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Marketers Spend on New Technologies While Battling Usage and Impact Challenges

The CMO Survey

When asked how they would spend an extra $1M of marketing budget, marketing leaders report they would most likely use it to hire and develop talent (16.5%), followed by digital advertising and marketing (10.3%), brand building and awareness (7.9%), and AI or automation (7%). Macroeconomic Forecasts Optimism about the U.S. in Fall 2023.

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2025 advertising trends cheatsheet: the future of marketing in a rapidly evolving world

illumin

As we dive into 2025, the advertising landscape is undergoing a massive transformation driven by new technologies, evolving consumer behavior, and changing regulatory frameworks. In this article, well break down the top advertising trends for agencies, retail marketers, and the broader advertising industry.

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How to master the basics of social media advertising [+ 5 examples]

Hubspot Marketing

I can't imagine any company today experiencing substantial growth without proper social media advertising. Advertising is how businesses promote themselves and what they sell to their audience members. With billions of people on social media, it's clear why businesses choose to advertise and promote themselves through this medium.

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How to introduce AI into your advertising in 2024 and beyond

illumin

In 2023 AI blew the tech world wide open with new and exciting innovations, but how can advertisers leverage AI’s power for their business in 2024? Advertisers also need to consider that not all AI is good for their business in the long term. Accurate data analytics assist advertisers with planning and decision-making.

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Cookies Stay in the Jar: Google Delays Phase-Out Again

DirectMail2.0

This decision marks a significant shift in the tech giant’s approach, highlighting the complex balance between user privacy and the needs of advertisers. By eliminating these cookies, Google aimed to bolster user privacy and set a new standard for the industry. The Implications: What Does This Mean for Users and Advertisers?

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2025: The year for “hype” normalization

SmartBrief - Marketing

While several new technology trends have taken off over the last two years — generative AI, social commerce and retail media, to name a few — what lies ahead for business leaders is the need to right-size excitement around these areas versus actual impact. Looking ahead, 2025 will be a year of “hype” normalization.

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SmartBrief - Marketing

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