2026 Social Media Image Size Guide
STIR Staff
Jan 8
Jan 8
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Key Trends That’ll Shape Influencer Marketing in 2026
As we look ahead to 2026, it’s clear that influencer marketing is no longer the “new frontier” of social and digital marketing; it’s a rapidly evolving marketing discipline that continues to shape how consumers discover, connect with and trust brands. The landscape has shifted from simple brand endorsements and broad awareness strategies to other forms […]
STIR Staff
Dec 31
Dec 31
GEO is the Next Marketing Game-Changer – Here’s How to Use It
GEO is the practice of optimizing content for recommendations served up by AI platforms. Here’s how to ensure your brand appears in responses.
Christel Henke
Dec 4
Dec 4
Is Your Brand Visible To AI? 6 Ways to Get Found
As AI platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini supplant traditional search, your brand needs to show up where questions are being asked and answered.
STIR Staff
Oct 22
Oct 22
A 25-Year Look Back in the Agency Business
As STIR celebrates 25 years of transforming brands, we take a look back at how much the marketing landscape has changed in that time.
Brian Bennett
Jun 19
Jun 19
Rediscover and Reinvent the ‘Why’ of Your Brand
Keeping a brand properly positioned requires vigilance. As each brand and company is unique, there are many ways to lose sight of the why of your brand. Here’s how you get it back.
Brian Bennett
Jun 18
Jun 18
How to Reach Today’s Customer: Blending Paid Search with AI & Staying Ahead
Rather than disrupting paid search, AI is supercharging it, making campaigns smarter, faster and more effective.
Maureen Breiner
Jun 13
Jun 13
Brand Trouble? Start with the Truth, not the Tweak
The symptoms of brand trouble don’t reveal the root of the problem. They are just a sign that changes need to be made. But what changes?
Brian Bennett
Jun 3
Jun 3
How to Engineer a Brand Turnaround
This article provides a high-level overview of what it takes to change the fortunes of your brand for the better through a brand turnaround and how to do it as effectively and efficiently as possible. Along the way, there are links to additional blogs on some of the specific subjects mentioned.
Brian Bennett
Jun 2
Jun 2
To Turn Your Brand Around, First Rethink It
To engineer a brand turnaround, you’ll need to think of it differently. Look at your brand and organization through a productively critical lens.
Brian Bennett
May 29
May 29
4 Ways to Make the Most of Your Marketing Internship
Landing an internship in marketing is exciting, but maximizing it? That’s where the real work happens. Here are four takeaways from my marketing internship.
STIR Staff
May 5
May 5
A Tasty Look Back at the 2025 Fancy Food Show
The Fancy Food Show reveals emerging trends for the specialty food and beverage market each year. Here’s what’s coming to a plate near you.
Brian Bennett
Mar 10
Mar 10
Build a Marketing Machine to Produce Growth and Profit
Look around. Machines are everywhere. Nowhere is this truer than in marketing. When designed and operated properly, machines produce more and make more money. Learn how to engineer your own humming marketing machine.
Brian Bennett
Feb 10
Feb 10