To start 2026, MarketingEDGE keeps things practical with AI advice you can use immediately. This episode breaks down why visibility in AI-driven search is shifting from keywords to brand authority—and how credibility and trust now determine which brands get cited.

We also share simple ways to use free AI tools to generate ideas, refine copy, repurpose content, and plan social posts—without adding budget or headcount.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why AI search favors authority over keywords

• How brands earn visibility in AI-powered results

• Ways to use free AI tools for social content and planning

• How to work faster without losing brand voice

  Episode Resources

  Want More Visibility in AI Search? Focus on Brand Authority, Not Just Keywords

  https://www.marketing.endeavoredge.com/trends/article/55338170/want-more-visibility-in-ai-search-focus-on-brand-authority-not-just-keywords?utm_source=MarketingEDGE+NL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS251230107&o_eid=&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|&oly_enc_id=

  Smarter Social Media Marketing with AI—No Big Budget Required

  https://www.marketing.endeavoredge.com/return-on-investment/article/55340892/how-b2b-marketers-can-boost-social-media-with-free-ai-tools?utm_source=MarketingEDGE+NL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS251230107&o_eid=&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|&oly_enc_id=

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AI is everywhere in marketing—but most teams are still struggling with the basics. In this episode of MarketingEDGE, we break down why so many AI initiatives fail to deliver ROI and what separates high-performing teams from those stuck in pilot mode.
 We also explore how pairing first-party data with AI can unlock smarter targeting, personalization, and campaign performance in a cookieless world.
 In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why most marketers struggle to measure AI impact - The biggest barriers to successful AI adoption - How first-party data fuels better AI-driven campaigns - Where AI creates real leverage in targeting and optimization Episode Resources 2025 Marketing AI Insights: Barriers, Risks, and Readiness https://www.marketing.endeavoredge.com/data-and-tech/article/55339046/2025-marketing-ai-insights-barriers-risks-and-readiness?utm_source=MarketingEDGE+NL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS251218070&o_eid=&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|&oly_enc_id= How to Harness the Power of AI with First-Party Data for Your Next Campaign https://www.marketing.endeavoredge.com/data-and-tech/article/55339207/how-to-harness-the-power-of-ai-with-first-party-data-for-your-next-campaign?utm_source=MarketingEDGE+NL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS251218070&o_eid=&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|&oly_enc_id=

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In this episode of MarketingEDGE, we cover two timely articles for modern marketers. First, we examine why customer loyalty is now a board-level growth metric, not just a marketing KPI—and how retention, trust, and experience tie directly to long-term performance.

Then, we cut through the hype with 2025 Marketing AI Insights, exploring where AI is delivering real ROI, how AI agents are moving into core marketing strategy, and how customers actually feel about AI in marketing.

You’ll learn:

• Why loyalty matters more than ever
• Where AI is driving real marketing returns
• How top teams are using AI strategically

Episode Resources

Turning Customer Loyalty into a Board-Level Growth Metric - https://www.marketing.endeavoredge.com/strategy/article/55337831/turning-customer-loyalty-into-a-bo… 2025 Marketing AI Insights: Growth, Usage, and Trends - https://www.marketing.endeavoredge.com/data-and-tech/article/55338353/2025-marketing-ai-insights-gr…

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