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Short-Form Video Is Winning—Here’s How to Keep Up

Your customers' attention spans now last 40 seconds. Here's how to market effectively before they scroll past. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Content Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth

August 04, 20254 min read

Short-Form Video Is Winning—Here’s How to Keep Up

AI Hallucinations in Court—Big Trouble for Legal Trust

Fake AI citations in South African courts are shaking legal trust. Learn how small businesses can avoid similar mistakes. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth

August 03, 20254 min read

AI Hallucinations in Court—Big Trouble for Legal Trust

Trust in News Hits New Lows—Why It Matters for Your Marketing

A recent global study shows trust in news is down. Here’s what it means for your messaging and how to build trust with your own audience. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth

August 02, 20254 min read

Trust in News Hits New Lows—Why It Matters for Your Marketing

South Africa’s 2025 Data Breach Count Hits 369k—Are You Next?

Surfshark says 369,600 South African accounts were leaked in 2025. Here’s what it means for your small business—and what to fix. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth

August 01, 20254 min read

South Africa’s 2025 Data Breach Count Hits 369k—Are You Next?

AI Investment Gap Hits $600B—Here’s What That Means for You

A new analysis shows AI infrastructure spending far outpaces returns. What small businesses can learn from the growing gap. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth

July 31, 20254 min read

AI Investment Gap Hits $600B—Here’s What That Means for You

AI Copyright Lawsuit: What Small Businesses Must Know Now

Disney and Universal are suing AI firm Midjourney. Learn what it means for creators, marketers, and your business. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth

July 30, 20254 min read

AI Copyright Lawsuit: What Small Businesses Must Know Now

Em Dashes Trigger AI Alarms—What Small Biz Owners Should Know

Em dashes now flag AI-generated content. Learn what this means for small business writing, branding, and trust. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth

July 29, 20255 min read

Em Dashes Trigger AI Alarms—What Small Biz Owners Should Know

AI Ethics vs Progress: Should Small Brands Opt Out?

AI’s training methods raise tough questions for small business owners. Is it ethical to use tools built on scraped data? ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth

July 28, 20254 min read

AI Ethics vs Progress: Should Small Brands Opt Out?

Zero-Click Search Is Real—Here’s How to Beat It

Google traffic is down, but not gone. Learn why search clicks are dropping and how small businesses can adapt and grow. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth

July 27, 20254 min read

Zero-Click Search Is Real—Here’s How to Beat It
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