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Human Touch in a High-Tech World: Duct Tape Marketing with John Jantz

The marketing world has always balanced innovation with timeless fundamentals. AI is the latest disruptor, yet marketing legend John Jantsch of Duct Tape Marketing reminds us that success isn’t just about the newest tools. It’s still about about strategy, relationships, and leadership. In this episode, John shares his perspective on AI’s role in marketing and how businesses can stay authentic in an increasingly automated world.

How AI and Blockchain Is Reshaping the World with Heather Leigh Flannery

AI is transforming business at an unprecedented rate, but for small and midsized businesses (SMBs), it can feel like an arms race dominated by big tech. How do you compete when massive corporations have unlimited resources and AI models trained on mountains of data? You rethink the game.

Heather Leigh Flannery, founder and CEO of AI Mind Systems Foundation, discusses the intersection of AI, privacy, blockchain, and human empowerment. The conversation explored a critical shift in digital transformation—one that SMBs can’t afford to ignore.

Authentic Marketing in the Age of AI with Emanuel Rose

The rise of AI has created a content explosion. ChatGPT and other AI-powered tools can generate more blogs, videos, and marketing materials in a day than any one person could consume in a lifetime. But here’s the real question: If everyone can create anything instantly, how do you make sure your brand stands out? The answer isn’t more automation; it’s more authenticity.

The Intersection of AI, Creativity, and Purpose with Dan Cumberland

As AI continues to reshape our world, we examine its influence on creativity and the human experience. We ponder the purpose behind what we create in this digital era, contemplating what remains quintessentially human—love, hope, curiosity, and playfulness. This conversation challenges us to embrace a future where AI manages necessities, freeing us to focus on deeper connections and self-expression.

AI Digital Safety and Cybersecurity with Burton Kelso

The digital world is moving at warp speed. Businesses are bombarded daily with new technologies, AI-powered tools, and cybersecurity threats. But amidst all this innovation, one thing remains constant: people just want things to work. Burton Kelso, a tech expert with over 30 years in the industry, nailed this sentiment in this podcast.

Usable AI for Small Business with Susan Frew

Susan Frew is on a mission to make AI usable and accessible for businesses of all sizes. As a business leader and AI advocate, she believes that AI should be an amplifier of human potential, not a replacement for it. In this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing Podcast, Susan shared how AI, when used strategically, can help businesses streamline operations, cut costs, and enhance customer experiences without sacrificing the human touch.

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Human Touch in a High-Tech World: Duct Tape Marketing with John Jantz

How AI and Blockchain Is Reshaping the World with Heather Leigh Flannery

Authentic Marketing in the Age of AI with Emanuel Rose

Usable AI for Small Business with Susan Frew