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LinkedIn named the top-performing B2B ad platform, new research finds
New analysis crowns LinkedIn the strongest-performing B2B advertising platform, reinforcing its central role in business marketing.
Jul 202 min read


LinkedIn opens Creator Marketplace to connect brands with creators
LinkedIn's new Creator Marketplace formalises brand-creator partnerships on the platform, bringing influencer marketing firmly into the B2B world.
Jul 202 min read


Meta unveils new AI advertising and creative tools at Cannes Lions
Meta used Cannes Lions to showcase a raft of AI-powered advertising and creative tools aimed at making campaigns faster to build and easier to personalise.
Jul 202 min read


TikTok launches Agentic Hub, putting AI agents in charge of ad campaigns
TikTok's new Agentic Hub lets marketers deploy AI agents to automate campaign creation, optimisation and workflow — its boldest step yet into agentic advertising.
Jul 202 min read


Video budgets hit strongest level in almost two years
Video is the standout winner in the latest IPA Bellwether as marketers back moving-image formats across social and connected TV.
Jul 202 min read


Instagram Just Made Reels a Storefront – Here's How UK Brands Turn the Algorithm Into Revenue, Not Just Reach
Instagram's latest shopping features are transforming Reels into a powerful sales channel. Discover how UK brands can leverage product tagging, in-app checkout, and algorithm changes to turn engagement into measurable revenue.
Jul 203 min read


Why 'Ugly' Content Outsells Polished Ads: The Psychology of Social Proof That's Rewriting the Rules
In 2026, consumers are choosing authenticity over perfection. From shaky smartphone videos to genuine customer reviews, user-generated content is driving higher trust, better conversions, and lower acquisition costs.
Jul 194 min read


The Ronaldo Effect: How Football's Greatest Personal Brand Lifted a Nation
Eighty years of near-misses, then three trophies in a decade. With 665 million followers and a billion-dollar empire, Cristiano Ronaldo built football's greatest personal brand — and turned a nation of ten million into one of the most-watched teams on earth.
Jul 164 min read


The Rise of Pop-Up Events: Why Temporary Experiences Leave Lasting Impressions
Pop-up events are transforming the way brands and retailers connect with consumers. What was once considered a niche and experimental strategy has become one of the most powerful tools in modern retail marketing.
Jul 163 min read


Why Customers Remember Events More Than Discounts
Discounts may attract customers, but experiences are what make them return. As retail becomes increasingly competitive, brands are discovering that memorable events can build stronger emotional connections than…
Jul 162 min read


The New Marketing Battlefield: Can AI Find Your Brand?
For years, brands have focused on improving their visibility on Google. Today, the way people search for information is changing.
Jul 162 min read


From Perfect Posts to "Cringe Confidence": The New Era of Social Media
Social media is entering a new era. For years, brands competed to produce polished content, chase every viral trend and maintain perfectly curated online identities. Today, that approach is losing its impact.
Jul 162 min read


Award-Winning Campaigns Defining Advertising in 2026
🏆 "Sheep Happens" – Campaign of the Year at the NYF Advertising Awards When more than 50 sheep unexpectedly wandered into a PENNY supermarket in Burgsinn, Germany, most brands would have treated it as a crisis.
Jul 163 min read


How TikTok Is Rewriting the Rules of Advertising
For decades, advertising followed a familiar formula: polished commercials, carefully planned campaigns and substantial marketing budgets.
Jul 162 min read


The End of Loud Branding? Why Simplicity Is Winning
In today's crowded digital landscape, capturing consumer attention has never been more challenging. Brands are constantly competing through bold visuals, fast-paced content and endless advertising campaigns.
Jul 162 min read


From Runway to Checkout: How the "See Now, Buy Now" Model Is Transforming the Fashion Industry
The fashion industry is evolving rapidly, and so is the way brands showcase and sell their collections.
Jul 162 min read


The Rise of the Sale of Labubus and the Popularisation of Gacha Mechanics in Marketing
1-Minute Summary: The sale of Labubus, a popular collectible item, has seen a meteoric rise in recent years, thanks in part to the popularity of gacha mechanics—a form of in-game or real-world random-item purchasing…
Sep 26, 20254 min read


“Shorts of the Future”: YouTube Adds Veo 3 AI Video Generation — What It Means for Marketers
One Minute Summary YouTube is embedding Google’s Veo 3 directly into Shorts, letting creators generate short, stylised clips from prompts — with native audio — inside the app.
Sep 25, 20253 min read


“Do Not Touch The Barrel”: How The Cracker Barrel Rebrand Almost Cost The Company
A step-by-step case study of the Cracker Barrel rebrand in 2025. See what happened, why the logo change triggered backlash, how the company reversed course, and five branding lessons every marketer should apply.
Sep 25, 20254 min read


LinkedIn Doubles Down on B2B Influencer Marketing
One Minute Summary LinkedIn has launched a Creator Partnerships Hub to connect brands with B2B influencers. The tool helps marketers collaborate with thought leaders, boosting credibility and engagement.
Sep 24, 20252 min read
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