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The Use of Unapproved AI Tools by Employees

The Use of Unapproved AI Tools by Employees

Most employees say they use AI tools for work that aren't officially approved by their employer, but most also say their direct manager is aware of their use of the unapproved tools, according to recent research.

Marketing to Machines: The New Funnel for an AI-Driven Buyer

Marketing to Machines: The New Funnel for an AI-Driven Buyer

AI agents are reshaping how products are discovered, evaluated, and purchased, forcing marketers to rethink funnels, attribution, and visibility in a machine-driven marketplace. Read more.

The New Era of Retargeting Will Help B2B Brands Thrive

The New Era of Retargeting Will Help B2B Brands Thrive

Connected TV retargeting helps B2B marketers engage long-cycle buyers, build trust, and move leads forward with high-impact, measurable ads across the biggest screen. Read more.

Social Media Platform Trends in the US

Social Media Platform Trends in the US

YouTube is the most widely used social platform by adults in the United States, according to recent research.

SaaS Is Evolving and AI Is Driving It

SaaS Is Evolving and AI Is Driving It

AI is reshaping SaaS as flexibility, customization, and rapid prototyping replace rigid contracts. Learn how B2B leaders can modernize stacks, pilot AI-native alternatives, and measure real value faster. Read more.

The Marketing God Complex: How to Use Narrative Responsibly in B2B Marketing

The Marketing God Complex: How to Use Narrative Responsibly in B2B Marketing

Explore the narrative power in B2B marketing, examining mythmaking, ethical storytelling, and how brands can wield influence responsibly without imposing meaning or limiting long-term growth over time. Read more.

Do Marketers Know the Vocabulary of AI Search Optimization?

Do Marketers Know the Vocabulary of AI Search Optimization?

Do marketers know terms related to AI search engine optimization like GEO, AEO, and LLMO? Which terms are trending, have the most positive sentiment, and have the most related job openings? To find out, researchers analyzed original and third-party data.

Decoded: How to Win B2B Buyers in the AI Search Era

Decoded: How to Win B2B Buyers in the AI Search Era

B2B buyers increasingly rely on AI as a decision partner, not just a search tool. Explore how AI-driven discovery works and what marketers must do to earn citations. Read more.

B2B Thought Leadership Content Trends for 2026

B2B Thought Leadership Content Trends for 2026

Some 47% of B2B marketers plan to increase their use of original research and data-driven thought leadership content in 2026, according to recent research.

AI Resorts to Blackmail Under Pressure: Why Business Leaders Need an AI Playbook

AI Resorts to Blackmail Under Pressure: Why Business Leaders Need an AI Playbook

AI is transforming business, but unexpected behaviors can create serious risks. Learn why models fail under pressure and how leaders can protect their organizations. Read more.

The New Marketing Playbook: Why Connection Beats Conversion Every Time

The New Marketing Playbook: Why Connection Beats Conversion Every Time

As performance marketing changes, brands must shift from chasing clicks to building trust, relevance, and cohesive brand voice across channels to win loyalty in an AI-driven landscape. Read more.

Talent Acquisition Trends for 2026

Talent Acquisition Trends for 2026

More than half of talent acquisition leaders say they plan to add autonomous AI agents to their teams in 2026, according to recent research.

The State of B2B Out-of-Home Advertising

The State of B2B Out-of-Home Advertising

Are B2B marketers running out-of-home (OOH) ad campaigns? When they think of OOH advertising, what comes to mind? To find out, researchers conducted a survey of 101 senior B2B marketers.

Why Optimizing Your Affiliate Partner Mix Is Key to Programmatic Growth

Why Optimizing Your Affiliate Partner Mix Is Key to Programmatic Growth

Affiliate performance isn't one-dimensional. Learn how partner types contribute across the funnel and how smarter measurement prepares marketers for a programmatic affiliate future. Read more.

How CMOs Can Build Campaigns That Survive Launch Day and Legal Review

How CMOs Can Build Campaigns That Survive Launch Day and Legal Review

CMOs face rising regulatory pressure as marketing accelerates. Learn how integrating compliance into workflows helps marketing teams move faster, reduce risk, and launch campaigns built for scrutiny. Read more.

How Brands Can Scale Faster, Smarter, and More Sustainably with Design Systems

How Brands Can Scale Faster, Smarter, and More Sustainably with Design Systems

Design systems streamline workflows, improve collaboration, and ensure consistent digital experiences across teams and channels. See how brands gain speed, flexibility, and long-term value through shared components and governance. Read more.

What Makes for Great Customer Communication?

What Makes for Great Customer Communication?

What do companies that provide great customer communication excel at? What could companies do to enhance their digital communications? To find out, researchers surveyed 4,018 consumers.

From Chaos to Control: Orchestrating AI Across Enterprise Marketing

From Chaos to Control: Orchestrating AI Across Enterprise Marketing

Most enterprise marketers use AI tools in isolation, creating inefficiencies and unclear ROI. A control tower approach coordinates systems, tasks, and teams for enterprise-wide impact. Read more.

The New Rules of Brand Visibility: How to Get Your Content Cited in AI-Generated Answers

The New Rules of Brand Visibility: How to Get Your Content Cited in AI-Generated Answers

AI search now determines how B2B brands get discovered. Learn how structure, originality, authority, and recency dramatically improve your content's chances of being cited in AI answers. Read more.

How Professional Services Marketers Are Approaching GEO

How Professional Services Marketers Are Approaching GEO

Some 95% of professional services marketers say it's important that their organization’s content show up in AI search, and 97% say their organization has undertaken at least some generative engine optimization (GEO), according to recent research.

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