Google’s Q4 Earnings Point To An AI-Focused Future

Google’s Q4 Earnings Point To An AI-Focused Future

Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, reported strong fourth-quarter results for fiscal 2024, primarily driven by its commitment to AI. Alphabet announced revenues of $96.5 billion for Q4 2024, up 12% from last year. Google Services, including Search and YouTube ads, grew by 10% to $84.1 billion. Google Cloud increased revenues by 30% to $12.0 billion … Read more

LinkedIn Video Views Up 36%, New Tools & Courses Available

LinkedIn Video Views Up 36%, New Tools & Courses Available

LinkedIn video viewership is up 36% YoY. The platform adds new tools and free training courses to boost video creation. LinkedIn video watch time is outpacing other content formats. New creator tools include profile previews, enhanced analytics, and desktop video features. Free LinkedIn Learning courses can help you learn more about video’s role in professional … Read more

Anatomy of a Facebook Ad: How to Create Scroll-Stopping Campaigns [+ Examples]

Anatomy of a Facebook Ad: How to Create Scroll-Stopping Campaigns [+ Examples]

Let’s be honest: advertising on Facebook successfully is not easy. Its power to attract and close customers for pretty much any industry is undeniable, but that’s only if you know how to navigate and optimize the anatomy of a Facebook Ad. When it comes to creating a Facebook ad for your business, there are a … Read more

Death Of The Keyword: Why Aggregate Organic Traffic Is A Better Metric

Kevin Indig's Growth Memo for SEJ

This is my official eulogy for the SEO keyword, which died many years ago, but no one has noticed. As a result, many marketing teams make sub-par decisions, and decision-makers lose trust in SEO as a channel. Just look at the recent “SEO is dead” reactions to HubSpot’s traffic decline. Google Enforces JavaScript For Crawling … Read more

5 New SEO Ranking Challenges You’re Facing Right Now [& A Fix]

5 New SEO Ranking Challenges You’re Facing Right Now [& A Fix]

This post was sponsored by Bright Data. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. Struggling to adapt your SEO strategy to ever-changing AI-driven SERPs? Have the most recent Google updates left your rank-tracking methods outdated? What happens when you can no longer deliver key information on traffic sources? Generative AI (GenAI) technologies … Read more

Maximizing Foot Traffic With Hyper-Targeted Local PPC Strategies

Maximizing Foot Traffic With Hyper-Targeted Local PPC Strategies

As someone who knows a lot of local business owners, I know how important it is to get customers through your doors. While traditional marketing methods like flyers and newspaper ads still have their place, the digital era has opened up incredible new ways to reach local audiences and drive foot traffic, thanks to PPC … Read more

How WordPress Hot Nacho Scandal Shapes WP Engine Dispute

How WordPress Hot Nacho Scandal Shapes WP Engine Dispute

In a recent interview, Matt Mullenweg referenced three scandals and controversies from his past that have been long forgotten to show how it’s possible that the WP Engine scandal will also be forgotten. One of the examples he cited, the Hot Nacho Scandal, led Google to ban WordPress.org, caused Mullenweg to be rebuked by influential … Read more

Can't Afford a Super Bowl Ad? Try These Marketing Alternatives Instead [Examples & Expert Tips]

Can't Afford a Super Bowl Ad? Try These Marketing Alternatives Instead [Examples & Expert Tips]

The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles face off on February 9, 2025 (6:30 p.m. ET on Fox, if it’s not on your calendar already). To get 30 seconds of ad time during the big game, brands coughed up a cool $7 – $8 million per spot.  If that’s not in the budget, here are … Read more

Can AI-Generated Content Be Copyrighted? Here’s What U.S. Law Says

Can AI-Generated Content Be Copyrighted? Here’s What U.S. Law Says

The U.S. Copyright Office has released a report on how current laws apply to content created by AI. It affirms that AI can assist with the creative process, but only works that include meaningful human input can be copyrighted. Here’s what you need to know about copyrighting AI-generated content. Key Findings Human Authorship Is Essential … Read more

Chubbies Co-founder Warns: Don’t Get Hooked on the Performance Marketing Drug

Chubbies Co-founder Warns: Don’t Get Hooked on the Performance Marketing Drug

Any time an interviewee makes me ask my boss, “Can we say that in a newsletter?” you know it’s gonna be a good day. Today, we’ve got spicy takes and spicy language from a master of marketing who made his fortune selling spicy shorts. Lesson 1: Don’t get hooked on the performance marketing drug. Preston … Read more

Digital Ads Cost 19% More, Convert Less: User Frustration To Blame

Digital Ads Cost 19% More, Convert Less: User Frustration To Blame

New data shows what many marketers already suspect: it’s getting harder and more expensive to convert online visitors. A study of 90 billion sessions shows organic traffic is down from last year, pushing more brands toward paid channels to make up the difference. This information comes from Contentsquare’s Digital Experience Benchmark Report, which examines changes … Read more

Consistency Vs. Agility: Finding Balance In Search Marketing

Consistency Vs. Agility: Finding Balance In Search Marketing

“How is search changing and how do you react to that change?” This was a question in the prep notes for a podcast interview recently.  It’s one that, I think, justifies a longer response than what I can give in just a minute or two on that show. Long before AI became the most newsworthy … Read more

McDonald's Secret Ingredients to Fan-Driven Marketing

McDonald's Secret Ingredients to Fan-Driven Marketing

When it comes to marketing, McDonald’s reigns supreme. From its catchy jingle to its famous golden arches to iconic characters and mascots, the burger chain contains many branded elements that stand the test of time. But what‘s the secret ingredient to McDonald’s continued marketing success? Director of Brand, Content, and Culture Marketing Anna Engel and … Read more

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