The full 2026 AI & Search Behavior Study is available for download here. More than one-third of consumers now begin their digital search journeys with AI tools rather than Google or other search engines, signaling a fundamental shift in how people discover information, evaluate brands, and make purchase decisions. According to Eight Oh Two Marketing’s newly […]
2026 predictions By Paul Greenwood, global head of research & insight at We Are Social Social search: “Social search is set to surge even more in 2026. Brand discoverability on social media will be just as important as on Google. In particular, text-based social platforms are going to see increased interest from brands because they’re so often used to […]
Influencer marketing is set for strong growth in 2026, with 81% of UK brands planning to increase their budgets, according to The State of Influencer Marketing in Europe 2025, a new benchmark study from Kolsquare, produced in partnership with NewtonX. The UK stands out as one of Europe’s most active markets: 84% of UK brands and agencies […]
As we approach the end of the month of ‘Movember’, it’s time to take stock and appreciate the beauty of the mighty moustachio. Whether you’ve been nurturing a wispy newcomer or sculpting a moustache with the conviction of a Victorian aristocrat, one thing is clear: this is more than just a passing trend. When Product […]
New Global Shopper Study Shows In-Store Experience Has Always Been Critical, Just Underutilized Global experiential agency Momentum Worldwide and Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) have released new research today challenging the industry narrative that in-store media is experiencing a “resurgence.” The comprehensive study reveals that in-store media hasn’t been reborn, it’s been consistently powerful but dramatically underutilized by […]
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Download the report at: https://info.yesandagency.com/gen-z-in-focus Yes&, an integrated marketing agency, has released Gen Z in [ Focus ]: How Gen Z Is Redefining the College Decision, a proprietary national study revealing how today’s students are rethinking success, education, and work—and what that shift means for colleges. First presented at the AMA Symposium for the Marketing of Higher […]
Rival, the global marketing research and consulting firm, and Imperial College’s Business School, London, today announced the launch of The Rival 50, a new global index revealing the top 50 challenger brands that redefine the standard for success across today’s increasingly complex global marketing landscape. The list analyzes and celebrates the brands that have challenged the conventions […]
Reddit, LinkedIn and YouTube have reported significant gains in their UK advertising audiences, according to a new report released today. Digital 2026: The United Kingdom, from We Are Social, the socially-led creative agency, and Meltwater, a global leader in media, social and consumer intelligence, is a 165 page deep dive that covers the entire UK digital ecosystem; from social media […]
2025 study shows 74% of brands increasing affiliate budgets due to rising costs in other marketing channels Brands are doubling down on the proven effectiveness of affiliate marketing in the face of rising customer acquisition costs, with influencers taking an increasing share of affiliate budgets. This is among key findings of The Global State of […]
UK businesses are embracing a new era of sustainability communications, where honesty and transparency are valued more than polished perfection. New data from FleishmanHillard UK reveals that despite global divisions around sustainability and a backdrop of criticism, UK organisations are stepping up, not stepping back – refusing to let political polarisation undermine progress. In fact, […]