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Temu pulls its U.S. Google Shopping ads

Temu pulls its U.S. Google Shopping ads

Temu completely shut off Google Shopping ads in the U.S. on April 9, with its App Store ranking subsequently plummeting from a typical third or fourth position to 58th in just three days. The company’s impression share, which measures how often their ads appear compared to eligibility, dropped sharply before disappearing completely from advertiser auction […]

How to track visibility across AI platforms

How to track visibility across AI platforms

AI has changed how people search – and what it means to be “visible” in results.  Links and rankings still matter, but they’re no longer the full picture. Now, it’s about mentions, citations, and whether your brand even shows up in the conversation. Most SEO tools haven’t caught up. This makes tracking that kind of […]

What creators can teach performance marketers

What creators can teach performance marketers

In 2025, the battle for attention is being won in under 60 seconds.  Short-form video is increasingly delivering measurable performance outcomes.  This article explores how you can harness short-form video and creator-driven content as part of a performance marketing strategy.  The rise of short-form: More than just eyeballs With YouTube Shorts alone amassing over 70 […]

How To Get Brand Mentions In Generative AI

How To Get Brand Mentions In Generative AI

There’s been a lot of talk recently about whether large language models (LLMs) are replacing a considerable amount of Google searches. While Google is clearly still the market leader, with 14 billion searches per day worldwide, an estimated 37.5 million “searches” on ChatGPT represent an opportunity for your brand. SEO professionals have years of experience testing […]

Is keyword targeting as impossible as spinning straw into gold?

Is keyword targeting as impossible as spinning straw into gold?

Once upon a time, search engine optimizers (SEOs) and search engine marketers (SEMs) conducted keyword research before every new project or pay-per-click (PPC) campaign.  They believed, “To reach your target audience, you need to know what words they use.” SEOs were advised:  “Use words that people would use to look for your content, and place […]

What It Is & Why It Matters In A Cookieless World

What It Is & Why It Matters In A Cookieless World

In recent years, the digital marketing landscape has experienced significant shifts, particularly concerning user privacy and data tracking mechanisms. Notably, Google’s initial plan to phase out third-party cookies in Chrome by 2022 was reversed in July 2024, allowing their continued use. This reversal has implications for data clean rooms, which were poised to become essential […]

Marketing To Machines Is The Future – Research Shows Why

Marketing To Machines Is The Future – Research Shows Why

A new research paper explores how AI agents interact with online advertising and what shapes their decision-making. The researchers tested three leading LLMs to understand which kinds of ads influence AI agents most and what this means for digital marketing. As more people rely on AI agents to research purchases, advertisers may need to rethink […]

Google Updated Documentation For EEA Structured Data Carousels (Beta)

Google Updated Documentation For EEA Structured Data Carousels (Beta)

Google updated the structured data documentation for their European Economic Area (EEA) carousels that are currently in beta. A notable change is that the shopping queries carousels beta testing has expanded beyond Germany, France, Czechia, and the UK, so that availability is now open to all EEA countries. A byproduct of the changes is that […]

Top Gen AI Use Cases Revealed: Marketing Tasks Rank Low

Top Gen AI Use Cases Revealed: Marketing Tasks Rank Low

New research shows marketers aren’t using generative AI as much as they could be. Marketing applications rank surprisingly low on the list of popular AI uses. “The Top-100 Gen AI Use Case” report by Marc Zao-Sanders reveals that while people increasingly use AI for personal support, marketing tasks like creating ads and social media content […]

Content Plan Template & How To Adapt It To Your Needs

Content Plan Template & How To Adapt It To Your Needs

Consistency is crucial when posting content to ensure your customers remain engaged with your business and its products. To maintain consistency, it’s essential to develop a structured posting schedule aligned with your company’s marketing objectives for optimal results. Our content plan is designed to support this process. But, what exactly does a content plan need? […]