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Vogue’s AI Model Ad Backfires—Marketing Lessons for Small Businesses
Vogue’s AI model ad sparked backlash over beauty standards and job loss. Here’s what small businesses can learn. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Content Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth
August 06, 2025•3 min read
AI Fraud Crisis Warning—What Small Biz Must Do Now
Sam Altman warns of an AI fraud crisis. Learn how to protect your brand, messaging, and marketing before scams hit home. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Content Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth
August 05, 2025•4 min read
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, 2025•4 min read
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, 2025•4 min read
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, 2025•4 min read
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, 2025•4 min read
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, 2025•4 min read
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, 2025•4 min read
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, 2025•5 min read
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