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The pros and cons of AI in content generation: all you need to know

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AI is reshaping content creation, boosting speed and scale while raising urgent concerns over quality, authenticity and reader trust.
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AI agents vs AI automations: how to get the mix right in your future marketing strategy

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B2B marketers are racing to balance AI agents and rule-based automations to personalise at scale without losing the human touch.
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AI speeds up content production, but sameness a problem

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PhotoShelter report finds content is produced faster with AI, but brands are still battling generic content, stalled approvals and flat audience engagement.
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World Cup to spark UK spending surge & second screens

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World Cup set to kick off UK spending spree as fans splash out on home viewing gear and juggle matches with shopping on second screens.
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Clevertouch unveils lovemartech Academy for martech skills

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Clevertouch launches lovemartech Academy, blending expert-led martech training, research and community to tackle complex tech stacks.
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Trust as a measurable asset for CMOs in the age of AI

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As AI floods marketing channels with competent content, CMOs are racing to quantify trust as their scarcest and most valuable asset.
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Why brand visibility is the most critical metric in today's AI-driven world

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As AI transforms search, traditional marketing metrics lose clout, making always-on brand visibility the new make-or-break advantage.
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EE & Samsung offer free AI masterclasses with perks

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EE and Samsung launch free AI masterclasses at Westfield White City, with Galaxy AI demos and a GBP £100 voucher for attendees.
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Slow retail websites risk billions in lost UK sales

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Sluggish UK retail websites are prompting shoppers to abandon baskets, risking an estimated GBP £38 billion in lost eCommerce sales this year.
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Pattern appoints David Jennison to lead European growth

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Pattern appoints ex-Amazon eCommerce Specialist David Jennison as Europe MD to spearhead marketplace-driven growth and AI-powered expansion.
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Adobe chief Shantanu Narayen to step down amid AI shift

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Adobe boss Shantanu Narayen to step down as chief executive after 18 years, staying on as chair while the group navigates the AI era.
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The Golden Triangle of marketing in the AI era

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As AI reshapes search, B2B brands must fuse thought leadership, media clout and GEO to stay visible, trusted and cited in summaries.
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Komerz buys Glassbox in deal valuing firm at USD $330m

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Komerz snaps up Glassbox in move valuing the group at USD $330m, bolstering its Creative Commerce offer across global markets.
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AI agents tipped to reshape enterprise eCommerce by 2027

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AI agents set to shape a fifth of online orders by 2027 as enterprises ramp up spend and integration on “agentic commerce” platforms.
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Why technical foundation is critical for Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) success

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Strong GEO technical foundations now decide if AI engines even see your brand, turning structured data into future B2B revenue.
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PixVerse hits unicorn status with record AI video round

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AI video platform PixVerse becomes a unicorn after a record Asia Series C funding round valuing the company at over USD $1 billion.
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BrightEdge unveils AI tools to track search visibility

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BrightEdge launches AI tools to show brands how they appear in generative search answers and how AI agents crawl and interpret their sites.
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Pixel Kicks revamps Moss Side youth charity website

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Manchester agency Pixel Kicks has delivered a pro bono overhaul of Hideaway Youth Project's website, boosting the Moss Side charity's reach.
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Canva unveils Magic Layers to turn flat images editable

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Canva launches Magic Layers beta, using AI to turn flat PNG and JPG images into editable, layered designs across key English-speaking markets.
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Europe embraces AI but bristles at low‑quality content

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Europeans are embracing AI for daily tasks and shopping, even as frustration mounts over a surge in low‑quality AI‑generated content.