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  • Entrepreneurship, Just Business

Why I Care More About Curiosity Than Credentials When Hiring

I grew up in Preston, Nova Scotia. A small community outside of Halifax where nobody was handing you a playbook for how to break into the marketing industry. There were no family connections to agencies for me. No internships at...

  • Artificial Intelligence, Marketing

The 5 Best Books Every Modern Marketer Should Read in 2026 to Master GenAI & LLMs

I’m a big fan of books. I love reading blog posts. I love reading X posts. I love videos. But of all my favorite formats of content consumption… Books are at the top of the list. A wise person (George...

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  • Artificial Intelligence, Marketing

My Latest Project: Distribution.ai – Putting Content Distribution On Autopilot

For a fraction of the cost to hire a social media team focused on content amplification and repurposing. Last week, a company (maybe yours) pressed publish on one of the most important resources of the year. It was a study...

  • Artificial Intelligence

The ROI Of Generative Engine Optimization: The New Age of Content

Across marketing, SEO, and content teams, the conversation has shifted. It’s no longer “Are we producing enough content?” It’s “Is our content actually influencing the LLMs and showing up where buyers get answers?” That’s why Return on Generative Engine Optimization...

  • Artificial Intelligence

Google’s AI Mode: The Way We Think About SEO Needs To Change

Google’s AI Mode is here. Google’s AI Mode is self described as an experimental, conversational way to search using its Gemini large-language model. It’s currently active for many English users and is designed to transform Google Search from static lists...

  • B2B Marketing, Marketing

Social Media Metrics: What Brands Should Be Measuring In 2025

Let me take you behind the scenes of social media success for a moment. Last month, I was speaking with a frustrated marketing director who’d been pouring resources into their company’s social channels. “We’re getting likes,” she told me, coffee...

  • Artificial Intelligence

ChatGPT Alternatives: 10 Of The Best LLMs & AI Chat Experiences

ChatGPT has undoubtedly made its mark as one of the most powerful AI tools in recent years. Its versatility has made it a go-to choice for everything from simple inquiries to complex professional tasks, leading to widespread adoption across industries....

  • Artificial Intelligence

Answer Engine Optimization: What It Is, How It Works & What To Do

The digital landscape is changing at breakneck speed. Traditional SEO strategies? They’re just not enough anymore. Users today crave immediate, personalized, and direct answers to their questions. That’s where AI-driven answer engines like ChatGPT, Google’s SGE, and other large language...

  • Artificial Intelligence

How Research-Driven Content Can Skyrocket Your Brands Growth

The AI boom is here, and while the buzz is deafening, savvy brands are quietly doing something that’s driving massive results: publishing research-driven content. If you’re an ambitious marketer, SaaS founder, or content strategist juggling creativity, technology, and ROI, this...

  • Reddit Marketing

How To Engage In Subreddits Without Getting Banned

Reddit, often hailed as “the front page of the internet,” is a goldmine for marketers who know how to navigate its unique ecosystem. But here’s the thing: Marketing on Reddit isn’t as simple as dropping a link and watching the...

  • Content Marketing, Marketing

The Power of Distribution: Why You Should Promote Your Content More

You’ve probably heard it a million times: “Content is king.” But over the years, I’ve learned that this isn’t entirely true. No matter how brilliant, insightful, or innovative your content is, it won’t make an impact unless people see it....