Meta lets businesses create ad-embedded chatbots (2 minute read)
Meta reports that over a million advertisers are using its AI ad tools, generating 15 million ads last month alone. The company announced new ad-embedded chatbots for WhatsApp and Messenger at Meta Connect 2024, enabling businesses to interact with customers, offer support, and process orders.
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FTC announces crackdown on deceptive AI claims (3 minute read)
Marketers have been leveraging AI language to make their products seem more capable than they are, prompting the FTC to act. The FTC has launched "Operation AI Comply," targeting companies making deceptive claims about AI-driven services. This initiative includes cases against four businesses making allegedly deceptive claims about AI-driven services.
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85% of Registered Voters Trust Podcasts More Than Any Other Media (2 minute read)
Podcasts are the most trusted format among 85% of registered voters, with nearly half tuning in weekly. About 34% of these voters consume five or more episodes per week, and 30% listen to eight or more weekly. News, society, culture, and history podcasts are the most popular. Additionally, 63% of respondents state that podcasts influence their opinions on current issues, while 78% say they are motivated to learn more.
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Creating the impossible ad with AI: Monks (3 minute read)
Monks' advertising campaign for Hatch, a sleep wellness company, leveraged Google's Gemini AI to identify and engage personalized audience segments. Using AI as a focus group, Monks tailored the campaign for personas like the Stressed Professional and Wellness Enthusiast, delivering customized messaging at scale. The approach resulted in an 80% boost in CTR and a 50% reduction in design hours.
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ICP marketing done right (7 minute read)
Mutiny increased its outbound pipeline contribution from 15% to 45% by evolving its ICP and personalizing account outreach at scale. The company refined its ICP by analyzing firmographic, technographic, and intent signals, resulting in a more targeted and cost-effective approach. This strategy improved conversion rates, shortened sales cycles, and reduced advertising spend on unqualified leads.
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7-week influencer marketing strategy template (9 minute read)
This template guides marketers through goal-setting, audience targeting, and influencer selection. It also accounts for flexibility to adjust timelines based on external factors like negotiations. It shares tips across all stages to help keep the campaign on track and adjust if necessary.
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QR code alternative introduces shoppable video ad tool (2 minute read)
IRCODE has introduced a shoppable video ad tool that uses AI-driven image recognition technology as an alternative to QR codes. The platform allows users to scan video ads, TV commercials, and outdoor displays to instantly shop featured products. It uses a technology called Exact Match, which recognizes the entire image or video and takes the user to the next stage in the journey. The solution currently requires users to download an app to scan ads. Publishers have the option of integrating IRCODE's technology into their streaming apps.
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How do we anchor content marketing efforts in a multi-platform distribution world? (6 minute read)
Content marketers are advised to focus on reach and resonance. Instead of relying solely on SEO or a single platform, marketers should deliver the right message where their audience is most active. Use formats like product news and data journalism to engage audiences and create emotional connections. Content efforts may not always be trackable but are still valuable in building brand awareness. Success requires consistent experimentation, making people feel seen, and being willing to embrace failures.
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Why do we obsessively watch our own Instagram Stories? (6 minute read)
Many of the 2 billion Instagram users are caught in a cycle of re-watching their own stories, driven by a need for validation and social approval. Psychologists suggest this behavior stems from our innate desire to control how we are perceived by others. Social media platforms amplify this by offering a constant, editable reflection of ourselves that we feel compelled to perfect.
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