Images help to build engaging online content, from stunning visuals on a homepage to detailed product shots in an ecommerce store. They grab attention, tell a story, and set the tone for your brand. But there’s just one catch: images can have a negative impact if they slow things down. Large, unoptimized images slow down […]
Google’s AI Overviews (AIOs) are AI-generated responses that appear at the top of the search engine results page (SERP). Unlike traditional search results, AIOs summarize information from multiple sources to provide direct answers to user queries while offering relevant links. These overviews are displayed prominently: the AI Overview appears on the left, with relevant links […]
A new report shows the most in-demand jobs as AI and automation change industries worldwide. The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Future of Jobs report (PDF link) lists the jobs expected to grow the most in the next five years. Here’s what you need to know. AI’s Impact On Job Market The report surveyed over 1,000 […]
A new report from the Reuters Institute examines the influence of AI overviews and Google Discover, which have changed how people access information. Additionally, the report finds publishers relying more on video and social platforms like YouTube and TikTok to reach audiences. These trends suggest the need to refine strategies and embrace new technologies to […]
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on January 10 over a law requiring ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to sell the app or face a U.S. ban by January 19. The law, passed last year, is based on national security concerns related to TikTok’s data practices and its ties to the Chinese government. The case […]
Automattic announced it is minimizing support for the WordPress.org CMS project, using words and phrases that present the withdrawal of support as a positive change to make WordPress stronger, while casting blame on WP Engine for its decision to minimize contributions. The entire statement uses double-speak, pretextual statements and passive-aggressive language to portray itself as […]
Email is as a highly effective direct marketing channel and could be considered the modern version of direct response marketing. Email marketing campaigns are core strategies in modern digital marketing, with entire businesses successfully built on the communication channel. The real benefit of email marketing is the direct relationship you can build with your audience […]
The 2024 holiday shopping season marked a pivotal shift in consumer behavior, with paid search leading the way for retail sales, according to Adobe. Smartphones became the dominant platform for online purchases while generative AI emerged as a significant shopping assistant. Channel wins. Paid search led holiday retail sales with 29.7% revenue share (up 1% […]
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Building a brand that fuels trust, loyalty, and long-term value is no easy feat. But with the right strategy, your brand can become the cornerstone of a high-performing marketing campaign that drives real results. On January 16, 2025, at 2 pm, join us for an exclusive live webinar, How Performance Marketing + Brand Fuels Traffic […]
YouTube published two Culture and Trends reports in 2024 instead of just one. That was the first indication that we’re probably not paying enough attention to trends. The first report, published midway through the year, found: “Fans are no longer just consuming content, they’re actively creating it, meaning they’re more essential to driving the success […]