Chubbies Co-founder Warns: Don’t Get Hooked on the Performance Marketing Drug

Chubbies Co-founder Warns: Don’t Get Hooked on the Performance Marketing Drug

Any time an interviewee makes me ask my boss, “Can we say that in a newsletter?” you know it’s gonna be a good day. Today, we’ve got spicy takes and spicy language from a master of marketing who made his fortune selling spicy shorts. Lesson 1: Don’t get hooked on the performance marketing drug. Preston … Read more

Digital Ads Cost 19% More, Convert Less: User Frustration To Blame

Digital Ads Cost 19% More, Convert Less: User Frustration To Blame

New data shows what many marketers already suspect: it’s getting harder and more expensive to convert online visitors. A study of 90 billion sessions shows organic traffic is down from last year, pushing more brands toward paid channels to make up the difference. This information comes from Contentsquare’s Digital Experience Benchmark Report, which examines changes … Read more

Consistency Vs. Agility: Finding Balance In Search Marketing

Consistency Vs. Agility: Finding Balance In Search Marketing

“How is search changing and how do you react to that change?” This was a question in the prep notes for a podcast interview recently.  It’s one that, I think, justifies a longer response than what I can give in just a minute or two on that show. Long before AI became the most newsworthy … Read more

McDonald's Secret Ingredients to Fan-Driven Marketing

McDonald's Secret Ingredients to Fan-Driven Marketing

When it comes to marketing, McDonald’s reigns supreme. From its catchy jingle to its famous golden arches to iconic characters and mascots, the burger chain contains many branded elements that stand the test of time. But what‘s the secret ingredient to McDonald’s continued marketing success? Director of Brand, Content, and Culture Marketing Anna Engel and … Read more

Matt Mullenweg Expects WP Engine Dispute Resolution Soon

Matt Mullenweg Expects WP Engine Dispute Resolution Soon

Matt Mullenweg downplayed his dispute with WP Engine, saying it’s not as big a deal as people are making it out to be and shared that he believes it will all be over in a few months. Matt Compares Himself To Standing Up To Bullies The podcast host expressed surprise at how harshly Matt went … Read more

Your 2025 Social Media Checklist: Start the Year Strong

Your 2025 Social Media Checklist: Start the Year Strong

It’s January, and you’re fired up—new year, new strategy, new wins. Or maybe it’s March, and you’re side-eyeing your social media, wondering if you missed the reset window. Spoiler: You didn’t. Whether it’s the first week of January or the last day of October, the best time to get your social media on track is … Read more

7 AI in social media examples to inspire your strategy

7 AI in social media examples to inspire your strategy

Artificial intelligence (AI) is supercharging social media marketing. Think of AI social media tools like Sprout Social as your marketing pit crew. They can fine-tune your social media engine, swap out tired tactics and keep you running at peak performance—they just can’t drive the car. The AI in social media examples we’re sharing in this … Read more

Artificial Intelligence – AI Update, January 31, 2025: AI News and Views From the Past Week

Artificial Intelligence - AI Update, April 19, 2024: AI News and Views From the Past Week

Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so (in no particular order): Google quietly releases Gemini 2.0 Pro Experimental in chatbot changelog. Google has introduced Gemini 2.0 Pro Experimental, its newest flagship AI model, through a low-profile changelog update rather than a major announcement. Positioned as the successor to … Read more

What are the Different Types of Business Ownership? Everything Entrepreneurs Need to Know

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Owning a business can be a complicated and long journey. Especially when you get stuck at the first hurdle: knowing the different types of business ownership and picking the right one for you! Here, I’ll provide you with all the information you need to set your startup up for success, picking the right business ownership … Read more

How to Develop Leadership Skills in 2025 With These Top Tips

How-to-Develop-Leadership-Skills

As a founder, there are many things you have to consider, such as product development, marketing, accounts, and much (much!) more. Understandably, it can be easy to get caught up in the day-to-day requirements and not think enough about the steps you need to take to future-proof your business. One such step is developing excellent … Read more

AI Overviews Data Shows Massive Changes In Search Results

AI Overviews Data Shows Massive Changes In Search Results

Enterprise SEO platform BrightEdge published results on current AI Search trends, showing that Google AI Overviews (AIO) has expanded its presence by up to 100% in increasingly complex search queries. The changes suggest growing confidence in AI for search, with indications that Google is relying on authoritativeness and greater precision in context awareness for matching … Read more

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