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Google Garners Criticism for Demo After Long Awaited ‘Gemini’ Release
Shortly after news spread that Google was pushing back the release of its long awaited AI model called Gemini, Google announced its launch. As part of the release, they published a demo showcasing impressive – downright unbelievable – capabilities from Gemini. Well, you know what they say about things being too good to be true. Let’s dig into what went wrong with the demo and how it compares to OpenAI. What is Google Gemini? Rivaling OpenAI’s GPT-4, Gemini is a multimodal AI model, meaning it can process text, image, audio and code inputs. (For a long time, ChatGPT was unimodal, […]
2024 Annual Review: How 2024 Went For Me And What Changes In 2025 via @sejournal, @Kevin_Indig
Kevin Indig shares his successes and challenges in this year’s review. Discover how he achieved his goals and what lies ahead in the coming year. The post 2024 Annual Review: How 2024 Went For Me And What Changes In 2025 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Refreshes Generative AI Prohibited Use Policy via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google clarifies banned uses of its generative AI, prohibiting deepfakes, explicit content, and deception, while allowing certain exceptions. The post Google Refreshes Generative AI Prohibited Use Policy appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
How to Get Celebrity Endorsements — Even if You’re Not a Huge Brand
As a marketer and pop-culture fanatic, I am fascinated by celebrity marketing. I love seeing a new ad or social media campaign featuring the biggest pop stars and actors and observing how their brand aligns (or doesn’t) with the company they endorse. If you‘re a small or upcoming brand, you may think celebrity marketing isn’t possible for you now. Getting icons like Beyonce or Taylor Swift to endorse your product or service can’t be easy, right? While it‘s not always simple, even smaller brands can leverage celebrities in their marketing campaigns. Here’s how you can get big-name celebs to promote […]
40 Zoom Backgrounds For Memorable Meetings [+ Holidays, Parties & More]
Zoom backgrounds have been my lifesaver since I started scheduling remote meetings. With these backgrounds, my video stays on, and I don’t have to worry if my living room is a mess. My Zoom background has become as essential as my outfit, setting the tone and vibe for every call. Just like dressing to match an occasion, choosing the right Zoom background is an art. You can match upcoming holidays, celebrate birthdays, or radiate professionalism. The right backdrop can transform your screen and make you relatable. Below, I share my favorite collection of Zoom backgrounds, which promise to make your […]
Mullenweg Disgusted & Sickened As WP Engine Regains Access via @sejournal, @martinibuster
WordPress co-founder says he’s sickened by being “legally forced” to provide services to WP Engine, says he disagrees with court decision The post Mullenweg Disgusted & Sickened As WP Engine Regains Access appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
The Top Moz Creators of 2024
Description: Explore the Moz top creators of 2024 across blogs, Whiteboard Friday, webinars, and podcasts. Discover the best content that defined SEO this year
Google Warns: Beware Of Fake Googlebot Traffic via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google warns about fake Googlebot crawlers and suggests tools and methods to identify legitimate traffic. The post Google Warns: Beware Of Fake Googlebot Traffic appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
ChatGPT Update: Free Web Search, New Voice & Maps Features via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
ChatGPT makes web search, voice features and maps free for all users, expanding access beyond Premium subscribers. The post ChatGPT Update: Free Web Search, New Voice & Maps Features appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Marketing Wrapped 2024 & Top Strategies for the New Year, According to Spotify’s Global Head of Business Marketing
By mid-December, my Instagram feed is overflowing with my friends’ Spotify Wrapped playlists. So I started my festive, timely conversation with Spotify’s Head of Global Business Marketing, Grace Kao, with an easy one: What’s on her Spotify Wrapped? “I definitely channel my 12-year-old daughter right now,” she told me. “So female power singers: Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo… Beyoncé, obviously.” In the spirit of reflection, I give you “Marketing Wrapped”: Kao’s top marketing strategies of 2024, and what to bring into 2025. Lesson One: Personalization creates connection. If Kao had to choose a cornerstone of 2024’s Marketing Wrapped, she’d choose “Connection.” …