Hyper-Targeting Beats More Marketing
If you are an SMB owner or marketing director, there is a good chance you have been pitched the same AI fantasy…
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Mike Montague
Mike Montague is a leading voice in Human-First AI Marketing. His company, Avenue9, is an AI-powered marketing agency helping small businesses scale without burning bridges or blowing out their budgets. Mike has worked with giant brands like LinkedIn, Uber, Zoom, Bud Light, and the Kansas City Chiefs. He’s authored two books: LinkedIn The Sandler Way and Playful Humans, and his podcasts have over 3.7 million downloads. Now, he uses his decades of past marketing experience and the AI tools of the future to help small businesses amplify their marketing impact.
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Artificial intelligence is moving faster than most business leaders realize. Every week, there's a new tool, a new model, or a new…
The Future of Thought Leadership
Modern PR is no longer just about headlines or backlinks; it is about becoming a trusted source that both humans and AI…
The Ownership Economy Playbook: Launch Faster With AI and Look Legit
If you run an SMB, you have probably felt the ground shift under your feet. The tools to build, ship, and market…
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