The Page50 Marketing Minute

Gen Z Packaging, AI Search Reality, and SEO Data Warnings

Stuart Amidon — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:08:05 +0000

This week, we look at how Gen Z is changing packaging and product discovery, why AI search traffic is still minimal, and what Google’s fake SERPs mean for your SEO data. Get the facts and what they mean for SMB marketers.

Sources: Creators Now Rival Search for Gen Z Product Discovery - https://www.netinfluencer.com/creators-now-rival-search-for-gen-z-product-discovery-small-accounts-convert-as-well-as-famous-ones-survey-finds/ 3 New Studies Suggest AI Visibility & Search Not Worth Investing In - https://www.seroundtable.com/ai-search-studies-42359.html Google is feeding rank trackers poisoned SERPs with swapped results, Nozzle finds - https://coywolf.com/news/seo/google-is-feeding-rank-trackers-poisoned-serps-with-swapped-results-nozzle-finds/

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Creators Rivaling Google for Gen Z Shopping Discovery
(00:01:15) - AI Search Hype vs Actual Traffic Impact
(00:02:28) - Rank Trackers May Be Showing Fake Results
(00:03:41) - Sign Off

Amazon's new dashboard, Reddit cuts off APIs, and more

Stuart Amidon — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:52:28 +0000

This week: Reddit is shutting down RSS and public API access, Amazon launches a free dashboard for multichannel sellers, and Adobe shares new data on AI shopping assistants. Plus, LinkedIn splits its feed and adds a Premium proofreading tool.

Sources: Reddit is killing RSS feeds and ending public API access because of AI bots - https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/30/reddit-is-killing-rss-feeds-ending-public-api-access-because-of-ai-bots/ Amazon will let sellers manage Walmart, eBay, Shopify, and TikTok sales from their Amazon dashboards - https://www.geekwire.com/2026/amazon-will-let-sellers-manage-walmart-ebay-shopify-and-tiktok-sales-from-their-amazon-dashboards/ AI Shopping Could Mean Fewer Returns - https://www.practicalecommerce.com/ai-shopping-could-mean-fewer-returns LinkedIn split the feed in two (again) - https://www.diandraescobar.com/p/linkedin-split-the-feed-in-two-again

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:09) - Reddit Shuts Down RSS and Public API
(00:01:14) - Amazon's New Multi-Channel Seller Dashboard
(00:02:33) - AI Shopping Assistants Boosting Sales
(00:03:11) - LinkedIn Splits Feed Into Two
(00:03:59) - Sign Off

Reddit's New Video Ad Goal, Music Risks, and AI Freshness

Stuart Amidon — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:40:11 +0000

This week: Reddit launches a new way to pay only for real video ad engagement, music licensing claims are on the rise for marketers, and fresh content is key for AI citations. Stay ahead with these actionable updates for SMBs. Sources: Capture attention that lasts with 15-second Engaged Video Views - https://www.business.reddit.com/blog/15-second-engaged-video-views Music licensing claims are coming for marketers - https://global.lockton.com/us/en/news-insights/music-licensing-claims-are-coming-is-your-organization-ready The Impact of Content Freshness on AI Citations - https://nogood.io/blog/content-freshness-ai-citations/

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:09) - Reddit's New Engaged Video Views Ad Goal
(00:01:04) - Copyright Music Lawsuits and Safe Alternatives
(00:02:09) - AI Search Favors Fresh Content and Social Media
(00:02:45) - UGC's Growing Importance
(00:03:20) - Wrap Up

Meta's AI Ads, AI Web Content, and Reddit for SEO

Stuart Amidon — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:13:19 +0000

This week, we cover Meta’s shift to AI-first ad buying, the rise of AI-written web content, how Reddit is a powerful keyword research tool, and Meta’s $16.7 billion settlement pushing new child-safety rules. Find out what these changes mean for SMB marketers. Sources: Meta's AI-first ad buying is forcing a new operating model for paid social teams - https://www.marketscale.com/industries/marketing-tech/metas-ai-first-ad-buying-is-forcing-a-new-operating-model-for-paid-social-teams How Much of the Internet Is Written With AI? - https://www.pewresearch.org/data-labs/2026/08/20/how-much-of-the-internet-is-written-with-ai/ Reddit is the keyword research tool you're probably not using - https://searchengineland.com/reddit-keyword-research-tool-485859 Meta settles social media addiction case with California, other states for $16.7 billion - https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/26/meta-social-media-trial-settlement.html

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Marketing Minute: Meta's AI First Ad Buying
(00:01:07) - AI Is Taking Over the Internet
(00:02:12) - Reddit: The AI vs Human Battle
(00:03:04) - Facebook, TikTok to Step Up Safety

YouTube view counts jump, AI traffic shifts, and ad trust issues

Stuart Amidon — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:35:33 +0000

This week: YouTube changes how it counts views, AI Overviews shake up organic traffic, Americans push back on AI faces in ads, and Reddit pivots as AI search evolves. Get the facts and what they mean for SMB marketers. Sources: An update to how we count public views across YouTube - https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/433409976?hl=en&utm_source=tldrmarketing What 9 months of AI Overview data and 51,000+ tracked events reveal - https://searchengineland.com/ai-overview-data-51000-tracked-events-485080 Americans Aren't Sold on Businesses Using AI in Advertising - https://news.gallup.com/poll/713222/americans-aren-sold-businesses-using-advertising.aspx OpenAI Is Backing Away From Reddit as Reddit Tries to Become OpenAI? - https://gizmodo.com/openai-is-backing-away-from-reddit-as-reddit-tries-to-become-openai-2000800060

Chapters

(00:00:00) - page 50 marketing minute
(00:01:39) - Americans Love AI, But
(00:03:01) - Reddit vs. ChatGPT: Who Will Win?

AI picks favorites, Reddit shapes trust, and Social Content Drives AI Citations

Stuart Amidon — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:55:54 +0000

This week, we cover how AI assistants pick brands before searching, why Reddit is now the top place shoppers verify AI recommendations. Plus, we look at the surge in creator and social content driving AI search results. Sources: ChatGPT Already Knows Who It'll Recommend Before It Searches - https://suganthan.com/blog/chatgpt-decides-before-it-searches/ Half of US shoppers verify AI recommendations on Reddit before they buy - https://www.business.reddit.com/blog/path-to-purchase Is Your Brand Missing Out on the Fastest-Growing Source in AI Search? - https://www.airops.com/blog/fastest-growing-source-in-ai-search

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Chat GBT: Is AI the Only Way to Get Listings
(00:00:54) - Reddit: The Go-To Site for Verifying AI Recommendations
(00:02:11) - How Social Media Is Driving the AI Returns