The 7 Performance Marketing Trends That Will Define 2026

Performance marketing doesn’t change overnight, but when the same themes start showing up in conversations, data, and conference hallways, it’s usually a sign something bigger is coming.
After attending the first two industry conferences of the year, our team compared …
Is the Open Internet Dying?

The internet was once a wild, open frontier where anyone with a voice, a story, or an idea could publish, be found, and connect. But increasingly, that world feels like it’s closing in.
We recently polled our LinkedIn audience, and …
Why Pay-Per-Call Buyers Need Partners Who Focus on Backend Conversions, Not Just Volume

In the pay-per-call space, success is often measured by call volume and duration. These metrics are easy to track, but they don’t always tell the full story. A campaign can generate thousands of calls that meet duration requirements yet fail …
Fraud Calls and Pay-Per-Call in 2025: Where Do We Go From Here?

Spam and fraud calls are on the rise. According to YouMail, spam call volume to consumers is up roughly 20% year-over-year in 2025. Most of us have felt this firsthand: the unknown caller IDs, the “Hi, is this the …
Will Call Tracking Evolve with AI?

Call tracking has quietly powered the performance marketing industry for years. Long before machine learning, attribution dashboards, or conversational analytics, it solved a simple but critical question: which marketing effort made the phone ring?
Now, as artificial intelligence begins transforming …
How AI Is Changing User Engagement When It Comes to Paid Media

It’s no secret that AI is reshaping how people find, evaluate, and interact with brands.
Paid media used to be about finding the right placement for the right audience at the right time, but the way users engage with ads …
Do AI Agents Actually Improve Conversions in Insurance? Exploring the Debate

AI agents are gaining traction in the insurance industry. From pre-qualifying leads to handling customer inquiries, the promise is that AI can help insurers and agents operate more efficiently—but do AI agents actually improve conversions?
The answer isn’t simple. In …
The Future of Pay-Per-Call Is Conversion-Driven: How to Find the Right Partner

Pay-per-call campaigns are a powerful way to connect with consumers at the moment they’re ready to take action. But not all pay-per-call providers are created equal. While some focus primarily on driving a high volume of calls, others prioritize conversion …
How Will Agentic AI Transform the Pay-Per-Call Industry?

Artificial intelligence has already reshaped how businesses attract, qualify, and connect with new customers. But a new generation of AI, known as agentic AI, is poised to take things a step further. For industries that rely heavily on pay-per-call marketing, …
Are AI Agents Helping Live Agents Become Better at What They Do?

At recent industry conferences, AI was one of the most talked-about topics among leaders and decision-makers. Some were enthusiastic about its potential, while others were still skeptical of its real-world usefulness. One common thread emerged: nearly everyone agreed that AI …