Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so (in no particular order): Microsoft turns 50 and announces major Copilot upgrades. During its 50th anniversary, Microsoft unveiled several new features for Copilot, including native Windows integration, a Copilot Search engine, and performance boosts on AMD and Intel PCs. Microsoft 365 … Read more
As much as it can seem like a status symbol to be verified, there are also really practical reasons to have a verified Instagram account. Verification helps with engagement, can help Instagram users find real sources of news, and can stop impersonation, among other things. Getting verified adds credibility to any account — so it’s … Read more
Right now, as technology changes daily, chief marketing officers face exceptional levels of change and uncertainty. But it’s not for the first time (or the last). During the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly two-thirds of CMOs in Fortune 500 companies overcame the extraordinary challenge of navigating change and uncertainty. This resulted in 65% of CMOs who exited their … Read more
ChatGPT is the most popular generative AI mobile app as well as the most popular generative AI Web product, according to recent research from Andreessen Horowitz. To compile their rankings of the top 50 products in each category, the researchers looked at the most popular generative AI apps by monthly active users, per Sensor Tower … Read more
Think you know which social platform has the most engagement? The data might surprise you. Social media trends are always evolving, but lately, engagement has been shifting in unexpected ways. LinkedIn is seeing record-high interactions, Pinterest is quietly on the rise, and Threads — once a breakout success — is settling into more stable patterns. … Read more
Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so (in no particular order): Sam Altman says OpenAI’s capacity constraints will delay product releases. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed that the company is experiencing capacity issues following the explosive popularity of its new image-generation tool, leading to delays in product rollouts. … Read more
When I first started posting on LinkedIn consistently, I couldn’t understand why some posts were a huge hit and others flopped like soggy tacos. That is until I started monitoring my social media analytics. Suddenly, it all became much clearer: I had data that pointed to which hooks grabbed the most attention, what time got … Read more
Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so (in no particular order): DeepSeek releases upgraded V3 model, escalating competition with OpenAI. Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has launched an upgraded version of its V3 large language model, enhancing reasoning and coding abilities. Published on Hugging Face, the new model shows … Read more
We’ve always had teammates who have side projects in addition to working at Buffer. Working on new projects, building, experimenting, and self-improvement are built into our DNA as a company. So it’s quite common to be speaking with someone only to find out they own a small business outside of Buffer that started as a … Read more
In January 2025, we held our fourth (!) edition of Creator Camp — a free 30-day challenge to help participants build consistent social media habits. I led and participated, sharing resources and prompts. Each participant selected a platform, format, and posting cadence. Me? I went for videos on LinkedIn five to seven days per week. … Read more
Most B2B marketers say they plan to moderately increase their spend on marketing automation in 2025, according to recent research from ActOn and Ascend2. The report was based on data from a survey of 207 B2B marketing professionals in the United States. Some 54% of respondents say they expect their firm’s marketing automation budget to … Read more
Tracking marketing performance effectively comes down to three key factors: Defining the pipelines, audiences, events, and metrics that truly matter to your business. Ensuring each element is measured with precision. Aligning your team around the data points that drive the most impact. When these pieces come together, you gain the clarity to track progress, scale … Read more
This edited extract is from Community Building for Marketers by Areej AbuAli ©2025 and is reproduced with permission from Kogan Page Ltd. There are many different concepts of what a community is, and various definitions. Outside the context of marketing terminology, the word “community” is primarily associated with local areas or neighbourhoods. The concept of … Read more
It might not be the most obvious social media platform choice when it comes to building your brand as a creator or business. But, when used right, Pinterest could become the most effective platform in your social media toolbox. A bold statement, but I stand by it. That’s because Pinterest has what many other social … Read more
Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so (in no particular order): Gemini adds Canvas document editing and Audio Overviews. Google has introduced two new features for Gemini: Canvas and Audio Overviews. Canvas allows users to draft, edit, and refine documents and code within Gemini, with integration to Google … Read more
Podcasts have an undeniable allure for both their creators and fans. They hit all the right points – accessibility, depth, and variety – and have cemented their top content format status. As of 2024, over 5 million podcasts and 70 million episodes are available worldwide. With that many podcasts, you can be sure there’s a … Read more
Listen NEW! Listen to article Sign in or sign up to access this audio feature! No worries … it’s FREE! Over a decade ago, connected TV (CTV) was a growing technology but had almost zero practical use for marketers. Advertising opportunities were limited, and programmatic buying capabilities were virtually nonexistent. Fast-forward to today, and nearly … Read more
As a type A perfectionist, there are few things that give me more satisfaction than a good old spring clean. Come change of seasons, I’m always overcome with the urge to clear out drawers, declutter cupboards, and rearrange shelves. Doing it is a bit of a slog, of course, but that feeling you get after … Read more
