[SMK] AI & Digital Marketing Capability Transformation
After years of legal battles and political tension, TikTok’s future in the United States has entered a new phase. A forced restructuring has allowed the platform to continue operating under a US governed joint venture, easing the immediate threat of a nationwide ban. Headlines have centred heavily on American politics, yet the implications stretch far
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For the past two years, marketers have treated ChatGPT as an emerging discovery surface, experimenting with how generative AI interprets brands, categories, and intent. That phase is now moving into a more commercial reality. OpenAI has confirmed that advertising will begin testing inside ChatGPT in the U.S., signalling the platform’s shift toward a monetised model.
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LinkedIn has shared new insights into how B2B marketing is evolving, with a clear emphasis on trust, credibility, and human connection. The findings bring together several trends that have been emerging over recent years and position people-powered thought leadership as a central driver of B2B performance heading into 2026. While video adoption, full-funnel events, improved
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Agentic shopping has moved from theory to reality, and Google is making a decisive play to shape how it develops. A new wave of retail and advertising tools announced this month points to a future where AI agents handle discovery, evaluation and even checkout on behalf of consumers. For retailers and brands, the implications go
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LinkedIn has released its latest Jobs on the Rise report, offering a clear signal of where hiring momentum is building as we head into 2026. The data, based on job changes and profile updates between 2023 and 2025, shows how professionals and businesses are responding to rapid technological and economic change. Artificial intelligence dominates the
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Apple has officially teamed up with Google in a landmark multi-year deal that puts Gemini AI models at the heart of its future AI strategy, including a long-awaited revamp of Siri. This agreement signals a major pivot for Apple, which is turning to an external partner to accelerate its foundation model development and expand its
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Meta has re-entered the news licensing space with a new set of deals giving its AI assistant access to real-time content from major publishers. After years of pulling back from media partnerships, the company is once again turning to third-party content to enhance the relevance and accuracy of its products. CNN, Fox News, Le Monde
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LinkedIn is expanding its advertising capabilities with a new set of tools designed to help B2B marketers drive stronger brand awareness, deliver more relevant messaging, and streamline creative production. The latest updates include Reserved Ads for premium feed placement, automated ad personalisation, AI-generated copy variants, and a forthcoming Flexible Ad Creation feature. As B2B marketers
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Managing account issues on Facebook and Instagram has long been a point of friction for users, particularly when it comes to recovery and support. Access to direct help has often been limited, and resolving problems could involve lengthy delays or unclear guidance. In response, Meta has introduced a new wave of updates designed to simplify
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X, formerly Twitter, is launching a new Handles Marketplace that will allow paying subscribers to purchase or claim dormant usernames. For marketers, the move is a double-edged sword. It could help active brands secure cleaner, more consistent handles, but it also means that companies sitting on inactive or rarely used accounts risk losing their brand
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