Synthetic Marketing: Optimized by Algorithms, for Algorithms
Modeling target groups, creating AI content on the fly, simulating clicks: Marketing today is increasingly based on probabilities. But if the entire funnel is generated by algorithms, how can you tell if your strategy is having a real impact?
Diversity in marketing: Why ignorance is harmful
A recent survey shows that diversity ranks last among marketers, while AI dominates. A comment by Verena Gründel.
Marketing Survey 2026: AI Dominates the Marketing Agenda
In the latest marketing survey conducted by marketing-BÖRSE in cooperation with DMEXCO, BVDW, and Horizont, five AI topics ranked among the top 10 most important marketing trends for 2026.
Programmatic Advertising: The Segment is Dead—Long Live the Vector
A column by Evgeny Popov on the end of rigid target groups, the limits of previous targeting methods, and the unstoppable rise of vectors in AdTech.
Behavioral Design: Nudging or Manipulation in Marketing?
Is behavioral design smart UX or manipulation? The debate surrounding dark patterns shows that performance isn’t the only issue at stake – acting responsibly matters too. The position you take will shape your marketing strategy.
The flood of buzzwords in marketing: Why we need more substance again
A comment by Verena Gründel on the daily flood of buzzwords, the pitfalls of a lack of analytical thinking, and the desire for more reality in business.
Let Convenience in Marketing Guide Your Success
No one wants to fill in endless forms or navigate unclear return policies. One-click, streamlined checkout and clear processes are key to success: Convenience in marketing lowers CAC, increases conversions and gives you a competitive edge.
Marketing KPIs: How AI Is Reshaping the Tracking Landscape
New ways of searching, new online behavior, but the same old reporting methods? That’s not a winning formula. Learn which marketing KPIs are the real game changers today.
AI scandal surrounding Oktoberfest poster
A comment by Verena Gründel on the controversy surrounding the Oktoberfest poster, the nonsensical distinction between “real” and “generated” art, and why the motif ultimately wins out, and rightly so.
Omnichannel Strategy: If Not Now, When?
The success of a B2C brand is heavily dependent on its strategic orientation. In our guide, we reveal why a frictionless omnichannel strategy is a winning formula and which building blocks you need for effective implementation.
Brand strategy instead of discount wars at IKEA
IKEA wins the German Marketing Award 2026. Verena Gründel explains why the furniture company is clearly outperforming its competitors with its consistency and omnichannel strategy.
Immersive Marketing – Growing Under the Radar
Immersive marketing no longer dominates the headlines. But that’s a sign that smart glasses and immersive experiences have gained a foothold in the marketing mix and are primed for growth. Let’s explore where immersive marketing stands today.
AI chatbots in sales training
Finally, realistic simulations: A DMEXCO column by Thilo Kölzer on the opportunities offered by AI chatbots in sales training.
Hyper-Personalization: How to Leverage Its Opportunities
Model Context Protocol, predictive AI, UCP – these terms may sound abstract, but they’re highly relevant to the concept of hyper-personalization. Our guide explains what you need to know about this future-defining trend in marketing and ecommerce.
Why Good UX Design Is an Essential Driver of Business Growth
Even in disruptive times, it’s generally poor user experience rather than prices or products that deters online shoppers from completing a purchase. All the more reason, then, to remind ourselves of the importance of good UX design.
Performance Marketing KPIs under Growth Pressure
Growth-stage marketing may sound like a tailwind, but rising budgets and complex channels mean mounting pressure to maximize efficiency for ecommerce companies. Scaling now means having stable cost-to-revenue ratios, not just expanding reach.
Social 2026: As If Someone Briefly Pulled the Plug
A DMEXCO column by Timo Sander and Paulina Schumann on Social Media 2026, caught between nostalgia and the future.
How to Turn Your Martech Stack into a Growth Engine in 2026
Building the right martech stack is a crucial management decision in 2026. Only integrated, strategically assembled stacks can leverage AI, data, and platforms effectively. In many companies, the stack is growing, but its impact isn’t.