DECEMBER: Merry Christmas & Happy Product Placement!

As we wrap up another year of creative campaigns and caffeinated brainstorming, we wanted to say a huge thank you for partnering with us. Working with you has been snow joke and you helped us sleigh our goals again this year!

We hope your holiday season is filled with joy, rest, and a little indulgence. May your days ahead be brighter than your KPIs, your inbox lighter than a Christmas stocking, and your out-of-office reply truly earned.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a New Year full of growth and a fresh spark of inspiration for 2026.

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PRODUCT PLACEMENT

& RETAIL

Learn About How Marketing Plays into Product Placement for Big-Box Retail Giants, Like Walmart

Shyan sits down for a one-on-one interview with Lee Myers, a Walmart veteran with 30+ years of experience in retail, merchandising, and product placement. Lee shares insider insights on what major retailers and billion-dollar brands look for in packaging, branding, merchandising, and emerging trends.

If you’re a small business hoping to land in big-box stores like Walmart or simply want a better understanding of how marketing shapes consumer behaviour, this episode is worth tuning into. 

LISTEN NOW

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THE POWER OF GOOGLE REVIEWS

Google Reviews are one of the most powerful trust signals a business can have. They shape first impressions, influence search rankings, and serve as social proof for potential customers seeking reassurance before choosing a service. A steady flow of positive reviews not only boosts your visibility on Google Maps and local search results, but it also helps people feel confident that your business delivers on its promises.

Even a handful of thoughtful, authentic reviews can make the difference between someone scrolling past or clicking “Call Now.” In today’s digital-first world, Google Reviews aren’t just nice to have — they’re a core part of your reputation, credibility, and long-term growth.

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MORE INSIGHTS

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SEO vs. AEO vs. GEO — What’s the Difference?

If you’ve been in digital marketing for any amount of time, you already know that SEO is no longer a “nice to have” — it’s a non-negotiable. But the landscape is shifting faster than ever, and ranking on Page 1 is only one piece of the puzzle. Today, visibility depends on whether your brand can appear in search results, AI responses and local intent moments simultaneously.That’s where SEO, AEO and GEO each play a role — and understanding how they work together is exactly how brands stay relevant

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Marketing Trends to Watch in 2026

Every year, marketing evolves faster than most businesses can keep up — but 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year.Here’s our take on what’s coming: the marketing trends, tools and tectonic shifts that will define marketing in 2026 and beyond.1. AI Becomes Infrastructure, Not InnovationIn 2023–2025, businesses spent their time trying to adopt AI. In 2026, AI becomes something entirely different: invisible infrastructure.Instead of “AI projects,” we’ll see: • AI-powered CRMs • AI-enhanced Websi

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CINCH IS READY FOR ANOTHER REWARDING YEAR! ARE YOU?

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