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- Content Marketing
Duda: The AI-Powered CMS That Finally Bridges Business Goals, Creative Output, And Performance
For decades, businesses have struggled with the gap between strategy and execution when it comes to digital publishing. Content management systems (CMS) were either too rigid, limiting creative output and flexibility, or too open-ended, leaving teams to wrestle with plugins, performance issues, and constant maintenance. On one side, business leaders wanted scalable systems that delivered reliability, speed, and growth. On…
- Marketing Books
Blunders Learned from Publishing a Book… and the Playbook I’d Follow Today
Fifteen years ago, I did something that many people dream about but few actually finish: I wrote a book. Wiley, a household name in publishing, published Corporate Blogging for Dummies. I was proud. Exhausted, but proud. After all, writing a book is no small feat—it’s research marathons, late-night typing sessions, and the constant hum of imposter syndrome whispering, Who do…
- Artificial Intelligence
Conversica: Turning Customer Interest into Real Conversations with AI Agents
Modern businesses invest heavily in marketing and customer engagement—launching ads, hosting events, sending emails, and producing content. But too often, those efforts stop short of what really matters: authentic conversations with customers and prospects. Without personalized follow-up, leads stall, service requests linger, and opportunities go unnoticed. The opportunity lies in bridging this gap. Companies that can scale meaningful conversations across…
- Analytics & Testing
From Guesswork to Growth: How Machine Learning is Rewriting the Rules of Marketing Attribution
I’ve always been a bit of an attribution cynic. Not because measurement doesn’t matter… it does. But because so many of the nudges that shape a purchase will never be captured in a log file. You notice a neighbor driving the exact make and model you’ve been eyeing. You catch a 15-second commercial in a hotel room on a business…
- Content Marketing
PostcardMania: Supercharge Your Small Business with Proven, Trackable Direct Mail
Marketing budgets are under more scrutiny than ever, and every dollar spent needs to deliver measurable results. Small businesses face the challenge of cutting through digital noise while avoiding the waste of untargeted traditional campaigns. The solution lies in blending the staying power of direct mail with the precision of digital targeting—making sure your message is seen, remembered, and acted…
- Artificial Intelligence
Marketing That Feels: A Human Approach to AI in the Age of Automation
In today’s crowded digital world, attention isn’t enough. Brands need connection. And that’s where emotional intelligence meets artificial intelligence. More marketers are starting to realize that clicks and conversions don’t always equal loyalty. In fact, a 2025 study by Bloomreach and eMarketer found that emotional connection—not discounts or price—is what keeps customers coming back. But how do you build something deeper in…
- Paid and Organic Search Marketing
How Browsers Load Pages, Its Impact on Performance, And How To Improve CWV
A key reason I decided to assist Overfuel was that the development team recognized the significance of page speed on every aspect of search engine visibility and user experience. They’ve built the fastest auto dealer website platform on the planet… and all client results have far surpassed expectations. Keep in mind that a high-speed site doesn’t just solve organic challenges;…
- Sales and Marketing Training
Forget The Hype. This Is What Actually Works in Marketing Now
As we embark on the second half of 2025, your shiny new marketing toy might already be broken. As many marketers (and the business leaders they are accountable to) are noticing, the marketing arena is littered with expensive tools, failed strategies, and broken promises. With the second half of the year sure to be more uncertain and unforgiving, the winning…
- Artificial Intelligence
Attention Universities: I’m Not Hiring Business and Marketing Graduates Without A TON of AI Experience
The future of education is approaching a breaking point—and for marketers, sales professionals, startup entrepreneurs, and business executives, the lesson is not an academic one. It is the same lesson that reshaped the media industry: adapt to technology, or watch as it bypasses you entirely. Consider the cautionary tale of the newspaper industry. For decades, newspapers enjoyed unrivaled dominance. They…
- Paid and Organic Search Marketing
Semrush: Understanding and Applying Keyword Rankings for Competitive Insight
For marketers depending on organic search (SEO), rankings can be elusive. Two people searching the same keyword might see completely different results due to factors like location, device type, and browsing history. This personalization makes it difficult for businesses to consistently measure their accurate search visibility. Semrush Rank Semrush Rank solves this problem with a proprietary score that estimates the…
