Insights and Updates: Empowering SMBs and Marketers with Data-Driven Solutions
This week, we’re discussing the challenges SMBs face in marketing, the evolving ethical debates in AI, and the latest product updates from nDash. Discover how embracing automation and data-driven strategies can unlock new opportunities for your business while staying informed about the latest trends shaping content creation and marketing strategies.?
New on the blog:
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face unique marketing challenges, from limited resources to economic uncertainty. This article from nDash explores strategies for overcoming these obstacles by focusing on marketing consistency, leveraging automation tools, and diversifying outreach channels. SMBs can unlock new opportunities by embracing data-driven tactics and staying adaptable.
The NaNoWriMo controversy has sparked debates about AI's role in creative writing. NaNoWriMo's stance frames opposition to AI as classist and ableist, which divided the community and led to resignations and sponsor withdrawal. The article explores the ethical implications of using AI in content creation, including concerns about creativity, plagiarism, and accessibility. It emphasizes finding a balance between AI's efficiency for internal tasks and preserving human-driven creativity for client-facing content.
In the spotlight:
In the September 2024 nDash product update, key improvements include a custom pre-funding workflow for easier account management, the introduction of hourly rate projects, and the return of the "Sources" feature for staying updated on industry trends. Additionally, mobile layout enhancements, better sorting of writing samples, and refined referral processes were implemented.?
Full-time roles to check out:
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Salary not provided | Remote
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$70,000 - $75,000/yr | Remote
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In the news:
In this Q&A, journalist and University of Michigan alumna Stephanie Steinberg discusses her journey from reporting to founding the Detroit Writing Room, a creative hub offering writing coaching and workshops. Steinberg shares how her experiences at Michigan shaped her career and inspired her to create a space for writers to grow and collaborate. The pandemic shifted the business model to a hybrid approach, allowing the Writing Room to reach a broader audience.
The 2024 Rabkin Prize winners have been announced. Eight distinguished art writers will be honored with a $50,000 prize. This year’s recipients include writers from major publications like The New York Times and The Washington Post, as well as freelance writers and critics. The Rabkin Foundation highlights the essential role of art writers in shaping public conversations about art. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded $3.5 million to support arts writing.?
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