Strategy
Working Together
The other day I was laid up in bed with a stomach bug, which I do not wish upon anyone, and I ended watching the new Netflix documentary, “America’s Team – The Gambler and His Cowboys.” Let’s set something straight here, I do not like the Cowboy’s, I hope they never win another Super Bowl…Go […]
AI Is Eating Everything…Except CTV
Let’s not sugarcoat it: every other ad channel you “think” you’ve mastered is being steamrolled by AI right now. Google Ads? CPCs are climbing while search volumes nosedive, and AI overviews are happily stealing the clicks you paid for. Social? You’re competing against bots, fake engagement, and platforms that change their algorithms more often than […]
How to Build an AI Death Star (Step by Step)
AI didn’t just “enter” marketing — it broke into your house, drank your last LaCroix, reorganized your fridge, and is now wearing your hoodie while running ads for your competition. This isn’t a “trend.” It’s not optional. It’s a full-scale takeover of how digital marketing and business workflows operate. And here’s the part no one […]
Quantity or Quality…Which Matters Most?
By this point, you should know I relate everything back to sports; well, today is no different. Every year around late February, most division 1 college basketball programs in the United States anxiously await their fate as to whether or not they will be in the NCAA Tournament or not. If you have ever followed […]
SEO’s in a Nursing Home. AISO Just Took the Keys to the Estate.
SEO isn’t dead… But it’s definitely been moved into a nice little assisted living facility where it plays bingo, mumbles about meta descriptions, and still thinks it runs the internet. You can visit it, sure. Maybe take it out for ice cream. But let’s be honest—you’re not trusting it to drive anymore. Because there’s a […]
AISO + GSO or GTFO: Is Your Marketing Strategy Already Obsolete?
Here’s the truth: If your brand isn’t being found by people beforethey realize they need you, then you’re not marketing—you’replaying dress-up on the internet. Let’s cut the fluff: Marketing in 2025 isn’t about just “beingonline.” It’s about being everywhere that matters—programmatically, intelligently, and automatically. That means one thing: If you’re not built around AISO (AI […]
We Don’t Rebuild, We Reload
By this point you should know everything is a sports analogy for me. I’ll admit it, I have a sport management degree from the beautiful Liberty University; and this is why everything is a sports analogy for me. This is how I teach lessons to my kids, it’s how I relate to other people and […]
Playing to WIN
If you have watched any sport, for any length of time, you know what this phrase means.. “They were playing to not lose instead of playing to win.“ I said this to my wife while watching the Eagles play this season and she had no idea what I meant. Let me set the stage for […]
Guaranteed Money
This past Sunday Travis Hunter signed a pretty lucrative contract for himself after being drafted number two overall in the NFL draft this past April. His rookie contract is 4 years, $46.65 million dollars with $30.57 million being paid upfront and his entire contract is guaranteed. GUARANTEED MONEY! That’s what we all want as business […]
FREE AGENCY
The other night I was watching my beloved Phillies play the Miami Marlins and the announcers were talking about the pick ups that the Phillies had made during free agency and how big of an impact they had made. They were particularly talking about Max Kepler. I was looking at Kep’s stats and I was […]
Curiosity Kills the Cat
Don’t get me wrong, being curious is a good thing; however, being curious enough to completely change the direction of your marketing without proper information can KILL your company. Imagine this, you are working with a marketing agency that has been doing okay, but not great. Leads are flowing, deals are being closed, ROI is […]
PIVOT!
We’ve all seen the FRIENDS episode where Ross, Chandler and Rachel are trying to move a couch up the stairs in Ross’ apartment building. You know, the one where Ross is obnoxiously yelling, “PIVOT…PIVOT!” Do you remember why they ended up in that particular situation though? If not, I’ll tell you. Ross didn’t want to […]
Follow the Blood Trail
Hey Tommy, we’re bleeding money in marketing every month. This is what a potential client said to me a few days ago; my response, “GOOD, all we have to do is follow the blood trail that leads to the womb.” What did I mean by that? I’m glad you asked, because this philosophy is something […]
The Lead-Gen Bot Crisis: Congratulations, You Just Booked a Meeting with a Goldfish
Let’s take a walk down memory lane. We launched a new lead-gen campaign last month. It was slick — clean targeting, compelling creative, forms optimized to the decimal. Three days in: 64 leads. The team’s hyped. People are screenshotting dashboards. Slack is buzzing. The dopamine is flowing. Then we start calling. First one? A disconnected […]
The Future of the CMO Is Fractional—And That’s Coming From a CMO
Let’s rip the Band-Aid off: The full-time, in-house CMO is becoming the next Blockbuster Video—nostalgic, expensive, and totally outpaced. The marketing world moves at the speed of WTF just changed now? Algorithms evolve faster than your approval chain. Trends come and go before your corporate Slack channel even notices them. And your “VP of Marketing” […]
Google Tag Manager Might Be Ghosting Your Analytics (and What to Do About It)
You know that moment when you think your data is pristine, everything is tracking beautifully, and your analytics dashboard looks like the control room of a NASA launch? Yeah—about that. Apple pulled the plug. Again. Let’s break it down. Apple’s Privacy Crusade Just Dunked on Your Tracking Starting with iOS 14.5 and now a full-blown […]
Effective SEO Strategies for Small Businesses in 2025
SEO can feel overwhelming, especially for small businesses trying to stand out online. But the good news is that you don’t need a huge budget or a team of experts to make a difference. With a few strategic steps, you can improve your website’s visibility and attract more customers. Let’s break it down into simple, […]
Google Review Glitch: What’s Happening & What Businesses Need to Know
If you’ve noticed a sudden drop in reviews on your Google Business Profile (GBP), you’re not alone. Since Friday, February 7, 2025, businesses across various industries have reported disappearing reviews, miscounted totals, and other inconsistencies. While Google has acknowledged the issue, many local businesses are left wondering what’s happening and how to handle it. What’s […]