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News20 July 2026

Google Ads Quietly Changed Its Terms: What “Automation by Default” Means for Your Campaigns

On 1 July 2026 every Google Ads account moved onto new terms that give Google broader authority to automate your campaigns. Here's what changed and what to check.

Insight20 July 2026

Google's AI Mode Is Now the Default: What It Actually Means for Local Businesses

AI Mode is now Google's default search experience — and around 93% of AI searches end without a click. Here's why local businesses are better placed than most.

Insight13 July 2026

Why Smart Brands Are Rethinking Audio Advertising in 2026

Radio is having its best year in a decade — and digital audio is now as measurable as PPC. Here's what the 2026 audio boom means for your ad budget.

Sky Buys ITV: What the £1.6bn Deal Means for Advertisers
News6 July 2026

Sky Buys ITV: What the £1.6bn Deal Means for Advertisers

Sky is buying ITV's media and entertainment business for up to £1.6bn. Here's what the deal really means for UK advertisers — and what to do about it.

Guide15 June 2026

How Much Does PPC Cost in the UK? (2026 Guide)

PPC pricing in the UK has three parts: ad spend, management fees, and tools. This 2026 guide breaks down real costs, regional differences, and realistic monthly budgets so you can plan with confidence.

Opinion8 June 2026

Attention Is the Only Metric That Matters

The advertising industry measures everything except the thing that actually drives results. Attention is harder to buy than it used to be, and the brands that earn it are playing a completely different game.

Insight5 June 2026

Your Audience Is Everywhere. Your Advertising Probably Is Not.

Media fragmentation means your customers are spread across more channels than ever before. The brands still running single-channel strategies are talking to a shrinking fraction of their market.

Guide1 June 2026

What Good PPC Management Actually Looks Like

Most businesses have run Google Ads. Far fewer have experienced what happens when PPC is managed properly. Here is what separates competent paid search from the kind that changes a business.

Insight30 May 2026

Why Cambridge Businesses Outgrow Their Digital Marketing

Cambridge has one of the most competitive business landscapes in the UK. The digital marketing that got you here probably will not get you to the next stage. Here is what changes when growth demands more.

Opinion27 May 2026

Brand Building vs Performance Marketing: The Debate That Is Holding You Back

The industry loves to frame brand and performance as opposing forces. In reality, the businesses growing fastest have stopped choosing between them entirely.

Insight19 May 2026

Summer Advertising: Why Sunshine Sells and How to Make It Work Harder

Summer changes how people behave, where they go, and what they pay attention to. That creates specific advertising opportunities that most brands underuse.