In last year's report, the main disruption was inside marketing: established vendors vs. upstart AI-native tools, or the challenge of managing ever-expanding martech stacks. This year, the main disruption is outside of marketing's control: The consumer use of tools like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini for research and buying decisions is turning everything upside down. Half of all consumers already use AI-powered search, putting as much as 50% of traditional search traffic at risk. That's an enormous power shift.
We have come a long way since then-from simple websites to dynamic social and digital marketing ad campaigns powered by artificial intelligence. Aside from being just a new kid on the block (at least, in the mainstream), AI has become a prominent piece of our digital marketing landscape. Now, you might want to know, as many of our clients do, how you can leverage AI for your digital marketing efforts.
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In today's digital landscape, creating compelling and polished content is essential for capturing and retaining audience attention. This comprehensive guide offers invaluable insights and strategies for optimizing your content across various platforms.