the job market, with high unemployment rates and competition from AI impacting entry-level opportunities.
Retirement
fromFortune
1 day ago

Milestones like marriage and parenthood are so delayed for millennials and Gen Z many of them are skipping out on life insurance, report finds | Fortune

Gen Z and millennials are delaying major life milestones due to financial constraints and prioritize immediate enjoyment over traditional financial commitments.
Higher education
fromFortune
2 days ago

With entry-level jobs vanishing, Gen Z grads are ditching corporate America-piecing together careers with entrepreneurship, gig work and freelancing | Fortune

Gen Z graduates are increasingly pursuing unconventional employment paths due to a shrinking number of entry-level jobs in the AI age.
Careers
fromFortune
3 days ago

The Gen Z Pout and the Gen Z Stare are both a warning to Fortune 500 CEOs | Fortune

The 'Gen Z stare' reflects a cultural shift in workplace communication and expectations among younger employees.
E-Commerce
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Gen Z shoppers are actually more deliberate than baby boomers and agonize over their cart for days | Fortune

Gen Z spends more time researching purchases than boomers, with 50% considering items for two or more days before buying.
Marketing
fromMacon Telegraph
1 week ago

Generation Z marketing strategies for small businesses

Understanding Gen Z's values and preferences is crucial for small businesses to effectively market and connect with this generation.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
19 hours ago

The people who can't sit through a quiet evening without reaching for their phone aren't addicted to scrolling, they're avoiding the specific moment when the day's unprocessed thoughts arrive in the absence of distraction - Silicon Canals

People often reach for their phones not due to addiction, but to escape uncomfortable thoughts and feelings that arise in quiet moments.
#ai-in-marketing
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

AI Won't Improve Your Marketing - Unless You Do This First

AI enhances content production but requires a strong strategy for effective engagement and conversions.
fromDigiday
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Marketing strategists search for a solution to AI's all-too predictable outputs

fromMarTech
3 days ago
Marketing tech

If your AI content feels generic, this is why | MarTech

AI accelerates content creation but risks losing brand voice and authenticity.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
5 days ago

Digiday+ Research: Marketing workflows benefit from AI, but trust is still a barrier to adoption

Marketers are increasingly adopting generative AI for creative production and marketing, despite challenges in trust and complexity affecting widespread adoption.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

AI Won't Improve Your Marketing - Unless You Do This First

AI enhances content production but requires a strong strategy for effective engagement and conversions.
Artificial intelligence
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Marketing strategists search for a solution to AI's all-too predictable outputs

AI tools are causing sameness in creative processes, prompting strategists to seek alternatives for originality and value addition.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
5 days ago

Digiday+ Research: Marketing workflows benefit from AI, but trust is still a barrier to adoption

Marketers are increasingly adopting generative AI for creative production and marketing, despite challenges in trust and complexity affecting widespread adoption.
#rent-the-runway
Fashion & style
fromColumbus Ledger-Enquirer
3 days ago

Popular clothes rental service makes bold new AI move

Rent the Runway is expanding its business model to include a marketplace and advertising platform to adapt to changing consumer preferences and increasing competition.
Fashion & style
fromTheStreet
3 days ago

Popular clothes rental service makes bold new AI move

Rent the Runway is expanding into a marketplace and advertising platform to enhance growth and adapt to changing consumer preferences.
Fashion & style
fromColumbus Ledger-Enquirer
3 days ago

Popular clothes rental service makes bold new AI move

Rent the Runway is expanding its business model to include a marketplace and advertising platform to adapt to changing consumer preferences and increasing competition.
Fashion & style
fromTheStreet
3 days ago

Popular clothes rental service makes bold new AI move

Rent the Runway is expanding into a marketplace and advertising platform to enhance growth and adapt to changing consumer preferences.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Even without social media, phones have a subtle, damaging effect on our mental health | Devi Sridhar

Modern communication methods, especially digital, increase stress levels and lack the nuances of face-to-face interactions.
Podcast
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

How Short-Form Clips Took Over the Internet

Short video clips from long-form content have become the dominant unit of online media, surpassing traditional promotional roles.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

Streaming Platforms Are Embracing Vertical Video. But At This Point, Is It Worth It? | AdExchanger

Streaming services are adopting vertical video features to enhance content discovery, but currently lack advertising opportunities.
Fundraising
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Cash App is targeting a new kind of customer: 6-12 year olds | TechCrunch

Cash App is expanding its services to children aged 6-12, allowing parents to manage financial accounts for their kids.
#instagram
#content-marketing
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
19 hours ago

Content marketing statistics: 2023 trends and insights

Content creation, management, and distribution are crucial for brands navigating economic challenges in 2023.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
17 hours ago

Content marketing statistics: 2023 trends and insights

Content creation, management, and distribution are essential for brands navigating economic challenges in 2023.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
19 hours ago

Content marketing statistics: 2023 trends and insights

Content creation, management, and distribution are crucial for brands navigating economic challenges in 2023.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
17 hours ago

Content marketing statistics: 2023 trends and insights

Content creation, management, and distribution are essential for brands navigating economic challenges in 2023.
#digital-marketing
Online marketing
fromForbes
23 hours ago

Meta Will Run Your Entire Ad Campaign With AI. Should You Let It

Meta's Advantage+ suite automates AI ad campaigns, simplifying the process for small businesses and improving cost efficiency.
fromSocial Media Examiner
3 days ago
Online marketing

Increasing Conversions: Quick Wins That Work in 2026 : Social Media Examiner

Conversions are harder to achieve in 2026 due to increased digital noise and the need for consistent small efforts.
Online marketing
fromForbes
23 hours ago

Meta Will Run Your Entire Ad Campaign With AI. Should You Let It

Meta's Advantage+ suite automates AI ad campaigns, simplifying the process for small businesses and improving cost efficiency.
#e-commerce
Marketing
fromThedrum
1 day ago

Building a successful e-commerce business in 12 months, fuelled by gamification

Gamification significantly enhances e-commerce performance by improving customer engagement and conversion rates for brands like Ecooking.
E-Commerce
fromWWD
5 days ago

Sneaker and Heel Emojis Are Fueling the Rise of 'Vibe Shopping'

Emojis are increasingly used in e-commerce searches, reflecting a shift towards more expressive and emotional shopping behaviors.
Marketing
fromThedrum
1 day ago

Building a successful e-commerce business in 12 months, fuelled by gamification

Gamification significantly enhances e-commerce performance by improving customer engagement and conversion rates for brands like Ecooking.
E-Commerce
fromWWD
5 days ago

Sneaker and Heel Emojis Are Fueling the Rise of 'Vibe Shopping'

Emojis are increasingly used in e-commerce searches, reflecting a shift towards more expressive and emotional shopping behaviors.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
13 hours ago

This Is How To Hit On Someone, According To Boomers, Gen X, Millennials And Zoomers

Flirting is a fundamental human behavior essential for forming relationships and connections across generations.
E-Commerce
fromInc
2 days ago

The New Ingredient for 2026's Retail Recipe

Retailers are adapting to a selective consumer landscape with a focus on precision in pricing, inventory, and customer engagement for 2026.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 day ago

The Smart Learning Revolution: How AI Is Reshaping Corporate Education

AI-powered learning solutions are transforming B2B workforce skills, shifting from traditional degrees to integrated, outcome-focused education.
#social-media
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Hidden Cost of Constant Scrolling

Social media use can create withdrawal-like symptoms, leading to anxiety and difficulty in maintaining focus during conversations.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says people who use social media but never post about themselves have separated the value of staying informed from the cost of participating in the performance - and that quiet withdrawal isn't disinterest or insecurity, it's one of the most deliberate digital choices a person can make in an era that treats visibility as currency - Silicon Canals

Many social media users prefer to observe rather than participate, valuing privacy and learning over broadcasting their thoughts.
Digital life
fromForbes
6 days ago

Agencies Must Refresh Stale Media Mixes To Retain Relevance

Social media engagement is declining, particularly among Gen-Z and Millennials, signaling a shift in advertising strategies.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Hidden Cost of Constant Scrolling

Social media use can create withdrawal-like symptoms, leading to anxiety and difficulty in maintaining focus during conversations.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says people who use social media but never post about themselves have separated the value of staying informed from the cost of participating in the performance - and that quiet withdrawal isn't disinterest or insecurity, it's one of the most deliberate digital choices a person can make in an era that treats visibility as currency - Silicon Canals

Many social media users prefer to observe rather than participate, valuing privacy and learning over broadcasting their thoughts.
Digital life
fromForbes
6 days ago

Agencies Must Refresh Stale Media Mixes To Retain Relevance

Social media engagement is declining, particularly among Gen-Z and Millennials, signaling a shift in advertising strategies.
Marketing
fromMarTech
2 days ago

Consumers ditch the funnel as behavior gets more fluid | MarTech

The marketing funnel is outdated; consumer behavior requires flexible, responsive strategies that adapt to rapid shifts in intent and action.
Online marketing
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Why your AI assistant is suddenly selling to you

Sponsored chats are transforming digital advertising by integrating promotions into conversations with large language models.
#ai
Marketing tech
fromAol
6 days ago

How AI is reshaping brand visibility: What businesses need to know

AI is transforming brand visibility by prioritizing content clarity, verification, and selection over traditional ranking methods.
Marketing tech
fromAol
6 days ago

How AI is reshaping brand visibility: What businesses need to know

AI is transforming brand visibility by prioritizing content clarity and verifiability over traditional ranking metrics.
Marketing tech
fromAol
6 days ago

How AI is reshaping brand visibility: What businesses need to know

AI is transforming brand visibility by prioritizing content clarity, verification, and selection over traditional ranking methods.
Marketing tech
fromAol
6 days ago

How AI is reshaping brand visibility: What businesses need to know

AI is transforming brand visibility by prioritizing content clarity and verifiability over traditional ranking metrics.
Digital life
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Apps to distract you from the endless cycle of doomscrolling | TechCrunch

Doomscrolling negatively impacts mental health and attention span, but there are alternative apps for engaging and productive content.
Deliverability
fromThedrum
1 day ago

How a Modern Twist on Direct Mail Can Better Engage Customers

Direct mail enhances digital advertising effectiveness and can be optimized through technology for better audience engagement.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Polished Personas Are Out - People Want Authenticity Instead

Great leadership requires clear communication, self-confidence, authenticity, and the ability to connect with diverse audiences.
Marketing
fromDigiday
2 days ago

Future of Marketing Briefing: In the age of AI, taste is the new competitive advantage

Taste has become the scarce resource in a world flooded with content, shifting focus from attention to quality judgment.
fromThedrum
4 days ago

Mobile-First Shopping Remains the Preferred Choice for Festive Shoppers in Southeast Asia this Holiday Season

The report indicates that amidst post-COVID-19 recovery and global inflation, holiday sales remain highly anticipated, with nearly eight in 10 respondents planning to increase or maintain their holiday spends compared to 2021.
E-Commerce
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

How Mobile Became The Foundation Of Omnichannel Identity | AdExchanger

Identity today relies on combining various signals, with mobile devices providing crucial insights for effective marketing strategies.
#personalization
Marketing
fromEMARKETER
3 days ago

Marketers know what personalization looks like, they just can't produce enough of it

78% of marketers need more personalized content than they can produce, highlighting content capacity as the primary challenge in personalization.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
2 days ago

From permission to personalization: Activating first-party data the right way | MarTech

Navigating consumer privacy and personalization demands requires a strategic approach to first-party data activation.
Marketing
fromEMARKETER
3 days ago

Marketers know what personalization looks like, they just can't produce enough of it

78% of marketers need more personalized content than they can produce, highlighting content capacity as the primary challenge in personalization.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
2 days ago

From permission to personalization: Activating first-party data the right way | MarTech

Navigating consumer privacy and personalization demands requires a strategic approach to first-party data activation.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
2 days ago

Why relevance now beats reach in the AI-driven buyer journey | MarTech

Today's buyers research independently, relying on peer validation and AI-generated content before engaging with brands.
Marketing
fromThedrum
2 days ago

A brand focused Black Friday drives sales for ecommerce retailer

Abigail Ahern focuses on premium home accessories and employs coordinated SEO and paid media strategies to enhance brand visibility and revenue.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

An Audience So Nice You Bought It Twice (And That's Not A Good Thing) | AdExchanger

Brands struggle with siloed media plans, leading to wasted spend and reduced performance due to overlapping audience targeting across channels.
Digital life
fromBustle
1 week ago

You Can Pry This Cheugy Millennial Habit From My Cold, Dead Hands

Millennials prefer making big purchases on larger screens due to trust issues with mobile devices.
Marketing
fromThedrum
3 days ago

Using digital tools to make branding decisions

Branding has evolved into a complex process that utilizes digital tools and data for informed decision-making and competitive advantage.
Marketing tech
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

AI influencers are just the tip of the iceberg for 'synthetic' talent

Marketers are investing heavily in AI creators and avatars, with significant growth expected in the coming years.
Marketing
fromInc
4 days ago

The 4 Rules Brands Must Follow to Win in a TikTok-First World

Execution on community, content, creative, and culture is essential for beauty brands to succeed in a fragmented market.
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

2 Stocks I'd Add to the Shopping Cart for the Agentic Commerce Revolution

AI shopping has the potential to revolutionize e-commerce by enhancing transaction ease and price comparison.
Social media marketing
fromEMARKETER
2 weeks ago

Reddit's purchasing influence is growing whether brands engage or not

Brands risk missing vital real-time conversations on Reddit, where 180 million US users influence product discussions and recommendations.
#advertising
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

From Insight to Action: Rethinking Media Planning in the Age of AI Agents

The advertising industry struggles with the gap between planning and activation, often due to ineffective use of insights and automation.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
3 days ago

How To Keep Growing Despite Major Digital Ad Changes

Businesses must adapt their ad strategies to navigate changing restrictions and maintain growth despite reduced flexibility.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

From Insight to Action: Rethinking Media Planning in the Age of AI Agents

The advertising industry struggles with the gap between planning and activation, often due to ineffective use of insights and automation.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
3 days ago

How To Keep Growing Despite Major Digital Ad Changes

Businesses must adapt their ad strategies to navigate changing restrictions and maintain growth despite reduced flexibility.
Marketing
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Future of Marketing Briefing: Why brand builders are back in fashion

CPG companies are shifting focus from performance marketers to brand builders in their hiring practices.
#adobe
Marketing tech
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

Adobe bets on AI agents to stay at the center of marketing workflows

Adobe is introducing autonomous agents to enhance creative workflows across its applications in response to competition from AI and design software.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Adobe's new AI experiment can whip up a website custom designed for Gen Z

Adobe's Asset Amplify tool generates tailored marketing materials for specific audience segments, enhancing brand design with AI-driven personalization.
Marketing tech
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

Adobe bets on AI agents to stay at the center of marketing workflows

Adobe is introducing autonomous agents to enhance creative workflows across its applications in response to competition from AI and design software.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Adobe's new AI experiment can whip up a website custom designed for Gen Z

Adobe's Asset Amplify tool generates tailored marketing materials for specific audience segments, enhancing brand design with AI-driven personalization.
Marketing
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
2 days ago

How CRM became the backbone of customer engagement | MarTech

CRM has evolved from a simple campaign tool to a central framework for understanding and engaging customers effectively.
Digital life
fromRetail Brew
1 month ago

Gen Alpha 'born with the buy button at their fingertips'

Generation Alpha is actively influencing household spending and making purchases online, showcasing their digital engagement and brand relationships.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
3 days ago

Martech replacement is slowing, and that changes everything | MarTech

Martech replacement activity sharply declined in 2025 across major categories, indicating a significant shift in behavior among marketing teams.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Media Briefing: As traffic declines, publishers see gains in commerce conversions and CTR

Shrinking audiences are leading to stronger conversions and increased commerce revenue for some publishers.
Marketing tech
fromEMARKETER
6 days ago

Marketers are putting personalization first on the data activation wishlist

Personalization at scale is the top data activation investment priority at 38%, followed by real-time campaign optimization and audience segmentation.
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
2 months ago

Consumers Are Leaning Into Agentic Commerce, Now Retailers Have To Follow

Retailers must adapt to rapid AI-driven changes and agentic consumer shopping, forecasting uncertainty from tariffs and fast-evolving brand and loyalty dynamics.
Social media marketing
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

Connecting the dots on the 'attachment economy'

Digital platforms optimize to capture scarce human attention, driving addictive attention-grabbing content and prompting AI-driven features to increase user engagement and attachment.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
4 weeks ago

From football to fashion: How smartphones embrace consumers

AI and fashion collaborations are reshaping mobile marketing strategies, enabling brands to engage consumers through lifestyle rather than just technology.
Marketing
fromEMARKETER
1 month ago

AI ads win over millennials, but Gen Z still isn't convinced

Gen Z views AI-generated ads nearly twice as negatively as millennials, with 39% expressing negative sentiment compared to 20% among millennials.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Understanding people's 'New World' brand expectations

If you work in marketing, you might want to look away now. The brutal truth is... the vast majority of people don't care about your brand. In fact, 81% of the brands sold across Europe could disappear overnight and consumers wouldn't be concerned... They probably wouldn't even notice. Various dynamics are at play here. Firstly, abundance. With up to 30,000 new products being launched every year, we're all spoilt for choice. With so much variety on offer, very few brands feel truly indispensable.
Marketing
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