Google AI Mode sends traffic on 69% of transactional queries: New data
New UX testing shows AI Mode doesn’t kill high-value clicks. Users still visit websites when choosing doctors, dentists, and other services.
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Meta: Native Reels ads can lift purchase intent 5.3x
Meta’s latest research shows that Reels ads designed natively for the platform can significantly boost purchase intent, and brand interest.
AI Max undermines match-type control
AI Max quietly turns all keywords into broad match and blurs reporting, making it harder for advertisers to see what’s really driving their results.
Google home page search bar upload feature goes directly to AI Mode results
It does feel like AI Mode will be Google’s default search experience sometime in the future.
7 SEO, Marketing, And Tech Predictions For 2026 via @sejournal, @Kevin_Indig
Kevin Indig’s 2026 predictions reveal the end of AI dashboards, the rise of agentic SEO, and a web divided between bots and verified humans.
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Google Daily Hub: Anatomy of an overambitious system shaping the future of search
Daily Hub tried to merge embeddings, entities, and real-time context – and buckled under the system’s complexity.
The Search Equity Gap: Quantifying Lost Organic Market Share (And Winning It Back) via @sejournal, @billhunt
Bill Hunt outlines how leading brands close the search equity gap by linking discoverability, governance, and measurable financial impact.
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How to plan and manage paid media budgets in an AI-driven world
Plan smarter budgets across channels, adjust to sudden changes, and make confident choices about where and how you spend.
How To Maximize Paid Ads Profitability With A Strategic Landing Page Audit
Turn your landing pages into revenue drivers that enhance conversion efficiency and campaign scalability.
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How AI Overviews are impacting ad position and the fight for top spot by Adthena
Ad position is critical. New data reveals how Google AI Overviews affect paid search visibility and CTR.