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Four Forces Reshaping Digital Marketing in 2026

If 2025 was a year of change in the marketing world, 2026 will be even more transformative. We can anticipate significant leaps in AI, which will extend to creative decision-making, media targeting, and influencer marketing.

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Level Up Your Loyalty: Gamify to Boost Engagement

By Todd Hedberg, The Lacek Group Every parent knows a contest or game can transform many situations by redirecting kids’ unruly energy. Who can sit still the longest? Counting backward from 100.…

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The Challenges Facing Influencer Marketing Regulations

Although regulations for influencer marketing are still being defined, the industry would welcome more robust guidelines and is taking steps toward implementing this for the benefit of brands, audiences, and content creators.

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Could Advertising Learn More From Hollywood?

Most would probably know the Star Wars opening theme. However, only the diehard fans would be able to sing Leia’s theme, or even the more widely used, Force Suite.

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Snowed Under With Emails This Christmas?

As we approach the Christmas period, we are likely to see our inboxes snowed under by a steep influx of emails that advertise gifts and services. In order to stand out from the crowd, it is crucial to plan your email marketing with close attention to detail.