What Liquid Death and E.L.F. can teach agents about standing out

As feeds get noisier and platforms more unpredictable, the brands that stand out are taking risks. From Liquid Death and E.L.F.’s culture-first approach to shifts in discovery, AI and visual storytelling, the real advantage is clarity — not scale — and… Continue reading

Why your YouTube channel flopped (and 5 ways to revive it in 2026)

Transform your YouTube presence into a high-yield business asset by pivoting to search-based content and mastering the “TV-first” viewing habits of the modern homebuyer, broker and new Inman contributor Zac Kennedy writes. Continue reading

Stranger Things in the feed: When audiences take control

Stranger Things aren’t just happening on screen. They’re unfolding across social feeds, where audiences increasingly shape narratives in real time. From fandom-driven belief systems and breaking news cycles to platform shifts and AI-led discovery, part… Continue reading

Why real estate marketing can’t afford distractions in 2026

From tighter budgets to deeper AI integration, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of higher stakes for social and digital marketing. Marketing forecasts reveal where volatility is increasing, which trends still matter and why focus, trust and execution wi… Continue reading

This was the year real estate content had to earn attention

In 2025, audiences stopped rewarding noise. From Google search behavior to Wrapped-style recaps, and backlash against rage bait and slop, the signals were clear: Attention had to be earned. Here’s what that shift means for real estate agents heading in… Continue reading

Why Instagram Stories matter more in a joy-starved market

Consumers are stressed, and attention is getting harder to earn. From shareable Instagram Stories to Google’s listing tests, it’s trust, not urgency, that is driving visibility now. Continue reading

Break it to make it: How one Hudson Valley brokerage recalibrated its tech for growth

Curasi Realty spent the past year recalibrating its tech, choosing tools that simplify marketing, strengthen reporting and support agent growth. Continue reading