3 bitter truths all marketers need to hear right now

When I saw a LinkedIn post from today’s master declaring, “Marketing’s job is not to drive revenue,” I did a little shimmy and thought, “She…

AEO vs. GEO explained: What marketers need to know now

Marketers use AEO and GEO interchangeably, but there is a difference, and that’s what will be defined and explained in this article. In brief, AEO…

What is an attribution window in marketing? What marketers need to know

An attribution window is the defined time period when a marketing touchpoint — such as an ad click, email open, or page view — can…

Entity-based SEO: An explainer for SEOs and content marketers

Entity-based SEO is a content optimization strategy built around concepts, relationships, and context rather than isolated keyword phrases. Search engines identify entities — distinct concepts,…

Profound vs. Bluefish AI for AEO: Which tool wins for marketers?

If a brand is not visible in answer engines, it’s missing critical early-stage influence. According to McKinsey, 50% of consumers now use answer engines, and…

What should marketers let go of in 2026?

I asked six HubSpot colleagues who are experts in their respective arena what their hopes and dreams are for 2026. From “just make AI and…