Daily Minute Master Series
February 18, 2026

by Corey Padveen

Marketing News and Updates

YouTube Reveals the Top Ad Campaigns for Super Bowl 60

With Super Bowl 60 done and dusted, YouTube has revealed the winners of its AdBlitz showcase, which highlighted all of the ad campaigns for the game, which was held on Feb. 8. Ads were ranked based on views and engagement before, during and after the game, highlighting both in-game and digital-first advertisers between Feb. 1 and Feb. 12.

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Ireland and Spain Launch Investigations Into X’s Grok

Looks like more trouble is brewing for Elon Musk’s X, as two more countries launch investigations into the capacity for its Grok artificial intelligence chatbot to generate non-consensual nude and sexualized images, which are then being shared publicly in the app.

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The Science Of How AI Pays Attention

For 20 years, SEOs have written”ultimate guides” designed to keep humans on the page. We write long intros. We drag insights all along through the draft and into the conclusion. We build suspense to the final call to action. The data shows that this style of writing is not ideal for AI visibility.

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Google Says Links Will Be More Visible In AI Overviews

Google is adding hover link pop-ups on desktop in AI Overviews and AI Mode, plus more prominent link icons within responses across desktop and mobile.

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Enterprise SEO Operating Models That Scale In 2026 And Beyond

Winning in AI-driven search requires redesigning the enterprise operating model around eligibility, governance, and structural clarity.

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Google Text Ad Click Share Rises Sharply In Some Verticals

An analysis of 16,000 U.S. search queries found that text ads gained 7 to 13 percentage points of click share between January 2025 and January 2026. SEO consultant Aleyda Solis used Similarweb clickstream estimates to measure click share across classic organic results, SERP features, text ads, PLAs, and zero-click behavior.

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