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Accenture says AI is becoming consumers’ “second self” and marketers need a new playbook
Generative AI is no longer sitting quietly in the productivity stack. According to Accenture’s new Consumer Pulse Research 2025 report, AI is rapidly evolving into a trusted consumer advisor, shopping assistant, and eventually, an autonomous buyer. That shift has serious implications for marketers. Discovery is moving away from traditional search and social feeds toward AI-mediated…
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Alexa+ turns Echo Show into a full-screen AI shopping hub for Amazon
Amazon is bringing a major upgrade to Echo Show devices with a new visual shopping experience powered by Alexa+. The update transforms Echo Show from a voice-first smart display into a more complete ecommerce interface that mirrors the Amazon website and mobile app, while layering in conversational AI capabilities for product discovery, comparison, and purchasing.…
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Lenovo taps David Beckham to showcase AI strategy ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Lenovo is bringing AI marketing closer to mainstream consumer culture with a new global campaign featuring David Beckham. The campaign, called “Maximum David,” positions Lenovo’s AI-powered ecosystem as a practical tool for creativity, productivity, entertainment, and global sports engagement. The launch arrives just weeks before FIFA World Cup 2026, where Lenovo is also serving as…
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How to create an SEO content brief that supports topical authority
If you’ve ever handed a writer a topic and a keyword and called it a brief, I get it. That’s how a lot of content teams start. But there’s a point where that approach stops scaling, and the first signal is usually a pile of articles that rank for nothing and connect to nothing. A…
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Captello launches Revelation analytics platform for event ROI measurement
Captello has released Revelation, an enterprise-grade analytics platform aimed at helping exhibitors and event organizers measure event ROI using consolidated data and comparative reporting. The product is positioned as a step beyond basic event dashboards, with a focus on unifying data sources and enabling deeper analysis. For B2B event marketers, the announcement speaks to a…
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Netflix ramps up global ad push with AI tools and 250M monthly viewers
Netflix is no longer treating advertising as a side business attached to streaming. At its 2026 Upfront presentation, the company unveiled a major expansion of its global advertising strategy, combining AI-powered buying tools, new audience planning infrastructure, and broader international rollout plans for its ad-supported tier. The streaming giant says its ads business now reaches…
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Hyundai backs CNN’s ‘K-Everything’ series as brands lean harder into culture-led marketing
Hyundai Motor is expanding its long-running partnership with CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) with a new branded content campaign built around Korean culture, not cars. The centerpiece is ‘K-Everything’, a four-part CNN Original Series hosted and executive produced by actor Daniel Dae Kim, exploring the global rise of Korean music, film, food, and beauty. The move…
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Influencer contract templates: clauses every B2B marketer needs in 2026
Most influencer contract templates were written for DTC brands selling skincare and sneakers. They cover deliverables, payment, and a disclosure line that references #ad. For a B2B marketer running creator programs on LinkedIn or co-producing thought leadership content for a 90-day sales cycle, that template is dangerously thin. The gap between a generic influencer contract…
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Modern content marketing strategies beyond SEO
The kingdom of content marketing has undergone a significant revolution, transitioning from traditional SEO-centric strategies to a broader, more inclusive approach. In the past, tools like Moz and Ahrefs were indispensable for identifying high-volume keywords around which content was crafted. This method was effective in enhancing search engine rankings and attracting organic traffic. However, content…
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Blind boxes are a Gen Z hit, but older shoppers are not buying the hype
Blind boxes have entered mainstream shopping behaviour in Malaysia and Singapore, but the audience split is hard to ignore. New research from GrowthOps Asia finds that 55% of Singaporeans and 59% of Malaysians have purchased a blind box before, showing that the mechanic has moved beyond niche collector culture. Blind Box Marketing Strategy: Don't Jump…