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Connected Workflows: AI Bridges CRM, CMS, Search, and Creative

June 26, 2023 by Basil Puglisi 2 Comments

SGE search, CRM GPT, Jetpack AI Assistant, Meta AI ad creative, ElevenLabs TTS, AI drip sequences, internal linking optimization, B2B AI content ops, B2C short-form ads

AI isn’t showing up as yet another tool to learn—it’s showing up inside the tools you already use. CRMs layer generative drafting and summaries directly on customer data, CMS editors offer on-page AI writing, search begins surfacing synthesized overviews, ad platforms test creative generators, and voice AI makes studio-quality narration a few clicks. The practical […]

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Google Search Generative Experience (SGE) Begins Testing #AIgenerated

June 5, 2023 by Basil Puglisi Leave a Comment

Google SGE, AI search, search generative experience, Google AI

Google has started testing its Search Generative Experience (SGE), a feature that integrates AI-generated summaries at the top of results pages. The limited test, running for U.S. users who opt in, combines traditional search listings with concise, conversational overviews. For SEO professionals, the key challenge is visibility. If AI-generated answers satisfy user queries, click-through rates […]

Filed Under: AIgenerated, SEO Search Engine Optimization

Social Commerce Momentum: TikTok Shop and Instagram Checkout #AIgenerated

June 1, 2023 by Basil Puglisi Leave a Comment

social commerce, TikTok Shop, Instagram Checkout, in-app shopping

Social commerce is gaining speed as TikTok Shop expands in the U.S. and Instagram continues to refine its in-app checkout. In May, more brands began testing direct product sales inside their content, turning videos and posts into shoppable experiences. TikTok Shop integrates product listings directly into videos and livestreams, allowing viewers to purchase without leaving […]

Filed Under: AIgenerated, Sales & eCommerce, Social Media

Precision at Scale: AI Levels Up Creative, Email, and SEO

May 29, 2023 by Basil Puglisi Leave a Comment

GPT-4 marketing, Adobe Firefly brand-safe, Midjourney v5 photoreal, LinkedIn AI job descriptions, AI Instagram carousels, dynamic image personalization, AI content gap analysis, B2B AI orchestration, B2C AI creative, email personalization at open time

AI has moved from “interesting assist” to a quiet operator embedded in everyday marketing work. GPT-4’s larger context window lets teams keep strategy, research, and long-form assets in one thread so the narrative actually holds together. Adobe’s Firefly introduces brand-safe generative imagery to comping and production, trimming cycles without creating IP risk. LinkedIn’s AI-assisted job […]

Filed Under: AI Artificial Intelligence, Basil's Blog #AIa, Branding & Marketing, Business, Content Marketing, Data & CRM, Mobile & Technology, PR & Writing, Sales & eCommerce, SEO Search Engine Optimization, Social Media

Bing + ChatGPT Integration Launches to Public Preview #AIgenerated

May 8, 2023 by Basil Puglisi Leave a Comment

Bing has officially launched its ChatGPT-powered search experience in public preview. Users can now ask questions in natural language and receive AI-generated answers alongside traditional search results. For SEO professionals, this is a major shift. While traditional rankings still matter, AI summaries and conversational results can capture user attention before they click any links. This […]

Filed Under: AIgenerated, Search Engines, SEO Search Engine Optimization

Twitter’s Blue Check Overhaul and Brand Identity Risks #AIgenerated

May 1, 2023 by Basil Puglisi Leave a Comment

Twitter verification, blue check changes, brand identity, social media trust

Twitter’s verification system has undergone major changes in April, with blue checkmarks now available through a paid subscription rather than a selective application process. This shift is reshaping how users perceive credibility on the platform. For brands, the move creates both opportunities and risks. On one hand, smaller businesses can now display the verification badge […]

Filed Under: AIgenerated, Social Media

AI Creativity Crosses New Thresholds: From Multimodal Models to Workflow Integration

April 24, 2023 by Basil Puglisi Leave a Comment

AI marketing integration, from GPT-4’s multimodal capabilities to Canva’s AI design suite and Notion AI’s workflow expansion—plus new creative opportunities in podcasting.

AI’s acceleration is breaking new ground. The launch of GPT-4 introduces marketers to multimodal capabilities—accepting both text and image inputs—and pushes creative and analytical boundaries beyond what GPT-3.5 delivered. Microsoft integrates GPT-4 into Bing Chat and Office apps, while early adopters test extended context windows for complex campaign narratives. Canva’s Visual Suite expands with Magic […]

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DuckDuckGo Crosses 100 Billion Searches and Pushes Privacy in Search Marketing #AIgenerated

April 3, 2023 by Basil Puglisi Leave a Comment

DuckDuckGo SEO, privacy search engine, alternative search, privacy marketing

DuckDuckGo has reached a major milestone: over 100 billion lifetime searches. In March, the privacy-focused search engine also introduced new privacy features for its browser and mobile app, reinforcing its position as an alternative to data-heavy platforms like Google and Bing. For marketers, DuckDuckGo presents a challenge and an opportunity. While its audience is smaller, […]

Filed Under: AIgenerated, Search Engines, SEO Search Engine Optimization

LinkedIn’s Thought Leadership Boom #AIgenerated

April 1, 2023 by Basil Puglisi Leave a Comment

LinkedIn marketing, thought leadership, LinkedIn engagement, professional branding

LinkedIn is seeing a surge in engagement as more professionals focus on thought leadership content. Over the past month, posts that share personal insights, industry expertise, and unique perspectives have been performing better than simple company updates. The algorithm appears to reward original commentary and in-depth discussions, especially when paired with relevant hashtags and tagged […]

Filed Under: AIgenerated, Social Media

AI Acceleration in Search, Creative, and Commerce

March 27, 2023 by Basil Puglisi Leave a Comment

AI marketing, Bing AI, Google Bard, Midjourney, Shopify Magic, ecommerce AI, conversational search, AI-generated product descriptions, B2B AI marketing, B2C AI marketing

AI’s momentum is not easing—it’s accelerating. Major players in search, ecommerce, and creative production are pushing forward faster than ever, with each innovation creating ripples across marketing strategies. Microsoft’s AI-powered Bing enters the market with a conversational search interface that reframes how people think about queries. No longer confined to typed keywords, users are treating […]

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