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Gen Z, AI, and the Power of Creator Marketing [Video]

As AI reshapes marketing, the next generation of decision-makers is placing more trust in creators than in brands. Here’s how to use creator marketing strategies to keep your business relevant.

Marketing strategies evolve with the technological shifts of each era, continuously redefining how businesses connect with consumers.

In the early days of the internet, outbound marketing tactics like billboards and direct mail were the go-to approach. Then came Google and social media, giving rise to inbound marketing platforms like HubSpot.

Now, we’re entering a new and highly disruptive cycle, this time driven by AI.

This early ‘discovery’ phase — which Kieran and I anticipate will last 5-7 years before stabilizing — is marked by rapid innovation and an overwhelming influx of fragmented AI tools.

But the real challenge isn’t just about keeping pace with AI; it’s about understanding how to connect with a new generation of decision-makers — particularly Gen …

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Adobes Claire Darley on the battle for creativity: can Adobe Express take on Canva? [Video]

Adobe is synonymous with creative professionals, dominating the market for decades with tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator. But as the demand for simpler, more accessible solutions surges, the company finds itself in unfamiliar territory: taking on the likes of Canva. At Web Summit, The Drum gets the inside track on its strategic shift.

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"We Could All Use Some Good News" | Weekly Report December 11, 2020 [Video]

For those of you who have not been counting, its been 270 days since we first started 15 Days to Slow the Spread, so I figured its a good time to bring you some Good News in the hopes of lifting your spirits this holiday season.