News and Notes from Debra Aho Williamson

So, Perplexity is selling ads?
Just how big is Perplexity compared to Google and ChatGPT? Here are four stats to know now that Perplexity is starting to sell ads.

Fall speaking tour: AI and social media
Look for me on-stage this fall at Ascendant Network’s fall events, Shoptalk Fall and AMA Puget Sound.

How Meta Outperformed Alphabet, Amazon, Snap, and Others This Quarter
Meta delivered impressive results in Q2 2024, especially compared to other tech giants. Here’s how it did it. Big thank you to BNN Bloomberg for inviting me on-air!

Meta and Zuck Pitched AI, and the Market Liked What It Heard
Meta reported Q2 2024 business results ahead of expectations today, and the market’s positive response to the earnings report is a bellwether for AI stocks.

Decoding the AI disruption
AI is starting to change the way people interact with content and search for information. Just like social media did - or maybe even more so. In this interview with M Agency’s Bobbie Bailey, I share the key action steps I recommend for marketers.

Consumer search behavior in the age of AI
AI search isn’t the disruptive nemesis it’s been portrayed to be (yet). In my inaugural white paper with my client Datos, I explain why Google is still a powerhouse and which AI platforms have a chance of challenging it.

How ChatGPT Helped Me Find Cocktail Bars, Chinese Takeout and a Potato Salad Recipe
Businesses of all sizes that market to consumers need to make sure they show up in the places consumers are going when they need an answer fast: generative AI platforms.