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Google’s search market share falls below 90% for first time since 2015

Martech

Googles share of the global search engine market fell below 90% for the first time since 2015, according to Statcounter. Googles global search market share was under 90% during each of the final three months of 2024. Cleary, were seeing a trend with Google losing search market share. Wheres the drop? Googles U.S.

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Social media teams are finally growing—stop hiring like it’s 2015

Sprout Social

It feels like were suddenly back in 2015. Nearly 86% of marketing leaders plan to hire for at least two new social roles this year, according to The 2025 Sprout Social Index. When brands hire social marketers to do it all , they often box them out of meaningful opportunities for career growth and developing true expertise.

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5 key trends we’re seeing in B2B marketing

Martech

Like just about everything in marketing, B2B marketing is changing — and fast. So, we marketers need to get on board. Interestingly, this change in buying behavior has major implications for the role of the marketing function in the firm. Could be that marketing will enjoy an increase in power and influence in B2B?

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Are marketers trusting AI too much? How to avoid the strategic pitfall

Martech

AI tools are transforming how marketers research, write and make decisions. The rise of AI in search and marketing An interesting piece of research was released in late December but may have been lost in the busy holiday season. And, as an observer of younger generations of marketers using AI, they may be particularly vulnerable.

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How to Start Using Video in Your Marketing

Hubspot Marketing

HubSpot recently conducted a video marketing survey and found that 73% of respondents agreed that video marketing has been effective in reaching their marketing goals. However, over a third of respondents (34%) say the most challenging aspect of video marketing is the lack of content ideas.

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Shein Revenue and Usage Stats

Backlinko

Shein is one of the largest fast-fashion retailers worldwide, shipping to customers in over 150 markets. Shein claimed an 18% market share worldwide within the fast fashion category. Here’s a detailed breakdown of Shein’s annual app downloads since 2015: Year Shein Downloads 2015 2.71 billion in sales worldwide in 2023.

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3 Ways To Improve Any Ad in Minutes

Hubspot Marketing

Back in 2015, I worked for a medium-sized British software company. Try using incomplete brand names in your marketing materials, introduce quizzes or puzzles in your ad design, or test an interactive ad format that requires some form of user input. The jumbled slogan forces the viewer to pay attention and makes the ad more effective.

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