Adobe and Canva are rolling out AI tools that turn design into conversation, intensifying competition and reshaping how marketers create. By Constantine von Hoffman Published on April 16, 2026 Adobe and Canva are heading in the same direction, even if they are taking very different paths to get there. Both companies rolled out … Continue reading Adobe and Canva releases push AI deeper into creative workflows
With Simtheory and Ortto, Canva is moving beyond design into AI-driven workflows, campaign execution and customer data. By Constantine von Hoffman Published on April 9, 2026 Canva is acquiring Simtheory, an AI collaboration and agent platform, and Ortto, a customer data and marketing automation platform — two moves that push the company further … Continue reading Canva expands into marketing automation with new acquisitions
April 10, 2025 Why Canva doubled down on a musical to hype its new products BY Jeff Beer Last year, when Canva used a rap song to promote its new suite of products for businesses, the reaction online was about what you’d expect. “Call 911 I’m having a cringe overdose.” “This is Lin-Manuel Miranda’s fault.” The … Continue reading Why Canva doubled down on a musical to hype its new products
Long-standing customers were surprised in August by a new, higher pricing plan for multiple users in a small team. Now the earlier pricing plan is back for them. Chris Wood on October 14, 2024 Small teams alarmed by a recent price increase by Canva are getting a reprieve. The company announced it’s reversing a … Continue reading Canva reverses price hike for loyal customers
Ramping up AI-powered tools and collaboration, Canva sharpens focus on enterprises for its next decade. Small teams feel the pinch. Chris Wood on September 25, 2024 Digital design and collaboration platform Canva hopes a recent price hike won’t hurt it with SMBs as it challenges Adobe in the enterprise market. “While enterprise users are … Continue reading As Canva targets enterprises, it risks losing SMBs due to higher prices
Canva’s recent acquisitions aim to boost its profile as an all-in-one creative hub for businesses and individuals. Chris Wood on July 30, 2024 Canva acquired generative AI content and research startup Leonardo.AI for an undisclosed sum. The Australia-based Leonardo.AI launched less than two years ago and boasts 19 million registered users. Its image- … Continue reading Canva acquires genAI startup Leonardo.AI
New offerings from the visual creative technology company aim to bring efficiency and brand controls to teams across large organizations. Chris Wood on May 23, 2024 Today, visual creative technology company unveiled Canva Enterprise, a new offering for large enterprises, along with a number of other tools for businesses, including tailored Work Kits, native … Continue reading Canva introduces Canva Enterprise, Work Kits and adtech apps
Canva rallies customers with a B2B push to get the word out about its Magic Studio suite of AI products. Chris Wood on March 12, 2024 Creative technology company Canva launched its latest campaign promoting a growing number of collaborative and AI-powered tools for businesses. The “What Will You Design Today?” campaign was created with … Continue reading How Canva is approaching B2B customers with AI-powered tools
Justin Wong February 22, 2021 Creating eye-catching social media posts when you’re not an Adobe Photoshop or InDesign pro can be challenging. But gone is the era of stern and boring images for your social media pages. If you lack the time or the desire to learn the Adobe suite to create stunning images and … Continue reading How to Use Canva to Stand Out on Social Media
by Jenni Boyd June 30, 2016 Follow @thequasihipsterJune 30, 2016 Adobe Spark is Adobe’s new, free design web app, and it’s giving Canva a run for it’s money. But is it as versatile as Canva? In some ways, Adobe Spark is giving a strong showing in its competition with Canva. It has a couple of … Continue reading Design at a Glance: The Pros and Cons of Canva and Adobe Spark
