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Research, perspectives, and data shaping the AI marketing agenda.

Our team of researchers, strategists, and practitioners publishes original analysis to help marketing leaders navigate the AI transformation.

SurveyMar 2026

The AI-ready marketing organization: why 68% of CMOs are restructuring their teams

Our annual survey of 2,400 marketing executives reveals a seismic shift in how the world's largest brands are rethinking talent, technology, and measurement.

CMOCTO48 pages
PerspectiveMar 2026

Agentic AI in the marketing stack: moving beyond the proof of concept

The next phase of AI in marketing isn't about better recommendations — it's about autonomous systems that plan, execute, and optimize campaigns with minimal human intervention.

CTOCDO12 min read
BriefingFeb 2026

What the EU AI Act means for your personalization strategy

The EU AI Act creates new obligations for any organization using AI in customer-facing marketing. Here's what marketing leaders need to know — and do — before enforcement begins.

CMOCEO8 min read
ReportFeb 2026

Retail media networks: the $85B channel that most brands still undervalue

Retail media is the fastest-growing advertising channel in a decade. Yet most brands still treat it as a line item rather than a strategic capability.

CMO15 min read
PodcastJan 2026

AI Marketing News: daily intelligence for marketing leaders

Daily AI marketing intelligence for business owners, CMOs, and marketing leaders. Real stories, real numbers, real commercial implications.

CMOCEODaily episodes
ResearchJan 2026

The CMO's guide to customer data platforms in 2026

CDP consolidation is accelerating. This guide breaks down the landscape, evaluation criteria, and implementation patterns that separate successful deployments from expensive failures.

CMOCTOCDO22 min read
PerspectiveDec 2025

Why marketing attribution is broken — and what to do about it

Last-click attribution is dead, but what replaces it? We make the case for unified measurement combining MMM, MTA, and incrementality testing.

CMOCFO10 min read
ReportDec 2025

Generative AI and brand safety: navigating the new content landscape

As generative AI tools proliferate, brand safety requires new frameworks. This report outlines the risks, governance models, and best practices for enterprise adoption.

CMOCTO18 min read
BriefNov 2025

Building an AI center of excellence inside your marketing organization

The most successful AI marketing transformations are anchored by a dedicated center of excellence. Here's how to build one that actually works.

CEOCTO14 min read
ResearchNov 2025

Marketing talent in the age of AI: the skills gap and how to close it

54% of CMOs rank AI strategists and data engineers in their top five hiring priorities. But talent supply hasn't caught up with demand.

CMOCEO16 min read
PerspectiveOct 2025

From personalization to individualization: the next frontier

True individualization goes beyond segments and cohorts to treat every customer as a market of one. Here's what it takes to get there.

CMOCDO11 min read
ReportOct 2025

Connected TV advertising: what the data tells us about 2026

CTV ad spend is projected to hit $42B in 2026. Our analysis of campaign performance data reveals what's working, what isn't, and where the smart money is going.

CMO13 min read

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