# marketer (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 20 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover marketer. Page: Feed: --- ## [Are AI Systems Replacing Manual SEO for Affiliates?](https://www.affnext.com/forum/are-ai-systems-replacing-manual-seo-for-affiliates) _2026-08-20 · RSS Feed_ The way brands are winning search in 2026 has quietly shifted, and most affiliates haven't caught up yet. Instead of manually doing keyword research, updating content, and checking rankings, the brands dominating search right now are running age... ## [Is iGaming Really That Hard to Scale?](https://www.affnext.com/forum/is-igaming-really-that-hard-to-scale) _2026-08-19 · RSS Feed_ Scaling iGaming is genuinely one of the harder challenges in performance marketing right now. Acquisition costs are rising across every major channel, platform policies keep shifting, affiliate relationships take months to build and hit real volume c... ## [Run a multiplayer AI marketing team on Notion](https://jon4growth.substack.com/p/run-a-multiplayer-ai-marketing-team) _2026-08-19 · Jonathan Martinez · The AI Marketer_ Step-by-step guide ## [Don’t Just Attend, Create. How to Get More Value From Your Next Conference](https://www.marketingaiinstitute.com/blog/get-more-value-maicon-2026) _2026-08-19 · Cathy McPhillips · Marketing AI Institute | Blog_ Trade events and conferences are packed with fresh perspectives, meaningful conversations, and ideas. But with so much happening at once, the experience can quickly become overwhelming … making it easy to miss in-person connections and creative opportunities. ## [Are Influencer Tools Worth It for Tracking Engagement, Conversions, and Audience Quality?](https://somiibo.com/blog/are-influencer-tools-worth-it-for-tracking-engagement-conversions-and-audience-quality) _2026-08-19 · Somiibo · Somiibo Blog_ Wondering if influencer tools are worth the spend? Learn how to track engagement, conversions, and audience quality so you can decide with confidence and avoid paying for vanity metrics. ## [What Triggers a Google Manual Penalty & Who Can Remove It](https://somiibo.com/blog/what-triggers-a-google-manual-penalty-who-can-remove-it) _2026-08-19 · Somiibo · Somiibo Blog_ Learn what triggers a Google manual penalty, how it impacts your website, and who can remove it to restore search visibility and rankings. ## [How Marketers Should Handle Watermarked AI Content](https://somiibo.com/blog/how-marketers-should-handle-watermarked-ai-content) _2026-08-19 · Somiibo · Somiibo Blog_ Learn how marketers should handle watermarked AI content, what traceability means for your workflow, and how to use AI drafts quickly without losing human judgment. ## [Frameworks are not work. Here are three things you can build that bring your ideas to life.](https://mktg.substack.com/p/frameworks-are-not-work-here-are) _2026-08-18 · Tom · Marketing is Hard!_ Sorry pal, writing the doc doesn't count. The job is done when the thing is live and actual customers are reading it and using it to make decisions. ## [Building an AI Creative Director: From Ideas to Finished Content With Claude](https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/building-an-ai-creative-director-from-ideas-to-finished-content-with-claude/) _2026-08-18 · Michael Stelzner · Social Media Examiner_ Struggling to create consistent content across platforms without a creative team? Want to build an AI-powered system in Claude that drafts threads, newsletters, video scripts, and carousels from a single source? In this article, you'll discover how to build an AI creative director using Claude that transforms voice journaling into multiple forms of content that \[…\] The post Building an AI Creative… ## [Can Influencer Tools Really Help Solo Creators Grow Faster Across Platforms?](https://somiibo.com/blog/can-influencer-tools-really-help-solo-creators-grow-faster-across-platforms) _2026-08-18 · Somiibo · Somiibo Blog_ Find out whether influencer tools like Somiibo can actually help solo creators grow faster across TikTok, Instagram, SoundCloud, and X with practical automation, repurposing, and monetization tactics. ## [Ship everywhere from one CLI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GpIKVKJneB3t) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ One codebase, hosted runners, encrypted credentials, and automated submissions across stores ## [Is the Legal iGaming Market Funding Its Own Addiction Problem?](https://www.affnext.com/forum/is-the-legal-igaming-market-funding-its-own-addiction-problem) _2026-08-17 · RSS Feed_ Alberta, Canada isn't just regulating iGaming — it's building a direct funding pipeline from the legal market straight into addiction treatment. Under the framework, the province takes 20% of gross gaming revenue from licensed private oper... ## [The curiosity versus direct debate is the wrong argument.](https://robsperry1.substack.com/p/the-curiosity-versus-direct-debate) _2026-08-17 · Rob Sperry · Rob Sperry_ For the last couple of years our profession has been split into two camps. ## [Proving the ROI of Agentic Marketing](https://www.marketingaiinstitute.com/blog/the-roi-of-agentic-marketing-maicon-2026) _2026-08-17 · Cathy McPhillips · Marketing AI Institute | Blog_ Saving time is not the goal of AI. Spending it on something better is. ## [How Small Businesses Are Really Using AI: 5 Eye-Opening Findings](https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/how-small-businesses-are-really-using-ai-5-eye-opening-findings/) _2026-08-17 · Michael Stelzner · Social Media Examiner_ Two years ago, about a third of marketers used AI every day. Today, nearly three out of four do. That's not a trend. That's a transformation. And if you run a small business, the data in our 2026 AI Marketing Industry Report tells a story you need to hear — because much of it is surprisingly good news for \[…\] The post How Small Businesses Are Really Using AI: 5 Eye-Opening Findings appeared first… ## [How to Turn One Piece of Content Into a Week of Social Media Marketing](https://somiibo.com/blog/how-to-turn-one-piece-of-content-into-a-week-of-social-media-marketing) _2026-08-17 · Somiibo · Somiibo Blog_ Turn one blog post, video, or podcast into a full week of social media marketing with a simple repurposing system, platform-specific posting cadence, and automation workflows that save time while driving reach and revenue. ## [6 Kitchen Upgrades That Improve Daily Life Without Overcomplicating the Room](https://somiibo.com/blog/6-kitchen-upgrades-that-improve-daily-life-without-overcomplicating-the-room) _2026-08-17 · Somiibo · Somiibo Blog_ Long gone are the days when we had the misconception that we had to completely renovate a kitchen to feel better using it daily. ## [Fan-First Social Media Strategy: How to Build Growth Around Your Most Engaged Followers](https://somiibo.com/blog/fan-first-social-media-strategy-how-to-build-growth-around-your-most-engaged-followers) _2026-08-16 · Somiibo · Somiibo Blog_ Learn how a fan-first social media strategy can use automation, creator-style content, and platform-specific tactics to turn your most engaged followers into sustainable growth and sales. ## [Hidden Costs of DIY Accounting IT Systems: What Firms Actually Spend vs. What They Plan For](https://somiibo.com/blog/hidden-costs-of-diy-accounting-it-systems-what-firms-actually-spend-vs-what-they-plan-for) _2026-08-16 · Somiibo · Somiibo Blog_ Think DIY IT is saving your accounting firm money? Compare real 2026 managed IT pricing against the hidden costs of downtime, breaches, and lost billables. ## [M&W SATURDAY SUMMARY: AdTech2Q26 Reviewed, Euro TV Trends, Dentsu + Globant Results, IHeart + Viant, Marketer CEO/CFO Commentary and More](https://madisonandwall.substack.com/p/m-and-w-saturday-summary-adtech2q26) _2026-08-15 · Madison and Wall · Madison and Wall_ For Week Ending Aug. 14, 2026 ## [How Solo Marketers Can Use Social Media Automation to Grow Followers and Keep Content Moving](https://somiibo.com/blog/how-solo-marketers-can-use-social-media-automation-to-grow-followers-and-keep-content-moving) _2026-08-15 · Somiibo · Somiibo Blog_ Learn how solo marketers can use social media automation to keep content flowing, grow followers on TikTok, Instagram, X, and SoundCloud, and turn attention into revenue without burning out. ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NRiaG4LiL7QJ) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [Are You Running the Same Nutra Creative Across Every Age Group?](https://www.affnext.com/forum/are-you-running-the-same-nutra-creative-across-every-age-group) _2026-08-14 · RSS Feed_ If you are, you're leaving conversions on the table. Age is one of the most underestimated variables in nutra campaign performance. A younger audience aged 25 to 35 is skeptical and responds to transformation stories and real evidence, not bold ... ## [JCT-1 Labs announces general availability of JCT-1](http://www.jacquescorbytuech.com/writing/jct-1-labs-announces-general-availability-jct-1) _2026-08-14 · jacques · Jacques Corby-Tuech_ JCT-1 Labs announces general availability of JCT-1 jacques Fri, 08/14/2026 - 08:55 ## [Social Media Marketing Cadence That Actually Works: When to Post, Repurpose, and Engage](https://somiibo.com/blog/social-media-marketing-cadence-that-actually-works-when-to-post-repurpose-and-engage) _2026-08-14 · Somiibo · Somiibo Blog_ Learn a practical social media marketing cadence for posting, repurposing, and engaging across platforms with automation workflows, hashtag targeting, and solo-creator tactics that drive real growth. ## [Kickframe Newsletter](https://kickframe.substack.com/p/kickframe-newsletter-380) _2026-08-13 · Tim Dolan · The Kickframe Newsletter_ Chad Borlase on AI and design, plus what's actually working with AI adoption ## [Are Brands Downgrading Your CPA Deals to CPL?](https://www.affnext.com/forum/are-brands-downgrading-your-cpa-deals-to-cpl) _2026-08-13 · RSS Feed_ Are Brands Downgrading Your CPA Deals to CPL?What it really means is that they're shifting the financial risk back to the affiliate. Instead of paying for a completed action they valued, they're now paying for a lead that still needs to be ... ## [A Proven Instagram Strategy for Business Growth](https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/a-proven-instagram-strategy-for-business-growth/) _2026-08-13 · Michael Stelzner · Social Media Examiner_ Wondering why your Instagram content isn't converting the way it used to? Curious what separates the accounts that consistently drive revenue from those stuck chasing views? In this article, you'll discover a three-part Instagram marketing strategy for 2026 that combines authentic content creation, sustainable posting systems, and a simplified approach to Meta paid ads that \[ \] The post A Proven… ## [LinkedIn Is Policing AI Slop, So Time to Reset](https://www.marketingaiinstitute.com/blog/linkedin-policing-ai-slop) _2026-08-12 · mike@smarterx.ai (Mike Kaput) · Marketing AI Institute | Blog_ LinkedIn just introduced a new option for users: "Seems like AI slop." ## [Who Really Gets Credit for the Sale?](https://www.affnext.com/forum/who-really-gets-credit-for-the-sale) _2026-08-11 · RSS Feed_ Credit disputes between networks, brands, and publishers are one of the most friction-filled problems in affiliate marketing right now, and they're becoming more common as consumer journeys get longer and more complex. When a shopper sees a deal... ## [Why Your AI Images Look Like Everyone Else’s (and How to Fix It)](https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/why-your-ai-images-look-like-everyone-elses-and-how-to-fix-it/) _2026-08-11 · Michael Stelzner · Social Media Examiner_ Do your AI-generated images look like everyone else's? Wondering how to create AI visuals that match your brand and stand out? In this article, you'll discover a seven-pillar prompt framework for creating original AI images in ChatGPT, how to use reference images effectively, and why multi-model tools like Magnific give marketers more creative control over \[ \] The post Why Your AI Images Look Like… ## [The opposite of a toxic leader isn’t a nice one.](https://robsperry1.substack.com/p/the-opposite-of-a-toxic-leader-isnt) _2026-08-10 · Rob Sperry · Rob Sperry_ Brené Brown’s seven-year study on brave leadership found that more than half of leaders avoid hard conversations under the cover of being “nice and polite.” The team pays for it. ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/b5Ipppf71JVq) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## [When AI Creates Tons of Content, Trust Becomes the Strategy \[MAICON 2026\]](https://www.marketingaiinstitute.com/blog/trust-as-content-strategy-maicon-2026) _2026-08-10 · Cathy McPhillips · Marketing AI Institute | Blog_ AI can now produce more content in an afternoon than most marketing teams used to create in a month. For Joe Pulizzi, that's precisely the problem and the opportunity. ## [M&W SATURDAY SUMMARY: 2Q26 Ad Market Growth Healthy With Varying Results For Individual Companies](https://madisonandwall.substack.com/p/m-and-w-saturday-summary-2q26-ad) _2026-08-08 · Madison and Wall · Madison and Wall_ Podcasts: ## [Are Chargebacks Still Killing CPA Network Margins?](https://www.affnext.com/forum/are-chargebacks-still-killing-cpa-network-margins) _2026-08-07 · RSS Feed_ Yes — and the problem is more nuanced than most networks realize. On the surface, a network might look healthy with an acceptable overall chargeback rate, but buried inside that average could be one or two rogue affiliates running a 4% to 5% dispute ... ## [D8Ads Review](https://www.affnext.com/blog/d8ads-review) _2026-08-06 · RSS Feed_ If you work in dating traffic — whether you're running paid media, building SEO funnels, or monetizing a publisher site — you've probably noticed that most CPA networks treat dating as just one item on a long menu. They've got finance,... ## [The New LinkedIn Content Playbook: AI, Collaboration, Creator Marketplace, and Out-of-Network Reach](https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/the-new-linkedin-content-playbook-ai-collaboration-creator-marketplace-and-out-of-network-reach/) _2026-08-06 · Michael Stelzner · Social Media Examiner_ Curious which new LinkedIn features can help your brand reach entirely new audiences? Wondering how to stand out on LinkedIn when AI-generated content is flooding every feed? In this article, you'll discover how collaborative posts and the creator marketplace work, how a new analytics metric reveals whether your content is breaking beyond your existing network, \[ \] The post The New LinkedIn… ## [Is Click Injection Costing Your Network Real Money?](https://www.affnext.com/forum/is-click-injection-costing-your-network-real-money) _2026-08-05 · RSS Feed_ Click injection is one of the sneakier forms of mobile ad fraud hitting affiliate campaigns right now, and the reason it's so damaging is that it's almost invisible in standard reporting. Here's how it works: malicious apps installed o... ## [No Claude MCP? No prob](https://jon4growth.substack.com/p/no-claude-mcp-no-prob) _2026-08-05 · Jonathan Martinez · The AI Marketer_ Recording skills = your secret power ## [How AI Is Rewriting the Content Activation Playbook](https://www.marketingaiinstitute.com/blog/podcast-ai-rewriting-content-activation-playbook) _2026-08-05 · mike@smarterx.ai (Mike Kaput) · Marketing AI Institute | Blog_ Anyone who's worked in content marketing has heard some version of the 80/20 rule: 20% of the work is creating the asset, 80% is activating it. ## [AI Swarms, RSC Drama and The Bots Reading Your Site](https://swipemag.substack.com/p/ai-swarms-rsc-drama-and-the-bots) _2026-08-05 · SWIPE · SWIPE_ LLM supply-chain hacks, why frontend devs are breaking up with React Server Components, and how to get AI agents to actually buy stuff from your store... ## [Kickframe Newsletter](https://kickframe.substack.com/p/kickframe-newsletter-a77) _2026-08-04 · Tim Dolan · The Kickframe Newsletter_ Michel Tjoeng on building your first AI agents, plus platforms fight back against AI slop ## [Is Your Network Losing Top Affiliates to Competitors?](https://www.affnext.com/forum/is-your-network-losing-top-affiliates-to-competitors) _2026-08-04 · RSS Feed_ Affiliate poaching is one of those problems that CPA and affiliate networks often don't catch until the damage is already done. A competitor reaches out to your top traffic drivers with a slightly better payout, a custom deal, or an exclusive of... ## [How to Build AI Automations With Claude Cowork](https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/how-to-build-ai-automations-with-claude-cowork/) _2026-08-04 · Michael Stelzner · Social Media Examiner_ Wondering how to start building real automations for your business? Curious what it actually takes to get an AI agent working across your entire tech stack? ​In this article, you'll discover tips to use Claude Cowork to plan, build, and deploy AI automations. Claude Cowork: A Human-Friendly Agentic AI Platform Most people still interact with \[ \] The post How to Build AI Automations With Claude… ## [The seven ways your short-term promos are quietly working against you.](https://robsperry1.substack.com/p/the-seven-ways-your-short-term-promos) _2026-08-03 · Rob Sperry · Rob Sperry_ Daniel Pink's Drive laid out exactly how dangling carrots backfire. Comp plans and real recognition aren't the problem. The endless short-term contests bolted on top are. ## [From AI Users to AI Builders: The Next Phase of AI in Marketing \[MAICON 2026\]](https://www.marketingaiinstitute.com/blog/from-ai-users-to-ai-builders-maicon-2026) _2026-08-03 · Cathy McPhillips · Marketing AI Institute | Blog_ Most marketing teams have gotten comfortable using AI. They've integrated it into content workflows, sharpened their prompts, and found individual productivity gains. But the next phase is already here, and it relies heavily on the ability and dedication of humans, says Zapier’s Dan Slagen. ## [M&W SATURDAY SUMMARY: Best Way to a Billion is to Invest Two; +The Trade Desk at a Crossroads; 2Q26 Ad Results from Meta, Amazon, Reddit, Apple, Omnicom, Stagwell and More](https://madisonandwall.substack.com/p/m-and-w-saturday-summary-best-way) _2026-08-01 · Madison and Wall · Madison and Wall_ Podcasts: ## [Richard Mille: How a Marketer Out-Positioned Two Centuries of Watchmaking](https://theadaptivemarketer.com/2026/07/31/richard-mille-how-a-marketer-out-positioned-two-centuries-of-watchmaking/) _2026-07-31 · Gerardo A. Dada · The Adaptive Marketer_ In 2024, the most prestigious names in Swiss watchmaking had a hard year. Vacheron Constantin — founded in 1755 — saw sales drop around 14%. Jaeger-LeCoultre fell roughly 18%. The Swatch Group, which owns Omega, Longines, and Tissot, watched its operating profit collapse by 75%. Swiss watch exports declined overall. In that same down market, … Continue reading "Richard Mille: How a Marketer… ## [We’ve come a long way…or have we?](https://innovationhistory.substack.com/p/weve-come-a-long-wayor-have-we) _2026-07-30 · Jason Voiovich · Innovation History_ Cyclosporiasis, the Sulfinamide Disaster, and the trouble with protecting what we eat. ## [How Spotify Uses AI to Personalize the Listener Experience](https://www.marketingaiinstitute.com/blog/spotify-ai-personalized-experience) _2026-07-30 · mike@smarterx.ai (Mike Kaput) · Marketing AI Institute | Blog_ Spotify has been ambitious with its use of artificial intelligence to enhance its music platform. In the past couple of years, the company has gone from using AI behind the scenes to putting it front and center. This move has allowed it to transform how listeners discover music, interact with content, and even create their own music. ## [How Marketers Can Prepare for AI Agents and Their Risks](https://www.marketingaiinstitute.com/blog/podcast-marketers-and-ai-agents) _2026-07-30 · mike@smarterx.ai (Mike Kaput) · Marketing AI Institute | Blog_ In early July, an OpenAI model being tested for cybersecurity capabilities escaped its testing environment, got onto the internet, and hacked into Hugging Face, a major platform for open-source AI models. The breach went unnoticed for days. OpenAI didn't realize its own agent was responsible for more than a week. ## [Don't Lose Your Aura](https://devfirst.substack.com/p/dont-lose-your-aura) _2026-07-30 · Francesca Krihely-Price · DevFirst_ Can we keep our creations authentic in the age of AI?