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Trust as a Competitive Advantage in B2B Marketing in the Age of AI

AI accelerates marketing but blurs brand differentiation. Analyst Scott Hornstein explains why trust is the only sustainable advantage and how to build it through personal connections and CLV metrics.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Media buying

How Independent Programmatic Advertising Audits Reveal True Brand Costs

A leading beverage manufacturer launched an independent audit of programmatic campaigns in CTV and online video during World Championship broadcasts. We explore why suppliers deny data access and how this affects budgets.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Market research

How Unilever Manages a Network of 300,000 Bloggers: Logistics, AI, and Scale Risks

Unilever deployed 50,000 creators during the World Cup and reached 600 million people. Agencies and experts explain how to technically manage such a network and where automation kills creativity.

Open insight
AI digest · verified by editors6 min
Market research

How Brands Partner with Bloggers on Product Development and Seasonal Campaigns

Brands are moving beyond using influencers for reach alone: creators now help develop collections, run seasonal campaigns, and build long-term partnerships.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

How CRM Structure Impacts Influencer Marketing: Breaking Down HubSpot's Data Model

HubSpot and Validity revealed: only 9% of companies trust their CRM data enough to make decisions. We break down how database structure impacts campaign launches and analytics with bloggers.

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ETC Editorial Team8 min
Market research

ETC Research: Measuring Influencer Marketing Effectiveness in 2026

We compiled industry materials and built a practical model for measuring influencer marketing effectiveness: from contact quality to business results.

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Исследовательская редакция ETC14 min
Media buying

Blogger Advertising in VK Видео: Campaign Planning and Results Evaluation

VK Видео is building a thriving creator and advertising ecosystem. Here's your campaign roadmap: from defining video strategy and selecting creators to reporting and scaling decisions.

Open insight
ETC Editorial Team11 min
Bloggers

YouTube Creator Partnerships: How the New System Changes Things for Brands and Creators

YouTube's centralized system connects Studio, Google Ads, and DV360. Here's what processes will streamline—and what your team still needs to handle.

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ETC Editorial Team10 min
Bloggers

MAX Channels: How Brands Should Choose Bloggers and Verify Audience Quality

The number of channels keeps growing, but a large catalog doesn't replace creator vetting. We've compiled a methodology for selecting bloggers on MAX for your first advertising campaign.

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ETC Editorial Team10 min
Marketing

MAX Stories for Brands: How to Integrate a New Format into Influencer Marketing

MAX has launched Stories. We break down what the format can achieve for brands, how to select the right creators, and which data to gather before scaling placements.

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ETC Editorial Team9 min
Marketing

Wildberries Reimburses Sellers Up to 90% of Advertising Costs — How Promo Bonuses Work

The marketplace has launched promo bonuses for sellers with smaller turnovers — funds can be used in WB Promotion and WB Media services.

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AI digest · verified by editors3 min
Marketing

How KURU Orthopedic Footwear Created a Zombie Apocalypse Ad Campaign

KURU created a spot featuring a couple discussing foot comfort while their zombie son is chained to the wall. Discover why the orthopedic footwear brand moved away from doctors and anatomical diagrams.

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AI digest · verified by editors3 min
Marketing

How Aphalaза Grew 59% in BPH Category by Ditching Medical Terminology

A prostate adenoma treatment brand abandoned medical terminology, showcased fishing, and claimed the top growth position in its category—up 59% in units sold.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

HubSpot AEO and Semrush AI Visibility: Which Tool Should You Choose for AI-Powered Search Optimization

HubSpot has published a comparison of two AEO tools—designed to optimize content for ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity responses. We break down pricing, engine coverage, and integrations.

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AI digest · verified by editors6 min