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Chatmeter’s Local Pages 2.0 : SEO for Multi-Location Brands
Chatmeter, a leader in multi-location intelligence, has announced the release of Local Pages 2.0, a solution designed to help multi-location brands dominate page one search results in each of their local markets. This newly released solution creates optimized pages that integrate seamlessly with location listings, providing a potentially powerful tool for businesses looking to enhance […]
MULO Rises in Chicago on November 7th. WHY?
When Street Fight was first launched, its live gatherings in NYC and LA were (almost) as cool as the Met Gala or the Oscars. Management changes and the pandemic meant in-person experiences were on hold for a while. The digital magazine was alive and well, but our readers consumed our content from the solitude of […]
BOOM: MULO Gyms and Wellness Studios are Healthy
As the population ages and people become more concerned about their appearance and longevity, MULO (multi-location) fitness options are bulking up! According to Athletech News, Vasa Fitness just added some heavyweights to its executive team and is planning to add more locations to its brand (which already has 57 units). This gym falls into the […]
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How Much Longer Can Apple Ignore the Needs of App Developers?
Developers long favored iOS as it offered the best ability to monetize, the most valuable audiences, and the highest revenue per thousand impressions (RPM) in the app ecosystem. But are the scales now tipping in Google’s favor? Google’s recent billing move puts new pressure on Apple — an added pressure that may have contributed to the lack of new anti-tracking rules announced at Apple’s recent Worldwide Developer Conference.
How to Build a Sustainable Growth Team
A clearly outlined strategic growth plan and dedicated growth team can make all the difference. For most, however, knowing where, when, and how to start building said growth plans and teams can feel like an almost impossible riddle to solve. I’m here to help demystify the first steps toward doubling down on growth and scaling your business to its best next stage.
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Social Media May Be Winning the Search Engine Wars
As the search engine wars heat up and Microsoft prepares to unveil a new Bing powered by ChatGPT technology, a substantive competitor has entered the arena — social media. According to a new report, 82% of consumers prefer to search on social media over traditional search engines, and two in five would rather use TikTok than Google or Bing.
Digital Ad Regulation Doesn’t Necessarily Spell Disaster
There is disagreement over just how severely regulations will affect publishers, advertisers, and adtech companies. Scott McDonald, President and CEO at the Advertising Research Foundation, checked in with Street Fight to provide his take on what regulations are likely to pass and how they’ll affect digital advertising.
Brands Learn to Scale Campaign Execution with Ad Automation
Jay Kulkarni, CEO and founder of Theorem, is one of a growing number of thought leaders encouraging the use of advertising optimization and automation as a way to modernize the traditional ad revenue model. Rather than relying on highly-manual processes and workflows, he believes brands should look at automation as a way to speed up order cycles and decrease errors.
Hyperlocal Restaurant Advertising Hits CTV
Roku’s new partnership with DoorDash builds a channel for CTV advertising for local restaurants that already work with DoorDash. The multi-year deal in North America offers DoorDash merchants the ability to buy and deploy interactive and shoppable ads that let users click-to-order food deliveries on the spot.
4 Reasons to Hesitate Before Using AI to Create Content
AI can’t build a differentiated brand. It can’t capture the expertise of your thought leaders. And your customers are discerning enough to tell the difference between automated and human-written content. For all three of these reasons, organizations should at least hesitate before using AI to create content.
Regulators Crack Down on Cookie Consent Designs That Manipulate Consumers
After winning their battle against Meta for forcing users to accept personalized ads, E.U. regulators are taking on a new challenge — cookie consent banners. Specifically, lawmakers are beginning to look at how cookie consent banners are designed and whether deliberate design tricks are being used to manipulate web users.
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