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How Zoom Attracts Bloggers for AI Search Visibility Instead of Traditional Media Ads

Zoom launched a blogger campaign to gain visibility in AI search results. We explore this new strategy for presence in large language models and what it signals for brands.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

Where Influencer Marketing Budgets Are Going After Platform Blockages in 2025

DIGITAL TWIGA forecasts a redistribution of advertising investments among Russian platforms. We break down how influencer collaboration strategies will evolve and why small businesses remain on traditional channels.

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ETC Editorial Team4 min
Marketing

How Reebok Built a Brand Through Influencers: Lessons for Marketers

Reebok's journey from family workshop to global brand: how selecting the right brand ambassadors and targeting overlooked audiences delivered threefold revenue growth.

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AI digest · verified by editors7 min
Marketing

Vibe Marketing and the End of Tech Specialists: How AI is Reshaping Team Roles

At Business Booster, product managers without coding skills build modules in weeks that previously took five developers a year to complete. We explore how AI is fundamentally changing team composition.

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AI digest · verified by editors5 min
Bloggers

Admitad Launches Blogger Management Platform: One Contract Instead of Dozens

Admitad has launched a platform that consolidates performer discovery, contracts, ad labeling, and blogger payments into one service. We explore the solution's architecture and use cases.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

Summerween: How Brands Launch Seasonal Marketing Three Months Before the Holiday

Ferrara, Hershey, and Mars roll out their Halloween lines in July — three months before the holiday. We break down the Summerween mechanics and what it means for seasonal campaigns.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Market research

Influencer Marketing and FIFA World Cup 2026: Three Lessons for Brands

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final became the most-watched football match in US history. Breakdown of Samba TV and Nielsen data: how brands can use contextual advertising and creator partnerships around sports events.

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ETC Editorial Team6 min
Market research

AI Search KPIs: 6 Metrics Beyond Traffic and Rankings

Google rankings and organic traffic no longer tell the full story. Semrush data shows: visitors from AI search convert 4.4x more often than from traditional search results.

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AI digest · verified by editors8 min
Market research

How AI and Influencers Are Reshaping the Path to Purchase: Awin 2026 Report

Awin's research reveals that over half of AI users explore products via chatbots, with a third making purchases based on algorithmic suggestions. We examine how this reshapes influencer partnerships.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

How Rising AI Token Costs Are Reshaping Marketing Agency Economics

S4 Capital doubled its operating profit by tightening cost controls, yet AI token spending is outpacing revenue growth. Goldman Sachs projects token consumption will surge 24-fold by 2030—forcing agencies to choose between investing in AI and maintaining profitability.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Bloggers

Instasamka exits the Russian market: what losing major bloggers means for brands

Instasamka, an influencer with 5.1M followers, has announced her exit from Russian entertainment. We break down how departures of major influencers affect brand advertising strategies.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Market research

Influencer Marketing and Omnichannel Strategy: How Customers Switch Between Seven Platforms Monthly

Social media users leverage up to seven different platforms monthly to interact with brands. We explore how omnichannel behavior influences influencer marketing strategy and campaign effectiveness.

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ETC Editorial Team6 min
Market research

Why Personalization in Advertising Falls Short of Customer Expectations: Adobe and Forrester Data

Most brands are personalizing more than ever, but customers increasingly find these efforts intrusive or irrelevant. We break down Adobe and Forrester's research on the gap between company efforts and audience expectations.

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AI digest · verified by editors5 min
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What Marketing Skills Are Valued Most in the Age of AI: AMA 2026 Data

The American Marketing Association published a report on how AI is transforming the job market in marketing. Companies are reducing demand for execution-focused roles but actively seeking professionals who can make strategic decisions and manage technology.

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AI digest · verified by editors5 min
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How Kroger Built Ad Integration Into Its AI Assistant From Day One

US retailer Kroger rolled out an AI assistant for shoppers with ad placements built in from launch — faster than Walmart and OpenAI. We explore how the monetization works and why it matters for retail media.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min