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The State of AEO & GEO in 2026 [Webinar]
Uncover insights on the state of AEO as AI-driven discovery reshapes strategies for enterprise organizations in 2026.
The Guardian: Google AI Overviews Gave Misleading Health Advice
A Guardian investigation says health experts found misleading information in Google’s AI Overviews for some medical searches. Google disputes the findings.
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AI-Generated Content Isn’t The Problem, Your Strategy Is
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Google’s Recommender System Breakthrough Detects Semantic Intent
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Google Ads Using New AI Model To Catch Fraudulent Advertisers
Google Ads quietly implements a powerful multimodal AI that improves Google’s ability to catch fraudulent advertisers.
The Guardian: Google AI Overviews Gave Misleading Health Advice
A Guardian investigation says health experts found misleading information in Google’s AI Overviews for some medical searches. Google disputes the findings.
Google’s Recommender System Breakthrough Detects Semantic Intent
Google quietly published a research paper that shows how to improve recommender systems like Google Discover and YouTube.
Reddit Introduces Max Campaigns, Its New Automated Campaign Type
Reddit introduces Max campaigns, a new automated campaign type designed to simplify setup, improve performance, and provide deeper audience insight for advertisers.
Microsoft CEO, Google Engineer Deflect AI Quality Complaints
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella urges moving beyond “slop vs sophistication,” while Google engineer Jaana Dogan frames AI criticism as burnout.
December Core Update: More Brands Win “Best Of” Queries
Early analysis of Google’s December core update points to gains for specialized sites over generalists. News publishers saw heavy volatility across surfaces.
Google Ads Using New AI Model To Catch Fraudulent Advertisers
Google Ads quietly implements a powerful multimodal AI that improves Google’s ability to catch fraudulent advertisers.
The State of AEO & GEO in 2026 [Webinar]
Uncover insights on the state of AEO as AI-driven discovery reshapes strategies for enterprise organizations in 2026.
State Of AI Search Optimization 2026
AI search is replacing ranked results with single answers. This guide explains how brands earn retrieval, citations, and user trust.
Google’s Recommender System Breakthrough Detects Semantic Intent
Google quietly published a research paper that shows how to improve recommender systems like Google Discover and YouTube.
December Core Update: More Brands Win “Best Of” Queries
Early analysis of Google’s December core update points to gains for specialized sites over generalists. News publishers saw heavy volatility across surfaces.
How To Get The Perfect Budget Mix For SEO And PPC
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Google Ads Using New AI Model To Catch Fraudulent Advertisers
Google Ads quietly implements a powerful multimodal AI that improves Google’s ability to catch fraudulent advertisers.
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Transform daily PPC execution with prompt templates designed for speed, clarity, and better performance.
How To Get The Perfect Budget Mix For SEO And PPC
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2026 Forecast: 5 Expert Marketing Strategies You Need To Refine By Q2
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Why Every Google Ads Account Needs To Run Scripts
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PPC Pulse: More Apple Search Inventory, Exact Match Limits In AI Overviews
Apple Ads inventory growth and reduced keyword control in Google AI Overviews define this week’s most notable PPC updates.
AI-Generated Content Isn’t The Problem, Your Strategy Is
AI can accelerate content production, but removing human expertise undermines the strategic infrastructure brands rely on to be found and trusted.
16 Content Writing Tips From Experts To Survive 2026
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Marketing Calendar With Template To Plan Your Content In 2026
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SEO Trends 2026
In this year's SEO Trends 2026, we've compiled expert advice and predictions on:
- How to build SEO strategies that outlast algorithm turbulence
- Why AI content quality, not quantity, now determines ranking success
- The new rules for gaining visibility in a zero-click search environment
- How to create audience-first content that earns trust and conversions
Reddit Introduces Max Campaigns, Its New Automated Campaign Type
By Brooke Osmundson
Reddit introduces Max campaigns, a new automated campaign type designed to simplify setup, improve performance, and provide deeper audience insight for advertisers.
Do Faces Help YouTube Thumbnails? Here’s What The Data Says
By Matt G. Southern
A new dataset of 300K viral YouTube videos suggests that faces in thumbnails perform about the same as without them, with larger differences by niche.
Search & Social: How To Engineer Cross-Channel Synergy
By Chelsea Alves
Search and social now operate as a single ecosystem where shared signals, audience insights, and unified workflows drive stronger visibility and trust.
YouTube AI Enforcement Questioned As Channels Get Restored
By Matt G. Southern
YouTube creators report sudden channel bans for spam policies, with some restored after public outcry. YouTube claims the vast majority of terminations are correct.
YouTube Shorts Algorithm May Now Favor Fresh Over Evergreen
By Matt G. Southern
Analysts working with top YouTube channels report Shorts older than 30 days receive fewer views. YouTube hasn’t confirmed any algorithm change.
YouTube Title A/B Testing Rolls Out Globally To Creators
By Matt G. Southern
YouTube expands title A/B testing globally to all creators with advanced features. Test up to three titles or title-thumbnail combinations per video.