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GOOGLE ADS NO LONGER RUNS ON KEYWORDS. IT RUNS ON INTENT

Google Ads is shifting from keyword-based campaigns to an intent-first approach. Search now works like a conversation, with AI inferring user goals and showing ads based on problems users need solved, not the words they type. Campaigns should be organized around intent, with broad match, Performance Max, and AI Max used for AI-driven placements. Landing pages must explain why and how to use a product, while rich assets and first-party data help the system learn. The change affects eligibility and targeting.

ABM: WHAT TO START, STOP, AND SCALE IN 2026 (WEBINAR)

ABM isn't a tactic, it's how enterprise customers actually buy. This webinar, on February 11, will cover which tools are worth using and how AI can speed processes without adding noise. Learn how to define audiences and buying groups and how to measure success when traditional lead metrics don't capture impact. Speakers include the CMO of Hightouch, the VP of Growth Marketing at Snowflake, and the Director of Growth Data Science at Ramp.

AMAZON ENABLES COMMUNICATION BETWEEN ADS PLATFORM AND AI AGENTS

Amazon is testing a new MCP Server that lets AI agents connect directly to its ads platform and turn simple prompts into full ad campaigns. The server translates natural language into structured campaign actions and reduces multi step workflows like account setup, reporting, and country expansion into single prompts. It supports AI platforms and works with custom AI agents, while staying compatible as Amazon APIs change. It also expands on an earlier Ads Agent tool that enabled conversational control inside the ads console.

SYNTHETIC PERSONAS FOR BETTER PROMPT TRACKING

Synthetic personas simulate user behavior using real data to speed up AI prompt tracking. They solve the cold-start problem and reduce research time and costs by up to 70%. Teams can test concepts, explore micro-segments, and filter options before real validation. Each persona is built from job-to-be-done, constraints, decision criteria, and natural language to predict query behavior. They are a tool for exploration, not final decisions, and must be validated with real users to avoid bias and false confidence.

WHY ANTHROPIC IS BETTING ON BEING THE LIKEABLE AI

Anthropic is building Claude as a friendly, values-driven AI. It uses warm branding, public stances, and a focus on safety to contrast OpenAI's defensive, product-first image. The company's growth is powered by a strong enterprise strategy, including token-based pricing and specialized coding tools, which give it an edge in high-value markets. Trust and brand perception act as a multiplier, making Claude a safer choice for sensitive decisions.

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