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[NEW STUDY] Google Organic & Paid Traffic Falls

The search landscape is shifting fast, and marketers can no longer rely on the same strategies that worked a year ago. Google’s AI Overviews (AIOs) are fundamentally altering how users interact with search results, leading to declining click-through rates (CTRs) for both organic and paid search. But Google isn’t operating in a vacuum. Rising competition […]

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[NEW STUDY] Instagram Brand Engagement Down 28%

Social media engagement is becoming more challenging as competition increases and user behaviours evolve. Brands can no longer rely on outdated tactics and must adapt to new platform trends to maintain visibility and interaction. A recent analysis of 125 million social media posts, published in the 2025 Social Media Benchmarks Report by Socialinsider, reveals where

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Instagram Introduces Trial Reels for Creative Testing

Instagram has introduced Trial Reels, a feature designed to help businesses take the guesswork out of content creation. Imagine testing out a bold campaign idea or showcasing a new product to fresh eyes without worrying about how your current followers will react. That’s exactly what Trial Reels make possible. By allowing businesses to share Reels

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LinkedIn Culls Community Top Voices (Gold Badge)

In a move that could reshape how professionals engage with its platform, LinkedIn is retiring its gold “Community Top Voice” badge for contributors to its Collaborative Articles. The announcement, which comes into effect on October 8, 2024, raises questions about the future of LinkedIn’s AI-driven content efforts and how the platform will reward contributors going

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YouTube’s AI Revolution: Transforming Content Creation For Brands & Creators

YouTube’s “Made on YouTube” event introduced a host of cutting-edge AI-powered tools aimed at reshaping content creation. At the forefront of these innovations is the integration of Google DeepMind’s video generation model, Veo, into YouTube Shorts via Dream Screen. These tools not only redefine how creators make videos but also offer businesses new ways to

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Meta Ads Get Holiday Upgrade

As the holiday season approaches, businesses are preparing for a crucial sales period, and Meta has responded with new ad tools and features designed to boost sales both online and in-store. These updates, which are particularly geared towards increasing customer engagement and conversion, offer advertisers creative new ways to reach potential customers. By incorporating artificial

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Instagram Trials Grid Overhaul: The Rise of Vertical Posts

Instagram, once synonymous with its iconic square images, might soon look drastically different. The platform is testing a significant change to profile pages, which could see the traditional square grid morph into vertical rectangles. This shift aligns with the growing trend of vertical content, especially as Instagram continues to prioritise video formats like Reels. But

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Google’s AI Overviews Get a Global Expansion and Enhanced Link Options

Google is stepping up its search game with the expansion of AI Overviews, a feature that provides detailed, AI-generated summaries directly within search results. Launched in May, these overviews are designed to streamline the search process by offering quick insights and links to relevant sources. With new updates and broader access, AI Overviews are becoming

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