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AI has memory, context, and reasoning—but can't explain where conclusions came from. Here's why that opacity matters and what it means for trusting AI outputs.

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AI Can't Show Its Work: The Problem With Memory Without Explanation

Picture of Writing Team Writing Team: Jan 5, 2026 8:00:00 AM

I'm interested in how AI has memory and reasoning now, but then it can't explain its own logic. For me, I see those things as very contradictory. How...

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AI doesn't just read your website—it pulls from everywhere. Inconsistent messaging across platforms confuses AI and tanks your discoverability. Here's why consistency is now non-negotiable.

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The AI Consistency Imperative: Why Your Brand Message Must Be Identical Everywhere

Picture of Writing Team Writing Team: Dec 22, 2025 8:00:02 AM

For AI to read your site and your brand, you almost need to have consistent messaging across all platforms. That would be your leadership team, the...

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AI killed delve, leverage, navigate, and dozens of other perfectly good words. Here's the growing graveyard of terms that now scream

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RIP to All the Words We Can't Use Anymore (Thanks, AI)

Picture of Cassandra Mellen Cassandra Mellen: Dec 14, 2025 4:23:42 PM

I wanted to have a moment—a little RIP for all the words that we can't really use anymore without getting side-eye, like "was that AI?"

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AI automation promises efficiency, but most implementations fail. Here are the four critical prerequisites you need in place before investing in AI tools—or you'll waste time and money.

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The 4 Prerequisites to Success for AI Automation Implementation

Picture of Ross Henderson Ross Henderson: Dec 14, 2025 3:43:28 PM

A lot of companies will go out there and say, "Okay, which AI tool am I gonna buy? How am I gonna use it?" They'll get way ahead of themselves and...

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Discover why AI implementations fail in professional services firms and how to manage the cultural shift required for success. Learn to build trust, avoid innovation fatigue, and create sustainable adoption timelines.

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The Hidden Cost of Innovation Fatigue: Why Your AI Implementation Is Failing

Picture of Writing Team Writing Team: Oct 27, 2025 8:00:03 AM

Your AI implementation isn't failing because the technology doesn't work. It's failing because you're asking people to change too much, too fast,...

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Your AI implementation fails without proper documentation. Learn why brand guidelines, style guides, and audience frameworks are prerequisites for effective custom GPTs.

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The Collateral Gap: Why Your AI Strategy Fails Before It Starts

Picture of Joy Youell Joy Youell: Oct 24, 2025 2:46:48 PM

I keep having the same conversation with different companies, and it goes something like this:

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Marketing leaders face an impossible choice: invest in upskilling existing teams or hire AI-native talent. Here's why the decision you make now will determine whether your organization survives the next 18 months.

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Train the Trainer or Fire the Team: The Leadership Dilemma in Marketing's AI Transition

Picture of Joy Youell Joy Youell: Oct 6, 2025 8:00:02 AM

There's a conversation happening in executive offices across the country that nobody wants to have out loud.

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Discover cutting-edge AI applications in marketing, from quantum analytics to neural network journey mapping.

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Beyond the Hype: Advanced Applications of AI

Picture of Writing Team Writing Team: Jan 22, 2025 5:43:09 PM

Let's move past the buzzwords and dive into how artificial intelligence is genuinely revolutionizing sophisticated marketing operations. For seasoned...

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Marketing Technology That's All ABout Data

Picture of Writing Team Writing Team: Jan 22, 2025 5:35:36 PM

Let's talk through marketing technology and understand how each piece fits into the puzzle of data-driven marketing success.

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Master the art of marketing data collection and management. Learn advanced strategies for data quality, privacy, and infrastructure.

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The Strategic Guide to Collecting and Managing Marketing Data

Picture of Writing Team Writing Team: Jan 22, 2025 5:15:29 PM

Let's talk about collecting and managing data for marketing—and no, this isn't just about gathering numbers. This is about creating a robust,...

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