{"id":23208,"date":"2025-05-04T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/?p=23208"},"modified":"2025-05-02T07:42:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T11:42:12","slug":"business-growth-and-digital-marketing-news-tips-05-04-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/news\/business-growth-and-digital-marketing-news-tips-05-04-25\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Growth and Digital Marketing News &amp; Tips 05-04-25"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recently attended the Persistent Leadership Conference last week, presented by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Leadership Stark County<\/strong><\/a>. The day was full of great advice, exercises, and discussions from a diverse group of speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-aeeaf6f2\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leadership is hard because it demands constant decision-making, emotional resilience, and the ability to inspire others while navigating uncertainty. Despite the flood of books, podcasts, and expert advice offering formulas for success, there\u2019s no one-size-fits-all approach. Every situation, team, and personality is different, which means the most effective leaders are those who stay curious, learn from others, but ultimately develop their own authentic leadership style\u2014one that aligns with their values, strengths, and the unique context they lead within.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So with that thought to guide us, here are 10 notable takeaways to ponder as you\u2019re trying to navigate your own leadership style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/strategy\/modern-leadership-best-practices\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/strategy\/modern-leadership-best-practices\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Modern-Leadership-Best-Practices-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Modern Leadership Best Practices\" class=\"wp-image-23195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Modern-Leadership-Best-Practices-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Modern-Leadership-Best-Practices-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Modern-Leadership-Best-Practices-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Modern-Leadership-Best-Practices-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Modern-Leadership-Best-Practices.jpg 1201w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/openai-adds-shopping-features-to-chatgpt-search-454714\">OpenAI Adds New Retail Features<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The platform now integrates shopping search features that let users browse products, view recommendations, and compare options directly in chats \u2014 no need to jump to Google or Amazon. Brands, take note: the AI shopping wars just heated up. <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/openai-adds-shopping-features-to-chatgpt-search-454714\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialmediatoday.com\/news\/linkedin-video-posting-tips-specs-2025\/\">LinkedIn&#8217;s 2025 Video Posting Guide<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thinking about posting videos on LinkedIn? Make sure you\u2019re vertical, under 15 minutes, and <em>looking sharp<\/em>. LinkedIn rolled out fresh specs and tips in 2025 to help creators maximize reach and engagement with more professional (and mobile-friendly) content. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialmediatoday.com\/news\/linkedin-video-posting-tips-specs-2025\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/reddit-statistics\/\">Reddit by the Numbers: What You Need to Know in 2025<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reddit is bigger, louder, and stickier than ever: 500 million monthly users, 1.4 billion posts last year, and a growing Gen Z fanbase. Brands looking to connect with engaged (and opinionated) audiences should definitely not sleep on the front page of the internet. <a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/reddit-statistics\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-ad-spend-continues-outpace-traffic-volume-454452\">Google Ad Spend Keeps Growing \u2014 Even as Traffic Plateaus<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Advertisers are pouring more money into Google ads, but user traffic isn\u2019t growing at the same pace. Translation? You\u2019re paying more for the same (or fewer) eyeballs. Marketers will need sharper strategies to maintain ROI in this evolving ad economy. <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-ad-spend-continues-outpace-traffic-volume-454452\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialmediatoday.com\/news\/instagram-announces-launch-edits-video-editing-app\/745956\/\">Instagram Levels Up with Launch of \u201cEdits\u201d Video App<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instagram just dropped \u201cEdits,\u201d a standalone app packed with easy video editing tools. Think TikTok-style filters, transitions, and effects. Perfect for creators who want polished videos without leaving the Meta ecosystem. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialmediatoday.com\/news\/instagram-announces-launch-edits-video-editing-app\/745956\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialmediatoday.com\/news\/linkedin-updates-premium-company-pages\/746047\/\">LinkedIn Boosts Premium Company Pages with New Features<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Premium Company Pages on LinkedIn just got a serious upgrade: new customization options, lead gen forms, and expanded insights are here to help businesses look better \u2014 and sell smarter \u2014 on the world\u2019s biggest professional network. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialmediatoday.com\/news\/linkedin-updates-premium-company-pages\/746047\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingprofs.com\/articles\/2025\/53045\/adapting-b2b-marketing-to-buyer-decision-making-shifts\">B2B Buyers Are Getting Smarter \u2014 and Marketers Must Catch Up<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">B2B buyers are making decisions faster and with more research in hand. The takeaway? Marketers need to deliver value early, personalize like crazy, and cut the salesy fluff if they want to stay in the game. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingprofs.com\/articles\/2025\/53045\/adapting-b2b-marketing-to-buyer-decision-making-shifts\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialmediatoday.com\/news\/google-abandons-last-elements-cookie-phase-out\/\">Google Officially Ends Cookie Phase-Out Efforts<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s official: Google is waving the white flag on cookie phase-out plans (at least for now). Privacy hurdles and regulatory headaches forced the tech giant to back off its ambitious third-party cookie kill-switch, leaving marketers in a strange in-between world. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialmediatoday.com\/news\/google-abandons-last-elements-cookie-phase-out\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.google\/feed\/youtube-20-birthday-latest-features\/\">YouTube Turns 20 and Launches New Features<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Happy 20th birthday, YouTube! To celebrate, the platform is rolling out AI-powered dubbing, better search tools, and more community features to keep creators (and fans) hooked for the next two decades. <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.google\/feed\/youtube-20-birthday-latest-features\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingprofs.com\/charts\/2025\/53009\/generative-ai-related-risks-facing-businesses\">Generative AI Risks Are Keeping Business Leaders Awake<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generative AI might be the future, but it\u2019s giving business leaders serious heartburn over copyright risks, misinformation, and lack of control. If your AI strategy feels too fast and loose, it\u2019s time to pump the brakes and rethink your safeguards. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingprofs.com\/charts\/2025\/53009\/generative-ai-related-risks-facing-businesses\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-asset-ownership-local-services-ads-454561\">Google Tightens Ownership Rules for Local Services Ads<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google just announced stricter verification for businesses running Local Services Ads: now, proof of asset ownership is mandatory. Translation: no more sketchy listings slipping through the cracks. Good news for legit businesses, tougher news for scammers. <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-asset-ownership-local-services-ads-454561\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.searchenginejournal.com\/youtube-tests-ai-overviews-in-search-results\/\">YouTube Quietly Tests AI-Powered Search Summaries<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">YouTube is experimenting with AI-generated search summaries \u2014 a move that could dramatically change how users find videos. Instead of endless scrolling, quick smart overviews could soon guide you straight to what you want. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.searchenginejournal.com\/youtube-tests-ai-overviews-in-search-results\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/how-to-automate-your-google-ads-workflow-with-the-chatgpt-api-454527\">Google Ads + ChatGPT API = Automated Marketing Magic<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to make your Google Ads run themselves? Marketers are now connecting ChatGPT\u2019s API to Google Ads workflows, allowing them to automate everything from ad copy creation to optimization \u2014 freeing up precious hours for strategy instead of spreadsheets. <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/how-to-automate-your-google-ads-workflow-with-the-chatgpt-api-454527\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8cd55f5eaf72e7e419e0d427b3dc331c\" style=\"color:#fa8a00\">SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of Local SEO (Near Me)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/seo\/benefits-of-local-seo\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/01-local-SEO-hero-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Benefits of Local SEO near me\" class=\"wp-image-23178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/01-local-SEO-hero-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/01-local-SEO-hero-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/01-local-SEO-hero-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/01-local-SEO-hero-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/01-local-SEO-hero.jpg 1201w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have a brick-and-mortar location or business model serving your local community, local SEO is going to be very important to your digital marketing performance. So we\u2019re going to talk about the benefits of local SEO and help you capture more of that audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/seo\/benefits-of-local-seo\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f45779c22a06ddb51d2fd0924e89571a\" style=\"color:#fa8a00\">FREE DOWNLOAD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn About the Benefits of Inbound<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inbound marketing is a customer-centric approach aimed at attracting, engaging, and delighting audiences through valuable content and interactions. In short, inbound marketing is the art of putting your customers first. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/white-papers\/inbound-marketing-101\/\">Download Now<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/white-papers\/inbound-marketing-101\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/FREE-Download-Inbound-Mktg-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"FREE Download - Inbound Marketing 101\" class=\"wp-image-22798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/FREE-Download-Inbound-Mktg-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/FREE-Download-Inbound-Mktg-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/FREE-Download-Inbound-Mktg-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/FREE-Download-Inbound-Mktg-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/FREE-Download-Inbound-Mktg-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/FREE-Download-Inbound-Mktg.jpg 1116w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-945c296efc6e2448bd298fc8da20af48\" style=\"color:#fa8a00\">SEARCH MARKETING<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The New Rules of Search Engine Optimization<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/seo\/podcast-episode-91-the-new-rules-of-search-engine-optimization\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Podcast-SEO-lrg-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Podcast - The New Rules of Search Engine Optimization\" class=\"wp-image-23170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Podcast-SEO-lrg-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Podcast-SEO-lrg-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Podcast-SEO-lrg-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Podcast-SEO-lrg-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Podcast-SEO-lrg-1500x844.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Podcast-SEO-lrg-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Podcast-SEO-lrg.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SEO is hard and getting harder these days. Search engine optimization is no longer just about keywords and backlinks\u2014it\u2019s evolving rapidly alongside changes in how customers search and how search engines deliver results. We all need to shift, learn, and evolve to stay visible and competitive.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e7c5a182\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To keep up, it\u2019s essential to move beyond traditional tactics and embrace strategies designed for today\u2019s search landscape.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If this sounds interesting, stick with us, and let\u2019s explore some of the ways that you might be able to pivot and stay competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanctuarymg.com\/academy\/seo\/podcast-episode-91-the-new-rules-of-search-engine-optimization\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6cb6d90f3a1c459a1f96973abbcbaebe\" style=\"color:#fa8a00\">KEEPING UP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>News Archive<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you missed our email and need to catch up on recent marketing and business news? 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