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Montage Marketing Group Brings Healthcare on Wheels With Mobile Programs

Montage Marketing Group Brings Healthcare on Wheels With Mobile Programs

marketing 24 Sep 2025

Healthcare access in the U.S. remains uneven, particularly in underserved and rural communities. Montage Marketing Group believes the answer lies on wheels. At the 21st Annual Mobile Health Clinics Conference, the company spotlighted its full-service mobile health and education tour programs—comprehensive initiatives that blend strategy, logistics, staffing, and community engagement to bring services directly to the people who need them most.

“Mobile units offer the flexibility to meet communities where they are, fostering trust and transparency,” said Tom Bever, Director at Montage. “They serve as community connectors, delivering vital information, services, and support directly to neighborhoods.”

Beyond the Van: Strategy Meets Scale

Montage isn’t just rolling out vehicles—it’s creating turnkey ecosystems. Programs cover everything from branding and experiential marketing to planning, compliance, and data optimization. Each mobile unit can be customized with exam rooms, refrigeration, ADA accessibility, and multilingual staff. A nationwide network of more than 10,000 community partners helps ensure culturally responsive outreach.

The company has even introduced an ROI calculator, showing partners how mobile initiatives can lower hospital visits and reduce long-term healthcare costs—an angle sure to resonate with cash-strapped public agencies and providers.

Proof in the Field

Montage has already designed and managed a federal health agency’s mobile exhibit fleet, which promotes precision-medicine research. That program has hit 250+ markets, sparked 100,000+ community conversations, and enabled 17,500+ account creations. For an outreach model often dismissed as niche or temporary, the scale is notable—it demonstrates mobile clinics can move beyond “pop-up” status to become lasting community infrastructure.

Health and Education on the Move

Montage’s mobile offerings span a wide range of services, including:

  • Dental care: cleanings, screenings, sealants

  • Preventive health: immunizations, chronic disease screenings

  • Vision services: exams, prescription glasses, referrals

  • Maternal health: prenatal and postpartum support

  • Cancer screenings

  • Behavioral health: counseling, mental health checks, substance use support

  • Education and workforce development: mobile labs and exhibits for career pathways

By bringing medical and educational services directly to communities, Montage is betting on a hybrid model that combines healthcare equity with brand and partner visibility—a blend that might appeal as much to policymakers as it does to marketing strategists.

The Bigger Picture

Mobile health isn’t new, but momentum is growing. From Kaiser Permanente’s mobile clinics to city-funded outreach vans, the sector is expanding as healthcare systems wrestle with rising costs and accessibility gaps. Montage’s approach—integrating marketing, operations, and measurable outcomes—positions it as both a service provider and strategic partner for agencies and nonprofits looking to prove impact.

With equity, engagement, and efficiency increasingly driving healthcare strategy, mobile programs may soon be less of a novelty and more of a norm.

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FullFlex.Agency Bets on AI to Scale SMBs With Flat-Rate Marketing

FullFlex.Agency Bets on AI to Scale SMBs With Flat-Rate Marketing

artificial intelligence 24 Sep 2025

AI is no longer a buzzword—it’s becoming the backbone of small business marketing. FullFlex.Agency, a Salt Lake City–based hybrid marketing shop, is rolling out expanded AI-powered services alongside its flat-rate “All You Can Market” packages, positioning itself as a growth partner for startups, SMBs, and national brands.

The agency, which calls itself one of Utah’s fastest-growing, blends traditional marketing with digital expertise and AI-first innovation. The pitch is simple: businesses shouldn’t have to choose between cost transparency and cutting-edge tools.

AI Meets Marketing Fundamentals

FullFlex’s new AI offerings read like a buffet for businesses looking to scale:

  • Generative AI Engines for content, SEO, and campaign scaling

  • Agentic AI Systems for casinos and hospitality, driving personalized guest experiences

  • AI Employees for contractors in HVAC, plumbing, and painting, handling lead follow-up, scheduling, and retention

“AI isn’t a trend—it’s a turning point,” said Justin Lizama, Founder & CEO of FullFlex.Agency. “From HVAC in California to casinos in the Pacific Northwest, logistics in Las Vegas, and e-commerce on the East Coast, we help businesses use AI to scale faster and smarter.”

“All You Can Market” Pricing

The agency’s flat-rate marketing packages are tiered by business revenue—a model designed to remove guesswork from scaling budgets:

  • <$2,500/month revenue → $497/month

  • $2,500–$10,000/month → $997/month

  • $10,000–$49,999/month → $2,097/month

  • $50,000+/month → 10% of monthly net revenue

Each tier covers the full stack: web design, branding, SEO and GEO optimization, paid ads across Google, Meta, and TikTok, social media, email and SMS marketing, plus analytics and growth strategy.

For SMBs wary of ballooning agency retainers, the Netflix-style pricing could prove a differentiator.

Case Studies in AI at Work

The agency points to early client use cases to prove its model:

  • HVAC contractors in California using AI “employees” to boost lead retention

  • Casinos in the Pacific Northwest deploying agentic AI for guest personalization

  • 3PL providers in Las Vegas leveraging automation for logistics

  • Skin care brands in Salt Lake City and Seattle scaling content and social reach

  • E-commerce brands on the East Coast automating campaigns with generative AI

The throughline is AI doing the heavy lifting while business owners focus on growth.

The Bigger Picture

FullFlex joins a growing list of agencies rebranding themselves as AI-native marketing partners, part of a wave reshaping the $475 billion global digital ad market. Competitors from boutique firms to giants like Accenture Song are pushing AI-driven campaign management, but FullFlex’s flat-rate transparency may hit a nerve with SMBs tired of murky billing.

The takeaway: in a crowded agency landscape, offering both AI innovation and budget clarity might just be the winning formula.

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Clearly Blue Digital Launches Clear Owl: Human-AI Content Platform for Marketers

Clearly Blue Digital Launches Clear Owl: Human-AI Content Platform for Marketers

content marketing 24 Sep 2025

AI writing tools are everywhere, but quality, accuracy, and workflow integration remain major pain points for marketing teams. Clearly Blue Digital, a Bangalore-based content and knowledge services firm, is aiming to solve these challenges with its new Clear Owl platform—a Human-AI collaboration environment that merges automated content generation with professional human oversight.

“Marketing teams are struggling to balance the efficiency of AI tools against quality concerns,” said Linda Jacob, CEO of Clearly Blue Digital. “Clear Owl addresses these challenges and provides a single-stop solution for content needs.”

Tackling Marketing Headaches

Clear Owl targets several critical issues that plague AI content workflows:

  • Quality Assurance – Fact-checking and plagiarism detection are handled by expert human content specialists.

  • AI Hallucinations – Plausible but false content is minimized through human review.

  • Subscription Fatigue – Combines AI, SEO, plagiarism, and grammar tools into one platform.

  • Cost vs. Quality – Delivers high-quality content without the price tag of traditional agencies.

The result is a simplified workflow: Generate → Review → Publish, enabling teams to produce reliable content in hours rather than weeks.


Industry-First Features

Clear Owl introduces several innovative capabilities:

  • No-Prompt Simplicity – Marketers select topics from AI-driven suggestions without needing expertise in prompting.

  • Integrated Human QA – Expert content specialists review AI outputs to ensure accuracy and adherence to brand voice.

  • All-in-One Marketing Toolkit – Roadmap includes integrated AI generation, human review, and brand tools in a single subscription.

  • Custom Brand Voice Generator – Tailors content style and tone for each client.

This blend of AI efficiency and human insight is designed to help businesses scale content marketing while preserving authenticity.


Early Success and Launch Offer

Following a successful beta, ClearOwl.ai is now publicly available. Early adopters receive a one-month free trial, with the ability to generate up to five blog posts and access priority support.

Marketing leaders are already seeing tangible results. Michail Chopra, CEO of Mayfair We Care, a global health benefits provider, noted: “Clear Owl reduces my team’s content workload from weeks to just hours, freeing them to engage with prospects and convert leads.” Chopra also highlighted the platform’s roadmap for insurance-focused marketing support, a niche not currently addressed by other AI tools.


Why It Matters

As businesses adopt AI for content creation, maintaining quality, credibility, and brand voice is critical. Clear Owl’s hybrid approach reflects a growing trend: blending AI speed with human oversight to ensure consistency and trustworthiness. For companies facing tight marketing timelines, subscription fatigue, and cost pressures, this could be a game-changer.

Clear Owl positions Clearly Blue Digital as a leader in human-AI content collaboration, helping brands navigate the delicate balance between automation and authenticity in modern marketing.

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Jasper Launches MCP Server to Scale AI Marketing Across the Enterprise

Jasper Launches MCP Server to Scale AI Marketing Across the Enterprise

digital marketing 24 Sep 2025

Generative AI promises to revolutionize enterprise marketing—but adoption has been slow. Fragmented tools, inconsistent brand voice, and governance headaches have kept many companies in pilot mode. Jasper, the leading agentic marketing platform, is tackling these obstacles with the launch of its MCP Server, an open-standard solution designed to scale AI content generation while maintaining control and compliance across the enterprise.

“AI has been stuck in pilot for too long because enterprises lacked the structure to scale it responsibly,” said Timothy Young, CEO of Jasper. “MCP connects AI models, brand standards, and governance into one system, enabling organizations to move beyond pilots to genuine, scalable transformation.”

Why MCP Server Matters

Enterprises have invested billions in AI, yet risk management and governance remain major barriers. According to a Deloitte survey, 30% of organizations struggle to manage risks, and 29% lack a governance model, causing campaign delays or abandonment of AI projects—especially in regulated industries.

Jasper’s MCP Server embeds Jasper IQ’s marketing context, brand guardrails, institutional knowledge, and best practices into every AI input, regardless of the tool or model used. This includes ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, and more, ensuring that outputs are consistent, high-quality, and brand-safe.

Key Capabilities

MCP Server delivers centralized control with decentralized flexibility:

  • Unified AI outputs – Connect multiple tools and LLMs via a shared protocol so all content aligns with brand and regulatory standards.

  • Brand and compliance enforcement – Set tone, voice, and industry regulations once, then apply across all departments and channels.

  • Faster market readiness – Teams can generate usable, on-brand content quickly, reducing bottlenecks and manual checks.

  • Scalable adoption – Expand AI use cases safely across marketing, sales, product, and support teams.

  • Future-proof interoperability – Open protocols ensure compatibility with new models and AI platforms as they emerge.

“Every team wants to experiment with AI, but without shared context, results quickly become fragmented and risky,” said Bryan Tsao, Chief Product Officer at Jasper. “MCP ensures content reflects organizational standards wherever it’s created, creating a sustainable path for AI adoption.”

The Bigger Picture

MCP Server positions Jasper as a bridge between the rapidly expanding AI ecosystem and enterprise demands for governance, quality, and brand consistency. In an era where AI initiatives can falter due to misaligned outputs or compliance risks, a system like MCP offers a framework to scale innovation responsibly—helping companies transform pilots into enterprise-wide solutions.

With MCP, Jasper is not just offering a tool; it’s offering a standardized approach for enterprises to fully embrace AI marketing without sacrificing control.

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Invoca Brings AI-Powered Measurement to TV and Video Campaigns

Invoca Brings AI-Powered Measurement to TV and Video Campaigns

advertising 24 Sep 2025

TV and video campaigns have long been considered the “big reach” medium—great for awareness, but notoriously difficult to quantify in terms of revenue. Invoca, a leader in revenue execution platforms, is changing that with a new AI-powered solution designed for agencies and marketing teams to measure the impact of CTV, linear TV, and online video on appointments, sales, and revenue.

“By making TV and video as measurable as paid search, Invoca enables advertisers to maximize the value of every incremental dollar of media spend,” said Gregg Johnson, CEO of Invoca.

The Measurement Gap

Marketers in industries like automotive, healthcare, financial services, and home services often face a common problem: consumers research online but convert offline—via phone calls or in-person visits. Traditional TV and video campaigns can drive awareness, but proving their direct revenue impact has been a persistent challenge.

With Invoca, agencies can now connect the dots across the buyer journey—from the TV or video ad a consumer saw, to the digital interactions they had, to website visits and phone calls—capturing intent and outcome data that quantify real ROI.

Why It Matters Now

The shift to streaming and digital video has transformed media consumption. Americans now spend 5 hours on digital video and 3 hours watching TV daily, driving TV and video ad spend to over $124 billion in 2025. This surge, combined with more authenticated, logged-in viewers, presents an opportunity for advertisers to prove ROAS beyond traditional reach and impression metrics.

“CTV and online video are no longer just brand channels—they can now drive measurable revenue,” Johnson added.

How Invoca Delivers Results

The platform brings digital advertising’s performance rigor to TV and video campaigns:

  • AI-Powered Conversion Attribution – Connects ad views to leads, appointments, and revenue.

  • Real-Time Integrations – Syncs data with platforms like Google DV360, StackAdapt, and tvScientific.

  • Cross-Channel Influence Tracking – Measures how TV/video ads boost conversion rates across search, social, display, and SEO.

  • Performance-Driven Optimization – Allows in-flight adjustments based on what’s driving revenue.

Partners like StackAdapt and tvScientific are already leveraging Invoca data to tie phone conversions and revenue back to CTV campaigns, helping marketers optimize and build smarter audiences.

“By partnering with Invoca, we give marketers unprecedented data to measure phone leads, conversions, and true ROI of CTV campaigns,” said Jason Fairchild, CEO of tvScientific.

The Bigger Picture

 

As advertisers grapple with rising TV/video budgets and growing expectations for measurable outcomes, Invoca provides a revenue-first lens that links offline and online activity. In doing so, it turns traditional brand campaigns into performance-driven investments, bridging the gap between awareness and action in today’s complex media landscape.

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Society Brands Taps iHeartRadio, Launches National Campaign and Talent Collective

Society Brands Taps iHeartRadio, Launches National Campaign and Talent Collective

advertising 23 Sep 2025

Society Brands, a tech-enabled consumer products company known for snapping up and scaling direct-to-consumer (DTC) health and personal care labels, is finally stepping onto the national stage. The company just announced its first nationwide marketing campaign with iHeartRadio—an ambitious move that will put its portfolio in front of millions of podcast listeners.

The campaign isn’t small potatoes. Ads will roll out across some of iHeart’s biggest properties, including The Herd with Colin Cowherd, My Favorite Murder, Dear Chelsea, and Betrayal. For context, those shows pull in millions of ears each month, and they cover an eclectic mix of sports, comedy, true crime, and pop culture—a wide funnel for brand discovery.

This expansion builds on a previous partnership with media personality Xen Sams, but the iHeart deal marks a notable shift: Society isn’t just flirting with exposure, it’s buying a national megaphone.


Enter the Society Talent Collective

The marketing push dovetails with the launch of the Society Talent Collective, a new platform designed to bring A-list celebrities and top influencers directly into the fold—not just as spokespeople, but as stakeholders. Participants can gain equity in Society’s fast-growing brands, share revenue tied to performance, co-create new products, and ride along on future brand launches.

Michael Sirpilla, Society Brands’ co-founder and CEO, called it an “innovative approach” that aligns star power with the company’s long-term vision. Translation: instead of renting fame for endorsements, Society wants to own the relationship—and let influencers own a piece of the upside.

It’s a model that echoes trends across the consumer brand space. From MrBeast’s Feastables to Logan Paul’s Prime, creator-led ventures are rewriting how products gain traction. Society’s move formalizes that strategy across multiple labels, giving it a potential edge in scaling awareness while tightening influencer loyalty.


Scaling the Portfolio

Society Brands currently manages 12 e-commerce brands, with a heavy tilt toward health and personal care. About 70% of its revenue comes directly from DTC sales, while the rest flows through Amazon, retail, and other marketplaces. That focus is paying off: the company is already pulling in over $100 million annually, with health and personal care representing nearly three-quarters of the pie.

Its growth model is unusual in that it lets founders stay actively involved in their brands while plugging into Society’s centralized infrastructure—a hybrid of independence and support that aims to preserve brand DNA while driving scale. The Talent Collective seems to apply the same thinking to influencer partnerships, promising a structured community where both sides get skin in the game.


The Bigger Picture

This is Society’s first national push, but it lands at a time when DTC brands are grappling with slowing growth, rising acquisition costs, and the need for differentiation in a crowded marketplace. By combining iHeart’s massive reach with influencer equity, Society is betting it can turn brand awareness into something stickier—and maybe redefine how consumer product companies approach celebrity partnerships.

 

Future announcements are expected around additional partnerships within the Talent Collective. For now, the iHeartRadio campaign signals that Society isn’t content to play quietly in the DTC sandbox—it wants to grab a much larger audience.

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Statara Hires Albert Morales to Drive Expansion Into New Markets

Statara Hires Albert Morales to Drive Expansion Into New Markets

hr 23 Sep 2025

Statara, a data-focused communications and public affairs firm, has tapped Albert Morales as its new Senior Director of New Markets—a move that signals the company’s intent to expand its national footprint in campaign strategy and messaging.

Morales brings more than 20 years of experience working with advocacy groups, corporations, and political organizations. At Statara, he’ll focus on enhancing marketing and message development capabilities, helping clients—from municipalities to large corporations—shape more precise and effective outreach.

“I’m thrilled to be joining this stellar team and look forward to expanding our reach nationwide and delivering winning campaigns,” Morales said.


Why Morales Matters

Morales’ resume includes senior roles at GQR, a prominent polling and research firm, and at the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, where he led government relations efforts on Capitol Hill and across the Administration. He also played a pivotal role at the Democratic National Committee (DNC), serving under three different chairmen. Notably, during Howard Dean’s tenure, Morales spearheaded the party’s 50 State Strategy focused on Hispanic voters—a forerunner to today’s micro-targeted engagement campaigns.

His blend of political acumen and private-sector experience is expected to strengthen Statara’s ability to advise clients on both messaging and digital strategy, particularly in competitive or fragmented markets.


Statara’s Edge: Data That Sticks

Statara has built its reputation on identity resolution and record linkage technology, which allows it to track individuals accurately across name and address changes—no small feat in political and consumer marketing. By tapping into historic consumer occupancy records, the company helps campaigns and brands overcome one of the toughest challenges in data-driven outreach: keeping up with people who move, change names, or otherwise drop off the digital radar.

It’s this mix of advanced data capabilities and seasoned strategists like Morales that Statara hopes will set it apart from rivals such as TargetSmart (a Statara subsidiary) or other data-driven firms playing in the political-tech space.


Executive Voices

“A strong business development strategy begins with the right strategist,” said TARA Group CEO Tom Bonier. “Albert’s broad experience—from working with elected officials to understanding the limits of research—makes him the perfect fit for Statara as we grow in new markets.”

Statara founders Drew Brighton and Jeff Ferguson echoed that sentiment, adding: “Albert brings vast private sector and political experience to our firm. We are thrilled he has joined our team.”


The Bigger Picture

Morales’ appointment comes at a time when demand for precision targeting in political and issue campaigns is soaring. With cookieless advertising on the horizon and data privacy rules tightening, firms like Statara are leaning heavily on proprietary data pipelines and identity resolution to maintain campaign effectiveness. Morales’ role will likely focus on turning that technical advantage into broader market share, especially in regions where advocacy and corporate campaigns are increasingly intersecting.

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Kenect Unveils Voice AI to Streamline Dealership Service Operations

Kenect Unveils Voice AI to Streamline Dealership Service Operations

artificial intelligence 23 Sep 2025

When customers call an auto dealership, chances are they’re not looking for a sales pitch—they just want service: schedule an oil change, get an update on a repair, or figure out which department to talk to. Kenect, a Utah-based provider of AI tools for dealerships, believes those calls are overdue for an upgrade.

This week, the company rolled out Voice AI, a 24/7 virtual receptionist designed to handle the grind of inbound calls and routine service questions. Think of it as a mix between a scheduling assistant and a call triage system, powered by artificial intelligence.


What It Does

Kenect’s Voice AI isn’t just another chatbot with a phone number. The platform is tightly integrated with dealership management systems, allowing it to:

  • Answer calls instantly and provide consistent responses.

  • Route inquiries to the right department or staff member.

  • Schedule service appointments automatically, no human needed.

  • Filter calls based on customer status or repair order.

In practice, that means fewer “please hold” moments and less frustration for customers trying to get a quick answer during peak hours—or after hours.


The Business Impact

For dealerships, the pitch is clear: fewer calls bogging down service writers and more capacity for actual revenue-generating work. Early adopters have already reported:

  • 61% reduction in service staff call volume

  • Over two hours saved daily per service writer

  • 23% increase in service revenue

Those numbers are hard to ignore in an industry where margins are often tight and customer satisfaction scores can make or break loyalty.


AI Creeps Into the Service Bay

Kenect isn’t the first to eye the dealership service desk as fertile ground for AI. Companies like Xtime and CDK Global have been automating scheduling for years. What’s new here is the blend of voice AI and dealership system integration, which promises to bridge the last-mile gap between customer intent and dealership logistics.

It also underscores a broader trend: AI is moving past flashy showroom demos and embedding itself in less glamorous but high-friction areas of automotive retail. Voice AI is less about selling cars and more about making sure customers stick around for maintenance—the part of the business that often delivers steadier profit.


Why It Matters

The launch comes as dealerships face labor shortages and rising customer expectations for responsiveness. Consumers, conditioned by 24/7 digital services elsewhere, now expect the same from their local service bay. A bot that can answer the phone at midnight and book an appointment may not win awards for innovation, but it could win customer loyalty.

 

Kenect’s move also highlights the next phase of dealership AI adoption: shifting from marketing tools to operational AI—automation that directly reduces workload and drives measurable ROI. If the reported efficiency and revenue boosts hold true across a broader rollout, Voice AI could quickly shift from a nice-to-have to a competitive necessity.

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