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may 12, 2025

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šŸ† Jaguar dumps its ad agency after that questionable rebrand.

šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø Watch: Anheuser-Busch InBev touts ā€œMade in Americaā€ following Trump’s tariffs.

šŸ“ŗ Amazon rolls out contextual Pause ads on Prime.

šŸ§˜ā€ā™‚ļø Mars teams with Calm for pet-inspired mental health content.

šŸ“± How Urban Outfitters is adapting to a new social era.

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Apple Maps vs. Google Maps

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Whether someone’s asking Siri for a recommendation or typing into Google Maps, their journey to your business often starts on a digital map.

So, which platform should your business prioritize: Google Maps or Apple Maps?

Here’s why it matters:

āœ… Improved local visibility: Most mobile searches are map-based.
āœ… Enhanced customer trust: Accurate listings and reviews matter.
āœ… Higher local SEO rankings: Google Maps feeds directly into search results.
āœ… Increased foot traffic: Real-time directions drive real-world visits.
āœ… Competitive edge: A complete, optimized listing makes your business stand out.

Here’s a quick breakdown:

  • Google Maps: Massive reach, robust SEO, detailed business profiles, native reviews, deep analytics, and powerful integrations with Google Search, Ads, and YouTube.
  • Apple Maps: Cleaner UI, strong presence on iPhones, Siri integration, and premium-feel experience, especially valuable for targeting affluent Apple users.

So, which should you prioritize?

If you’re a local business trying to boost visibility, prioritize Google Maps for its SEO power and global reach. But don’t ignore Apple Maps—especially if your customers are iOS-first.

Best move? Optimize for both. It’s the digital equivalent of putting your sign on every street corner.

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Granola

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Granola for iOS just dropped. It’s an AI notepad app for those of us constantly bouncing between Zoom calls and in-person meetings.

Hit record and Granola captures, transcribes, and organizes your virtual convos and IRL interactions.

Then, you can search, summarize, or chat with your notes later on. It syncs across your Apple devices and connects to your Google calendar, too.

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Post-Mother’s Day Glow Up

Bubly Glow Up

Bubly is flipping the script on the usual Mother’s Day letdowns with its new campaign, The Bubly Gift Glow Up Shop.

The online shop launched the day after Mother’s Day and gives 100 moms a day the chance to treat themselves to gifts they actually want, like concert tickets, weekend getaways, and of course, Bubly sparkling water.

Backed by influencer moms like Shawn Johnson and Kristen Knutson, the campaign pokes fun at classic fails like burnt toast in bed and glitter bomb gifts.

Way to own the week after a holiday, Bubly.

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