Month: June 2025
As feds resume student loan collections, states try to catch borrowers before they sink
By Robbie Sequeira, Stateline.org Over the past few months, Celina Damian’s phone has been ringing off the hook with one bewildered, anxious question after another: “What kind of loan is this?” “Am I in default?” “Will the government really take my wages?” “Sometimes they just don’t know where to start,” said Damian, California’s student loan…
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From Rankings to Relevance: How One Remodeling Contractor Is Winning in the Age of AI Search
From Rankings to Relevance: How One Remodeling Contractor Is Winning in the Age of AI Search written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) In this post, I use the example of a home remodeling business to give context, but this really applies to just about any business…
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Why AI Is Reshaping Every Stage of the Buyer’s Journey
Why AI Is Reshaping Every Stage of the Buyer’s Journey written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Listen to the full episode: Episode Overview In this solo episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, marketing expert John Jantsch dives deep into the ways artificial intelligence is reshaping the customer journey. He revisits…
Read MoreTrump says US gets rare earth minerals from China and tariffs on Chinese goods will total 55%
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, JOSH BOAK, PAUL WISEMAN and DIDI TANG, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that China will make it easier for American industry to obtain much-needed needed magnets and rare earth minerals, clearing the way for talks to continue between the world’s two biggest economies. In return, Trump said, the U.S. will…
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Upslope Brewing co-founder debuts flavor-boosting beverage widget
Six years ago, Matt Cutter wrote the words “hop widget” on his office whiteboard. Last week, he made good on his vision when his startup BevBoost launched at Upslope Brewing in Boulder. Cutter doled out a new type of beer to a crowded room, filling hands with a yellow can called Hop-Boosted IPA. They contained…
Read MoreGreen Dragon dispensary chain shuttering Denver grow facility
One of Colorado’s largest marijuana companies will soon stop growing its own cannabis. Green Dragon will close its Denver cultivation plant at 830 Wyandot St. in the Lincoln Park neighborhood at the end of the month, according to Cory Azzalino, CEO of Green Dragon’s California-based parent company Eaze. “It’s not economical despite our team’s best…
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Olive & Finch doubles down on downtown Denver
On a rainy Friday in late May, Mary Nguyen welcomed about 500 guests to the grand opening of Olive & Finch’s fourth location at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Small bites like vegetarian lumpia and Saigon Sammies (made with plant-based crispy chicken) were passed around. As one of the busiest destinations in the city, the…
Read MoreApple unveils software redesign while reeling from AI missteps, tech upheaval and Trump’s trade war
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE CUPERTINO, Calif. — After stumbling out of the starting gate in Big Tech’s pivotal race to capitalize on artificial intelligence, Apple tried to regain its footing Monday during an annual developers conference that focused mostly on incremental advances and cosmetic changes in its technology. The presummer rite, which attracted thousands of developers…
Read MoreHow AI Is Rewiring the B2B Buyer Journey—And What Smart Marketers Should Do About It
How AI Is Rewiring the B2B Buyer Journey—And What Smart Marketers Should Do About It written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Table of Contents Introduction: The AI Tsunami in B2B Marketing The Marketing Hourglass: A Quick Refresher How AI Is Transforming Every Stage of the Buyer Journey Know: Getting Discovered in…
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Why It’s Time to Retire the Idea of Retirement with Derek Coburn
Why It’s Time to Retire the Idea of Retirement with Derek Coburn written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Episode Summary In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, host John Jantsch sits down with Derek Coburn — seasoned financial advisor, entrepreneur, and author — to challenge the traditional notion…
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