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James Fitzgerald

James Fitzgerald is Executive Director of Programming at SMK, where he leads digital, social media and AI capability programmes for marketing, communications and leadership teams. He helps organisations build practical capability across social media strategy, content, AI adoption, paid media, search, digital communications and marketing transformation. James writes regularly for SMK on platform change, AI in marketing, digital strategy and the future of marketing and communications teams. Connect with James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesgefitzgerald/

[NEW REPORT] AI Literacy Tops In-Demand Skills

As the job market evolves at an unprecedented pace, professionals across various industries must adapt by acquiring new skills that align with emerging trends. LinkedIn has recently unveiled its “Skills on the Rise” report, highlighting the fastest-growing skills that are reshaping careers in 2025. Drawing on data from LinkedIn members and job listings, the report […]

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[NEW STUDY] Longer Short-Form Videos Dominating

Video consumption habits are shifting once again, and this time, it is in a direction many marketers might not have expected. Short-form content remains dominant across social platforms, but there is now a clear trend towards slightly longer short videos, particularly those over one minute in length. Recent data from Buffer suggests that platforms like

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Google Expands YouTube BrandConnect As Influencer Focus Grows

Influencer marketing has become a key component of digital advertising, with brands increasingly turning to content creators to drive awareness and engagement. YouTube has been a significant player in this space, though it has historically focused more on ad placements rather than direct brand-creator collaborations. However, with the growing influence of short-form content and creator-led

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Instagram Chief Explains Video Watch Time Importance

Instagram’s algorithm is constantly evolving, making it essential for marketers to stay ahead of how content is ranked and promoted. With views and watch time now key engagement drivers, many content creators have questioned whether longer videos are at a disadvantage. A recent update from Instagram chief Adam Mosseri sheds light on how the platform

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ChatGPT Growing As Website Traffic Source

Generative AI is fundamentally changing how people search for and engage with online content. While Google remains the dominant force in search, ChatGPT is quickly carving out its own space, particularly among younger audiences and students. Recent research from Semrush, analysing more than 80 million lines of global clickstream data, shows how ChatGPT is not

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Instagram Mulls Separate Reels App

Instagram is reportedly considering spinning off Reels into its own standalone app. According to The Information, Instagram head Adam Mosseri recently floated the idea with staff, suggesting that a dedicated Reels platform could be Meta’s latest strategy to take on TikTok directly. While no formal plans have been confirmed, the possibility raises some important questions

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Google Upgrades AI-Generated Images For Ads

Google is rolling out a series of AI-driven updates to its Performance Max campaigns, bringing new capabilities designed to enhance creative assets, improve audience targeting, and optimise ad performance. These updates include: Improved AI-generated images, including depictions of human characters Asset-audience recommendations, helping advertisers choose the most effective visuals New asset testing capabilities, allowing brands

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Instagram Launches Testimonials For Partnership Ads

Instagram is expanding its Partnership Ads feature with a new element: Partnership Testimonials. This update allows brands to showcase creator endorsements in the comments section of sponsored posts, providing a quick and easy way for influencers to promote products. With 40% of Instagram users relying on creator recommendations when shopping, this new format has the

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