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Axi becomes DP World Tour's first online trading partner

The deal gives the trading firm exposure to golf fans worldwide as it seeks to lift brand awareness in crowded overseas markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

AI search shift forces SMBs to rethink online discovery

Local firms risk losing customers unless their online details, reviews and booking options are clear enough for AI tools to recommend them.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • This month

Customer Experience

Meta launches AI tools for advertisers & businesses

Marketers could save time and reach more customers as Meta expands AI across ad creation, creator discovery and WhatsApp sales chats.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Cloudinary launches image to video tool for brands

Brands using large image libraries could cut video production costs as Cloudinary folds generation, moderation and editing into one workflow.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

UK firms struggle to reach customers online, study says

Rising ad costs and changing algorithms are leaving many UK firms with little visibility over which digital channels win customers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Marketing Technologies

DoubleVerify adds YouTube Audio Ads suitability reporting

Advertisers can now check whether YouTube Audio Ads appear alongside suitable content, as DoubleVerify extends post-bid measurement into streaming audio.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Australia & New Zealand small firms lift marketing spend

Despite inflation and interest-rate pressure, most small firms are boosting marketing and AI use to win customers and protect revenue.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month

Marketing Technologies

Older consumers drive sustainability ad performance

Older shoppers delivered 44% of the strongest response, suggesting sustainability ads can drive purchases as well as brand awareness.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Last month

Partner Programmes

Kaseya launches MSP Success to boost provider growth

Customer acquisition pressure is driving Kaseya's new MSP Success umbrella, which folds marketing, peer support and learning resources into one hub.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Constant Contact launches SMS marketing tool in Australia

Australian small firms get a faster way to reach customers as Constant Contact adds SMS to its email and social marketing platform.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Generative AI

Shirofune adds ChatGPT Ads to its campaign platform

Marketers can now test AI-driven ad placements without adding a separate workflow, as the platform folds ChatGPT Ads into unified campaign management.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Personalisation

Google adds AI tools to Asset Studio for advertisers

Advertisers will be able to create, edit and test campaigns faster as Google rolls out generative AI inside Asset Studio this summer.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026

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Marketing Technologies

Authentic Digital named Semrush's first NZ partner

New Zealand marketers will gain local access to enterprise search and AI visibility tools as brands adapt to being found in chatbots as well as Google.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago