Uncertainty and unease are in a race for Word of The Year. 

There are geopolitical tensions in several areas of the world. On-again, off-again tariffs keep the economy on edge. All of these things impact our work and private lives. 

I kicked off season 2 of our Conversations with MarTech series by chatting with Lisa Cole, an award-winning marketer and CMO of 2X, about how to lead a marketing organization through times of uncertainty. Give it a watch for practical advice on weathering the storm. 

Also, MarTech contributor Brianna Miller makes the case for brand awareness and demand gen as the “power couple” of B2B marketing. 

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B2B marketing

Are brand awareness and demand generation rivals, or the ultimate power couple?

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Brand or demand? Why not both? Learn how integrated strategies can boost trust, drive action and maximize your marketing ROI.

Marketing analytics

What your dashboards reveal about channel performance — and what they miss

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Not all high-performing channels drive results. Some just show up better in reports. Here’s how to spot the difference and optimize smarter.

Digital advertising

FTC says Omnicom deal is OK, as long as there’s no brand safety involved

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The world's largest ad agency is forbidden from using 'political or ideological' viewpoints to determine where an ad should run.

Marketing artificial intelligence (AI)

1 in 4 still aren’t using AI. Where does your team stand?

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While most research pros say they’ve adopted AI, some roles lag behind. Get the stats and insights your agency needs to benchmark where you stand—and where to grow.

Conversations with MarTech

How to lead marketing through economic uncertainty

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Marketing in a downturn feels chaotic. But it doesn’t have to. Lisa Cole shares how to regain control with audits, AI and bold GTM moves.

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AI fatigue is real, and it’s costing brands more than engagement

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From gaming to marketing, backlash against AI is growing. Here's how to navigate the disillusionment phase wisely.

MarTech intelligence reports

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You’re not alone—but you might be left behind. Learn how identity resolution platforms help you connect fragmented customer data into actionable profiles.

Marketing technology

3 tools every martech pro needs to turn strategy into action

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When juggling projects, platforms and people, these practical tools — from RACI charts to product catalogs — help keep initiatives on track.

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