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Salesforce: AI Lead Gen Investments Soar 120% by 2025

Salesforce: AI Lead Gen Investments Soar 120% by 2025

Salesforce reports that companies are pouring more money into AI for finding new customers, with investments expected to rise 120% by 2025. Businesses are using AI to score leads, personalize messages, and quickly find the best sales opportunities. Many leaders believe AI is now critical for staying ahead, and they see big gains in revenue and lower costs. Teams that start using these smart tools now will get better leads and more sales when 2026 arrives.

EU fines LinkedIn €310M for GDPR, AI data privacy violations

EU fines LinkedIn €310M for GDPR, AI data privacy violations

LinkedIn was hit with a huge €310 million fine by EU regulators because it used people's data for ads and AI without getting clear permission. The company didn't explain well how it used user information to make recommendations, which raised fears about unfair treatment and bias. Now, LinkedIn must change its privacy rules, be more open, and avoid using sensitive or children's data. This fine warns other tech companies to be careful with how they collect and use personal data, especially when using AI. The case shows the EU is getting tougher about protecting people's privacy online.

Impact.com Unveils 5-Step AI Content Checklist for Affiliates

Impact.com Unveils 5-Step AI Content Checklist for Affiliates

Impact.com has launched a simple 5-step checklist to help affiliate marketers create trusted, human-like content even in a world full of AI summaries. The key steps include using original data, showing real proof, explaining expert opinions, testing products over time, and giving honest reviews. Marketers are advised to choose a specific topic, link their guides, and use clear headings so both people and search engines can find and trust their content. By following these steps, affiliates can stand out, earn more, and be seen as real voices in a crowded market.

8 Content Marketing Trends Shape 2026: AI, Video Dominate

8 Content Marketing Trends Shape 2026: AI, Video Dominate

By 2026, content marketing will be all about smart AI tools working closely with people, eye-catching videos everywhere, and sharing content across many platforms. Marketers are using quizzes and polls to keep people interested and learn more about them. Fast, smooth websites and videos will matter more than ever, and every big piece of content will be reused in lots of different ways. Simple actions and quick wins will help brands stay ahead in this changing world.

Brands Will Spend $43.9 Billion on Creator Marketing by 2026

Brands Will Spend $43.9 Billion on Creator Marketing by 2026

Brands in the U.S. will spend nearly $44 billion on creator marketing by 2026, moving more money away from old-fashioned ads to work with influencers. Smaller creators, especially those with just a few thousand followers, help brands talk to people more personally and get better results. Companies are using smart strategies and data to find the right creators, keep content always flowing, and measure what's working. This new way of marketing is helping brands spend less to get new customers and grow their reach, while also facing new challenges in tracking success and keeping costs down.

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Google Ads AI Max shifts specialists to strategy, not bids
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Google Ads AI Max shifts specialists to strategy, not bids

Google Ads is now run mostly by smart AI, so specialists focus more on strategy than changing bids. These experts feed good data to the AI, set business goals, and make sure ads stay on track and safe for the brand. They use new creative testing and learn about data privacy to keep profits up, even without cookies. Instead of writing every ad line, they guide the AI and check its work. The best specialists are curious, good with numbers, and understand privacy rules.

AI Tweaks Reshape Social Feeds, Boost Short Video Spend to $1.04 Trillion
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AI Tweaks Reshape Social Feeds, Boost Short Video Spend to $1.04 Trillion

AI is changing what people see on social media, making short videos more important and causing ad spending to soar to $1.04 trillion. Platforms like Instagram and Facebook use smart algorithms to show more personalized content, while TikTok leads in short videos. Quick, catchy videos under two minutes get the most attention, and brands now team up with real creators for trust. Reddit's new ad system also helps companies reach the right groups, making ads work better and waste less. To succeed, marketers need to stay flexible and focus on authentic stories and smart targeting.

GTM Teams Fail AI Strategies Due to Sales-Marketing Handoffs
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GTM Teams Fail AI Strategies Due to Sales-Marketing Handoffs

Many companies spend more on AI, but over half of their new AI projects get stuck before bringing value. The biggest problem happens when marketing passes leads to sales, and they are not working together. If teams do not share clear rules for what a good lead is, sales get bad leads and good ones get ignored. Simple teamwork, like agreeing on what makes a good customer and tracking key steps together, helps fix this. When both sides talk often and use AI to score leads fairly, results improve and everyone wins.

Startups use preferred news sources to boost creator discovery
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Startups use preferred news sources to boost creator discovery

Startups are now using special news sources to help creators and founders get noticed in busy online feeds. By picking their favorite outlets, creators can avoid getting lost behind big brands and show their audiences more relevant content. This new system helps reduce stress for creators, giving them better chances to connect, build trust, and save money on ads. With these choices, startups stand out, grow their influence, and keep their brands fresh and trusted.

AI Video Tools Expand, Sparking New Creator Skills and Regulations
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AI Video Tools Expand, Sparking New Creator Skills and Regulations

AI video tools are changing how fast and easily people make videos, letting creators make high-quality clips in minutes using platforms like ElevenLabs and Google Veo. As more low-effort AI videos flood the internet, audiences are craving more real and creative human stories, so creators need new skills like clever prompting, smart editing, and spotting deepfakes. New laws in the U.S. now require things like watermarks and fast takedowns for fake content, so video makers must follow strict rules. Hardware is also getting better, making video generation even faster, but real success will depend on strong stories and trust, not just speed.

GeeLark unveils cloud phones to automate social media in native apps
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GeeLark unveils cloud phones to automate social media in native apps

GeeLark has launched cloud phones that help automate social media tasks right inside real apps like TikTok and Instagram. Instead of using many physical devices, teams can now use these cloud phones to post, like, and comment more easily and quickly. This makes it possible for brands to create and share way more content, with some seeing their posts jump from four to fifteen a week. The automation feels real to the apps, keeping ban rates very low and pleasing both algorithms and audiences. GeeLark stands out because it's simple to use and creates authentic-looking social media activity that helps brands grow fast.

In the Hyphen expands YouTube revenue with pre-sold sponsorships
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In the Hyphen expands YouTube revenue with pre-sold sponsorships

Hurtado left his journalism job to make money on YouTube, aiming to replace his old salary by mixing different income streams. Now, about 60% of his long videos have sponsors even before they are filmed, which gives him steady cash. His YouTube channel makes money in three ways: ad revenue, sponsorship packages, and short videos for social media. Because his audience is mostly in the US and very engaged, sponsors pay him well. His quick success comes from his newsroom experience and careful planning, helping him grow fast and earn more with every new subscriber.

AI Transforms B2B Marketing: 2026 Trends Reshape Sales and Strategy
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AI Transforms B2B Marketing: 2026 Trends Reshape Sales and Strategy

AI is changing how businesses sell to each other, making marketing smarter and faster. In 2026, companies will talk not just to people but also to AI agents that help buyers compare and choose products. Teams will use real-time signals and clean data to quickly adjust their sales moves and make messages more personal. The best results will come from those who use AI to spot trends, organize data, and turn insights into sales, leaving old ways behind. If companies get ready now, they will have a big edge in the future.

AI Pin: Apple prototypes AirTag-sized AI wearable for 2027 launch
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AI Pin: Apple prototypes AirTag-sized AI wearable for 2027 launch

AI is changing digital marketing, helping brands send smarter emails and show users the right things at the right time. Companies now use AI to personalize your experience without needing lots of your personal data. Apple is working on a tiny AI wearable called the "AI Pin" that could help people in real life by giving smart prompts and reading notifications without a screen. To win in search and AI tools, brands need to make websites fast, clear, and trustworthy. The future is about measuring speed, clarity, and how people feel about AI answers to stay ahead.

IAB: US Ad Spend Jumps 9.5% in 2026, Fueled by Agentic AI
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IAB: US Ad Spend Jumps 9.5% in 2026, Fueled by Agentic AI

US ad spending is set to jump 9.5% in 2026, driven mostly by digital ads and smart AI tools. Social media, connected TV, and online shopping ads will see the biggest growth, with budgets rising fast. New types of AI are helping marketers plan and run campaigns much quicker and smarter. Even though some worry about keeping up with AI and changing customer habits, most companies are excited and ready to use these tools in a big way. 2026 will be the year that AI becomes a regular part of how ads are bought and measured.