Revisiting Is AI a Gatekeeper? Or is it a Key? (Thinks Out Loud)
One of the big themes behind Thinks Out Loud over the course of its 400-plus episodes is how you can bypass gatekeepers and still grow your business. The emergence of…
Is AI a Gatekeeper? Or is it a Key? (Thinks Out Loud Episode 437)
Some folks think that artificial intelligence is a white knight, coming to rescue their businesses from gatekeepers such as Google, Amazon, Facebook, and the rest. But is that true? Is…
Revisiting Why Digital Gatekeepers Kill Organic Traffic (Thinks Out Loud)
Digital gatekeepers always work to get between you and your customers. That was true five years ago, ten years ago, twenty years ago. And it’s still true today. They kill…
Building Plans for an Uncertain Future — Big Tech Earnings Q2 2024 (Thinks Out Loud Episode 431)
Building Plans for an Uncertain Future — Big Tech Earnings Q2 2024 (Thinks Out Loud Episode 431) Big Tech announced their earnings for Q2 2024 and, to be honest, not…
Why AI Makes Customer Experience Even More Important for Your Business (Thinks Out Loud Episode 427)
Smart companies are using AI to improve their sales, marketing, and customer service. Even where the tools aren’t transformational, they’re helping businesses large and small drive greater effectiveness and efficiency.…