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Marketing Operations 2026: Stack Rationalization and New Attribution Models

While everyone's talking about AI, marketing operations is experiencing three critical shifts: rationalization of technology stacks, a return to marketing mix modeling, and a move away from multi-touch attribution.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Market research

Influencer Marketing with a Nostalgic Twist: How Brands Win Over Gen Z Through the Y2K Era

Vevo found that two-thirds of Gen Z yearn for an era they never experienced. Gap boosted sales by 10%, Coach attracted 35% of new customers from Gen Z—all through nostalgic influencer-driven campaigns.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

How Brand Mascots Work on Social Media: StarKist and Tombras Agency Case Study

StarKist appointed Tombras as its agency to turn its 65-year-old mascot into viral content. We explore why mascots are back in trend and what it means for Russian brands.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

How FIFA Protects Sponsors: $965M Revenue and the War on Ambush Marketing

Sponsorship rights for the FIFA World Cup represent $965M in annual revenue for FIFA. We break down partner protection mechanisms, ambush marketing tactics, and key lessons for brands.

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AI digest · verified by editors6 min
Marketing

Demis.Conf Russian Style: How Cultural Code Transforms Influencer Marketing

On October 20th, Demis Group will host a conference on marketing through cultural code. The agenda features a presentation on cutting lead costs in half using nano-influencers, plus brand case studies.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

LLM-honeypotting: How Brands Protect Content from AI Scrapers

Publishers and e-commerce brands have started using LLM-honeypotting — a technique that lures AI crawlers into useless content labyrinths, driving up their costs and degrading data quality.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

Real-Time Advertising: How Brands Capitalize on Cultural Moments

Major events like the FIFA World Cup are becoming more than just part of a campaign—they are the campaign itself. To participate effectively, brands need the infrastructure to make quick decisions.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Media buying

YouTube Updates Studio and Tightens Rules for AI Content: What Brands Need to Know

YouTube is testing an updated Studio interface with a focus on analytics while tightening requirements for AI-generated content. Here's how this will impact your blogger advertising campaigns.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

TikTok Shop Launches Managed Service for Sellers: What It Means for the Market

TikTok is launching a pilot managed services program in the US, taking on marketing, influencer recruitment, and content creation for sellers. Participation costs $10,000 plus a 10–20% commission on sales.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

AI-Optimized Content: 74% of Specialists Adapt Materials for Neural Networks

74% of media and digital professionals have started optimizing content for neural networks, not just search engines. We break down how content creation approaches are shifting and why expertise is becoming more valuable than popularity.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

Blogger Advertising: Why a Large Budget Doesn't Guarantee Results

An analysis of ~1,000 ad campaigns revealed that brands spending maximum budgets from the start are more likely to waste funds and lose stakeholder trust. We break down why a phased launch approach outperforms aggressive budgets.

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AI digest · verified by editors6 min
Media buying

Skechers Appoints Horizon Global as Media Buying Partner in 31 Countries for AI-Powered Platform

Skechers has assigned media buying across 31 countries to joint venture Horizon Global. The brand is betting on the AI-powered BluConverged platform to drive omnichannel campaigns and accelerate growth in international markets.

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AI digest · verified by editors3 min
Marketing

Marketplaces and Product Card Verification: Why Brands Are Demanding Stricter Rules

Light industry associations are urging to shorten the grace period for trademark verification on marketplaces — until March 2027, sellers can list any brand in product cards without proof of rights.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

Agency Rebranding: 5 Steps From Research to Launch Using Crop Media as a Case Study

Crop Media shares its rebranding journey: from uncovering target audience insights to launching a new brand identity. We break down the process, mistakes, and key stages.

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AI digest · verified by editors6 min