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The ultimate list of TikTok trends for Gen Z marketing (updated: June 2025)
TikTok is no longer just a place for dance challenges and memes—it’s Gen Z’s cultural barometer, shopping guide, and search engine rolled into one. As of 2025, the platform boasts 1.59 billion monthly users, with nearly half (45%) falling in the Gen Z demographic (ages 10–25). That makes it a must-watch—and must-understand—platform for any brand…
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Social is Gen Z’s new search engine
Search engines may still dominate desktops, but for Gen Z, discovery starts somewhere else. New research from Sprout Social reveals that social media has overtaken traditional search engines as Gen Z’s top channel for finding information, including product reviews, local spots, and lifestyle content. This article explores the key findings from Sprout’s Q2 2025 Pulse…
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Levi’s closes REIIMAGINE campaign with Beyoncé
Levi’s and Beyoncé have dropped the curtain on their year-long REIIMAGINE campaign with “The Denim Cowboy,” a 90-second cinematic piece that stitches together fashion, culture, and empowerment. The finale does not just showcase denim. It reinforces Levi’s position as a cultural storyteller with Beyoncé at the helm. This is not a one-off celebrity collaboration. Across…
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Mastercard launches AI-powered card design studio for banks
If you work in financial marketing or brand management, Mastercard’s latest launch is one to watch. The company just unveiled its AI Card Design Studio, a tool that helps issuers design custom-branded payment cards using AI. This article explores how the platform works, why Mastercard is betting on AI for card branding, and what it…
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Samsung taps girl group no na as youngest Team Galaxy members in AI-powered marketing push
Samsung is doubling down on the fusion of AI, culture, and youth marketing. At its recent First Galaxy AI Live Creation event in Jakarta, Samsung Electronics Indonesia introduced girl group no na as the youngest members of Team Galaxy. The move signals a sharper focus on Gen Z audiences while positioning AI not just as…
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Generative AI might be the lifeline premium publishers needed
After years of battling declining ad revenues, algorithm shifts, and the rise of clickbait farms, high-quality publishers might finally be seeing a turn in the tide. And it’s coming from the very technology many feared: Generative AI. This article explores how large language models (LLMs) are shifting the economics of digital media, why trust and…
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7-Eleven’s National Day campaign shows how nostalgia still sells
For brands wondering how to stay culturally relevant during national milestones, 7-Eleven Singapore offers a fresh case study. Its SG60 campaign, launched to celebrate Singapore’s 60th birthday, proves that nostalgia, food memories and smart partnerships can do more than spark sentiment. They can also reinforce a brand’s role in daily life. Instead of a typical…
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Studio Resonate reveals the real impact of AI voices in advertising
As AI-generated voices become more lifelike, marketers face a growing question: Can synthetic voiceovers be used in ads without sacrificing emotional connection? Studio Resonate, the in-house audio agency at SiriusXM Media, teamed up with neuromarketing firm CloudArmy to explore this issue at a deeper level. Their study, The Power of the Human Voice in An…
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Mailtrap SMTP service: A marketer’s guide to effective email campaigns
Your SMTP service and email deliverability go hand in hand. While email deliverability depends on many factors, such as sender reputation and content, the reliability of your SMTP provider is something you can’t afford to ignore. If your emails don’t deliver in the target inbox, your lead nurturing and retention efforts go down the drain.…
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Netflix ad growth is real, but marketers want more from its stack
Netflix has become a serious player in the ad-supported streaming game, but media buyers say it still needs to earn their trust before it can unlock larger budgets. In the second quarter of 2025, Netflix posted a 16% jump in total revenue, hitting US$11.08 billion. That includes both subscription and advertising income. Still, investors were…