Tag Archives: 2025

Gambling ads face scrutiny as Google blocks 270 million promotions in 2025

Gambling ads face scrutiny as Google blocks 270 million promotions in 2025 Suswati Basu     Online gambling ads faced a tougher year in 2025 as Google stepped up enforcement across its network. The company says it blocked or removed 270.7 million gambling and gaming ads for breaking policy rules, putting the sector among the … Continue reading Gambling ads face scrutiny as Google blocks 270 million promotions in 2025

US commercial gaming revenue surges to record highs in 2025 nationwide

US commercial gaming revenue surges to record highs in 2025 nationwide Suswati Basu     The US commercial gaming business reached a new peak in 2025, pulling in $ 78.72 billion in gross gaming revenue, according to figures released Thursday (February 26) by the American Gaming Association. That total represents a 9.2% increase over 2024 … Continue reading US commercial gaming revenue surges to record highs in 2025 nationwide

December 2025 HubSpot updates: Smarter segmentation, tighter AI control, less CRM busywork

December’s HubSpot updates were all about making day-to-day work in HubSpot a little smoother. Here’s what stood out to us. By Tyler Samani-Sprunk ,     January 23, 2026   HubSpot wrapped up 2025 with a batch of updates that feel very “operational” in the best way: more control over your data, clearer insights into … Continue reading December 2025 HubSpot updates: Smarter segmentation, tighter AI control, less CRM busywork

How AI agents shaped the record-breaking 2025 holiday season

Salesforce data shows where AI agents drove growth, conversion and efficiency during the holidays — and what marketers should do next. By Greg Kihlstrom   January 21, 2026   The 2025 holiday shopping season set new records, according to Salesforce data, with $ 1.29 trillion in global sales driven by a definitive shift toward AI-driven … Continue reading How AI agents shaped the record-breaking 2025 holiday season

The best design books of 2025

December 23, 2025 The best design books of 2025 span>span]:whitespace-nowrap”>It’s easy, for me at least, to be cynical about the state of design. Our visual environment can feel bland, everything from brands to buildings homogenized around similar styles. The ever-impending AI takeover can make the future of this work uncertain. My reading around design this … Continue reading The best design books of 2025

4 takeaways for email marketers from Google’s 2025 holiday report

Shoppers are thinking differently, and Google’s new data shows the cognitive patterns marketers need to understand to win the 2025 season. Kath Pay on December 9, 2025   The holiday season of 2025 is one of the most psychologically complex shopping seasons we’ve seen in years. Shoppers are cautious. Budgets are tight. Brand trust matters … Continue reading 4 takeaways for email marketers from Google’s 2025 holiday report