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For most of the last two decades, building custom software was a question of resources. If you had the budget and the runway, you built. If you didn’t, you rented whatever the market offered and quietly bent your operations to fit it. But renting off-the-shelf tools comes with a ceiling. Eventually, your team spends more … Read more
Many marketing teams still define a media win the way they always have: reach, impressions or audience size. While these numbers look good on a slide, they fail to capture the story that matters to your top executives and leaders. Today, what sets your brand apart is how it shows up when someone asks an … Read more
Most companies don’t have a software problem. They have a strategy problem. Right now, the math on how to fix it has shifted in ways that most leadership teams haven’t fully realized. This year marks what some are calling “peak martech:” a staggering 55,000 tools on the market. Yet, most teams are paying for a … Read more
Picture this. You need to plan a multi-stop RV trip to the Grand Canyon. In your parents’ day, that meant a paper map spread across half the dashboard, some questionable roadside motels and a lot of crossed fingers. Today, you can open ChatGPT, build out your entire itinerary, compare rental companies, check campground conditions and … Read more
Press releases are having a renaissance moment, thanks to artificial intelligence and how it’s reshaping search. While some marketers dismiss PR as old school, AI-powered tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are proving otherwise. Optimized press releases are more likely to be cited in AI-generated responses than blogs, social posts, or other branded content. The numbers … Read more
On February 3, 2026, 1905 New Media announced its acquisition of St. Louis–based software firm Lelander, significantly expanding the agency’s custom software, application development and AI capabilities. To learn more about this strategic acquisition, read the full press release here.
If you check your email and feel instant dread at the five “revolutionary” AI tools that launched overnight, you’re not imagining things. The AI tool deluge is real, and the paradox of choice is the number one reason most business owners give up before they start. Here’s the truth: you don’t need 47 tools. You … Read more
If you’ve been wondering whether AI will replace traditional search marketing, you’re not alone. On Thursday, Nov. 13, business leaders and marketing professionals gathered at The Robey in Chicago for our latest Marketing Disrupted event, The SEO Reset: Winning in the Age of AI. Over drinks and networking, attendees dug into one of the most … Read more
You’ve invested heavily in producing high-quality video. The lighting is perfect, the script is sharp and the production value is clear. Yet, the content isn’t generating the engagement or leads you expected. It’s a common frustration for marketing directors who see video’s potential but struggle to measure its direct impact. What if your video content … Read more
Our latest Marketing Disrupted event was a fantastic gathering focused on the unique challenges and triumphs of generational businesses. The energy in the room was palpable as our panelists dove into a rich discussion, sharing firsthand experiences on everything from succession planning to strategic innovation. It was an incredible day filled with valuable takeaways that … Read more
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