Meta just upped their marketing game with Doja Cat and Teyana Taylor

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When Meta first launched its smart glasses, it went big: Chris Pratt, Chris Hemsworth, Kris Jenner in a Super Bowl commercial. Big names with broad appeal on a huge platform. The campaign was slick, fun, and designed to make people think: “Huh, smart glasses. Neat.” But they switched it up for their latest campaign. Instead of …

I played around with Sora2 all weekend and I have thoughts

Sora2 is an AI video-generation app by OpenAI that transforms text prompts or photos into short videos. It features a social platform aspect, similar to TikTok, allowing for user-made “cameos.” While its technology is impressive, concerns about deepfake creation and misuse exist. Brands can leverage Sora2 to streamline content production efficiently.

How to Show Up in AI Answers

How to show up in AI answers

Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity are changing how consumers research and make purchase decisions. If your content isn’t surfacing there, it’s kind of like it's not surfacing at all. Here’s how to start showing up in AI responses!

Why Customers Will Pay More for Brands They Love (And What Your Business Can Learn)

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We often hear that consumers are laser-focused on price, but it turns out that is only part of the story. According to a recent UserTesting survey of 4,000 consumers across the U.S., Australia, and the U.K., more than two-thirds are willing to pay an average of 25% more for their favourite brands. Yes, you read that right, …

You’re Probably Sitting on Marketing Gold and Don’t Even Know It

Marketing gold nuggets

Discover how to unearth hidden marketing opportunities in your existing campaigns. Stop wasting valuable assets and transform one-time wins into multi-channel success stories. This guide reveals how breaking down silos between marketing teams helps maximize ROI and amplify your brand's reach through holistic content repurposing, cross-functional planning, and strategic content distribution. Perfect for marketing professionals looking to extract maximum value from current efforts without increasing budget.

The Simple Principles That Drive Customer Decisions

What drives consumer decisions

Understanding customer decision-making involves applying psychological principles that influence their choices. Key concepts include simplifying options, emphasizing potential losses, using social proof, and framing information effectively. Ethical marketing relies on transparency and genuine value, ensuring messages resonate with customers while fostering trust and long-term relationships for a successful business.

What Brands Can Learn From Duolingo’s Owl “Death” Campaign

Duolingo death campaign

Duolingo's marketing strategy involved "killing off" their mascot, Duo, sparking significant dialogue and engagement. This bold move utilized humor, emotional connection, and timely cultural references to generate buzz. The campaign exemplified how brands can effectively surprise audiences, enhance mascot personality, and employ humor to create memorable marketing experiences while staying true to brand identity.

LinkedIn’s New Comment Metric Changes the Game for Businesses

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LinkedIn's new comment impression counts feature changes how businesses engage, highlighting the importance of comments for visibility. Brands are encouraged to prioritize thoughtful interactions, assign commenting champions, and strategically participate in conversations. This shift toward a more community-driven approach can enhance brand awareness and engagement significantly.

Stealth Marketing: The Sneaky Way Brands Are Winning

Smart brands are moving away from traditional ads to stealth marketing, which feels organic and engaging. By using word-of-mouth, product placements, and influencers, companies like Apple and LiquidDeath build genuine connections at lower costs. This strategy is effective in cutting through ad saturation, making consumer interactions more meaningful.

Key Learnings From the Poppi Vending Machine Controversy

Poppi controversy

Poppi's Super Bowl marketing campaign aimed to promote its prebiotic soda through influencer-branded vending machines but faced backlash over wastefulness and elitism. Critics highlighted environmental concerns and suggested missed opportunities for community benefit. This incident underscores the need for thoughtful, authentic, and socially responsible influencer marketing strategies amidst shifting consumer expectations.

Super Bowl 2025 Ads: The Best, The Bold, and The Meh

The Super Bowl 2025 ads showcased a mix of nostalgia, humor, and celebrity appearances that often outshone the game itself. Highlights included Michelob ULTRA's "Pickleball Hustle" and Budweiser's "First Delivery," emphasizing emotional connections. These commercials demonstrate the importance of storytelling and cultural relevance in effective marketing.

Operator: ChatGPT’s new AI Assistant and what it means for your business

OpenAI Operator and your business

OpenAI has introduced Operator, a new AI assistant designed to handle online tasks such as travel booking and food ordering with minimal input. It navigates websites like a human, which could benefit small businesses by streamlining purchases but may disrupt marketing messages. Users should ensure websites are user-friendly for AI and maintain oversight on automated processes.

Meta’s Factchecking Changes: What Your Brand Needs to Know

Meta's Factchecking Changes: What Your Brand Needs to Know

Meta's recent announcement about discontinuing third-party factchecking programs is sending shock waves through the industry. Rightfully so. Think of it as replacing trained security with a neighbourhood watch program - well-intentioned, but potentially risky for businesses operating in the space. What's Changed? Meta is moving from professional factcheckers to crowdsourced content moderation, positioning it as …

Top Marketing Trends to Watch in 2025

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2025 marketing trends emphasize hyper-personalization, ethical practices, and voice search optimization. Brands must engage with niche micro-communities and adopt interactive content formats. Augmented reality is set to reshape eCommerce experiences, promoting creativity and connection while moving away from outdated tactics. Thriving brands will embrace these exciting changes.

Google Antitrust Trials: What’s Happening and How Will it Change Marketing?

GOOGLE’S ANTI-TRUST LAWSUITS WILL CHANGE HOW YOU MARKET YOUR BUSINESS

Digital marketing is on the brink of a significant transformation as Google faces two major antitrust trials in 2024. Discover the potential impacts on SEO, digital advertising, data privacy, and how businesses can prepare for a more diverse and complex marketing landscape. Learn how to stay ahead by diversifying strategies, focusing on first-party data, and adapting to emerging technologies.

Design fails and how to avoid them

I recently encountered an unfortunate logo redesign from a brand I admire on LinkedIn. I break down how logo fails get approved and how to avoid being the butt of all design jokes (pun intended).

Why Your Company Needs a Fractional CMO

Small to medium-sized companies can't afford to hire a full-time marketing executive. Many frankly also don’t have the need for one. A Fractional CMO model allows them to access the expertise of a seasoned marketing executive on a part-time basis. Is this model right for your business? Read on!

ALL ABOUT INFLUENCER MARKETING

Influencer marketing, when thoughtfully incorporated into an overall marketing strategy, can be an incredibly powerful tool to help increase brand awareness, improve brand sentiment, and boost sales. Read on to see if influencer marketing is right for you and your business, and how to implement it into your growth plan.

1 Year of Social Media Content in Under 5 Minutes Using Canva and Chat GPT

The post describes a simple method for businesses and non-profits to create a robust content calendar using Canva and ChatGPT. It emphasizes on producing regular, diverse content for better engagement and visibility on social media platforms, and provides step-by-step guidance to generate, design, review, and schedule up to 365 unique posts in one sitting, freeing up resources for other business tasks.

10 self-care practices for work-life balance

The pressures of delivering results, a looming deadline, a last minute change, an underperforming campaign, and a heavy workload will take their toll, often without you even noticing the impact they are having on your well-being. That's why it's crucial to make some time to take care of yourself and your needs.

5 Ways Non-Profits Can Raise Awareness Online

Raising awareness online can help non-profit organizations reach a wider audience, gain support, and generate the resources necessary to fulfill their missions. Here are five effective ways non-profits can increase awareness to their causes and initiatives on the internet.