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Hexrate Rolls Out New Instagram Growth Tools for Brands

Posted on January 13, 2026 Written by Bill Hartzer

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Instagram growth has a reputation problem. Too many services promise fast results and deliver hollow numbers. Hexrate is taking a different approach. … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Social Media Marketing

CompTIA Targets Sales and Marketing Pros With Role-Based AI Courses

Posted on January 13, 2026 Written by Bill Hartzer

CompTIA Inc. is the world’s leading provider of vendor-neutral information technology (IT) training and certification products. CompTIA unlocks potential in millions of aspiring technology professionals and careers changers. Working in partnership with thousands of academic institutions and training providers, CompTIA helps students build career-ready skills through best-in-class learning solutions, industry-recognized certifications and career resources.

Artificial intelligence shows up in slide decks, planning meetings, and vendor pitches. Real results often lag behind the hype. CompTIA says the gap has less to do with tools and more to do with training. … [Continue reading]

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A Broadband Provider Takes Aim at Online Safety Laws After Grok AI Scandal

Posted on January 13, 2026 Written by Bill Hartzer

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The promise of a safer internet for children has been repeated for years. New rules arrive. New headlines follow. Then another loophole appears. That cycle repeated again this week after reports that Grok AI could be used to create sexualised images … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: AI

Com Laude Buys Markmonitor

Posted on January 12, 2026 Written by Bill Hartzer

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Com Laude has closed its acquisition of Markmonitor, a move that reshapes the corporate domain services market and forms a new entity valued at roughly $450 million. The combined business now operates as Markmonitor Group and positions itself as a … [Continue reading]

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SEO Community Rallies as GoFundMe Is Launched for Andy Drinkwater’s Family

Posted on January 7, 2026 Written by Bill Hartzer

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A GoFundMe account has been set up to support the family of Andy Drinkwater, a long-time and well-respected member of the SEO community who sadly passed away just before Christmas. … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Search Engine Optimization

CU Independent Lost the Domain — Then a Fake News Site Took Over Their Name

Posted on January 6, 2026 Written by Bill Hartzer

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The CU Independent, a student-run newsroom covering the University of Colorado Boulder, is dealing with a problem that started quietly and then exploded. The publication lost control of its longtime domain name. Someone else acquired it. What … [Continue reading]

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