Podcast Movement 2026: My Takeaways
The Annual Podcast Movement podcast conference took on the Big Apple Thursday and Friday. Here's are some of my takeawayshttps://marketingjunto.com/podcast-movement-2026-my-takeaways/
Backpacks ready. Pencils sharpened. Website…um, about that.
Back to school season is a great time to look at your business' online presence and fix the things that aren't working. Let's discuss.https://marketingjunto.com/backpacks-ready-pencils-sharpened-website-um-about-that/
The Business Networking Dilemma
I'm going to a conference at the beginning of September and the idea of a physical business cards for the event are intriguing to me, but are they needed? Can I get away with a digital option? Here are my thoughts.Substack's Double Moderation Standards: Nazis Are Okay But AI Is Not
Substack will not moderate it's platform when it comes to Nazis and fascists but it will for artificial intelligence. It's a head scratcher for sure.https://marketingjunto.com/substack-double-moderation-standards/
Unpopular Opinion: You Should Embrace Artificial Intelligence
Now hear me out. I'm not saying embrace AI blindly, but ignoring this new technology and refusing to use and learn how to use it will hurt you more than using it.https://marketingjunto.com/unpopular-opinion-you-should-to-embrace-artificial-intelligence/
The Default Slot
Shocker! Produce Good Content And You'll Show Up In AEO And SEO! 🤯
Remember what Matt Cutts, the former head of Google's Web Spam, team said? Just write good content and it'll rank! Well maybe we should finally listen to it.https://marketingjunto.com/shocker-produce-good-content-and-youll-show-up-in-aeo-and-seo/
Meta Is Not A Good Steward Of Their Acquired Apps
From Instagram to WhatsApp, the fact that Meta has anything to do with these apps tarnishes them a bit.https://marketingjunto.com/meta-is-not-a-good-steward-of-their-acquired-apps/
Your website looks finished. That doesn't mean it works.
You built a website in a weekend. Maybe you used one of those AI tools that asks a few questions and hands you a clean, finished-looking site an hour later. Nice design, decent photos, your services laid out. You launched it, told a few people, and waited. And not much happened.https://marketingjunto.com/your-website-looks-finished-that-doesnt-mean-it-works/
The Power Of The Subscription & And The Unsubscribe
People have subscription fatigue and it's not all tied to money. Some just get too many newsletters. There's nothing wrong with unsubscribing.https://marketingjunto.com/the-power-of-the-subscription-and-the-unsubscribe/
Getting Found Online Has Changed. Most Businesses Don’t Know It Yet.
Things have changed for getting found online. But so many businesses haven't realized it yet. It's time to catch up!https://marketingjunto.com/getting-found-online-has-changed-most-businesses-dont-know-it-yet/
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In Business It's About Relationships
For the past 18+ I've Built My Business On Networking And Relationships. And One Thing Is Still True Today As When I Started... It ALL About Relationshipshttps://marketingjunto.com/in-business-its-about-relationships/
Meeting With Business Colleagues One-To-One Is Great For Marketing
Honestly, this is how I built Goldstein Media. Though relationship building and 1:1 meetings colleagues and business associates.https://marketingjunto.com/meeting-with-business-colleagues-one-to-one-is-great-for-marketing/
In The Age Of AI, Always Keep A Human In The Loop
Artificial Intelligence can be great for so many things. But relying on it without keeping a human in the loop is not a good idea. Especially in marketing.https://marketingjunto.com/in-the-age-of-ai-always-keep-a-human-in-the-loop/
Podcast Video Is Getting Easier To Distribute Thanks To Apple
Apple has recently released an update that allows for HLS video in it's app.https://marketingjunto.com/podcast-video-is-getting-easier-to-distribute-thanks-to-apple/
Now WordPress.com Is Letting AI Agents Write And Post With Ease
I like AI for somethings, but taking your hands off the creation wheel and letting AI agents write and post on your site autonomously is a BAD IDEA!https://marketingjunto.com/now-wordpress-com-is-letting-ai-agents-write-and-post-with-ease/
Anthropic A Supply Chain Risk? Should Marketers Care?
The current US administration has declared Anthropic and it's AI bot Claude a supply chain risk. Certain companies doing work with the feds should care but should marketers who aren't stop using the system?https://marketingjunto.com/anthropic-a-supply-chain-risk-should-marketers-care/
Podcasting Should Not Be Co-opted By Video Services That Don't Support RSS
Podcasts is audio and video that distributes via RSS, an open protocol. Videos that don't have an RSS component are NOT podcasts and shouldn't be called podcasts. Because they're not!ChatGPT 4o Is Permanently Retired
What does this "upgrade of sorts" and retirement of 4o mean for the greater marketing community?https://marketingjunto.com/chatgpt-4o-is-permanently-retired/