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SEO, AIO, GEO, EIEIO Talk Is Getting Noisy
Lately, there’s been a lot of noise about GEO, AIO, and all the “EIEIO” acronyms floating around SEO. The skepticism is fair. If I'm being honest, most of the noise is coming from legacy SEO-focused agencies, which I find interesting. This reminds me of the late 1990's and early aughts when every company website was rushing to get indexed and ranked well by Yahoo and Google search engines. Great SEO has always been about clarity, structure, and trust. Those same fundamentals
Sean Sweeney
Oct 271 min read


ChatGPT's Atlas Might Be the Beginning of the End for Google’s PPC Dominance
OpenAI just launched ChatGPT Atlas , a native AI browser for macOS that integrates ChatGPT directly into the web experience. It’s being positioned as a “super-assistant” — meaning you can browse, research, highlight, and act all in one place, without ever opening a new tab or typing into Google. Atlas is trying to change how people interact with information. If users can ask questions, compare products, and even shop—all inside an AI environment that summarizes and executes
Sean Sweeney
Oct 232 min read


Separating Hype From Reality - AI In Paid Digital Advertising Right Now
AI is everywhere in headlines. I'm guessing if you are a brand marketer, your emails are full of sales outreach claiming to have the next...
Sean Sweeney
Jul 303 min read


Beyond the Prompt: 3 Ways Marketers Can Use AI in Paid Digital Media (That Isn't Just for Creative)
When marketers hear "AI," most immediately jump to content—headlines, visuals, copy. That's where the conversation has been focused. But...
Sean Sweeney
Jun 173 min read


Why In-Housing Your CTV Ad Buying Could Cost You More Than You Think
Source: Google Images With platforms like MNTN, Vibe.co , StackAdapt, and Simpli.fi making Connected TV advertising more...
Sean Sweeney
Jun 55 min read


Why Zuckerberg's AI Ad Utopia Still Needs the Human Touch
Credit: Google Images Mark Zuckerberg just laid out his grand vision for the future of advertising: "The basic end goal here is any...
Sean Sweeney
May 194 min read


Beyond the Click: Why AI Agents, Not Just Zero-Click Search, Demand a New Playbook
Source: Shutterstock We’re starting to hear marketers are concerned over zero-click search — the growing trend where users get answers...
Sean Sweeney
May 123 min read


Navigating Digital Advertising for Banks: The Rules and 5 Recommendations For Success
Credit: Adobe As AI increasingly shapes digital advertising, it's a good time to revisit the U.S. regulations banks must follow when...
Sean Sweeney
May 62 min read


What Google's Antitrust Verdict Means for Middle-Market Brands (Hint: Keep Calm and Advertise On)
What Google's Antitrust Verdict Means for Middle-Market Brands (Hint: Keep Calm and Advertise On) Big news hit the digital advertising...
Sean Sweeney
Apr 183 min read


Log-Level Programmatic Data – What It Is and How Brands Can Take Advantage Of It
There has been a lot of conversation in our industry lately about log-level data on programmatic advertising buys. If you're a brand...
Sean Sweeney
Mar 253 min read


AI-Generated Social Media Profiles: What Middle-Market Brands Need to Know
Source: Daniel RIvas Meta's recent experiment with AI-generated profiles – and their swift decision to shut it down – isn't just another...
Sean Sweeney
Jan 73 min read


Why NOW is the time for middle-market brands to dive into CTV.
Connected TV (CTV) advertising is changing, and I'm noticing a pattern. While everyone acknowledges CTV's potential, many are sitting on...
Sean Sweeney
Dec 18, 20243 min read


Southwest Airlines and Digital Advertising Audits- What Do They Have In Common?
I took this picture above as I was headed to Dallas for business meetings this week. I was ready to board my Southwest Airlines flight at...
Sean Sweeney
Dec 6, 20245 min read


Maximizing Paid Digital Advertising ROI: The Strategic Importance of Q4 Audits
As we approach the end of another transformative year in paid digital advertising, the importance of comprehensive campaign analysis has...
Sean Sweeney
Nov 12, 20243 min read


Paid Digital Advertising Attribution- Choosing The Best Model for Your Brand
Let's talk about one of the most crucial (and frankly, headache-inducing) aspects of digital advertising: attribution modeling. If you're...
Sean Sweeney
Oct 25, 20243 min read


FPD CASE STUDY: Higher Education -Unleashing the Power of Digital Marketing in Higher Education: A 30-Day Success Story
Unleashing the Power of Digital Marketing in Higher Education: A 30-Day Success Story In the competitive landscape of higher education,...
Sean Sweeney
Oct 21, 20242 min read


It’s Time To Reevaluate Your Digital Advertising Agency: A Guide for Middle-Market Digital Advertisers
I’m obsessed with this topic, so much so I discussed the idea of the embracing the modern agency in a previous post here . Look, I get...
Sean Sweeney
Oct 17, 20246 min read


Preparing for Change: How Google's Antitrust Cases Could Reshape Digital Advertising
As a marketer in today's digital landscape, it's crucial to stay informed about the major players shaping our industry. Right now, Google...
Sean Sweeney
Oct 1, 20243 min read


Winter is Coming for Old Agency Models: Embracing the New Era of Digital Partnerships
In the realm of digital marketing, a revolution is underway that rivals the upheaval of the Seven Kingdoms. Just as Daenerys Targaryen...
Sean Sweeney
Sep 11, 20243 min read


Case Study- Driving 24% Greater Efficiency for a Public Services Advertiser.
In the realm of digital marketing, efficiency is paramount. This principle becomes even more critical when dealing with public services...
Sean Sweeney
Aug 28, 20243 min read
SEO, AIO, GEO, EIEIO Talk Is Getting Noisy
Lately, there’s been a lot of noise about GEO, AIO, and all the “EIEIO” acronyms floating around SEO. The skepticism is fair. If I'm being honest, most of the noise is coming from legacy SEO-focused agencies, which I find interesting. This reminds me of the late 1990's and early aughts when every company website was rushing to get indexed and ranked well by Yahoo and Google search engines. Great SEO has always been about clarity, structure, and trust. Those same fundamentals


ChatGPT's Atlas Might Be the Beginning of the End for Google’s PPC Dominance
OpenAI just launched ChatGPT Atlas , a native AI browser for macOS that integrates ChatGPT directly into the web experience. It’s being positioned as a “super-assistant” — meaning you can browse, research, highlight, and act all in one place, without ever opening a new tab or typing into Google. Atlas is trying to change how people interact with information. If users can ask questions, compare products, and even shop—all inside an AI environment that summarizes and executes


Separating Hype From Reality - AI In Paid Digital Advertising Right Now
AI is everywhere in headlines. I'm guessing if you are a brand marketer, your emails are full of sales outreach claiming to have the next...
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