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VIRTUALLY TRY ON DRESSES WITH GOOGLE'S AI SHOPPING TOOL

Google's virtual try-on tool now includes dresses, allowing shoppers to see how they'll look on various models. Using generative AI, the tool displays detailed images, showing features like shadows and draping. This has increased engagement by 60%, with users trying clothes on multiple models per product. The tool is available for dresses from brands like SIMKHAI and Boden. It provides a more accurate view of both the dress and the person wearing it.

MARKETING METRICS DEMYSTIFIED

Brand metrics like aided recall, share of voice, and brand sentiment are often neglected in B2B SaaS but are integral at companies like Salesforce and Zendesk. These metrics helped measure the impact of marketing efforts on brand perception, a key factor in long-term business growth. By tracking both brand and product-led growth metrics, such as Daily Active Users and Product Qualified Leads, marketing teams are able to drive both awareness and product adoption.

CONTENT CLAPS BACK

Content marketers are struggling with excessive workloads and a scarcity mindset, leading to doubts about their own practices. To manage this, they should document all tasks and meeting schedules to facilitate discussions about prioritization and delegation. Training team members to handle content creation can reduce individual workload and increase overall efficiency. Providing resources and guidance for others to create their own content helps maintain focus on high-priority tasks.

PODCASTERS DITCH SHORT EPISODES IN FAVOR OF FOUR-HOUR CONVERSATIONS

Podcasters are increasingly embracing long-form content, with episodes reaching up to nine hours, a trend popularized by figures like Joe Rogan. Despite their length, these podcasts maintain high listener engagement, with audiences often consuming most of the episodes. This shift towards extended discussions contrasts with the short-form video trend. Podcasters see this as a chance to attract listeners seeking in-depth content.

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