Why your brand needs a ‘vibe’ (not red and green) this holiday season

Holiday marketing is shifting from years past as brands respond to tighter budgets, Gen Z influence rises and culture is shaped by hyper-specific aesthetics. From Uber’s grounded storytelling to Heinz’s nostalgia play and Meta’s AI tools, this season s… Continue reading

AI slop is flooding social feeds and reshaping real estate marketing

AI-generated content is rapidly reshaping the digital landscape, creating a noisier, less reliable environment for clients. As synthetic video fills social feeds, agents will need stronger authenticity, clearer messaging and real expertise to stand out. Continue reading

What Tom Ferry’s latest poll reveals about the future-focused agent

Troy Palmquist looks at Tom Ferry’s recent Instagram survey of his followers’ 2026 predictions and what they might mean for your business. Continue reading

The rise of AI fakes could erode trust in real estate marketing

AI is changing how social media works and what we can trust. From fake engagement to TikTok’s political limbo and LinkedIn’s slowing growth, staying informed and adaptable is key to protecting your reach, reputation and relevance online. Continue reading

5 huge mistakes agents make when calculating cost per lead

In real estate, money is made on the front end rather than at the closing table, Josh Ries writes. Here’s how to maximize the profit potential of your lead gen. Continue reading

How to spy on your real estate competitors (to improve your ads)

It’s OK to spy on your real estate competitors, Josh Ries writes, not to copy what they do, but to understand how to differentiate your message. Continue reading

Zillow wiretapping lawsuit quietly dismissed without prejudice

A class action lawsuit against Zillow for allegedly disclosing personally identifiable information — including names and emails — and prerecorded video viewing activity to the parent companies of Facebook and Google, Meta and Alphabet, has been dismiss… 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