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Most websites are bleeding traffic before visitors even see the page… and Google Analytics can't tell you it's happening. Pantheon's data shows that if your site takes longer than 2 seconds to load, users swipe away before your page even renders. The magic number is now under 1 s ...  Show more

What if the marketing channel getting the least resources is actually shaping your entire brand reputation? Daniella Sampson reveals why B2B teams chase the wrong AI trends while underfunding social media. She breaks down GEO vs SEO, why monitoring 10,000 prompts daily is mostly ...  Show more

Big fees ahead as TikTok kicks off the new year with bad news for marketers. LinkedIn’s CPMs are up dramatically and you can blame Elon Musk. Podcast ad rates are falling. And Instagram’s new content trend could be a huge security risk.

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Is it time to completely redefine one of the most basic metrics in our industry? One consortium group of big players thinks so. Also: Consumers don’t want your AI, behind the scenes at X’s ad sales, and the bizarre livestream that sold millions, with barely a word uttered.

It’s the Google hack taking over restaurants and local business — but does the “Near Me” name trick actually work? Also: Instagram product tagging gets third-party support. Being too detailed in your product descriptions might be hurting your sales. And LinkedIn finally comes ...

More placements coming to Meta’s ads manager — but how will consumers feel about ads in the one place they’re been off-limits? Also: TikTok’s API updates, new Instagram engagement options…

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