Musk, OpenAI and a trust problem that isn't going away
The AI industry built its reputation on responsibility. Musk vs. OpenAI puts that story to the test
by Jessi Healey May 11
As the industry consolidates, it's time to build your own flywheel
Opinion
Refuse to be out-marketed by platforms with billion-dollar budgets
by Zac Kennedy May 5
human hand shaking hand with robot hand to symbolize AI should not replace humans
Raveis365+ uses AI to help manage customer relationships, lead funnels and marketing tasks
by Marian McPherson Apr 30
Century 21 revisits 'The Joy of Home' in new marketing campaign
During its Las Vegas conference, Century 21 debuted 'Color of Happiness'
by Marian McPherson Apr 16
Forget scripts. Authenticity drives real estate marketing results
Expert Meriam Mellal says that authenticity is agents' most valuable marketing asset
by Nick Pipitone Apr 9
Home search is going AI-first with Realtor.com as attention gets harder to earn
How platforms are adapting to where buyers go first — and what actually stops the scroll
by Jessi Healey Apr 4
OpenAI backlash, McDonald’s memes and Ford’s F1 return show perception drives the conversation 
Headlines show how perception shifts online and what to know about storytelling and risk
by Jessi Healey Mar 7
Olympic backlash and brand pivots spotlight the power of perception
From a viral locker room moment to a streaming fandom and a campaign forced to adapt mid-Games, recent flashpoints show why credibility now hinges on timing, tone and follow-through
by Jessi Healey Feb 28
ChatGPT tests ads, Meta restructures messaging and AI reshapes search visibility
From chatbot conversions and conversational ads to messaging consolidation and digital afterlife patents, platforms are reshaping who controls the conversation
by Jessi Healey Feb 21
From Bad Bunny’s halftime show to hyperlocal feeds: Culture is reshaping social strategy
A performance on live TV quickly turned into a full-scale social moment, pushing platforms and audiences alike toward more participation, Jessi Healey writes
by Jessi Healey Feb 13
How this broker consistently dominates his market while running a 1,500-agent affiliate
Paul Benson of Engel & Völkers Gestalt Group said relentless marketing, extreme responsiveness and deep knowledge of his local market have helped him succeed in sales and leadership
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 13
Rocket, Redfin, Uber Eats and the algorithm-driven Super Bowl shift
As ad slots hit record prices, brands from real estate to delivery are using the Big Game to prime digital algorithms, build sustained relevance and turn visibility into credibility for the long haul
by Jessi Healey Feb 6
bar napkin business plan
The secret to scaling isn't more software. It’s a return to the physics of business
by Zac Kennedy Jan 28
Super Bowl ads aren’t playing the same game anymore
Super Bowl ads aren’t just competing with each other anymore, Jessi Healey writes. They reflect a broader shift across platforms, algorithms and media strategy, where visibility is earned
by Jessi Healey Jan 25