8 Generative Engine Optimization Tools For Brand Teams (2026)

8 Generative Engine Optimization Tools For Brand Teams (2026)

In September 2026, Perplexity described us as “a legacy vendor that mostly serves regional manufacturers.” We sell cloud software to enterprise buyers in nine markets, and manufacturing is one of four sectors we serve. The wording traced back to a 2022 trade-directory listing we’d stopped updating after our rebrand. That part was on us. This…

Vietnam steps up targeted tourism promotion to boost brand, market reach

Vietnam steps up targeted tourism promotion to boost brand, market reach

VN is seeking a more focused, data-driven tourism marketing strategy to strengthen its global brand and turn visitor interest into bookings, after welcoming 17.7mil int’l tourists and generating $33.8bil. in revenue in the first nine months of 2026. To make a breakthrough in tourism development, Vietnam needs to position promotion and marketing as a leading…

Democratized Marketing Won’t Differentiate Your Brand. ft. Cheryl Guerin of Mastercard

Democratized Marketing Won’t Differentiate Your Brand. ft. Cheryl Guerin of Mastercard

AI gives every marketer access to similar tools. So, how’s that going to help your brand stand out?   Live from the Marketing Vanguard stage at Brandweek 2026, Jenny Rooney sits down with Mastercard’s EVP of global brand strategy and innovation, Cheryl Guerin, to talk about how brands can differentiate themselves when technology becomes table stakes. …

Google AI Summaries Drive Nearly Threefold Surge in Brand Searches

Google AI Summaries Drive Nearly Threefold Surge in Brand Searches

Significant Rise in AI Overviews for Branded Google Searches In September 2026, AI Overviews related to branded Google searches witnessed a remarkable increase, nearly tripling in volume. Tracking teams focused solely on rankings and clicks may overlook this pivotal evolution. Moreover, a 13-day Google spam update, concluding on October 8, has further complicated the interpretation…

Experts Share Strategies to Boost Local Brand Presence in Conversational Search

Experts Share Strategies to Boost Local Brand Presence in Conversational Search

AI is driving more qualified local traffic for brands. While classic SEO remains effective, experts say a strong local presence is essential to succeed in this evolving channel. Subscribe to the news you can’t miss As AI-generated answers are shaking up local search rankings just as they are elsewhere, the question of local branding is…

PG Tips invests in major brand refresh and marketing campaign

PG Tips invests in major brand refresh and marketing campaign

Centred on “a significantly improved blend”, refreshed packaging and a substantial integrated marketing programme, the brand refresh is designed to drive reappraisal, strengthen shopper engagement, and support long-term value growth. New packs will begin rolling out across major UK retailers from autumn 2026. With black tea continuing to account for eight in 10 cups consumed…

Top 10 Influencer Marketing Agencies in India for Brand Growth: How To Choose the Right One

Top 10 Influencer Marketing Agencies in India for Brand Growth: How To Choose the Right One

— Not too long ago, brands in India and beyond were looking for ways to put their products in front of larger audiences. Today, many are looking for something more specific: the right creator, the right audience, and content that feels worth paying attention to. We’re aware Influencer marketing has become a serious part of…

Google September Spam Update Enters Final Phase, AI Overviews Expand to Brand Name Searches

Google September Spam Update Enters Final Phase, AI Overviews Expand to Brand Name Searches

Good morning. This is the SEO news for October 10, 2026. This morning, we will cover the rollout status of the September spam update, tracking data on the appearance rate of AI Overviews in brand name searches, a subtly useful improvement to Search Console, and two document updates released by Google. 1. Google September Spam…

C-360 Agency Identifies Five Marketing Priorities for 2027, From Brand Strategy to AI-Driven Search

C-360 Agency Identifies Five Marketing Priorities for 2027, From Brand Strategy to AI-Driven Search

CEO Lamar Lawson shares insights on branding, graphic design, SEO and digital visibility as businesses prepare their marketing strategies for the year ahead. BALTIMORE, MD / ACCESS Newswire / October 9, 2026 / As businesses begin planning their marketing strategies and budgets for 2027, Baltimore-based full-service marketing firm C-360 Agency is encouraging companies to take…

Why Brand and Performance Should Stop Fighting ft. Nick Fairbairn of Chime

Why Brand and Performance Should Stop Fighting ft. Nick Fairbairn of Chime

Brand or performance? That’s the wrong question for marketers to ask, according to Nick Fairbairn. Live from the Marketing Vanguard stage at Brandweek 2026 in Atlanta, Jenny Rooney sits down with Chime SVP of Growth Nick Fairbairn to unpack why brand lift and direct-response accountability belong in the same system. They also discuss why buying…