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UK marketers miss cultural moments, Optimizely finds

More than half of UK consumers are likelier to engage when brands react to live events, but internal bottlenecks are slowing marketers down.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Generative AI

UK businesses face £83,000 risk from AI search shift

More than 80% of Google searches now end without a click, putting firms that depend on organic traffic at risk of losing revenue.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026

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Cloudflare launches dashboard to track AI mentions

Website owners can now see whether AI assistants cite or mention them, as Cloudflare's new dashboard targets a growing shift in discovery.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Thryv & Wix unveil partnership for small businesses

Small service firms could get a single platform for websites, bookings, marketing and payments if the tie-up is rolled out as planned.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Fintech

Axi becomes DP World Tour's first online trading partner

The deal gives the trading firm exposure to golf fans worldwide as it seeks to lift brand awareness in crowded overseas markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

AI search shift forces SMBs to rethink online discovery

Local firms risk losing customers unless their online details, reviews and booking options are clear enough for AI tools to recommend them.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Last month

Customer Experience

Meta launches AI tools for advertisers & businesses

Marketers could save time and reach more customers as Meta expands AI across ad creation, creator discovery and WhatsApp sales chats.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Cloudinary launches image to video tool for brands

Brands using large image libraries could cut video production costs as Cloudinary folds generation, moderation and editing into one workflow.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

UK firms struggle to reach customers online, study says

Rising ad costs and changing algorithms are leaving many UK firms with little visibility over which digital channels win customers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026

Marketing Technologies

DoubleVerify adds YouTube Audio Ads suitability reporting

Advertisers can now check whether YouTube Audio Ads appear alongside suitable content, as DoubleVerify extends post-bid measurement into streaming audio.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026

Data Protection

Australia & New Zealand small firms lift marketing spend

Despite inflation and interest-rate pressure, most small firms are boosting marketing and AI use to win customers and protect revenue.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026

Marketing Technologies

Older consumers drive sustainability ad performance

Older shoppers delivered 44% of the strongest response, suggesting sustainability ads can drive purchases as well as brand awareness.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026

Partner Programmes

Kaseya launches MSP Success to boost provider growth

Customer acquisition pressure is driving Kaseya's new MSP Success umbrella, which folds marketing, peer support and learning resources into one hub.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Constant Contact launches SMS marketing tool in Australia

Australian small firms get a faster way to reach customers as Constant Contact adds SMS to its email and social marketing platform.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026

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Authentic Digital named Semrush's first NZ partner

New Zealand marketers will gain local access to enterprise search and AI visibility tools as brands adapt to being found in chatbots as well as Google.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week