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Top News of the WEEK🚀 Google Drops AI Bombshell: Gemini 2.0 is Here!

Top 5 News Corner 🎥 AI NEWS from all over

💼Marketing Corner -Linkedin Lead generation 101

🔍 AI Avengers📄Google's AI Secret That Will Kill 90% of Websites in 2025

🍹 MOCK MARGARITA : THE ROCKING AI CORNER

🎧 Google Drops AI Bombshell: Gemini 2.0 is Here! 🎲

2024 is on its way out… so naturally tech companies are rushing to deliver fresh AI updates before the December 31 deadline.

Case in point:

Google just unleashed Gemini 2.0, and it's not just another update – it's a whole new beast. Think twice the speed, multimodal superpowers, and an AI that can actually get things done without you holding its hand. 🚀

Quick Hits:

• 🧠 Gemini 2.0 Flash: Twice as fast, generates images + text + speech, and flexes harder than 1.5 Pro on every benchmark Try it on Google AI Studio

• 🏊‍♂️ Project Mariner: Your new Chrome co-pilot that actually understands what's on your screen (83.5% success rate!)

• 🗣️ Project Astra: The assistant that remembers your chat for 10 mins and speaks multiple languages like a local

Bonus Drop:

• 👩‍💻 Jules: Your new GitHub coding buddy

• 🎮 Gemini for Games: Real-time gaming wingman

Early access is live, full release dropping January 2025.

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🌮 TACOS DISH: WACKY AI NEWS CORNER

1️⃣ Reddit creates its own version of AI Overviews

You ask…

… And Reddit Answers: The platform’s new AI feature allows users to “talk” to an interface that provides summaries, community links, and inline snippets, all from Reddit content.

The goal? To deepen conversations and help users find exactly what they need—and of course, keep them on the platform longer.

Who has access: It’s currently only available in the US. But no matter where you are, this is a good reminder to keep your brand posts updated, relevant, and engaging.

2️⃣ OpenAI Launches Sora: From Top Features To Price, Here's Everything That You Need To Know

After months of hype, OpenAI has launched Sora, its new video generator, for select users.

Sora can re-mix videos, create storyboards, and support high-resolution clips. They’re all watermarked though, just FYI.

Early tests show that 1080p videos take a few extra minutes to generate and there seems to be some issues with legs being put on back to front…

Yet, despite its struggle with more photorealistic generations, Sora seems useful for tasks like creating title slides and stop-motion content.

Oh, and one more thing: Google Product Studio has expanded its suite of AI tools to 15 new countries, including New Zealand, Mexico, and Ireland. Nice!

How To Access Sora Turbo

To access this feature, users need a ChatGPT Plus or Pro subscription. The Plus plan costs $20 per month (roughly Rs 1,700), while the Pro plan is priced at $200 per month (approximately Rs 17,000). Both plans include the AI tool at no extra cost.

The Pro plan offers significantly enhanced benefits, such as 10 times more usage, support for higher resolutions, and extended video durations. OpenAI has also announced plans to introduce customised pricing options for different user categories early next year.

🍅SPICY SALSA DIP : MARKETING CORNER

🎙️ LinkedIn Lead Generation 101

Lead generation. Everyone wants it… everyone struggles with it.

Especially if your product or service solves a very specific or technical problem.

If you’re using LinkedIn to help you fill that pipeline, Tequia Burt has four tips for getting the most out of the platform:

1) Start here: Build brand awareness.

OK, sure, brand marketing won’t give you results straight away. But it is the most effective method for generating leads, especially with B2B buyers.

95% of B2B shoppers won’t be in the market when they see your ads, which is why you’ve got to create awareness.

But when they are in the market, you want them to think of you first.

Don’t forget to be creative. Bold brands can generate 20x more sales than boring ones.

2) Be a memorable thought leader.

Demonstrating your value through thought leadership can be more effective than product-orientated marketing—and video is king for this type of content.

Video allows you to demonstrate your product in action. Focus on customer pain points, talk about what your audience cares about, and feature a human subject. Not a brand, not an AI.

3) Retarget engaged leads.

Your campaigns let you see who is engaging, and with what. Use this data to guide your retargeting efforts and double down on the pain points you touched on before.

For example, if someone watched a specific video ad, it’s because they’re interested in that topic. Retarget them with a more powerful message.

4) Find your top performers and boost them.

Imagine you’ve created a thought leadership video, and now you want to promote it. Use A/B testing to change one variable on a post, and run both versions simultaneously.

Run this test as many times as you like. Collect performance data, and refer back to it the next time you want to run a promotional post.

Generating leads seems more straightforward now, right?

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🤖 LEAKED: Google's AI Secret That Will Kill 90% of Websites in 2025 (Unless You Do This)

Hey builders! Let's cut through the noise about AI and SEO in 2025. Here's what you actually need to know:

🎯 The Big Picture

• Organic search traffic is dipping (thanks AI!)

• Google's AI Overviews are live in 180+ countries

• Traditional search might drop 25% by 2026 (Gartner's warning)

💪 What Actually Works Now

1. Brand = Your SEO Shield

• Strong brands survive Google updates

• Personal identity > Generic content

• Authority matters more than ever

2. Traffic Diversification is Key

• Don't put all eggs in Google's basket

• Explore: ChatGPT, Perplexity.ai, TikTok, Reddit

• Build your email list (you own it!)

3. User Experience is King Google watches:

• Bounce rates

• Time on page

• Scroll depth

• Pages per session

🛠️ Actionable Strategy for 2025

Do This:

• Build a distinct brand voice

• Share personal experiences

• Use AI as an assistant, not the writer

• Focus on E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authority, Trust)

Avoid This:

• Generic AI content

• Single-channel dependency

• Ignoring user engagement metrics

🚀 Quick Wins for Founders

1. Start a newsletter (control your audience)

2. Share behind-the-scenes content

3. Use AI for research and editing

4. Build community on platforms beyond search

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