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It’s all over the news – Google is fighting to stay relevant with younger users, especially Gen Z. Born between 1996 and 2010, this generation has grown up with the internet and social media at their fingertips. They’re digital natives who prefer visuals and quick answers over text-heavy search results. And now, social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram are becoming their go-to search engines, changing how they discover local businesses and products. For brands, a solid social media presence is essential to winning over the next generation of consumers. But is this shift here to stay, or will Gen Z eventually return to Google when they outgrow their TikTok phase?

For years, the importance of brand storytelling has echoed throughout seminars, strategy documents, and agency briefs – not least in B2B circles. But without a clear understanding of how, where, and why storytelling works, we may wonder: is storytelling still relevant, or is it just another marketing trend to leave behind?

Short-form video is here to stay. In fact, short-form video (i.e., videos under 60 seconds) is the format that’s expected to see the most growth during 2024 as it has the highest ROI in any social media marketing (1). Does that mean we’re guaranteed better results from a video ad than an ad with static content? Whilst businesses are often keen on drawing such conclusions, the truth is that, as with all marketing, it’s not that simple. It all comes down to how good of a job you do to connect with and engage your target audiences.

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, data is king, queen, and probably the entire court. As marketers, we're constantly seeking the most effective ways to connect with our audience, and data is the key to making that happen. However, not all data is created equal. You might be familiar with 1st-party and 3rd-party data—they’ve been around for a while. But what about 0-party and 2nd-party data? These might not be as well known, yet they’re just as crucial. Let’s have a look at what different types of data there is and why they’re all important.

As the pace of technological change accelerates, enterprises must be agile to remain competitive – not least when it comes to AI. Traditional AI implementation approaches, which often involve lengthy development cycles and rigid structures, are no longer sufficient. Agile AI solutions on the other hand, characterised by flexibility, scalability, and rapid deployment, are essential to keep up with dynamic market demands and technological advancements. Microservice architecture offers a promising approach to achieving this agility.

Imagine you're at a fancy dinner party, and the host has prepared a meal tailored to your specific taste. Not only do you feel valued, but you’re also more likely to remember the experience. Now, translate that to the B2B world, where the stakes are higher, the decisions are more complex, and the relationships are more enduring. Enter AI – your ever-attentive host, ready to serve precisely what each of your customers wants, often before they even know it themselves.

“Artificial intelligence (AI) is a tool, not a replacement for human intelligence”. We’ve all heard it and, most likely, even said it ourselves. But what does it actually mean? Of course, this will depend on what we want to use AI for. In this article, we’ll look at how AI should – and shouldn’t – be leveraged to build your brand identity.

The world of SEO is an ever-changing landscape. As customers’ search behaviour becomes more complex and diversified, staying on top of page rankings and optimisation can be overwhelming, even for an experienced SEO professional. To address this challenge, our SEO team has developed a workflow that leverages the automation of critical tasks to provide a smoother and quicker path to SEO success.