Marketing
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 3, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google got their cost down to generate AI answers in search by 80%. Google is interested in alternatives to hreflang. Google may recrawl URLs multiple tim... (Pén. | searchengineroundtable)
How to identify whether social media advertising is the right fit for your business
With 76% of consumers confirming that theyve purchased a product they saw on a social media post, its easy to see why everyone wants to give paid advertising a go. But, despite the success stories of influencers selling out entire product ranges and companies recuperating 10x their paid advertising ... (Pén. | marketingblog)
Cultivating Commitment: How Workforce Management Promotes Employee Engagement and Retention in Contact Centers
In the dynamic realm of contact centers, where customer interactions are the heartbeat of business success, the role of employee engagement and retention cannot be overstated. The role that workforce management solutions play is pivotal in shaping the employee experience, directly impacting engageme... (Pén. | marketingblog)
The big role of technology in business travel
Corporate travel, once seen as a necessary expense, has evolved into a strategic tool for businesses to expand their reach, build relationships, and seize opportunities in a globalized economy. However, managing corporate travel efficiently can be a complex and costly endeavor. Thankfully, technolog... (Pén. | marketingblog)
What Successful Businesses Do to Maintain a Dynamic Online Presence
In today's digital age, having a dynamic online presence is not just a luxury; it's a necessity for businesses aiming to thrive and succeed. With the ever-evolving landscape of technology and consumer behavior, maintaining a strong digital footprint is crucial for attracting and retaining customers.... (Pén. | marketingblog)
Social media
X Launches Grok AI Chatbot in the UK
X's Grok chatbot is now available to Proum subscribers in the U.K. (05:21 | socialmediatoday)
X Adds AI-Generated News Summaries for Premium Subscribers
The stories will be summarized by X's Grok engine. (04:59 | socialmediatoday)
Instagram Adds Four New Interactive Sticker Options
More considerations for your IG Stories. (04:22 | socialmediatoday)
AI
Cops cuff man for allegedly framing colleague with AI-generated hate speech clip
Athletics boss accused of deep-faking Baltimore school principal (05:06 | register)
Marketing
Benefits of Using Social Media APIs in App Development
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, social media platforms have emerged as pivotal channels for engaging with a global audience. The integration of social media Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) in app development has unlocked new horizons for developers, marketers, and businesses ali... (Csü. | marketingblog)
Distancematrix.ai Review: Benefits and Drawbacks for Businesses
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses of all sizes are constantly seeking innovative solutions to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and outpace competitors. Distancematrix.ai emerges as a pivotal tool in this quest, offering advanced distance matrix calculations that promise... (Csü. | marketingblog)
How to Create an Effective Strategy for Influencer Marketing
Influencer marketing is the new big thing in public relations and marketing. The increased traffic on major social media sites provides a ready-made market for business. According to reports on consumer behavior, most customers have reported that they use the internet to look up new products in the ... (Csü. | marketingblog)
Maximising Your Brands Reach: Unleashing the Potential of Social Media Marketing
In the modern business landscape, the influence of social media cannot be overstated. With billions of users across different platforms, social media has evolved into a pivotal tool for brands to connect with their audience, foster engagement and drive growth. In this article, we'll delve into the a... (Csü. | marketingblog)
What Are the Key Considerations for Choosing a COVID Test for Personal Use: Your Informed Guide
When selecting a COVID test for personal use, understanding the different types available and their specific uses is the first step. Lateral flow tests, also known as antigen tests, provide quick results and can be used at home. These are ideal for frequent testing and can indicate if you are likely... (Csü. | marketingblog)
Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Tips for a Stress-Free Office Move
Moving to a new office space can be an exciting milestone for any business. Whether you're upgrading to a larger space to accommodate a growing team or relocating to a more strategic location, it's an opportunity for positive change. However, the process of moving can also be incredibly stressful if... (Csü. | marketingblog)
From Novice to Pro: How to Succeed in FFXIV
Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) isn't just a game; it's a sprawling virtual world where players can embark on epic adventures, forge lasting friendships, and test their skills in a variety of challenges. From the moment you step into the fantastical realm of Eorzea, you're greeted with stunning landscapes... (Csü. | marketingblog)
May 2024 Google Webmaster Report
In the past month, in Google-land, we have spoken a lot about the March 2024 core update, which ended on April 19th, a week before Google notified us it was done. This core update was painful for many, especially those who were hit by the September helpful content update. But more is to come, we hav... (Csü. | searchengineroundtable)
Google: Helpful Content Update Recoveries May Take Much Longer Than Others
Google's John Mueller responded to some questions around why sites hurt by the September 2023 Google helpful content update have not recovered with March 2024 Google core update. He said on X that while recoveries are still possible, "some things take much longer to be reassessed (sometimes months, ... (Csü. | searchengineroundtable)
Google Ads To Disallow Services For Deepfake Sexual Content
Google Ads, Shopping Ads, Admob, and other Google Ads products will soon disallow deepfake sexual content, synthetic sexually explicit content, or synthetic content containing nudity services. I mean, this seems like something they should have disallowed before, but now any tool or service that is a... (Csü. | searchengineroundtable)
7 Ways to Grow Your Email List (and Your Revenue) in 2024
Discover actionable strategies to grow your email list and boost revenue from Jenna Kutcher. Use the power of an engaged emails for business growth! (Csü. | hubspot)
Atificial Intelligence at Strategic Marketing West 2024
See how artificial intelligence will be affecting the marketing of your small business moving forward at Strategic Marketing West 2024.
TikTok Unveils New Premium Ad Offerings, Publisher Partners
At its NewFronts presentation, TikTok announced new premium ad-placement options and additional publishing partners.
App Statistics: 60 Essential Insights
With mobile apps now an integral part of daily business and consumer lives, having a strong understanding of app statistics is necessary.
From Viral Videos to Your Dinner Table: QCPs Culinary Journey Comes Alive in New Cookbook
Now in print, Italian/American includes recipes from his hometown in Italy.
Opinion: The Sambagate debate are politicians killing our kicks?
Energy PR's Susannah Morgan reflects on the reaction to Rishi Sunak wearing Sambas and how brands should face the fall-out of PR disasters.
Tango Returns to Humorous Roots With an Awkward Prison Dance Scene
The campaign by VCCP London also features behind-the-scenes-style TikTok videos.
Confused.com unveils whistling bonanza for refreshed brand campaign
Confused.com has launched a brand platform to spotlight the peace of mind that using the price comparison for big financial decisions can offer.
Omnicom Shuttering Sparks & Honey, Integrating Into OMNI
The holding company is effectively shuttering cultural intelligence consultancy Sparks & Honey and integrating its AI technology into its own AI-powered OMNI platform, MediaPost has learned.
Kentucky Derby Horse or Ad Agency: Volume VII
The ad industry
Anthropomorphic rucksack stars in uplifting National Trust ad
The National Trust is targeting younger people with Space to Feel', to showcase the range of experiences that the organisation can offer.
The Kentucky Derby Rode Style and Social Media to Gen Z Success
Designers, Insta-ready spaces, nonalcoholic options and Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper are Jack Harlow
Hudson MX Completes Pitches To Suitors, Sale Expected Soon
Insiders say potential bidders included rival Mediaocean, as well as a consortium of agency holding companies led by Omnicom, which previously pledged to assist with Hudson MX's sale.
Their Mother's A Mystery In Tale Of Two Sisters On 'Masterpiece'
With a brand name like "Masterpiece," expectations are high when new shows imported from the U.K. arrive in America on PBS.
Publicis sets up London-based experiential agency
Publicis Groupe UK is expanding into brand experience with the launch of St Marks Studios that will specialise in experiential activations.
Jon Snow exposes Ant and Dec as hapless criminals in latest Santander campaign
Legendary broadcaster Jon Snow pairs up with Santander's 'honorary' CEOs Ant and Dec for the bank's latest celebrity-laden efforts.
Special London poaches Saatchi and McCann talent to boost creative and strategic offering
Special London has poached multi-award-winning talent from Saatchi & Saatchi and McCann in a boost to its creative and strategic offering.
Prison warden gets completely Tangod in uproarious new ad
Soft drink brand Tango is paying homage to its iconic advertising heritage with a ridiculously over-the-top spot.
Meta Brings AI to Reels, Matches Creators With Brands at NewFronts
Meta showcases AI in Reels at NewFronts and connects brands to creators.
AI-Centricity: Our 'First Annual' Report
Which is the most AI-centric of the major agency holding companies? Based on a "Media3.0" analysis of their annual reports, WPP is far and away the most dominant, followed by Stagwell. All others are also-rans.
Conde Nast Increases Its Video Programming With New Series, Franchises
Video drove 20 billion views last year, the publisher says.
Ulta Pivots To Mental Health, Teens
The beauty retailer plans to give $3 million to nonprofits.
CBS Will Finally Debut Strike-Delayed Shows
The network, set to win the TV season, announced its 2024-2025 primetime schedule.
Keeping Customers Happy: 50 Customer Service Statistics
Here are 50 key customer service statistics that shed light on the importance of keeping customers happy and the role of customer service.
Meta Unveils AI-Enabled Creator/Audience/Brand Matching Tool
The announcement during its NewFront presentation today, also included a new "Reminder ads on Instagram" advertising format.
Peloton Meltdown Continues: CEO Out, Another 15% Jobs Cut
Barry McCarthy is leaving the company amid more losses.
The Garage Podcast: Meeting Customers (and Brand Advertisers) Where They Are
Criteos Sherry Smith on how sponsored search and product ads fit into an omnichannel marketing approach.
Gymshark Hires Abercrombie Vet to Take a Swing at the U.S. Market
Kim Dolder joins to drive the brand
Rankin drops founders name in rebrand to The Hunger
Rankin is rebranding to The Hunger, in a move which brings together Hunger magazine (also founded by the iconic photographer) and its post-production, agency
Is Social Now The Largest Ad Channel -- Depends On Who You Talk To
In the case of the headline above, it's Ascential plc's WARC unit, which made that declaration this morning, supplanting search, which still is the biggest ad medium in other forecasters' books.
Paramount Partners With Mastercard and EDO to Enhance Measurement Transparency
Paramount aims to bolster outcome-based metrics across linear and digital.
NBCU Ad Sales Chief Ready for Traditional Upfront, Explains BravoCon Delay
Mark Marshall hopes for
Womens Sports-Focused NewFront Changes the Media Buying Game
A Sports Innovation Lab data partnership makes it easier for sponsors like Google and Ally to get in on the action amid growing interest.
Asda overhauls retail media proposition with new dedicated unit
Asda is the latest big-name grocer to make significant moves in the retail media space with an overhauled offering in partnership with SMG.
TikTok Pushes for Premium With New Programming and Measurement at NewFronts
TikTok, whose future in the U.S. is in flux, wants marketers to measure it alongside TV.
Lynx Ads Find Dark Humor in a Robbery and a Funeral
Unilevers Lynx finds dark humor in two ads depicting a robbery and a funeral.
Tesco marketing boss quits retails biggest role
Tesco's most senior marketer Emma Botton has stepped down from her role at the UK's biggest grocer, less than one year after taking the role.
Weber Shandwick appoints new CCO to bolster agency strategy
Weber Shandwick has appointed a new chief creative officer to help bolster the agency's overall creative vision and execution.
Is The Disclosure Of Streaming Subscriber Numbers Still A Thing?
Netflix is in an unusual, strong position versus nearly all the streamers out there - it recently said it would stop releasing subscriber data.
Bonfire Of The Vulgar: Jeff Daniels Is 'A Man In Full'
Jeff Daniels' direction for portraying a profane Atlanta real estate developer in "A Man in Full" may have been to play this guy in the most vulgar way possible.
Oracle's AI And Nashville Connection For Advertisers
Oracle has big plans beyond enterprise software as it prepares to move its headquarters from Austin, Texas to Nashville, Tennessee.
Barclaycard extends sponsorship deal with Global
Barclaycard has renewed its entertainment partnership with media firm Global for another five years, building on a successful three-year partnership.
Will streaming be the new election battleground? Why an Ofcom loophole opens the door
Political advertising experts Benedict Pringle and Sam Delaney have their say on the very real prospect of election ads on UK streaming services.
WARC: Social media is now the worlds largest advertising channel
Social media has now grown to become the world's largest channel by advertising investment, forecast to grow to a total value of £197.6b this year.
The Atlantic Targets College Students With New Group Subscription
The publisher has signed up more than 75 schools in its first year.
New Agency Tall Poppy Is Positioning Creative Sustainability as Its Differentiator
First public project for the new agency features artistic shoes painted with Harlem-grown produce.
Rishi Sunak refuses to ban vape ads on football shirts
Rishi Sunak has refused to ban football shirts that feature vape company logos, speaking at Prime Minister's Questions yesterday.
Channel 4 taps into top comedians for new Dairylea brand series
Channel 4 is teaming up with Dairylea to create a new social first brand series starring comedians Suzi Ruffell and Rhys James.
Lynx gets dark with new comedy advertising masterpieces
Lynx is looking to capitalise on the growing dark humour trend with two new hilariously offbeat new spots that play on its historic creative.
Adidas, McDonalds and Coke CEOs laud the power of marketing in driving success
Adidas, Coca-Cola and McDonald's have all cited the vital importance of marketing in helping them drive forward their sales and growth strategies.
Barb calls for offers for new measurement tool update
Barb is looking for offers for the next iteration of its audience measurement service, which aims to extend Barb's integration of panel data.
Importance Tips for Integrating Social Media With Your TL Trade Show Display
Social media has revolutionized the way businesses connect with their audience, and when it comes to trade show marketing, integrating social platforms can take your presence from ordinary to extraordinary. In todays digital age, leveraging...read more
When Should You Edit Placements?
Advantage+ Placements is on by default, which makes all placements available. But you can remove them. When should you edit placements?
13 Reasons Im Doubling Down on AI in Marketing
You might think AI in marketing is another shiny object to be avoided - and you'd be wrong. This isn't just hype - it's a real shift.
Performance Goals I Use Most
Performance goals define success and determine how your ads are optimized for delivery. These are the performance goals I use most...
Whats the Difference Between Ad Fraud vs Click Fraud?
Over $600 billion was spent on PPC ads in 2023. With this huge volume of revenue bad actors continue to manipulate ads to make money using fraudulent practices. While you might have heard the terms...read more
7 Social Media Monitoring Tools SMMs Cant Live Without
Learn how to use one (or all) of the best social media monitoring tools to help you track and manage online conversations about your brand.
23 Pinterest Demographics for Social Media Marketers [2024]
If you're planning your next marketing campaign, don't sleep on Pinterest. The platform's ultra-specific audience is full of hidden gems.
Common YouTube Automation Pitfalls To Avoid: Insights From Grow Channels
The world of YouTube automation beckons with its promise of passive income and creative freedom. But like any promising path, its riddled with potential roadblocks. To ensure your YouTube journey is enriching and successful, avoiding...read more
How to Use Hashtags in 2024 [EVERY NETWORK]
Do you know how to use hashtags? How about how not to use hashtags? Read on for all the DOs and DON'Ts before you get started.
Maximize Conversions Performance Goal
The Maximize Conversions performance goal is versatile, allowing you to optimize for every step of the funnel. Here's how I use it...
Video Monetization: A Guide for Aspiring Creators
Want to become a video content creator and make money from your content? Here are 6 practical methods you can use with examples.