From TikTok to memes, the battle over who shapes culture

The TikTok Oracle deal, the blurred meanings of memes and new ad benchmarks all reveal how fragile the channels of influence really are. For agents, staying visible means more than posting content; it means understanding who shapes attention, and how q… Continue reading

Outrage, emojis, a Cracker Barrel flop: Lessons from a volatile feed

From Charlie Kirk’s death to Cracker Barrel’s logo flop, this week proved how volatile feeds can be. For agents, the lesson is simple: Pause, plan and post with care. Continue reading

How to launch a real estate listing like Taylor Swift drops an album

Taylor Swift didn’t just announce an album, she created a cultural moment. Here’s how to turn your listing into a must-see event with storytelling, anticipation and a some follower-fueled magic. Continue reading

Is OpenAI’s ChatGPT-5 the AI upgrade you’ve been waiting for?

GPT-5 brings big upgrades — and new questions. Here’s what matters for real estate professionals, digital marketer Jessi Healey writes. Continue reading

Instagram’s 3 new updates get personal. Too close for comfort?

Instagram’s latest features may know you too well, and that could change how your content is seen (and shared) by your friends and target audience, digital marketer Jessi Healey writes. Continue reading

Could your lender co-marketing violate RESPA? The Download

Learn more about a North Carolina “pay-for-play” scheme, and get new ideas for optimizing your marketing while providing clients with the finance-related guidance they need. Continue reading

All shock, no chill: The rise of outrage marketing in the viral era

In the race for attention, today’s brands are trading nuance for noise. Outrage marketing is trending, but not without risk. Continue reading

YouTube’s new rules could cost real estate agents their ad revenue

The platform’s updated monetization policy targets repetitive, low-effort content, but agents who lean into authenticity can still thrive. Continue reading

AI, AI, AI: Ads, oversight and the age of the algorithm

From campaign automation to deregulation, AI is rapidly reshaping the tools, rules and reach of real estate, influencing everything from how agents advertise to who controls the tech behind the scenes. Continue reading