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The 5 fatal mistakes travel brands make
Kristine Potter Kristine Potter

The 5 fatal mistakes travel brands make

How fractional marketing turns common missteps into measurable growth.

The biggest threats to travel brands aren’t external—they’re internal. Mixed messages, weak positioning, and unmet promises undermine even the best campaigns. The fix isn’t more marketing; it’s building systems that align storytelling, delivery, and trust across every touchpoint.

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Did AI kill SEO?
Rick Egan Rick Egan

Did AI kill SEO?

Short answer? No, it changed for the better by giving users an improved way for knowledge retrieval.


Search has transformed into a richer, more interactive experience, from chat-style answers to short videos and forums. This shift rewards brands that create structured, credible, and user-focused content. SEO’s core principles haven’t changed, but visibility now spans multiple entry points across the journey. The result: better outcomes for both users and businesses.

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Why go fractional?
Wendi Mazzucco Wendi Mazzucco

Why go fractional?

The case for fractional marketing today.

Travel brands are under pressure as economic shifts, budget constraints, and rapid market changes make traditional marketing models too rigid and risky. Fractional marketing offers a flexible alternative—giving companies senior-level expertise, hands-on execution, and scalability without the cost of full-time staff. agent.m helps businesses maintain momentum in uncertain times, providing the agility, focus, and leadership needed to keep marketing moving forward.

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