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AI vs Human Creativity in Problem Solving: What Works Best?
New research shows humans and AI solve problems differently—and the best ideas come from working together. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Digital Marketing &Marketing News
September 01, 2025•8 min read
AI Search Optimization for Ecommerce: 7 Steps to Show Up
AI is changing how people shop online. Here’s how to make sure your products show up in AI search results. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Digital Marketing Marketing News &Search Engine Optimization
August 28, 2025•10 min read
AI Ethics Explained for Small Business Owners
A plain-English guide to understanding AI ethics for small business owners using tools like ChatGPT and Google AI. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Digital Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth
August 27, 2025•13 min read
YouTube Adds AI Age Checks in USA—What It Means for Your Business
YouTube will use AI to verify US users’ ages. Here’s how it works and why marketers should care. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Digital Marketing &Marketing News
August 17, 2025•6 min read
HubSpot Just Gave Small Teams a Huge Edge with Its New ChatGPT Integration
HubSpot and ChatGPT just teamed up, bringing advanced CRM research to small businesses. Learn how this connector can fuel your marketing, sales, and support. ...more
News ,Strategic Marketing Digital Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth
June 27, 2025•2 min read
18 AI Marketing Tools Every Small Business Should Be Using in 2025
Want to use AI to save time and money without sounding like a robot? These 18 tools help small businesses work smarter, market better, and stay human. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Content Marketing Digital Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth
June 26, 2025•9 min read
82% Say AI Is Essential—New PayPal Survey Shows Small Firms Racing to Adopt
PayPal survey finds 82% of small businesses see AI as vital for staying competitive. See how to move from curiosity to smart adoption. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Digital Marketing StoryBrand Marketing News &Small Business Growth
June 17, 2025•3 min read
AI Startup Collapses After Faking Tech—What Small Businesses Can Learn From Builder.ai’s Fall
Builder.ai faked its AI to raise $445M—then filed for bankruptcy. Here’s how to build trust in your tech and messaging the honest way. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Digital Marketing Customer Experience StoryBrand Marketing News &Small Business Growth
June 16, 2025•3 min read
YouTube Shorts Are Now in Google Search—Here’s What That Means for SEO in 2025
YouTube Shorts now appear in Google search results. Learn how vertical video is changing SEO—and how to make it work for your brand. ...more
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June 11, 2025•2 min read
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