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AI Marketing Works Best With a Human Brain
Big brands say AI boosts performance but flops without real creativity. Here’s how small businesses can get it right. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Digital Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth
September 26, 2025•6 min read
AI Search Distrust Grows—What Small Brands Should Do
61% of consumers want to turn off AI search summaries. Here’s how small businesses can adapt their marketing strategy. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Digital Marketing Marketing News Small Business Growth &Search Engine Optimization
September 23, 2025•7 min read
Most People Can’t Spot AI Ads—Why That Matters for Your Brand
Almost 99% of people can’t identify AI ads. Here’s what that means for trust, targeting, and small business marketing. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Digital Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth
September 22, 2025•8 min read
AI Customer Service Is Broken. Here’s What to Fix
AI was meant to improve customer service. Instead, it’s made things worse. Here’s what small businesses can do differently. ...more
Digital Marketing ,Customer Experience &Marketing News
September 21, 2025•9 min read
Instagram’s New iPad App Puts Reels on the Big Screen
Instagram’s iPad app is here. Here's how it changes content and screen time for creators, fans, and small businesses. ...more
Digital Marketing ,Social Media Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth
September 20, 2025•8 min read
LinkedIn Cracks Down on Lead Gen Tools—What It Means for You
LinkedIn is removing tools like Apollo and Evaboot for scraping data. Here’s what small businesses need to know about lead gen risks. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Digital Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth
September 19, 2025•8 min read
ChatGPT Adds Parental Controls After Teen Tragedy
OpenAI adds parental controls to ChatGPT after a teen’s suicide. What small business owners need to know about AI responsibility. ...more
Digital Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth
September 18, 2025•10 min read
YouTube and Google Stack: The Local SEO Shortcut That’s Working
How YouTube videos and Google stacks are quietly boosting local SEO for multi-location businesses ...more
Digital Marketing ,Marketing News Small Business Growth &Search Engine Optimization
September 17, 2025•7 min read
Digital Scams Targeting Women Are Getting Smarter—Here’s How to Stay Safe
From fake job offers to romance scams, here’s how online fraudsters target women—and what small business owners need to know. ...more
Digital Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth
September 16, 2025•8 min read
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