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GOOGLE BUSINESS SUMMIT REVIEW: AI & SEO SHIFTS

The 2025 Google Business Summit revealed how Google is prioritizing helpful, reader-focused content over keyword-heavy posts. It's confirmed that recent algorithm changes have unintentionally favored larger sites, though efforts to fix this are underway. Creators are encouraged to diversify traffic sources beyond Google by using platforms like Pinterest, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and email. Video and personal connection now impact search visibility, as social content increasingly appears in search results. SEO now centers on user satisfaction, clarity, and trust signals rather than length or backlinks. Google has urged creators to stop writing for algorithms and focus on truly meeting user intent.

INSIDE DISNEY'S AD PLAYBOOK AS STREAMING BECOMES ‘CORE GROWTH PLATFORM'

Disney's direct-to-consumer operating income grew from $47 million to $336 million year over year, indicating stronger monetization across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. Streaming has become Disney's core growth platform, with bundled offerings and premium tiers helping reduce churn and drive engagement. Advertisers like Lysol, Amex, and Poppi are buying into integrated ad formats, including in-show placements and contextual activations across Disney's entertainment properties.

DAVID PROTEIN'S TIKTOK SHOP PLAYBOOK

David Protein reached over 60 million TikTok impressions and sold more than 50,000 products by leaning into affiliate content, TikTok-exclusive bundles, and live streams hosted by employees. Despite concerns around brand control and limited customer data, David used TikTok Shop to fuel organic retail demand, embed live selling into employee onboarding, test variety packs as discovery tools, and generate inbound interest from bodegas driven by “as seen on TikTok” signs and word-of-mouth momentum.

3 OUT-OF-THE-BOX PPC TARGETING STRATEGIES THAT HELP YOU DRIVE BETTER RESULTS

This article outlines three PPC strategies beyond traditional keyword targeting: use-based targeting, problem-solution framing, and competitor replacement. These tactics are illustrated with examples like noise-canceling headphones for “travel essentials” and social media platforms replacing virtual assistants. To implement these strategies effectively, marketers will need matching audience segments, custom landing pages, and ongoing A/B testing to refine performance.

THE LINKEDIN PLAYBOOK EVERY B2B MARKETER SHOULD STEAL

Start by defining a single word you want to be known for and create content pillars around it to guide what you post. Prioritize text posts, aim to post 3-7 times a week, and engage with others daily. Track meaningful signals like inbound leads, recognition at events, and comments from prospects to measure success. If posting for a teammate, use interviews to capture tone and build internal excitement by sharing wins.

HOW TRUST BANK WENT FROM ZERO TO A MILLION CUSTOMERS IN LESS THAN THREE YEARS

Trust Bank, a digital-only bank in Singapore, reached one million customers despite operating in a highly banked market where 98% of adults already have accounts. It achieved rapid growth through a mix of fast onboarding, instant rewards, and partnerships with FairPrice, which helped it attract a broad customer base. About 70% of its customer base came through a referral program that provided immediate incentives, keeping acquisition costs to around one-seventh of the industry norm. Trust focused on authentic influencer partnerships and unique campaigns like a live cash grab event to build brand visibility and loyalty. It continues to use data and AI to drive personalisation and aims to grow by deepening emotional connections with its users.

YOUR META ADS A/B TESTS ARE MISLEADING

A/B tests on Meta often give misleading results because its algorithm shows different ad versions to different audiences, such as skewing based on gender. In one study, audience gender mix varied by up to 57%, which biased outcomes when audience response differed by gender. These tests are only reliable for optimizing campaigns within Meta, not for broader marketing decisions or other platforms. To validate strategy or messaging, marketers should use different methods like surveys or run separate tests on each platform.

WHY RETAINING MORE CUSTOMERS MIGHT BE HURTING YOUR GROWTH

In a recent ecommerce study, brands with higher retention but declining spend per customer saw revenue drops, while those with lower retention but increased spend among retained customers experienced up to 130 percent growth. The strongest performance came from brands that focused on building emotional connection through customer service, which was found to be the top driver of increased spend, outperforming loyalty programs and advertising in long-term impact.

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