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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, 20256 min read

AI Marketing Works Best With a Human Brain

Gen Z’s Blue-Collar Boom: What Small Businesses Should Learn

More Gen Zers are skipping college to launch six-figure trades businesses. Here’s what it means for your marketing. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth

September 25, 20256 min read

Gen Z’s Blue-Collar Boom: What Small Businesses Should Learn

I’m Writing a Book for Risk-Averse Entrepreneurs Like Me

Announcing my new book for risk-averse entrepreneurs who want stable business growth without the hype, hustle, or high risk. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Content Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth

September 24, 20258 min read

I’m Writing a Book for Risk-Averse Entrepreneurs Like Me

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, 20257 min read

AI Search Distrust Grows—What Small Brands Should Do

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, 20258 min read

Most People Can’t Spot AI Ads—Why That Matters for Your Brand

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, 20259 min read

AI Customer Service Is Broken. Here’s What to Fix

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, 20258 min read

Instagram’s New iPad App Puts Reels on the Big Screen

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, 20258 min read

LinkedIn Cracks Down on Lead Gen Tools—What It Means for You

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, 202510 min read

ChatGPT Adds Parental Controls After Teen Tragedy
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