Online advertising platform Marin Software announced plans today to dissolve the company, subject to shareholder approval. Marin’s board of directors approved a formal Plan of Dissolution and Liquidation. The San Francisco-based software provider, founded 19 years ago (in April 2006), was once a leading search and social marketing platform. Why we care. Marin was one […]
Widely used bidding and targeting algorithms have left paid social advertisers with fewer levers to drive differentiated campaign performance in 2025. One of those levers – and perhaps the biggest in B2B campaigns – is creative. But this article isn’t about how to design beautiful, on-brand, high-performing creative elements. It’s about building a testing process […]
Right now, as technology changes daily, chief marketing officers face exceptional levels of change and uncertainty. But it’s not for the first time (or the last). During the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly two-thirds of CMOs in Fortune 500 companies overcame the extraordinary challenge of navigating change and uncertainty. This resulted in 65% of CMOs who exited their […]
HubSpot has introduced over 200 product updates and features as part of its Spring 2025 Spotlight release. The updates include expanded AI functionality across the platform, enhancements to Marketing Hub Enterprise, and the launch of new AI-powered Workspaces designed to streamline collaboration across marketing, sales, and support teams. Let’s be honest: marketing and sales teams […]
Google Business Profiles (GBPs) have become essential for local search visibility, customer confidence, and driving foot traffic, especially for businesses with dozens or hundreds of physical locations. Each profile acts as a digital brand touchpoint that directly influences how your business ranks in local searches and how your brand is perceived by potential customers. However, […]
Tired of your short-form videos getting lost in the feed? Are you ready to learn the secrets to using visual effects to maximize your impact on social media? In this article, you’ll discover actionable tips and expert advice on using visual effects to create high-impact short-form videos that generate more views and improve conversions. Why […]
Google recently filed a patent for a way to provide search results based on a user’s browsing and email history. The patent outlines a new way to search within the context of a search engine, within an email interface, and through a voice-based assistant (referred to in the patent as a voice-based dialog system). A […]
You don’t need a site redesign to improve performance. Sometimes, small changes—like a different headline, image, or layout tweak—can have a measurable impact. This free guide offers 26 practical A/B testing ideas that digital marketers can use to boost clicks, signups, sales, and more. You’ll find test examples for: CTA buttons and placement Product detail […]
All businesses, large or small, must establish a level of authority for the products and/or services they offer in the minds and hearts of their target audience if they expect to convince them to engage and buy. This universal marketing truth plays out daily for small businesses looking to capture the attention of local customers […]
Advances in AI search are opening a new chapter, with consumers exploring Google alternatives. The rapid rise of AI search platforms brings significant opportunities and growing challenges. On one hand, brands can boost visibility and drive demand like never before. On the other hand, they face new hurdles, such as copyright concerns, increasing infrastructure costs, […]