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  • 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...

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  • Content Marketing, Marketing

Content Marketing Mistakes That Will Stop Your Brand From Finding Success

Everyone, and I do mean everyone, will make a content marketing mistake at some point in their career. In fact, in a study conducted by Foundation, researchers asked a group of marketers if they had ever made a mistake /...

  • Inspiration

14 Life Lessons From My Nanna

The last couple weeks have been rough. It’s starting to feel like life is back to normal but two weeks ago I had to say goodbye to my grandmother for the last time. It was brutal. Still is kinda but...

  • Marketing

The Master List of Newsletters, Podcasts & Twitter Accounts You Need to Follow

A few years ago, which seems like a couple of decades now, another marketer who speaks often at conferences asked me if I ever get tired of coming up with new presentations and talks… I looked them dead in the...

  • Leadership

10 Hard Lessons That I Learned Leading My Company Amidst The Pandemic

This time last year, I faced one of the most difficult challenges of my life so far. In less than 24 hours, I lost: Three major clients Every marketing conference I was scheduled to speak at A $250k contract that...

  • Content Marketing, Marketing

The Difference Between Content Curation and Content Creation

To curate or create? It’s a question that many marketers ask themselves when planning their strategy. Luckily, the answer isn’t one or the other. It’s a combination of both curation and creation that can help marketers achieve great results. For...

  • Content Marketing

This Content Distribution Strategy Earned 26,282 Pageviews In 7 Days

You spent hours, days, months (maybe even years) creating something awesome. Something you’re beyond proud of and excited to share with the world. Something that could completely change (or kickstart) your business. And finally… You hit publish—it’s go time! But...

  • Just Business

Why This Canadian Declared Juneteenth An Annual Paid Company Holiday

American History is a part of Canadian history. As much as many Canadians like to take a holier than thou position as if we’re a whole lot different from America – the truth is; our history is very well connected....

  • Freelancing, Inspiration

What Content Creators Can Learn From The Joe Rogan & Spotify Deal

Yesterday Joe Rogan announced that his podcast “The Joe Rogan Experience” will be exclusively offered on Spotify at the end of the year: His full library, dating back 11 years, will be available on Spotify as of September 1st, and...

  • Entrepreneurship, Inspiration

Why Pursuing Perfect Can Have The Opposite Impact

Let’s talk about perfection. It’s something that many people strive for. It’s something that many brands talk about achieving. It’s something that everyone at some point and time hoped they could unlock. But the reality is: Striving for perfection often...