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AI is changing how consumers discover brands, research products and make purchasing decisions.But something interesting ...
24/06/2026

AI is changing how consumers discover brands, research products and make purchasing decisions.

But something interesting is happening.

As AI adoption grows, so does consumer scepticism.

People are embracing AI-powered tools to find information faster and make decisions more efficiently. At the same time, they’re becoming more aware of AI’s limitations, questioning the accuracy of responses and looking more closely at the sources behind the answers.

The result?

Consumers are becoming more informed, more strategic and more selective.
For marketers, this creates both an opportunity and a challenge.

Success isn’t just about using AI. It’s about understanding how AI is changing customer behaviour, trust and expectations.

The brands that thrive in the AI era will be those that balance innovation with transparency, credibility and genuinely useful content.

In our latest blog, we explore how consumer attitudes towards AI are evolving and what it means for digital marketers. footprintdigital.co.uk/library/the-evolving-relationship-between-consumers-and-ai/

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Most businesses are sitting on untapped growth opportunities.Not because they need a bigger budget.Not because they need...
23/06/2026

Most businesses are sitting on untapped growth opportunities.

Not because they need a bigger budget.

Not because they need another marketing channel.

But because they don’t have complete visibility of what’s actually working, what’s holding them back, and where the biggest opportunities lie.

That’s where a Digital Marketing Audit comes in.

At Footprint Digital, our Digital Marketing Audit combines over 27 hours of expert analysis across SEO, PPC, analytics, tracking, competitor performance, keyword visibility, and website performance to create a clear picture of your digital marketing effectiveness.

The real value isn’t just the report. It’s the competitive advantage that comes from understanding where you’re outperforming competitors; where you’re losing potential customers; which activities are wasting budget; and what opportunities exist that your competitors haven’t spotted yet.

Too often, businesses make marketing decisions based on assumptions.

The most successful businesses make decisions based on evidence.

When you know your strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities, you can allocate resources more effectively, double down on what works, fix what doesn’t, and build a strategy that delivers sustainable growth.

Insight alone doesn’t create growth.

Using those insights wisely does.

If you’re serious about improving marketing performance, start by understanding where you stand today with a Digital Marketing Audit.

The relationship between consumers and AI is getting more complicated.New research from Fractl and Search Engine Land fo...
18/06/2026

The relationship between consumers and AI is getting more complicated.

New research from Fractl and Search Engine Land found that while AI usage continues to rise, trust is moving in the opposite direction.

A year ago, 82% of consumers said AI-powered search was more helpful than traditional search.

Today, that’s down to 54%.

Yet 70% of consumers say they’re using AI search tools more than they were a year ago, and only 3% say they’re using them less.

So what’s happening?

People are embracing AI because it’s convenient, fast and accessible. But they’re also becoming more aware of its limitations.

The same study found that the number of consumers who say heavy AI use would reduce their trust in a brand has almost doubled, from 20% to 39% in a year.

Among Gen Z, 54% say extensive AI-generated marketing would make them trust a brand less.

For content marketers, this is an important signal.

AI is an incredible tool for research, ideation, analysis and efficiency. But the content that wins attention and builds trust still needs something AI can’t replicate: genuine expertise, original thinking, real-world experience and a human point of view.

As AI-generated content becomes more common, quality becomes a bigger differentiator.

The brands that stand out won’t be the ones producing the most content.
They’ll be the ones producing the most credible, useful and human content.
AI can help create content faster.

But trust is still built by people.

Is AI killing SEO? Are Google’s famous 10 blue links on life support? Should you be moving your SEO budget somewhere els...
17/06/2026

Is AI killing SEO? Are Google’s famous 10 blue links on life support? Should you be moving your SEO budget somewhere else?

If you’ve asked yourself any of these questions recently, you need to be at this webinar.

Join our Head of Search, Sam Monaghan, for a no-nonsense look at what AI search actually means for marketers (minus any hype, buzzwords, or doom and gloom).

In just one hour, you’ll discover:
✅ What’s really changed in search (and what hasn’t)
✅ Whether SEO is still worth investing in (spoiler - yes it is!)
✅ What Google is telling businesses to do right now
✅ Practical actions you can take this week to improve visibility
✅ How to measure success when AI is changing the customer journey

The search landscape is evolving fast. The good news? SEO isn’t dead. You just need to know where to focus.

📅 Wednesday 8th July
⏰ 8am OR 4pm - your choice
💻 Online & free to attend

Perfect for Marketing Directors, Heads of Marketing, Marketing Managers, and anyone responsible for generating leads online.

Grab your spot before AI writes your marketing plan for you!

We’ve been working with TRIBE on their digital marketing, and when a box of energy bars arrived at the office, there was...
16/06/2026

We’ve been working with TRIBE on their digital marketing, and when a box of energy bars arrived at the office, there was only one thing to do...

Quality control. 🍫💪

After all, it’s always a good idea to test a product out when you’re going to market it...

We’re pleased to report that the team has really raised the bar when it comes to product testing. Strictly professional, of course.

Now, back to helping TRIBE fuel growth online as well as in our snack cupboard!

We’ve recently started working with the fantastic team at Little Peek Baby Ultrasound, supporting them with content deve...
15/06/2026

We’ve recently started working with the fantastic team at Little Peek Baby Ultrasound, supporting them with content development across their website.

Their clinic offers a range of services, including private baby scans, women’s health ultrasound scans, infant feeding support, and antenatal classes, helping families feel informed and supported throughout their journey.

Our Content Manager, Kieran McLoone, recently received some wonderful feedback from Founder and Lead Sonographer, Emma.

We’re delighted with how the partnership has developed so far and are excited to continue working together to support the growth of such a valuable service.

Thank you, Emma, for your kind words - we’re looking forward to what’s ahead.

Check out Levi Clucas on the Digital Web Solutions podcast, talking about ‘Why Good SEO Has Nothing to Do With Checklist...
12/06/2026

Check out Levi Clucas on the Digital Web Solutions podcast, talking about ‘Why Good SEO Has Nothing to Do With Checklists’.

Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=VhdsUU1Rc4A

Levi shares why the best SEOs lead with intuition over checklists, how she uses a simple spreadsheet to solve one of the most persistent problems in site migrations, and why the shift toward human-centered content is reshaping everything from local SEO to LLM citations.

She also opens up about the soft skills that have defined her decade-long career, including radical transparency with clients, building real relationships across teams, and why saying “I don’t know” is one of the most powerful things an SEO can say.

If you’re worried about where search is heading or what AI means for your career, this episode is a grounding, practical conversation to come back to.

Today, Kerry McCarthy and Kieran McLoone had great fun leading the latest session of the Footprint Academy, exploring co...
11/06/2026

Today, Kerry McCarthy and Kieran McLoone had great fun leading the latest session of the Footprint Academy, exploring content marketing, tone of voice, and the importance of speaking to an audience of one.

The cohort spent time thinking about the real questions, concerns, and anxieties customers have throughout the buying journey, and how marketers can address these through more effective content and messaging.

It’s hard to believe that tomorrow marks the final day of the 2025 Footprint Academy!

We’re excited to see our cohort present their ideas and recommendations back to us and the clients they’ve been working with throughout the week.

It’s been fantastic to watch their confidence, creativity, and strategic thinking develop over the course of the programme.

The Footprint Academy starts next week! We’ve been running our award-winning Academy since 2016, and we’re excited to we...
05/06/2026

The Footprint Academy starts next week!

We’ve been running our award-winning Academy since 2016, and we’re excited to welcome our 2026 cohort on Monday.

We created the Academy to bridge the gap between education and the fast-paced world of digital marketing. Over the years, we’ve helped more than 100 students build their confidence, develop technical marketing skills, and gain hands-on experience working on real client projects.

Watching our Academy students grow, learn, and take their first steps into the industry is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do. We’re proud to play a small part in developing the next generation of marketing talent and giving back to the community.

Here’s to another fantastic Academy programme and a brilliant group of students.

Bring on Monday!

Not only did Tom Cox achieve a PB at the Stockholm marathon last weekend, he also received a well deserved promotion to ...
04/06/2026

Not only did Tom Cox achieve a PB at the Stockholm marathon last weekend, he also received a well deserved promotion to Senior Paid Media Manager. We love to see our team achieving things in their personal and professional lives - well done Tom! 🏃🏻‍♂️

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