A roundup of digital advertising and marketing and electronic mail advertising and marketing articles, posts, and social buzz you might need missed final month…
Should-read articles, posts & studies
Gmail is entering the Gemini era (Google)
Gemini introduces Personal Intelligence (Google)
Operating 2026: The Great Decoupling Begins (Working by John Brewton)
Why Creators Are Doubling Down on Email (And You Should Too) (GetResponse)
Insightful & entertaining social posts
Measurement is driving martech-adtech convergence
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— EMARKETER (@eMarketer) January 8, 2026
I don’t actually care about “peak efficiency.”
However I do care about avoiding deep valleys.
— Jay Clouse (@jay.blog) Jan 19, 2026 at 8:51 AM
You ever attempt explaining to a consumer why the e-mail seems to be completely different in Gmail on Chrome vs. Gmail on Safari vs. Gmail within the app vs. Gmail on Android?
By the top, I sound like a conspiracy theorist with a corkboard and pink string.#EmailMarketing #htmlemail #emaildevelopment
— Anne Tomlin (@pompeii79) January 13, 2026
This can be a failure in management, and a scarcity of AI schooling in corporations.
It’s actually unattainable for a data employee, in any business, to not save time utilizing generative AI if they’re correctly skilled, and taught personalised use circumstances related to their function. https://t.co/EyHkpmoTFD
— Paul Roetzer (@paulroetzer) January 24, 2026
Noteworthy topic strains
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adidas, 1/15 – FIFA World Cup 26™ Able to be Repped
Fanatics, 1/13 – Homegate Like a Champion
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Unusual Items, 1/15 – Bestsellers they’ll adore this Valentine’s Day
Victoria’s Secret, 1/10 – The Good V-Day Reward? These Bras
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winery vines, 1/6 – Refresh Your Resort Wardrobe🏌️🏖️🍹
Fandango, 1/19 – 🍿 Completely satisfied Nationwide Popcorn Day!
Williams Sonoma, 1/29 – The Bread Store: mixes, instruments & loaf pans
Olive Backyard, 1/13 – Protein-packed plates 🍽️
Allrecipes Dinner Tonight, 1/27 – Oh My Gosh Muffins
MoMA Design Retailer, 1/27 – Going Someplace? (Journey Necessities)
Crate & Barrel, 1/27 – Replace your bed room with headboards & extra
LEGO® Information, 1/9 – The SMART Brick is right here
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The Last Word on December 2025
