Affiliate marketing is being reshaped by AI-powered search engines that prioritize contextual answers and conversational results over traditional link rankings. To succeed, affiliates must optimize for answer engines, structured data, and high-trust, experience-driven content that AI systems are more likely to cite and recommend.MarTech contributor Adam Weiss has published an article explaining how affiliate marketing powers AI search and creator commerce.He says, “2026 will be an inflection point for U.S. marketers. Facing high economic uncertainty from... [...]

Being AI-ready in marketing means building the skills, systems, and data infrastructure needed to leverage automation, predictive analytics, and intelligent personalization effectively. Organizations that adapt early gain a competitive edge through faster decision-making, improved customer targeting, and scalable campaign performance.MarketingProfs is hosting a webinar, ‘AI-Ready or Not: Why Readiness Is the New Marketing Superpower’ on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 2.00 pm ET.The MarketingProfs team says, “When your team is AI-ready, your tools,... [...]

Writing effectively for online audiences is essential to capture short attention spans, communicate value quickly, and guide readers toward action. Clear, concise, and scannable content improves engagement, trust, and conversion across digital platforms.Digital Marketing Institute is hosting a webinar, ‘How to Write Effectively for Online Audiences in 2026’ on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.The MarTech team says, “Writing for the web in 2026 means understanding how people actually... [...]

Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) unify data from multiple touchpoints to create a single, real-time view of each customer. They help marketers deliver personalized, data-driven experiences while improving targeting, retention, and overall marketing performance.Digital Marketing Depot has published ‘Customer Data Platforms: A Marketer’s Guide’.The DMD team says, “Navigate the rapidly evolving customer data platform landscape with confidence. Our comprehensive research delivers the strategic insights marketing leaders need, plus interactive resources to deepen... [...]

In 2026, social media trends will center around immersive experiences like AR/VR integration, short-form video dominance, and deeper community engagement through niche platforms. Brands will increasingly leverage AI-driven personalization and social commerce to boost interaction and drive conversions.Digital Marketing Institute contributor Clodagh O’Brien has published an article featuring top social media trends for 2026.She says, “The world of social media is constantly evolving and fast-paced, but it’s seen huge change in the lead up to 2026. In many ways, the... [...]

AI is directly boosting marketing revenue by enabling smarter targeting, predictive analytics, and real-time personalization that increase conversion rates and customer lifetime value. By automating optimization across ads, content, and customer journeys, AI helps marketers scale faster while reducing wasted spend and improving ROI.MarTech is hosting a webinar, ‘ Your Pipeline Is Lying to You: How AI Reveals the Revenue You’re Missing’ on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.The MarTech team says,... [...]

In B2B markets, trust is the foundation of long sales cycles and high-value decisions, where buyers seek reliability, credibility, and long-term partnership rather than quick wins. Clear distinction—through expertise, values, and proven outcomes—helps brands stand out in crowded markets and reduces perceived risk for decision-makers.Content Marketing Institute has published a new video, ‘A Plural Brand Approach Builds B2B Trust & Distinction’.The... [...]

Privacy and personalization in marketing must work together, balancing meaningful customer experiences with ethical data use and compliance. Brands that rely on consent-driven data and transparent practices can deliver relevant personalization while building long-term trust.MarTech is hosting a webinar, ‘Tackling Privacy and Personalization’ on Thursday March 12, 2026.The MarTech team says, “How consumers choose to share their personal data is fundamentally changing. Today’s organizations must rethink... [...]

Customer experience optimization focuses on delivering seamless, personalized, and consistent interactions at every touchpoint of the customer journey. By using data, AI, and user feedback, brands can reduce friction, build trust, and turn satisfied customers into loyal advocates.HubSpot has published a new guide, ‘Customer experience optimization: A guide for growing businesses‘.Ashley Valadez says, “Successful companies today aren’t just selling products. They’re listening to their customers. Top-performers understand that great customer experiences start... [...]

Marketing in 2026 is shifting from broad reach to intelligent relevance, driven by AI, automation, and real-time personalization across channels. Brands that win are those optimizing for AI discovery, trust signals, and meaningful customer experiences—not just clicks and impressions.Neil Patel has published a new video, ‘Everything you know about Marketing is changing’.In this video, you’ll learn: The AI SEO Explosion: Why investment jumped 98% and... [...]