News, insights and opportunities

News, insights and opportunities

  • Keywords vs Topics in SEO

    Are keywords dead? No, they’re not. But the way we use them has changed. Instead of focusing on one keyword at a time, we now need to think about the bigger picture; the topic behind it. Keyword [...]

  • Why Your Business Is Invisible in AI Search (And How to Fix It)

    Search is changing. For years, businesses focused on ranking in Google. If your website appeared on page one for the right keywords, customers could find you. Today, millions of people no longer search that way. Instead of [...]

  • The Hidden Role of “Supporting Creatives” in an Ad Campaign

    When marketers analyse ad performance, the instinct is often to focus on the obvious winners; the ads generating the most clicks, conversions or revenue. Those are the creatives that get celebrated in reporting dashboards and campaign summaries. [...]

  • Things We’ve Learnt Since Google AI Mode Went Live

    Well it's been 5 months since Google AI Mode officially launched in Australia and the effects on search behaviour, traffic patterns and SEO strategy are clearer and more profound than we initially expected. Google’s AI-powered search experience [...]

  • Your Warmest Audience Is Watching Your Instagram Stories. Are You Selling to Them?

    Most organisations are obsessed with reach - and so they should be. They want new audiences, new eyeballs, new followers - who doesn't? They pour budget into feed posts, reels and paid campaigns designed to attract strangers. [...]

  • Turning Familiarity Into Sales

    Recently we explored the Mere Exposure Effect - the psychological principle that says people tend to develop a preference for things simply because they’re familiar with them. In marketing terms; the brands people see more often are [...]

  • Understanding Meta’s Ads Algorithm in 2026

    For years, Meta ads were managed like a machine you had to constantly tweak. Adjust the bid strategy. Restructure the campaign. Turn off underperformers quickly. Optimise daily. In 2026, that approach is outdated. The brands seeing the [...]

  • Why the Best-Performing Meta Ads in 2026 Don’t Look Like Ads

    If you're finding your Meta ads lately are becoming more expensive and less effective, the problem probably isn't your targeting or your budget. The Meta Ads algorithm has evolved significantly. Today, it’s less about what you’re selling [...]

  • Followers Are Context, Not Currency

    For years, follower count was treated as the ultimate measure of success on social media. More followers meant more reach, more influence and more credibility. In 2026, that thinking is officially outdated. Today, social media platforms don’t [...]

  • We’re Entering The Era of Slow Social

    Something has shifted online this year, and if you work in marketing, you’ve felt it. Feeds feel noisier, yet somehow emptier. Search results loop endlessly. Trends peak and disappear within days. Audiences are scrolling more but engaging [...]

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