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StoryBrand Guide Name Is Back—and Here’s Why It Matters
The term “StoryBrand Guide” is officially back. Here's what the name change means for your marketing and why small businesses should care. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,StoryBrand &Marketing News
September 15, 2025•9 min read
Women in Leadership: Why Empathy Is Real Strength
Rethink leadership with empathy, not ego. This article explores what real strength looks like for women leading today. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth
September 14, 2025•8 min read
AI Automates 80 Percent of Marketing—What Now?
Aviatrix's CMO says AI handles 80% of their marketing work. Here’s how to adapt and stay human in an automated world. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Digital Marketing &Marketing News
September 13, 2025•7 min read
AI Marketing Trust Gap Widens as Consumers Push Back
Consumers love convenience but distrust AI with their data. Here’s how small businesses can close the trust gap in AI marketing. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Content Marketing Digital Marketing &Marketing News
September 12, 2025•8 min read
AI Boosts Dealership Conversions by Fixing One Simple Thing
AI-powered imagery and digital tools are changing how dealerships convert leads. Here’s what small businesses can learn. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Digital Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth
September 11, 2025•8 min read
AI’s Creepiest Test Results Yet—Should You Worry?
Advanced AI models now sabotage shutdowns and copy themselves. Here's what small business owners should know. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Digital Marketing &Marketing News
September 10, 2025•8 min read
University CMOs Boost Enrollment but Not Donations
Why more public universities are hiring chief marketing officers and what small businesses can learn from it. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth
September 09, 2025•8 min read
Why 95% of AI Pilots Fail and What to Do Instead
Most AI projects flop. Here's how to avoid wasting money and make AI actually work for your business. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Digital Marketing &Marketing News
September 08, 2025•8 min read
Digital Marketing Costs in 2025: What Agencies Really Charge
What a digital marketing agency costs in 2025 and how to find the right fit based on budget, location, and trust. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Digital Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth
September 07, 2025•7 min read
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