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Why your emails still miss the inbox even if you’re ‘in compliance’

Think meeting authentication requirements is enough? Here’s what most senders miss and how to fix it to boost deliverability and engagement. Jeanne Jennings on May 22, 2025       Your organization is probably in compliance with the latest email authentication standards required by Apple, Google, Microsoft and Yahoo, which are listed below. But is your organization … Continue reading Why your emails still miss the inbox even if you’re ‘in compliance’

14 HubSpot updates from April 2025 you don’t want to miss

From game-changing workflow options to AI-powered data enrichment, here are the HubSpot updates you’ll actually want to use. Tyler Samani-Sprunk on May 21, 2025       With more than 100 product updates released in April 2025, HubSpot continues to double down on what matters most: reducing busywork, improving data accuracy and giving teams more flexibility to … Continue reading 14 HubSpot updates from April 2025 you don’t want to miss

Publicis Groupe buys Captiv8 to grow influencer and social commerce capabilities

Captiv8 will join the previously acquired Influential in the Publicis Groupe portfolio. Mike Pastore on May 21, 2025       Publicis Groupe announced Wednesday it acquired Captiv8, adding another influencer marketing platform to its portfolio. Publicis acquired Influential back in July 2024. As influencer marketing evolves from a cottage industry to a popular and ever-growing channel, … Continue reading Publicis Groupe buys Captiv8 to grow influencer and social commerce capabilities

Google Brings Ads To AI Mode, Supercharging Performance

Google Brings Ads To AI Mode, Supercharging Performance by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, May 21, 2025 Google ads in AI Mode, an AI-powered search engine that launched earlier this year, will outperform any other types of advertising online based on keywords in queries, intent, and location. It’s like stepping into a query and over … Continue reading Google Brings Ads To AI Mode, Supercharging Performance

Target stock tumbles again as customer backlash over its DEI rollback takes a bite out of sales

May 21, 2025 Target stock tumbles again as customer backlash over its DEI rollback takes a bite out of sales BY Sarah Bregel Sales at retail giant Target took a dive during the first three months of 2025 and executives have indicated that boycotts over its rollback on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices are at … Continue reading Target stock tumbles again as customer backlash over its DEI rollback takes a bite out of sales

Why ‘head of marketing’ is the most misunderstood title in startups

Why ‘head of marketing’ is the most misunderstood title in startups Startups love to give flashy titles to hungry marketers — without mentorship, power or a seat at the table. This costs everyone. May 20, 2025     “Head of marketing” is the non-committal title a startup CEO often gives their early-choice marketing leader. It … Continue reading Why ‘head of marketing’ is the most misunderstood title in startups