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Gamma + n8n + GPT-5 is kind of wild... It basically turned into an AI presentation engine that pulled in $47K in deck services last month. 🤯 While agencies charge $3K–$5K per deck and take two weeks… this thing spits out investor-grade presentations in *11 minutes.* No designers. No PowerPoint prison. No revision hell. 🙏 Here’s the workflow in plain words: → Client fills a form with 5 things: topic, audience, goal, brand colors, deadline → n8n fires off a GPT-5 run that builds the entire narrative architecture → Gamma renders a polished, investor-ready deck instantly → System auto-exports to Drive, drafts the client email, logs everything in Sheets → Every output is tracked so delivery is literally instant And the whole stack runs 24/7 while you sleep. 😴⚙️ Why it feels unfair: → You generate 50 variations while competitors build 1 manually → Each deck costs pennies, you charge $500–$2K → No designers slowing anything down → Quality looks Fortune-500 level → Delivery happens automatically through pre-written emails One consultant used this to productize their entire firm. They jumped from 4 custom decks a month to 40+. Same workload… just scaled by automation. 📈 The real shift is psychological: You’re not selling “presentations.” You’re selling *presentation infrastructure* that compounds.

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Agency founders: Blunt truth. Your revenue is capped by your delivery capacity. Period. You can be amazing at sales. Close every pitch. But if you can't deliver, you can't scale. I see agencies hit $2M-$5M and plateau. Not because they can't get clients. Because they can't service more clients with their current team. The solution isn't working harder. It's building scalable operations. At Kadia, we help agencies break through that ceiling by adding execution capacity without the overhead of full-time hires. More capacity = more clients = more revenue. Simple math. Where's your agency capped right now? #AgencyLife #MarketingAgency #Scaling #RevenueGrowth #Operations

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Agency M&A isn’t just busy… it’s accelerating. 🏃‍♀️💨 We’re seeing buyers move faster, compete harder, and pay premiums for agencies that are clear on what they do and who they serve. Why? Because growth is harder to achieve organically. 💼 Strategic acquirers are buying capability. 📈 PE-backed platforms are buying revenue. 🚀 Entrepreneurs are buying opportunity. This market belongs to founders who are ready to move. 🔥

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If your digital experience is built for “the user,” it’s probably not built for the people who actually use your financial services products. In this video, I break down how research-backed personas help financial brands design apps and sites that reflect who their customers really are—and why that’s a real competitive advantage in commoditized categories. You can read more about this here https://lnkd.in/etnMWAQD. #UX #FinancialServices #Personas #ShinyThinking

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BranchLab (an Aperiam portfolio company) was founded on the idea that AI can help health care brands reach patients earlier in their care journeys and with greater precision, privacy, and impact. This week, they announced a strategic investment from Next Ventures, the health and wellness fund co-founded by Lance Armstrong. Armstrong is one of the most recognized athletes of his generation. In his second act, he has become a great investor, backing breakout companies like Oura Ring and Athletic Brewing. Next Ventures is focused on whole-person health, making this partnership a perfect fit. We’re thrilled to see the momentum from Josh Walsh, Michael Parkes, and the BranchLab team as they build the future of privacy-first, AI-powered health care marketing. Link to more in comments.

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Ever wondered how the digital marketing landscape is transforming with the rise of AI? Or how video content is reshaping client engagement? In episode 154 of Carlsbad: People, Purpose, and Impact, hear from Gwen Beren, the brilliant mind behind Illuminous Marketing, Inc. This episode is a treasure trove of insights as Gwen shares her fascinating journey from corporate burnout to entrepreneurial success. Gwen, a Rancho Penasquitos native, takes us through her educational journey at the Savannah College of Art and Design and her early career in web design and SEO. She reveals how her experiences at United Webworks and Internet Matrix paved the way for the creation of Illuminus Marketing in 2013. We dive deep into the evolving world of SEO, exploring how AI tools like Perplexity are revolutionizing user search behaviors. Gwen’s passion for video marketing shines through as she discusses its power in building trust and engagement. Plus, she shares an impressive case study where her agency achieved a whopping 927% ROI for a client! Join us as Gwen also highlights the importance of curiosity and creative problem-solving in crafting tailored marketing strategies: https://lnkd.in/g-9qvp-T

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ZIPPYAR is adding value to product’s BARCODES - the direct streaming of media from products with a customizable platform for consumer engagement. ZIPPYAR a mother in tech INVENTION. #Marketing #Phygital #ProductMarketing #MotherInventor #ZIPPYAR #CPG USPTO

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Every industry that touches children requires product safety before launch. Tech is the exception. Calling dead kids “outliers” is how you avoid accountability for releasing unsafe products at scale. Children are not test subjects. Survivor parents are not collateral damage. Parents RISE is demanding enforceable safety standards before AI and social products are deployed, not after harm. If kids’ lives matter more than speed and profit, stand with us. #ParentsRISE Thank you Aaron P., Lori Schott, M.S., Kristin Bride for sharing your stories, and thank you Nicki Petrossi for getting the message out there!

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Thank you Joshua Hanosh for joining us and contributing to a great discussion. Joshua (Josh) Hanosh is the Co-founder and Vice President of Three29, a Sacramento-based digital marketing and web development agency that helps B2B companies achieve results through data-driven websites, SEO, pay-per-click advertising, and branding strategy. With over 15 years of experience, Josh has guided Three29 in working with a wide range of clients and successfully grew his agency to a team of 12 before merging with another firm, further expanding the brand’s capabilities. Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as John Corcoran interviews Joshua (Josh) Hanosh, Co-founder and Vice President of Three29, to discuss how to get found in AI search. You’ll learn how AI is reshaping buyer behavior, why generative engine optimization matters more than rankings, and how websites need to evolve for humans and bots. Josh also shares advice on using PR and authority signals to boost AI visibility.

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At this year’s MMA CMO & CEO Summit, one theme dominated: AI is no longer just assisting creative -- it’s turning it into a repeatable, measurable system. If you weren’t in the room, this Digiday article builds on the summit's conversations about where creative -- and marketing itself -- is headed. Unilever is creating 20x the assets it used to. Kimberly-Clark is making hundreds of AI-fueled ads a day. Yum! Brands says AI is delivering 5x incrementality over traditional campaigns. The common thread? Creative is now operational. The future isn’t about producing more content, it’s about producing the right content -- at speed, at scale, and with systems that continuously measure, learn, and optimize. #TheMMA #MarketingScience #AI

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Did you know if you market your products or services in California, then you need to have a consent opt-in on your website? It's the law. Here's how to set one up, and to welcome your visitors, not scare them away! https://lnkd.in/dr8NMZZK #userconsent #dataprivacy

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Join Brian Gerstner, co-founder of Agency Core, and host Drew McLellan as they unpack the latest research on agency challenges and opportunities. Brian shares practical insights into why pipeline issues are top of mind for agencies, the real impact of AI, and what steps you can take to drive your agency’s success. This episode is full of candid advice you can put to use right away. Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/gWfJEBYq

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Hear from Scott Gordon on the DGTL Growth Podcast with Suse Barnes talk on the powerful intersection of investor relations (IR) and public relations (PR). This episode covers: 🔸 Core IR’s shift from boutique IR to full-service PR & digital 🔸 How AI and CRM are reshaping investor engagement 🔸 Building trust through smarter financial communications 🔸 And more! #ICYMI tune in today! https://lnkd.in/eS73ykaE #COREIR #StrategicCommunications #LeadershipInsights

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[Sharing a post from our recent campaign] While many brands (still) chase vanity metrics, there’s a crucial distinction when it comes to local partnerships: engagement isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s the entire point. When evaluating local media partners, engagement rate becomes your north star. Why? Because it measures genuine community connection—exactly what you’re trying to tap into. This recent collaboration with @losangelesbucketlist and Camp Catalina White’s Landing perfectly illustrates the power of this approach. Curious to hear: What are your signs that a local partnership is working?

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Much of the discussion around AI-for-marketing centers on dazzling tools and workflows. But for most early stage founders trying to build a business, those discussions are drywall, not foundation. The bedrock question, which I try to answer in this post and presentation, is: "How should I think about structuring a marketing team when agentic AI promises to do so much of the work?"

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Enterprises must protect their brand voice while leveraging AI, especially as marketing teams are looking to leverage generative AI to meet the rising demand for content. I recently joined TalkMarTech for a conversation on how brands can protect their unique voice while leveraging AI. Tune in to learn how https://lnkd.in/e5UJMN5K 

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