Marketing stories - Page 2
AppDirect buys PartnerStack to expand B2B sales platform
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AppDirect deepens B2B distribution push with PartnerStack deal, adding partner-management software and a network of 138,000 businesses.
ACAM launches search course as zero-click AI rises
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Australian Centre for AI in Marketing unveils four-week search strategy course as AI summaries drive fewer clicks and reshape brand visibility.
AI is reshaping search infrastructure - SEO is being rewritten
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AI is transforming search from keyword matching to meaning-based systems, forcing businesses to rethink SEO, content structure and technical foundations.
AI mentions rise in Australian job ads, Indeed says
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AI mentions surge in Australian job ads as employers broaden use, but public sector hiring still lags private firms by months.
Nearly 18% of marketing emails miss inboxes, study finds
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APAC marketers urged to tighten email deliverability as Sinch Mailgun study says weaker inbox placement is draining returns despite heavier AI adoption.
What sustainable SEO success really involves
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How Melbourne businesses can build lasting search visibility through consistency, technical stability and trusted expertise.
Blackpepper deploys Fastly WAF to protect eCommerce
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Blackpepper turns to Fastly's Next-Gen WAF as online retail traffic surges and attack threats rise across its AWS-driven eCommerce sites.
Shoppers turn against AI social content, survey finds
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Shoppers increasingly prefer human-led social posts over AI-generated material, with Gen Z driving brands towards micro-influencers and niche creators.
Oracle launches agentic apps across Fusion Cloud suite
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Oracle unveils 25 AI-powered apps across finance, HR and customer service, as it pushes agentic software deeper into core business workflows.
Thryv urges small businesses to boost AI search visibility
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Thryv says Australian and New Zealand small businesses need tidy websites, consistent listings and fresh reviews to win AI-driven recommendations.
Optimizely training sparks surge in marketing AI agents
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Optimizely training programme sees 375 AI agents built in five days as waitlist tops 1,500 amid rising enterprise marketing demand.
Nearly 18% of business emails fail to reach inboxes
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Sinch Mailgun warns weak inbox placement and limited AI use are eroding email returns, with many firms unable to measure ROI confidently.
Twilio survey finds conversational AI adoption gap widens
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Twilio survey shows conversational AI is moving from pilots to live use, with current adopters reporting stronger governance confidence and clearer business gains.
Superdry appoints Verde Digital to boost organic search
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Superdry & Co turns to Verde Digital for SEO and AI search support as the rebranded retailer targets broader fashion discovery worldwide.
JCDecaux signs 10-year ad deal at Western Sydney Airport
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JCDecaux secures 10-year digital advertising partnership with Western Sydney International Airport ahead of October opening, adding 27 assets to new precinct.
Megantic warns retailers on AI search risk in APAC
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Megantic and Shopify APAC warn Australian retailers to overhaul product data and site structure as AI shopping tools reshape discovery.
The rush to GEO is understandable. But here's what gets missed in the scramble
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GEO spending is surging, but marketers risk wasting money if they do not first fix inconsistent brand messaging and content foundations.
Why email automation fails without clean and verified data
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Clean, verified customer data is the key to effective email automation, as poor records can damage deliverability, targeting and ROI.
Outsized launches portal to speed consultant hiring
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Outsized rolls out enhanced Client Portal to streamline independent consultant hiring and project oversight for financial services and consulting clients.
Why outdoor furniture protection is becoming a smart investment
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Outdoor living boom drives homeowners to shield pricey tables and seating from sun, rain and dust, curbing repairs and replacements.