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King Digest #87 | Join here
Hi, welcome to the latest edition of the newsletter. This one is packed with big insights.
I hope you enjoy reading!
🔥 AI is Reshaping Everything We Know About Marketing
• AI as your marketing co-pilot: Learn how to effectively leverage LLMs in SEO content creation. (Search Engine Journal)
• AI isn't the enemy: How bloggers can actually thrive in a generative search world. (Search Engine Land)
• The hidden AI risk: Discover directed bias attacks on brands and how to protect yourself. (Search Engine Journal)
• AI agents are changing advertising: How AI is revolutionizing the way ads work across platforms. (Koozai)
• ChatGPT usage doubles: People are using AI twice as much, but remain skeptical of AI in news. (Nieman Lab)
📈 SEO and Search Evolution You Can't Ignore
• AI assistants prefer fresh content: New study reveals what AI really wants to cite. (Ahrefs)
• How to rank in AI search: Complete guide to optimizing for the new search landscape. (SEO Testing)
• Building SEO strategies around real customer behavior: Stop guessing and start using actual data. (Search Engine Journal)
• Creating a keyword universe with AI: Step-by-step guide using Ahrefs and Claude. (Nectiv Digital)
• Tracking site migrations with GSC: Essential guide for preserving SEO value during transitions. (SEO Gets)
• Image SEO definitive guide: Deep dive into Google's Content Warehouse and ImageData schema. (Hobo Web)
• Does schema help SEO and AI visibility? Data-driven analysis of structured data impact. (Ann Smarty)
🚀 Content Strategy That Actually Works
• Growing Substack by 7,000 subscribers: HubSpot's proven strategies for newsletter growth. (HubSpot)
• How to become a better copywriter: Practical tips for improving your writing skills. (Copyblogger)
• Content as a Service (CaaS): Framework that aligns marketing with business goals. (SparkToro)
• The 4 levels of insight: From commodity information to valuable intelligence. (Pierre Herubel)
• Audience research mastery: Comprehensive guide to understanding your target market. (Backlinko)
👀 Platform-Specific Wins and Updates
• Reddit is winning the battle: How Reddit dominates search results and what it means for marketers. (Product Led SEO)
• Instagram Reels topic algorithm control: New feature gives users more control over their feed. (Social Media Today)
• LinkedIn tactics that work: 40 new strategies for better LinkedIn performance. (LinkedIn)
• AI survival strategies for publishers: How media companies can thrive in the AI era. (SEO for Google News)
✨ Marketing Psychology and Strategy
• Make discounts harder to get: Science-backed approach to improving perceived value. (Science Says)
• Brand marketing vs performance marketing: Strategic comparison of both approaches. (LinkedIn)
• How to measure brand awareness: Comprehensive guide to tracking brand metrics. (Sprout Social)
• AI mode user behavior study: What our research revealed about user interactions. (Growth Memo)
🔍 Research, Data, and Industry Insights
• YouGov survey analysis: Key findings about consumer behavior and preferences. (BuzzStream)
• Deconstructing Google's AI search: Insights from antitrust revelations. (LinkedIn)
• October 2025 marketing trends: Latest developments in the marketing landscape. (Trend Hunter)
• How to appear in AI answers: What we've learned about AI visibility. (SparkToro)
• AI search comprehensive guide: Understanding AI mode overviews and optimization. (Advanced Web Ranking)
⚡ Tech Updates and Industry News
• Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold review: The ultimate Google phone examined. (Ars Technica)
• BuilderAI downfall: How AI app promises led to company struggles. (Rest of World)
• Deloitte AI errors: Consulting giant refunds government after admitting AI mistakes. (AFR)
• AI fluency in executives: How to determine if leadership truly understands AI. (Fast Company)
• Archive link insights: Additional industry analysis and trends. (Archive)
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