Answer engine optimization strategy beyond basic SEO and AEO tactics

If you’re not in the trenches of search every single day, it’s hard to know how seriously to take answer engine optimization strategy. There are two dominant camps right now: those who see generative AI as the most disruptive shift search has ever experienced, and those who argue that AEO (or GEO) is simply an […]
AI and SEO: What AI means for the future of SEO [Expert Tips & Interview]

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rewriting the playbook of so much of our lives — how we interact, how we learn, how we complete daily tasks, and sometimes even what we eat for dinner. So, of course, AI and the future of SEO are no different.
Where to Start with AI: A Practical Guide for GTM Teams

Over the past year, I‘ve had hundreds of conversations with business leaders about AI. The pattern is always the same. They’re not short on tools or ambition. They’re struggling with where to get started and how to get value.
Claude vs. ChatGPT: A marketer’s guide to choosing AI

“What’s better: Claude or ChatGPT?” is the mind-boggling question every marketer is asking right now. As AI tools become essential to content workflows, understanding the differences between Claude and ChatGPT for marketing can mean the difference between a streamlined operation and a frustrating bottleneck.
AI marketing predictions that will shape 2026

Marketing is set for its most transformative year in decades, according to major AI predictions for 2026. Currently, marketers struggle with fragmented customer journeys, declining attention spans, rising acquisition costs, and failed campaigns. Using AI in marketing will redefine how brands connect with consumers by using real-time data processing and predictive analytics.
Marketing experiments every growth team should run

Every reliable tactic marketers now love, from video content to email marketing and blogging, was once a new experiment that early adopters tested and developed. Creating new marketing strategies is foundational to marketing, helping brands reach new customers and gather data that helps facilitate smarter business decisions.
Profound vs Scrunch AI for AEO: Which tool delivers better ROI?

As businesses adjust to the new AEO landscape, marketers are seeing increasing convergence with marketing automation—HubSpot’s recent acquisition of Xfunnel signals this shift, bringing AI search optimization directly into the CRM ecosystem where attribution and revenue tracking happen.
8 generative engine optimization best practices your strategy needs

Despite what the headlines would have you believe, artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t new. The term and early technology date back to the 1950s, but generative AI (which emerged in the 2010s) is undeniably new terrain.
Content amplification: How to amplify content across every marketing channel

Sharing content across channels is a top 5 marketing trend in 2026, according to HubSpot’s State of Marketing report. The brands that will do this successfully with the best ROI will focus on amplification, not just copy/paste repurposing.
Social media schedulers: Our top picks for growing businesses

If you’re managing social media marketing without a social media scheduler, I’ve got one thing to say to you: You’re making your job harder than it needs to be. A social media scheduler eliminates the chaos of logging into multiple platforms, posting in real-time, and hoping you remembered to hit publish at the right moment […]
