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  • YouTube tightens monetisation rules to clamp down on repetitive content

    YouTube is making moves to clean up the monetised side of its platform. Starting 15 July 2025, the video giant will roll out a revised monetisation policy targeting what it calls “mass-produced or repetitive content.” This includes a clearer definition of “inauthentic” videos—something that’s long been a grey area for creators trying to stay in…

  • Standard Chartered puts human stories at the heart of wealth marketing

    Standard Chartered has launched a new branded content series, WealthNOW, in partnership with BBC Storyworks commercial production. But unlike typical wealth campaigns that hinge on numbers and charts, this one prioritizes something less tangible—and arguably more powerful: human emotion. I am delighted to share our new three-part global content series, WealthNOW, produced for us by…

  • Asia’s go-to content marketing agencies — 2025 edition

    Looking for a content marketing agency in Asia? Good call. Brands across Asia are investing in content marketing not just because it pulls in three times more leads than traditional ads (while cutting costs by 62%), but because it helps them show up on search engines, build real audience trust, and keep their content working…

  • Should marketers hide their AI use?

    AI is now embedded in nearly every corner of modern marketing—from crafting copy and generating visuals to automating research and personalizing user experiences. As the tools become more powerful and accessible, marketers are rapidly integrating AI into daily workflows. But there’s a growing divide: some proudly share their use of AI to showcase innovation and…

  • Essence expands Roblox beauty world with monetized emote and Gamescom debut

    Essence is stepping up its game—literally. The Gen Z-focused beauty brand is expanding its presence in Roblox with a major update to its digital world Kingdom of essentia, introducing a summer-themed island, its first premium emote, and a real-world activation at Gamescom Germany. This move is more than just a playful campaign. It signals a…

  • How to hire a content writer: Cost, skills & where to find one

    SEO can bring traffic, but without the right content, those visitors won’t stick around. That’s why hiring a good writer matters. A skilled writer can turn SEO into real business results. Whether you need blog posts, case studies, or thought leadership pieces, hiring the right SEO content writer helps attract leads—without expensive outbound tactics. Good…

  • New LinkedIn API finally lets marketers track real content impact

    LinkedIn is doubling down on its value to creators and marketers with a set of upgrades that make it easier to measure what matters—real business outcomes, not just likes. We often hear our members ask for more insight into how professionals are engaging with their content beyond likes or views. | Gyanda Sachdeva We often…

  • The rise of faceless creators

    Faceless creators are taking over YouTube, TikTok, podcasts, and even X (formerly Twitter)—without ever revealing their identity. In a creator economy obsessed with personality, their rise signals a major shift. And it’s not just a niche trend. According to reports, In 2025, faceless YouTube and TikTok accounts make up approximately 38% of all new creator…

  • AI startups like Perplexity and OpenAI are coming for Chrome and they’re not holding back

    Search is shifting, and AI-native browsers are at the center of it. With Google’s search dominance under regulatory fire, upstarts like Perplexity and OpenAI are racing to redefine how users navigate the web. After being rebuffed by Google, which declined to make Perplexity the default engine in Chrome, CEO Aravind Srinivas is forging ahead with…

  • Premier League taps Adobe AI to let fans design fantasy kits

    The Premier League is turning its 1.8 billion-strong global fanbase into content creators. Starting from the 2025/26 season, Fantasy Premier League (FPL) players will be able to design their own kits and team badges using AI-powered tools directly embedded into the League’s digital platforms. Unveiled at the Adobe Summit in London, this multi-year partnership brings…