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AI-Driven Cold Emails Flooding Inboxes, Landing in Spam
SocialMar 10, 2026

AI-Driven Cold Emails Flooding Inboxes, Landing in Spam

Cold outreach emails sognificantly increased for me over the last few weeks. Probably ai. Going right into spam.

By Kevin Indig
Turn Quick Voice Memos Into Authentic Content with Claude
SocialMar 10, 2026

Turn Quick Voice Memos Into Authentic Content with Claude

If you don't create long-form content, you should be YIP-YAPPING with Claude using the voice memo feature on mobile. This will help you repurpose and create content that actually sounds like you. It doesn't have to be perfect, it doesn't...

By Amber Figlow
Scribd’s /Document/ PDFs Boost SEO Visibility
SocialMar 10, 2026

Scribd’s /Document/ PDFs Boost SEO Visibility

Another blast from the past: Scribd is exploding in SEO visibility. Mostly from its /document/ folder (UGC PDFs & AI-generated summaries of PDF contents) https://t.co/ZGr1eYj5tr

By Lily Ray
Invisible CTA Buttons Cost Brands Millions in Lost Sales
SocialMar 10, 2026

Invisible CTA Buttons Cost Brands Millions in Lost Sales

insane to me that this is the button Buck Mason uses in email i was skimming through the email ready to buy this bomber was looking for an obvious button. didn't stand out. i'm sure it happens to a ton of people crazy...

By Alex Garcia
Scaling Content Brings Hidden Risks for AI Search Tools
SocialMar 10, 2026

Scaling Content Brings Hidden Risks for AI Search Tools

Fantastic new article by @pedrodias about the risks of scaling content. A good read for some of the new AI search tools who have recently entered the space.

By Lily Ray
Email Marketing Delivers $79 Return per Dollar
SocialMar 10, 2026

Email Marketing Delivers $79 Return per Dollar

I just got Omnisend’s 2026 email marketing data and shared it inside Daily Mentor. Brands are making $79 revenue for every $1 spent. If you're not running this properly, you're getting left behind. Full breakdown below https://t.co/5eN0UBk7O3

By Davie Fogarty
Your Product's Story Drives Sales, Not Features
SocialMar 10, 2026

Your Product's Story Drives Sales, Not Features

People buy products, not because of the product, but because of the story attached to the product The more you tell your story, the more you will sell Simple

By Jon Brosio
Ahrefs Enhances Site Audit Alt-Tag Detection and Patching
SocialMar 10, 2026

Ahrefs Enhances Site Audit Alt-Tag Detection and Patching

Ahrefs improved how Site Audit detects missing alt attributes to exclude decorative and tracking images. + we added them to Patches. They can be generated for individual images or in bulk, reviewed and edited, and then published with JS or...

By Patrick Stox
Podcast Guesting Supercharges Nonfiction Book Launch
SocialMar 10, 2026

Podcast Guesting Supercharges Nonfiction Book Launch

Therapist and nonfiction author Oona Metz was a guest on over 50 podcasts prior to her book's launch. Here's what she learned: https://janefriedman.com/how-to-use-podcast-guesting-to-promote-your-nonfiction-book/

By Jane Friedman
Stop Chasing Trends; Master Fundamentals and Personalization
SocialMar 10, 2026

Stop Chasing Trends; Master Fundamentals and Personalization

I got tired of chasing every new marketing trend. It’s brutal how many B2B Marketers and Founders burn out trying to keep up with whatever new tactic LinkedIn and Twitter are pushing this week, only to find their pipeline emptier...

By TK Kader
Strategic Visibility Drives Business Impact, Not Vanity Metrics
SocialMar 10, 2026

Strategic Visibility Drives Business Impact, Not Vanity Metrics

I recently asked several executives three questions about their journey to building visibility online. One thing became clear. Value, for them, came from connecting their activity back to business impact - not from impressions or post counts. I'm starting to...

By Sarah Goodall
Early SEO Investment Compounds Long‑term Visibility
SocialMar 10, 2026

Early SEO Investment Compounds Long‑term Visibility

Search has changed – and so has the way advisory firms can earn visibility online. This episode explores how early investments in SEO can compound over time: https://t.co/n6RD6lcWQF Helen Stephens, founder of Aspen Wealth Management, shares how her SEO strategy evolved alongside...

By Michael Kitces
Debunking GEO Myths: It's Not Just SEO
SocialMar 10, 2026

Debunking GEO Myths: It's Not Just SEO

Great article. I hope many c-level executives read it -> GEO hype busted: How it differs (and how it doesn’t) from SEO *Myth: There are proven GEO tactics that guarantee AI mentions *Myth: AI visibility is the new traffic *Myth: GEO is just...

By Glenn Gabe
Top Marketers Leverage AI Prompts for Faster, Smarter Work
SocialMar 10, 2026

Top Marketers Leverage AI Prompts for Faster, Smarter Work

How Top Marketers Are Using #AI Prompts to Work Faster and Smarter [NEW POST] - B2B Marketing Blog | Webbiquity - https://t.co/5VBAPBDTnk Research featuring insights from @crestodina, @ginidietrich, @JimHarris, and @NealSchaffer.

By Tom Pick
United Slashes Mileage for Non‑Cardholders, Ads Devalue Passengers
SocialMar 10, 2026

United Slashes Mileage for Non‑Cardholders, Ads Devalue Passengers

United Is Cutting Mileage If You Don’t Have Their Credit Card — Now It’s Running Ads That Say You Matter Less - View from the Wing https://t.co/kOlqIZQIHx

By Gary Leff
Fix Funnels Now or Rebrand First? Choose Wisely
SocialMar 10, 2026

Fix Funnels Now or Rebrand First? Choose Wisely

I was in a discovery call this week with a large charity that's got two fundraising products in decline. Both showing appetite from users, but conversion rates are dropping. One product launched strong a few years back but has been falling...

By Paul Boag
Google Rankings Remain Volatile Despite No Confirmed Update
SocialMar 10, 2026

Google Rankings Remain Volatile Despite No Confirmed Update

Google Search ranking volatility continues to be heated without a confirmed core update https://t.co/NDlsRBeWPM https://t.co/keIZ4jJRKU

By Barry Schwartz
Google Ads Adds AI Voice to Performance Max Videos
SocialMar 10, 2026

Google Ads Adds AI Voice to Performance Max Videos

Google AI voice models coming to PMax video campaigns in Google Ads https://t.co/HdEjC1qd7C via @beXtremeArpan https://t.co/K39CiSxc7P

By Barry Schwartz
Human-Centric B2B Marketing Thrives in AI Era
SocialMar 10, 2026

Human-Centric B2B Marketing Thrives in AI Era

The Dual Revolution: Why B2B Marketing Needs a Human Heart in an Agentic World by @Timothy_Hughes https://t.co/ypgA3clsup @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesTips #SalesLeader #Marketing #Leadership #MarketingStrategy #ArtificialIntelligence #Tech #TechNews https://t.co/Kx9eEND4Un

By Tim Hughes
From First Deal to Full Home Depot Series
SocialMar 10, 2026

From First Deal to Full Home Depot Series

Left pic is me in 2018 with my first "big brand" deal, assembling a Hampton Bay Tipton 34" Steel Deep Bowl Fire Pit for The Home Depot... Right pic is a full build my team designed, installed, filmed, and launched...

By Kevin Espiritu
SEO's Future: AI Summaries Threaten Clicks, Video Gains
SocialMar 10, 2026

SEO's Future: AI Summaries Threaten Clicks, Video Gains

As a B2B SaaS this terrifies me: I have basically stopped clicking on google results. The AI summary is good enough, and for other things I just ask ChatGPT. My business relies on SEO, so my own actions are filling me...

By Jon Yongfook
Google’s AI Ranking Prioritizes Expertise over Generic Content
SocialMar 9, 2026

Google’s AI Ranking Prioritizes Expertise over Generic Content

Liz Reid on how Google designs ranking algorithms in the age of AI content Wired ⚡️: Personal Perspectives, Expertise, Effort Tired 😴: Content that says what everyone else knows https://t.co/JFS1su3Sha

By Cyrus Shepard
AI Pinpoints Brand Gaps Even in Elite Companies
SocialMar 9, 2026

AI Pinpoints Brand Gaps Even in Elite Companies

Earlier today I shared a SocialBrilliance analysis of a well-known company. Then I ran the same exercise on Palantir. The result was strong. What fascinated me was not weakness. It was precision. Even elite brands can still have small gaps between brand power and message...

By Tatyana Kanzaveli
Great Copy Lives in Existing Specs—Just Discover It
SocialMar 9, 2026

Great Copy Lives in Existing Specs—Just Discover It

The best headline ever written wasn't written. In 1958, David Ogilvy won the Rolls-Royce account. Tiny budget. Two ad placements. It had to work. He spent three weeks doing nothing but research. Engineering reports. Technical reviews. Factory specs. Then he found it. Buried...

By Chase Dimond
Google Consolidates Entities and Social Profiles in Discover
SocialMar 9, 2026

Google Consolidates Entities and Social Profiles in Discover

This is cool. And it fits with the larger trend Google has been implementing across Discover and News for years - highlighting entities, brands, recognized authors, and linking their social profiles all in one place

By Lily Ray
Fame ≠ Clarity: AI Reveals Hidden Brand Value G
SocialMar 9, 2026

Fame ≠ Clarity: AI Reveals Hidden Brand Value G

Being well known does not mean being clearly understood. 💡 I used SocialBrilliance to run a simple AI test on @ServiceNow messaging. What it surfaced is something many marketing leaders feel but rarely quantify: A brand can be highly respected, widely recognized, and...

By Tatyana Kanzaveli
50 Proven Email Campaigns Power Most Ecommerce Revenue
SocialMar 9, 2026

50 Proven Email Campaigns Power Most Ecommerce Revenue

The same 50 email campaigns drive the majority of ecommerce email revenue. Every time. Across every brand we've worked with. @yojimmykim and I finally put all of them in one place. Real examples, AI prompts, copywriting frameworks, and welcome flows from...

By Chase Dimond
ChatGPT Traffic Mirrors Google Organic Rankings
SocialMar 9, 2026

ChatGPT Traffic Mirrors Google Organic Rankings

Screenshot 1: Grokipedia - projected organic traffic 2. Grokipedia ChatGPT citations 3. Grokipedia AIO citations 4. Grokipedia AI mode citations Interesting how closely ChatGPT aligns with Google organic traffic 👀 All data from @ahrefs https://t.co/insLf5sN2u

By Lily Ray
AI Shifts to Execution, Redefining 2026 Martech Budgets
SocialMar 9, 2026

AI Shifts to Execution, Redefining 2026 Martech Budgets

Is AI finally moving from experimentation to execution inside marketing ops? How are martech budgets changing in 2026, and where is that money going? And what does the shift away from agencies mean for marketing leaders? Find those answers and more...

By Tom Pick
Big Data Boosts Facebook Ad Campaign Effectiveness
SocialMar 9, 2026

Big Data Boosts Facebook Ad Campaign Effectiveness

RT @VoxOptima How big data is affecting social media metrics and Facebook ad strategies, Elianna Hyde | https://t.co/LO7kUfX8DB SmartData Collective "Facebook’s own advertising platform allows the marketers to maximize their campaign effectiveness, by utilizing big data analytics indirectly."

By Tom Pick
Authentic iPhone Shots Boost Conversions, Not Pricey Studio
SocialMar 9, 2026

Authentic iPhone Shots Boost Conversions, Not Pricey Studio

I spent $8k on a professional product photoshoot. The photos flopped. I took some raw, authentic photos with my iPhone. Conversions went up 30%. The market doesn't care about 'professional'. It cares about 'real'. Test everything.

By Kamil Sattar
Analytics + Marketing Ops Drive Accelerated Growth
SocialMar 9, 2026

Analytics + Marketing Ops Drive Accelerated Growth

RT @VisionEdgeMktg 📊 Analytics + marketing operations = growth acceleration. Measure everything. Here's your toolkit: https://t.co/erhl8XtQN3 #Analytics #MarketingOps #DataDriven

By Tom Pick
Free Python Script Replaces $200 Daily News Subscription
SocialMar 9, 2026

Free Python Script Replaces $200 Daily News Subscription

I spent $200/month on morning news tools. Then I built something better in a weekend. And I'm giving it away for free. It's called BriefCase. Every morning it gives me three things: 🔍 Intel — what happened in my industry overnight ⚡ Impact —...

By Sarah Evans
Low‑budget Ads Often Beat Polished Productions
SocialMar 9, 2026

Low‑budget Ads Often Beat Polished Productions

Like it or not... In my experience, low production jenky ads almost always outperform more well thought out, highly produced ads. I want to be wrong. Because highly produced stuff is fun to make. Anyway have a diff experience/result?

By Sam Parr
X Users Prefer Personal Product Endorsements Over Ads
SocialMar 9, 2026

X Users Prefer Personal Product Endorsements Over Ads

X/twitter is about individual expression and has the most sophisticated community — I don’t think they default to clicking on ads (or being influenced by ads) like the drones on FB or instagram Endorsements of products might work better… ie...

By Jason Calacanis
Refresh Tiny Touchpoints to Revive B2B Campaigns
SocialMar 9, 2026

Refresh Tiny Touchpoints to Revive B2B Campaigns

As a B2B marketer, have you ever hit campaign fatigue? That moment when performance keeps dipping, you’ve tried everything, and nothing seems to work. It happens to the best of us, especially if we lean on the same channels over...

By Pam Didner
February 2026 Digital & Email Marketing Highlights
SocialMar 9, 2026

February 2026 Digital & Email Marketing Highlights

The Last Word on February 2026: A roundup of #digitalmarketing and #emailmarketing articles, posts, and social buzz you might have missed last month… https://t.co/R7ABOWoDIi https://t.co/hTXFy4YjBY

By Chad S. White
AI-Driven Eligibility Redefines Marketing Decision-Making
SocialMar 9, 2026

AI-Driven Eligibility Redefines Marketing Decision-Making

Learn more about the future of marketing as AI visibility to eligibility transforms how decisions are made in advertising and beyond. https://t.co/8pkrAjZI1x via @purnavirji, @sejournal

By Tom Pick
Make 365 Daily Money Moves for 2026 Profit
SocialMar 9, 2026

Make 365 Daily Money Moves for 2026 Profit

The best way to maximize your profits is to make sure you give yourself 365 chances to make money every year. • 1 post a day • 1 offer a day • 1 email a day That's how you print money in 2026

By Jon Brosio
B2B Buyers Favor Rep‑Free Experience, Rethink GTM
SocialMar 9, 2026

B2B Buyers Favor Rep‑Free Experience, Rethink GTM

Learning systems developers - how are you shifting your #B2B #GTM strategy to meet potential buyers where they are? #LMS #software #productstrategy #marketing #sales #selling

By John Leh
Even Founders Warn: GEO Hype May Be Misleading
SocialMar 9, 2026

Even Founders Warn: GEO Hype May Be Misleading

From the cofounder of an AI search visibility platform (@lil_bsz) on Reddit -> The GEO Bullshit - State of GEO in 2026 From him: "I’m a co-founder at an AI search visibility platform. By all accounts, I should be...

By Glenn Gabe
Deposit Value First, Then Ask for Sales
SocialMar 9, 2026

Deposit Value First, Then Ask for Sales

Your email list is a relationship bank account. You need to: • Make deposits (give value) • Before making withdrawals (ask for the sale) All roads lead back to giving

By Jon Brosio
Meta Unveils Vibes AI Studio to Rival Sora
SocialMar 9, 2026

Meta Unveils Vibes AI Studio to Rival Sora

Transforms it into a tool like Sora or Google Flow -> Meta silently launches Vibes AI editor to challenge rivals "Meta’s Vibes appears to be transitioning from an AI video feed into a dedicated creation studio. After earlier indications of a...

By Glenn Gabe
Google Search AI Evolution Explained by Liz Reid
SocialMar 9, 2026

Google Search AI Evolution Explained by Liz Reid

Google's Liz Reid on the progression of AI in Google Search - here are my notes on that interview by @alexeheath https://www.seroundtable.com/liz-reid-google-ai-search-41044.html #google #googleai #googleaimode

By Barry Schwartz
Automation Fears Ignore How It Democratizes Access
SocialMar 9, 2026

Automation Fears Ignore How It Democratizes Access

When automobiles first appeared, they were built by hand. Craftsmen assembled them the way carriage makers built horse-drawn wagons. Skilled mechanics fitted parts together piece by piece. It was slow, deliberate work, and if you owned a car in the...

By Joe Pulizzi
Google Search Adds Trending Posts Section to Results
SocialMar 9, 2026

Google Search Adds Trending Posts Section to Results

Google Search added "Trending posts & discussions" title under What People Are Saying section https://t.co/AwIUTskXnV via @b4k_khushal and @shemiadhikarath https://t.co/tQCq9fmVKo

By Barry Schwartz
Claude Code Automates Testimonial-to-Email Nurture in Minutes
SocialMar 9, 2026

Claude Code Automates Testimonial-to-Email Nurture in Minutes

I am officially addicted to Claude Code for marketing Woke up early again Today's mindblowing workflow? Asked Claude to: >> Pull my 5 latest testimonials from Senja >> Turn them into customer-centred emails >> Compose them directly inside CustomerIO 5 minutes later I have a whole new...

By Olly Meakings
Turn Competitors' Bad Reviews Into Your Growth Blueprint
SocialMar 9, 2026

Turn Competitors' Bad Reviews Into Your Growth Blueprint

Your competitors hide your growth plan in their reviews. Study their 1-star feedback on Google, Amazon, and social media to spot gaps in service, pricing, and delivery. Survey their lost customers and ask why they chose or rejected them. You’ll see clear...

By Ask Dr. Brown
Stop Over‑Segmenting: One Persona Beats Six Empty Versions
SocialMar 8, 2026

Stop Over‑Segmenting: One Persona Beats Six Empty Versions

If you’ve created 6 different buyer personas - it’s time to be honest with yourself. Are you really going to create 6 different versions of your content? A version for each one? You could. It is possible. But I would...

By A. Lee Judge