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t₀ today 2026-01-08
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37% of consumers now start searches with AI (and product comparison is a top use case)
★ max(signal) by Danny Goodwin / Search Engine Land · Marketing
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TL;DR — 37% of consumers now begin information discovery with AI, with product comparison ranking as a top use case. Search Engine Land reports that users increasingly bypass traditional search for direct answers from tools like ChatGPT. Tactical implication: Add comparison tables and explicit definition blocks to your top 10 converting pages to capture AI citation slots.
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GEO Replaces SEO: How AI Search Is Rewriting Discovery Rules in 2026
by Emmy Liederman / eMarketer · Marketing
Δ +4250 read ↗
TL;DR — Daily AI search users in the US jumped from 14% to 29.2% in just six months (HigherVisibility). eMarketer analysis suggests Google is shifting to transaction-fulfillment while ChatGPT dominates high-intent research. Tactical implication: Audit your content for 'answer engine' readiness by placing key statistics and direct answers in the first 150 words of every post.
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3 brand mistakes that AI will keep amplifying in 2026
by Shannon Reedy / MarTech · Marketing
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TL;DR — Southwest Airlines faced prolonged reputational damage after AI summaries resurfaced 2022 crisis data during recent searches. MarTech warns that without fresh 'brand receipts,' AI models default to historical controversy. Tactical implication: Publish a 'Facts' or 'Timeline' page tackling common negatives and link it from your footer to provide clean source data for crawlers.
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Agentic AI Accelerates Middle-Funnel Collapse: 38% of Shoppers Already Using AI
by eMarketer · Marketing
Δ +4000 read ↗
TL;DR — 38% of shoppers now use AI for product discovery, with 89% verifying details before purchase (IAB). eMarketer data indicates the 'middle funnel' is collapsing as autonomous agents handle evaluation and comparison tasks. Tactical implication: Structure product data with detailed Schema.org markup to ensure agents can parse pricing, specs, and availability without hallucinations.
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Reddit thread: real-world AI workflow wins marketers are reporting this week
by r/digitalmarketing / Reddit (community) · Marketing
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TL;DR — Marketers report saving 5–6 hours weekly by chaining ChatGPT for drafting with n8n for distribution. One user reduced reporting time from 47 to 10 minutes using automated data fetching scripts. Tactical implication: Map your manual reporting workflow and replace the data-gathering step with an API-connected agent or script this week.
t₋1 yesterday 2026-01-07
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Predictions for B2B Go-To-Market in 2026
★ max(signal) by Scott Brinker · Marketing
Δ +3840 read ↗
TL;DR — Jon Miller (Marketo co-founder) predicts 2026 will see the rise of 'Agent Optimization' where brands market directly to AI intermediaries. Key forecast: 'Context Engineering' will emerge as a core ops discipline to structure data for reasoning models, replacing brittle rules-based automation. Tactical implication: Create a 'headless' content layer (APIs, structured data) specifically for AI agents to ingest pricing and specs without UI friction.
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6 things marketers need to know about search and discovery in 2026
by Constantine von Hoffman / MarTech · Marketing
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TL;DR — Bain & Company data shows 60% of searches now end without a click, as users pivot to AI assistants. Ryanair vanished from GPT-5 results despite high GPT-4 visibility, proving the volatility of 'compressed memory' indices. Tactical implication: Shift SEO focus from keywords to 'Cognitive Fit'—publishing structured data and direct answers that LLMs can cite without needing a click.
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IAB releases agentic AI roadmap for digital advertising
by MarTech · Marketing
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TL;DR — The IAB's new Agentic AI Roadmap defines the shift from 'serving ads' to 'serving agents,' outlining standards for machine-readable creative and autonomous media buying. The framework pushes for metadata that allows agents to parse product utility without human visual rendering. Tactical implication: Update product feeds with structured schema (price, availability, specs) to ensure visibility in agent-led discovery.
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Driving Alpha: How Portfolio Companies Are Converting the Agentic Thesis into Value Creation
by Salesforce · Marketing
Δ +3050 read ↗
TL;DR — Salesforce portfolio data reveals Telepass now runs 36k agent conversations weekly with 80% resolution, while Nexo saves 90k employee hours monthly via agentic workflows. Smartsheet reduced response times from days to minutes by redesigning processes for AI rather than automating legacy flows. Tactical implication: Audit high-volume support workflows for 'agentic fit' and pilot one end-to-end resolution agent this quarter.
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The 90-Day SEO Playbook for AI Search Visibility
★ max(signal) by Danny Goodwin / Search Engine Land · Marketing
Δ +4170 read ↗
TL;DR — Danny Goodwin outlines a 90-day plan to adapt SEO for AI Overviews and LLMs. Strategy: shift focus to 'Answer Engine Optimization' (AEO) by targeting high-CTR pages (8%+) with structured data (FAQ, HowTo). Tools: track LLM brand mentions using Profound, Otterly.AI, and BrandRadar. Action: audit your top 10 pages for schema gaps and add direct answer blocks.
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Semrush: What to Do About AI Overviews Traffic Loss
by Alex Lindley / Semrush · Marketing
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TL;DR — Alex Lindley highlights data from 200k keywords showing a slight decrease in zero-click rates (38.1% to 36.2%) despite AIO rollout. Data: Pew research indicates only 1% of users click source links in AI summaries. Strategy: shift from definitional 'what is' content to complex 'how to' and transactional queries. Action: run a keyword gap analysis excluding informational terms to find AIO-safe pockets.
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A Growth Marketer's Guide to AI-Native Development
by Robbie Jack · Marketing
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TL;DR — Robbie Jack breaks down how non-technical marketers can ship micro-SaaS apps using Claude Code. Workflow: use 'cursor-rules' to enforce coding standards and 'spec-first' prompting to reduce hallucinations. Tools: combining Claude 3.7 with Replit Agent allows shipping internal dashboards in under 4 hours. Action: install Claude Code and build a simple API connector for your CRM.
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MarTechBot: AI is Breaking the Discovery Playbook for B2B Marketing
by MarTech Editorial · Marketing
Δ +3580 read ↗
TL;DR — MarTech Editorial argues that B2B discovery is shifting from search rankings to 'citation authority' in LLMs. Strategy: strengthen E-E-A-T signals by earning mentions from high-authority niche publications rather than high-volume generic sites. Structure: format content with clear 'definition blocks' and 'stat tables' for easy scraping. Action: rewrite your 'About' page to explicitly define your category and core value prop for crawlers.
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Self-Improving Skills in Claude Code
by Developers Digest · Marketing
Δ +3450 read ↗
TL;DR — Developers Digest outlines a method for making Claude Code 'remember' fixes across sessions using a self-improving memory file. Workflow: create a '.claude/memory.md' file where the agent logs common errors and successful patterns. Efficiency: reduces repetitive debugging loops by 40% in complex projects. Action: add a 'lessons learned' step to your cursor rules to auto-update your memory file.
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Reddit Launches AI-Powered Max Campaigns at CES 2026
by Trishla Ostwal, Adweek · Marketing
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TL;DR — Trishla Ostwal highlights Reddit's new 'Max' campaign type that automates targeting and creative allocation. Performance: pilot brands like Brooks Running saw a 17% lower CPA and 27% more conversions compared to manual setups. Automation: the system uses 'Reddit Community Intelligence' to find relevant subreddits dynamically. Action: test Reddit Max with 10% of your paid social budget to capture high-intent niche audiences.
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AI Search Features Slash Organic Traffic by 15-64%
by Gustav M · Marketing
Δ +2630 read ↗
TL;DR — Gustav M outlines the impact of AI search features on organic click-through rates across industries. Data: organic traffic has dropped 15-64% for informational queries where AI answers directly. Strategy: focus on 'experience-based' content (reviews, opinions) that AI cannot verify or replicate. Action: audit your top 20 traffic pages and add personal anecdotes or proprietary data to differentiate from AI summaries.
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Reddit Introduces Max Campaigns, Its New Automated Campaign Type
by Search Engine Journal · Marketing
Δ +2500 read ↗
TL;DR — Search Engine Journal highlights the technical rollout of Reddit's Max campaigns for performance marketers. Tools: features 'unified placement' across feed and conversation threads to maximize inventory. Efficiency: creates multiple ad variants from a single asset input using generative AI. Action: use the 'creative remix' feature to test 5 different headlines for the same visual asset.
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CMOs Reveal Their 2026 AI Priorities: AEO, GEO, and Upskilling
by Marketing Brew · Marketing
Δ +2300 read ↗
TL;DR — Marketing Brew breaks down the strategic shift of CMOs at Intuit and Adobe towards 'AI visibility'. KPI: tracking 'Citation Authority' is replacing share-of-voice as a primary metric. Workflow: investing in upskilling teams to use agents for data analysis rather than content creation. Action: set up a quarterly 'AI Visibility Index' to track how often your brand is cited by Perplexity and ChatGPT.
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MIT Tech Review: 5 AI Trends for 2026 Marketers Must Watch
by MIT Technology Review · Marketing
Δ +2000 read ↗
TL;DR — MIT Technology Review outlines macro AI trends including the rise of Chinese open-source models in US products. Regulation: expects intensified US legal battles over AI liability and copyright. Commerce: chatbots are moving from support to active sales agents in retail. Action: review your AI vendor list for dependency on specific models that may face regulatory headwinds.
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Reddit: Google AI
by u/SpudMasterFlash / r/DigitalMarketing · Marketing
Δ +1800 read ↗
TL;DR — u/SpudMasterFlash argues that 'unlinked mentions' on Reddit are becoming a critical ranking factor for AI Overviews. Observation: 34% of AI citations come from PR-driven coverage and forum discussions rather than traditional backlinks. Strategy: treat Reddit threads as 'digital PR' opportunities. Action: monitor brand mentions on Reddit and engage authentically to build semantic association.
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Reddit: If AI Overview Takes Traffic, Why Run Ads Inside LLMs?
by r/DigitalMarketing Community · Marketing
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TL;DR — Community debates the logic of shifting budget to LLM-based ad placements as SERP clicks decline. Insight: treat LLM ads as a new 'mid-funnel' channel rather than direct response. Measurement: attribution remains difficult due to lack of click data. Action: run a geo-lift test to measure the incremental impact of LLM ad spend.
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AI Agents Market to Reach $48.3B by 2030, Growing 43.3% Annually
by BCC Research · Marketing
Δ +1000 read ↗
TL;DR — BCC Research projects the AI agent market will grow at a 43.3% CAGR to reach $48.3B by 2030. Drivers: advancements in NLP and demand for enterprise automation are fueling adoption. Market: North America leads in market share. Action: monitor this sector for investment or partnership opportunities.
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Aible Launches Six Industry AI Agent Solutions
by Accesswire / Aible · Marketing
Δ +1000 read ↗
TL;DR — Aible launches six new AI agent solutions tailored for industries like retail and healthcare. Features: automated KPI analysis and explanation of shifts across millions of variables. Efficiency: claims up to 200x cost savings over traditional analytics methods. Action: explore industry-specific agent solutions if you need specialized vertical analytics.
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How to Earn Brand Mentions That Drive LLM & SEO Visibility
by Adam Tanguay / Search Engine Land · SEO
Δ +3800 read ↗
TL;DR — [Adam Tanguay] argues brand mentions are the new backlinks for AI search. LLMs prioritize context and co-occurrence over hyperlinks. Action: Prioritize 'citation-worthy' assets (original data, definitive guides, tools) and active PR to feed LLM training data.
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