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The End of SEO? How SMBs Win AI Search Visibility Instead

Search is changing fast, and SMBs can no longer rely on Google rankings alone. In this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing…

May 18, 2026 · 6 min Listen ›

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Stop Chasing AI Tools. Start Building Original Thinking That Wins Deals

Originality Wins: How SMBs Can Stand Out in an AI-Saturated Market Most businesses are moving faster than ever with AI. More content,…

April 17, 2026 · 4 min Listen ›

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Before You Add AI, Fix Your Marketing Foundation

Most businesses today feel like they’re in a race with AI. New tools show up every week. Content is easier to produce…

March 30, 2026 · 4 min Listen ›

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Plug Into Growth: How to 10X Your Pipeline with AI, Focus, and Automation

In this episode of The Human-First AI Marketing Podcast, Mike Montague sits down with growth strategist Solomon Thimothy to unpack how SMBs…

January 19, 2026 · 2 min Listen ›

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Marketing Malpractice: Why AI Won’t Save You Without Strategy with David Poulos

In this episode of the Human-First AI Marketing® podcast, Mike Montague sits down with veteran CMO David Poulos to diagnose one of the most…

September 15, 2025 · 4 min Listen ›

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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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