Playbook Perspectives
Ideas, observations and useful conversations about marketing, brands, technology and the people behind them.
Google’s New Ad Image Default Is a Reminder to Check What You’ve Delegated
A coming Google Ads default change raises a bigger question: which creative decisions have you deliberately delegated, and which did you simply inherit?
Does Your Business Really Need SEO, AEO and GEO?
Three acronyms don’t automatically mean three separate investments. A practical look at search, AI answers and the work that deserves your attention.
Your Reviews Are a Research Source—Not Just a Rating
Five stars feels good. The detail underneath may tell you something your marketing has missed.
Your Business Doesn’t Need to Be Everywhere
A neglected channel isn’t a strategy. Why doing fewer things deliberately can be a better decision than treating every platform as an obligation.
A 30-Minute Test for AI-Generated Marketing Copy
A fluent paragraph isn’t the same as a useful draft. Try a controlled exercise before trusting an AI writing workflow with your brand.
Your First-Visit Experience Starts Before Anyone Walks In
A regular knows the routine. A first-time client doesn’t. Why the small details deserve more space in spa and studio marketing.
Airbnb Icons: A Lesson in Giving People a Story to Tell
You don’t need a movie-set budget to give people something worth talking about. A look back at Airbnb Icons and the value of a specific story.
What a Useful Marketing Audit Should Deliver
A useful audit should survive Monday morning: clear evidence, manageable priorities and someone who knows what happens next.
Before You Increase Your Ad Budget, Check These Five Leaks
Before adding to the budget, follow the attention you already paid for. Five places worth a closer look.