Marketing artificial intelligence (AI)
AI and empathy define the next era of marketing systems
The real opportunity with AI is not scale alone, but designing experiences that reduce friction and support both customers and teams.
Why AI adoption is high but integration is failing in martech
Most companies use AI but few integrate it. Here’s why the gap exists and how the agentic stack connects systems and decisions.
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Three first-party data strategies retail brands are prioritizing now
As 3rd-party cookies fade, mid-market retailers are leaning on direct value exchanges, ID-driven experiences and zero-party signals to rebuild their data.
Why AI-driven creative is failing and how to fix it
From Coca-Cola to Svedka, poor execution is undermining AI-driven creative. Learn how to use genAI in ways that support storytelling.
Marketing artificial intelligence (AI)
AI adoption fails at the human level
The biggest blocker to AI isn’t technology. It’s fear, risk perception and past experience. Here’s how to address what’s really holding teams back.
What the fees customers hate reveal about your pricing strategy
Hidden costs and punitive fees are trust killers. Algorithm-driven revenue might help Q4, but it erodes long-term loyalty. Here is how to price for partnership.
Martech stacks are holding back sales and marketing teams
Technology is the biggest barrier to alignment, and most teams admit their stack still isn’t built to support shared goals or seamless execution.
Your AI governance gap is bigger than you think
AI is already being used across your organization. Audit tools, set guardrails and reduce risk with a practical governance framework.
Marketing artificial intelligence (AI)
The latest AI-powered martech news and releases
AI chatbots are now ignoring instructions and going off-script — because apparently even automation tools can get bored with their jobs.
HubSpot moves to outcome-based pricing for some Breeze AI agents
HubSpot bets customers will be more likely to deploy its AI agents if they only pay when the agent does its job.
Why AI adoption is high but integration is failing in martech
Most companies use AI but few integrate it. Here’s why the gap exists and how the agentic stack connects systems and decisions.
As AI does more of the work, are we building the right leaders?
AI is accelerating analysis and reporting, but fewer marketers understand the data underneath. That gap is where leadership risk begins.
The agentic web meets the digital ad ecosystem
AI and ML have a number of uses in digital advertising, some of which fly under the radar.
The real impact of AI on budgets, stacks and teams
AI is replacing tools and reshaping budgets, but it’s also expanding stacks and increasing headcount.
Retail media’s durability is tested as easy growth fades
Trade budgets are drying up, measurement remains uneven and AI is reshaping discovery, forcing a more complex path forward.
Marketing artificial intelligence (AI)
Agentic AI discovery requires machine-readable brands
Drive better visibility and outcomes in AI search by making your brand easier for machines to interpret, connect and act on.
Salesforce turns Slack into the front end for enterprise AI
New Slackbot capabilities hope to connect conversations, data and actions, making Slack the interface where AI-driven work actually gets done.
Hightouch streamlines the ad ecosystem with data partnerships
Hightouch wants to cut out the middlemen and simplify the digital ad ecosystem by integrating data onboarding with the CDP.
Marketing on Reddit: What you need to know
What you need to know about marketing on Reddit. Updated with details on the latest updates to Reddit Pro.
Why digital audio is a must-have for your retail media plan
Digital audio is no longer a niche channel. Learn how streaming audio fits into media buying, from incremental reach to measurable performance.
Building an AI competitive edge through strategy and governance
AI can produce content at scale, but not direction. Better inputs, proprietary data and clear guardrails drive stronger outcomes.
Is the era of ‘rip and replace’ over for martech stacks?
The 2025 MarTech Replacement Survey found unprecedented stability after years in which major solutions were replaced at will.
The truth about martech in 2026
AI is exposing what your martech stack can’t hide. In 2026, teams without the skills and processes to support it won’t be able to prove ROI.
What happens when ad spend goes wrong
Small mistakes in paid media can lead to massive losses, and ownership determines who absorbs the impact.
The hidden tradeoffs in moving to a composable martech stack
Best-of-breed stacks promise agility, but the real impact on speed and cost depends on how well teams manage integration, data and operational complexity.
Context engineering is the real AI advantage in marketing
AI performance depends on what it knows, not how you ask. Learn how to structure data and systems for better results.
3 new email metrics that you need in 2026
Email performance is being redefined, and disaffection, replies and trust are replacing opens and clicks as the signals that actually matter.
The email metrics marketers are likely to get wrong
Data shows opens and CTR rarely predict winners. Focus on conversion rate and revenue per email to measure true performance.
Marketing artificial intelligence (AI)
Data built modern marketing, but AI is rewriting the rules
Marketers have long treated data as the goal. AI flips that model. Here’s how to adapt your data strategy.
What the top 5% of AI users do differently
Most employees use AI, but only a few use it to create real value. Here’s how to recognize them — and how to help everyone else catch up.
Marketing artificial intelligence (AI)
How NotebookLM turns marketing docs into usable insights
Upload research, reports and campaign data to explore patterns, answer questions and uncover insights from your own material.
Salesforce Agentforce: What you need to know
We've updated our page on Agentforce with details on Intent-Aware Search in Agentforce for Commerce.
The real reason checkout kills ecommerce conversions
Small UX tweaks can remove major purchase barriers. Create a seamless checkout experience that keeps customers coming back.
Your most efficient campaigns might be limiting your growth
Chasing better ROAS often reduces reach and future pipeline. Here’s how to optimize for growth instead of just efficiency.
Decoding today’s digital experience
Billions of data points tell us that algorithm shifts and fragmented discovery are rewriting the digital playbook.
The first-party data illusion
Marketers focus on first-party data promised control. But ownership didn’t solve identity accuracy, activity visibility or customer truth.
Marketing artificial intelligence (AI)
Athena signals Zeta’s push into AI-driven marketing systems
Zeta is betting that tighter integration of data and AI will reduce the gap between insight and action.
Why AI personalization comes with strict limits
Consumers are more willing to trade data for better recommendations, but they are very clear about what the red lines are.
Why performance marketing stops working
Most brands optimize conversion while neglecting demand. Here’s what happens when the pipeline runs dry and how to fix it.
Why CMOs struggle and how aligning with CFOs changes everything
Marketing drives value, but proving it is the challenge. Here’s how CMOs can align with finance, improve attribution and earn lasting credibility.
Will AI end SEO?
From prompt engineering to data quality, SEO still depends on human input — even with AI's expanding capabilities.