Automation can increase output, but creative effectiveness depends on operational discipline and strategic clarity. By Kate Gundlach Roberts Published on May 15, 2026 Marketing teams have more ways than ever to create, distribute, adapt, and measure content. Technology has made production faster. Templates have made execution more efficient. Automation has made scale feel … Continue reading Why scaling creative is really a leadership challenge
Stop chasing AI tools and start building agents. At the May MarTech Conference, we discussed redesigning workflows to reclaim time for strategy. By MarTechBot Published on May 12, 2026 The reality of the current marketing landscape is that “experimenting” with AI is no longer enough to move the needle. At the May 2026 MarTech Conference, … Continue reading AI + human ingenuity: Where creative and technical teams meet
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
From Coca-Cola to Svedka, poor execution is undermining AI-driven creative. Learn how to use genAI in ways that support storytelling. By Crissi Cupak Published on April 6, 2026 “AI slop” was named 2025’s word of the year by Merriam-Webster. Consumers are clearly hyperaware of the overuse of generative technologies and are increasingly allergic … Continue reading Why AI-driven creative is failing and how to fix it
March 19, 2026 Are you in a competitive creative career? Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins has advice on what it takes to find success BY Jude Cramer It’s a tough time out there for creatives. Whether you’re a writer, director, actor, or artist of any kind, the world is short on opportunities—particuarly the kind that pay. But … Continue reading Are you in a competitive creative career? Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins has advice on what it takes to find success
December 03, 2025 The simple mindset shift that makes teams more creative
We discussed building and scaling content operations at the November MarTech Conference. Here’s a recap. MarTechBot on November 7, 2025 At the Nov. 4, 2025, MarTech Conference — which is entirely virtual and free to attend — one session promises to push past the perennial barrier of creative capacity: “Zero to launch: Using AI … Continue reading Zero to launch: AI-powered campaign creation without the creative logjam
October 11, 2025 People with ADHD may be more creative, studies suggest We know that people with ADHD often approach work differently than might a neurotypical person. And while ADHD can manifest in traits like impulsivity and being easily distracted, the condition is also associated with many desirable qualities—including, it seems, incredible creativity. That’s the … Continue reading People with ADHD may be more creative, studies suggest
Google Performance Max Gains Controls, Insights by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer, August 7, 2025 Google has introduced new features to boost performance and streamline ad management, including campaign-level negative keyword lists for Performance Max campaigns, expanded search theme limits from 25 to 50 per asset group, and enhanced reporting capabilities. Through a variety of … Continue reading Google Ads Performance Max Gains Controls, Reports, Creative insights
Martech alone can’t drive results — without aligned and efficient creative operations, even the most advanced stack will fall short. Sue Wolski on July 25, 2025 Marketing budgets may be flat, but pressure on CMOs to deliver results continues to climb — and so does investment in martech. The market is growing, led by … Continue reading Creative misalignment is the silent killer of marketing ROI
