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Omesta Systems Announces Payment Verified Attribution Platform
Rethinking Attribution Through Verified Revenue Omesta Systems has announced the launch and expansion of its revenue attribution platform designed to address a long standing gap in how businesses measure performance. Founded by David Shayman, the platform focuses on connecting marketing activity directly to verified, collected revenue rather than relying on reported conversions or estimated attribution models. Traditional analytics tools typically rely on data provided by advertising platforms, which report conversions and revenue based on their own tracking systems. Omesta Systems takes a different approach by integrating directly with payment processors such as Stripe and Square, ensuring that only confirmed transactions are included in reporting. “Every analytics platform in this category starts with the same flawed data source: ad network reporting. We started with the bank account. If the money did not land, it does not count,” said David Shayman, Founder of Omesta Systems. This shift reflects a broader concern among operators who have observed discrepancies between dashboard metrics and actual financial outcomes. By prioritizing payment verification, Omesta Systems introduces a model that aligns reporting with real cash flow. Addressing the Attribution Gap in Modern Business The launch of Omesta Systems comes at a time when businesses across sectors are increasingly reliant on digital marketing data to guide decision making. However, inconsistencies between reported performance and actual revenue have created challenges for companies attempting to scale efficiently. Many attribution platforms aggregate data from multiple advertising channels, including Meta, Google, and other networks, and attempt to assign credit for conversions. These systems often reflect what platforms claim occurred rather than what ultimately resulted in collected revenue. “There is a quiet pattern of businesses making significant decisions on attribution data that has little connection to what was actually collected,” Shayman said. “Omesta was built to provide clarity where there has historically been confusion.” By connecting directly to payment processors, Omesta Systems enables businesses to reconcile marketing performance with actual deposits, creating a more reliable foundation for financial planning and growth strategies. Uncovering Hidden Revenue Leaks In addition to attribution, Omesta Systems emphasizes the identification of revenue leaks, defined as areas where potential income is lost or unaccounted for within existing systems. These may include failed recurring payments, unaddressed subscription churn, refunds, and chargebacks that are not fully reflected in standard reporting tools. The platform surfaces these issues as part of its core functionality rather than treating them as secondary analytics. This approach provides businesses with visibility into operational inefficiencies that may otherwise remain unnoticed. “Most companies do not have a revenue problem. They have a revenue visibility problem. The leaks are there, but they rarely surfaced in a way that makes them actionable,” Shayman explained. By presenting both attribution and leak detection within a single interface, Omesta Systems aims to provide a more comprehensive view of financial performance. Built for Operators Across Multiple Sectors Omesta Systems is designed to serve a wide range of users, including SaaS founders, direct to consumer brands, agencies, and local service businesses. The platform’s integration with both Stripe and Square allows it to support businesses operating in both online and offline environments. This dual integration is particularly relevant for sectors that are often underserved by traditional attribution tools, such as retail, hospitality, and service based industries. By incorporating Square data, Omesta Systems extends attribution capabilities beyond digital transactions to include in person payments. The platform is structured to be accessible without requiring extensive technical resources. Businesses can connect their payment processors and begin receiving insights without the need for complex onboarding or dedicated analytics teams. Introducing the Revenue Leak Audit As part of its offering, Omesta Systems provides a self serve Revenue Leak Audit available through its website . The audit allows businesses to identify potential inefficiencies and discrepancies in their revenue streams without requiring an initial consultation. The audit is designed to deliver immediate insights by analyzing payment data and highlighting areas where revenue may be lost or misattributed. This feature reflects the company’s emphasis on transparency and product led validation. “Payment verified attribution is not a feature. It represents a different way of thinking about how businesses measure success. The bank account should be the source of truth,” Shayman said. About Omesta Systems Omesta Systems is a revenue attribution platform headquartered in Wyoming and founded by David Shayman, alongside Phelan Brindle, CPO, and Airen Jana, Co-Founder. The company specializes in connecting marketing performance directly to verified payment data by integrating with Stripe and Square, enabling businesses to understand exactly where their revenue originates. By focusing on collected revenue rather than reported conversions, Omesta Systems provides clear visibility into financial performance and uncovers hidden inefficiencies. The platform operates through its Website and maintains an active presence across social media channels including at Instagram , Facebook , X , TikTok , and YouTube . For inquiries, Omesta Systems can be contacted via email at [email protected] .
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- April 17, 2026Marketing
Baden Bower Releases 2026 Report Showing Earned Media Outperforms Paid Advertising By 4.7 Times
Baden Bower, a guaranteed PR placement agency, today released The State of Earned Media vs. Paid Media: 2026 Annual Industry Report ,, a head-to-head comparison of paid advertising and earned editorial placements based on a survey of 512 verified business owners across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. The study was fielded between March 4 and 21, 2026, with a margin of error of ±4.3 percentage points at the 95% confidence level. All respondents had personally authorized marketing spend on at least two channels in the prior 24 months, and 73 percent had authorized spend on three or more. The headline finding is definitive. Business owners reported 4.7 times higher ROI from earned editorial placements compared to paid advertising across all eight industries surveyed. The gap widened significantly in trust-dependent sectors, reaching 11.4 times in immigration services, 10.2 times in legal services, and 9.1 times in financial services. "Business owners do not need to be told that paid ads are getting more expensive," said AJ Ignacio, CEO of Baden Bower. " What they have not had until now is a dataset showing precisely how much better the alternative performs. This is not a marginal improvement. It is a fundamentally different return profile." Key Findings Lead Quality and Conversion Rates Earned editorial placements produced a 31 percent lead-to-close rate, compared to 12 percent for paid advertising and 8 percent for wire distribution. The leads generated by editorial coverage converted at nearly three times the rate of paid advertising leads. Seventy-four percent of respondents reported higher customer lifetime value from earned media leads. Seventy-one percent rated referral traffic quality from earned media as high, compared to 45 percent for paid ads and 18 percent for wire distribution. Cost Efficiency The reported cost per impression for earned editorial was $0.21, compared to $1.84 for paid digital advertising. Earned editorial also drove a 68 percent brand search lift among respondents, compared to 34 percent for paid advertising and 11 percent for wire distribution. The Compounding Curve Paid advertising follows a familiar pattern. A campaign launches, conversions spike, and when the budget stops, the results stop with it. Earned media follows the opposite trajectory. In month one, earned editorial produced an 8 percent conversion rate, trailing Google Ads at 24 percent and social ads at 18 percent. By month six, earned editorial reached 41 percent, overtaking Google Ads at 22 percent and social ads at 14 percent. By month 12, earned editorial stood at 58 percent versus 16 percent for Google Ads and 8 percent for social. By month 24, earned editorial reached 63 percent while Google Ads had declined to 8 percent and social ads to 3 percent. The crossover point is month five. By month 24, earned media generates eight times as many cumulative conversions as paid channels. Trust Across Stakeholder Groups Earned editorial dominated every stakeholder category tested. Customer trust stood at 87 percent for earned editorial, compared to 31 percent for paid ads and 22 percent for wire distribution. Investor confidence stood at 82 percent, versus 28 percent and 19 percent. Partner credibility stood at 84 percent versus 24 percent and 16 percent. Employee pride stood at 79 percent versus 35 percent and 27 percent. Talent attraction stood at 76 percent versus 32 percent and 21 percent. AI Search Engine Citations Forty-four percent of earned editorial placements were cited in Google AI Overviews. Thirty-eight percent were mentioned by ChatGPT. Forty-one percent were cited by Perplexity. Wire-distributed press releases were cited between 1 and 2 percent of the time across all three platforms. Paid advertising was cited between 2 and 4 percent. Earned editorial placements are approximately 20 times more likely to appear in AI-generated answers than wire distribution. The Wire Distribution Reality Check Only 3 percent of wire-distributed press releases resulted in journalist pickup, compared to 100 percent for guaranteed editorial placements. Only 8 percent generated inbound leads. Only 2 percent helped close a deal. Satisfaction with wire distribution was the lowest among all channels tested, with 47 percent of respondents reporting dissatisfaction, compared to a 74 percent satisfaction rate for earned editorial placements. Channel Satisfaction Earned editorial placements led with 74 percent satisfaction and 12 percent dissatisfaction. Google Ads: 47 percent satisfied and 29 percent dissatisfied. Social media ads: 41 percent satisfied and 33 percent dissatisfied. Wire distribution trailed at 25 percent satisfied and 47 percent dissatisfied. The Biggest Marketing Regret When asked their single biggest marketing regret over the past three years, 68 percent of respondents said they wished they had started investing in earned media sooner. Nineteen percent said they were satisfied with their current mix. Only 8 percent wished they had spent more on paid ads, and only 5 percent wished they had invested more in wire distribution. "Every editorial placement is now two assets in one," Ignacio said. "It reaches human readers on the day it publishes, and it enters the training data that AI systems draw on indefinitely. A paid ad does neither. A press release does the first for a day and the second almost never." Methodology The State of Earned Media vs. Paid Media 2026 was commissioned by Baden Bower and conducted via an online survey of 512 verified business owners across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia between March 4 and 21, 2026. All respondents were screened to confirm they had personally authorized marketing spend on at least two channels in the prior 24 months. ROI figures are self-reported perceptions, not audited financial data. Industry breakdown: Professional Services (18%), SaaS/Technology (16%), E-commerce (14%), Financial Services (13%), Healthcare (12%), Real Estate (11%), Legal (9%), Immigration Services (7%). The margin of error is ±4.3 percentage points at the 95% confidence level. The full survey instrument and raw data tables are available on request at [email protected]. Suggested citation: Baden Bower. (2026). State of Earned Media vs. Paid Media: Annual Industry Report. https://www.badenbower.com/research/earned-vs-paid-media-2026/ About Baden Bower Baden Bower is a guaranteed PR placement agency founded in 2018 that secures editorial features for clients in Forbes, Bloomberg, Vogue, Business Insider, and 700+ publications worldwide. The agency has published over 25,000 news features for more than 3,548 clients across 37 countries and offers a money-back guarantee on all placements. Baden Bower has posted 685% year-over-year revenue growth and a 264% surge in net profit. The firm maintains a 93 percent client retention rate and operates with a team of over 250 across offices in New York, London, Sydney, Abu Dhabi, and the British Virgin Islands. Media Contact Baden Bower Press Office [email protected] +1 (646) 971-4960 The State of Earned Media vs. Paid Media 2026 is an annual report commissioned by Baden Bower. Full methodology and data tables available on request. Copyright 2026 Baden Bower (Review Rumble Ltd). All rights reserved.
- April 17, 2026Marketing
Baden Bower Releases 2026 Report Showing Earned Media Outperforms Paid Advertising By 4.7 Times
Baden Bower, a guaranteed PR placement agency, today released The State of Earned Media vs. Paid Media: 2026 Annual Industry Report ,, a head-to-head comparison of paid advertising and earned editorial placements based on a survey of 512 verified business owners across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. The study was fielded between March 4 and 21, 2026, with a margin of error of ±4.3 percentage points at the 95% confidence level. All respondents had personally authorized marketing spend on at least two channels in the prior 24 months, and 73 percent had authorized spend on three or more. The headline finding is definitive. Business owners reported 4.7 times higher ROI from earned editorial placements compared to paid advertising across all eight industries surveyed. The gap widened significantly in trust-dependent sectors, reaching 11.4 times in immigration services, 10.2 times in legal services, and 9.1 times in financial services. "Business owners do not need to be told that paid ads are getting more expensive," said AJ Ignacio, CEO of Baden Bower. " What they have not had until now is a dataset showing precisely how much better the alternative performs. This is not a marginal improvement. It is a fundamentally different return profile." Key Findings Lead Quality and Conversion Rates Earned editorial placements produced a 31 percent lead-to-close rate, compared to 12 percent for paid advertising and 8 percent for wire distribution. The leads generated by editorial coverage converted at nearly three times the rate of paid advertising leads. Seventy-four percent of respondents reported higher customer lifetime value from earned media leads. Seventy-one percent rated referral traffic quality from earned media as high, compared to 45 percent for paid ads and 18 percent for wire distribution. Cost Efficiency The reported cost per impression for earned editorial was $0.21, compared to $1.84 for paid digital advertising. Earned editorial also drove a 68 percent brand search lift among respondents, compared to 34 percent for paid advertising and 11 percent for wire distribution. The Compounding Curve Paid advertising follows a familiar pattern. A campaign launches, conversions spike, and when the budget stops, the results stop with it. Earned media follows the opposite trajectory. In month one, earned editorial produced an 8 percent conversion rate, trailing Google Ads at 24 percent and social ads at 18 percent. By month six, earned editorial reached 41 percent, overtaking Google Ads at 22 percent and social ads at 14 percent. By month 12, earned editorial stood at 58 percent versus 16 percent for Google Ads and 8 percent for social. By month 24, earned editorial reached 63 percent while Google Ads had declined to 8 percent and social ads to 3 percent. The crossover point is month five. By month 24, earned media generates eight times as many cumulative conversions as paid channels. Trust Across Stakeholder Groups Earned editorial dominated every stakeholder category tested. Customer trust stood at 87 percent for earned editorial, compared to 31 percent for paid ads and 22 percent for wire distribution. Investor confidence stood at 82 percent, versus 28 percent and 19 percent. Partner credibility stood at 84 percent versus 24 percent and 16 percent. Employee pride stood at 79 percent versus 35 percent and 27 percent. Talent attraction stood at 76 percent versus 32 percent and 21 percent. AI Search Engine Citations Forty-four percent of earned editorial placements were cited in Google AI Overviews. Thirty-eight percent were mentioned by ChatGPT. Forty-one percent were cited by Perplexity. Wire-distributed press releases were cited between 1 and 2 percent of the time across all three platforms. Paid advertising was cited between 2 and 4 percent. Earned editorial placements are approximately 20 times more likely to appear in AI-generated answers than wire distribution. The Wire Distribution Reality Check Only 3 percent of wire-distributed press releases resulted in journalist pickup, compared to 100 percent for guaranteed editorial placements. Only 8 percent generated inbound leads. Only 2 percent helped close a deal. Satisfaction with wire distribution was the lowest among all channels tested, with 47 percent of respondents reporting dissatisfaction, compared to a 74 percent satisfaction rate for earned editorial placements. Channel Satisfaction Earned editorial placements led with 74 percent satisfaction and 12 percent dissatisfaction. Google Ads: 47 percent satisfied and 29 percent dissatisfied. Social media ads: 41 percent satisfied and 33 percent dissatisfied. Wire distribution trailed at 25 percent satisfied and 47 percent dissatisfied. The Biggest Marketing Regret When asked their single biggest marketing regret over the past three years, 68 percent of respondents said they wished they had started investing in earned media sooner. Nineteen percent said they were satisfied with their current mix. Only 8 percent wished they had spent more on paid ads, and only 5 percent wished they had invested more in wire distribution. "Every editorial placement is now two assets in one," Ignacio said. "It reaches human readers on the day it publishes, and it enters the training data that AI systems draw on indefinitely. A paid ad does neither. A press release does the first for a day and the second almost never." Methodology The State of Earned Media vs. Paid Media 2026 was commissioned by Baden Bower and conducted via an online survey of 512 verified business owners across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia between March 4 and 21, 2026. All respondents were screened to confirm they had personally authorized marketing spend on at least two channels in the prior 24 months. ROI figures are self-reported perceptions, not audited financial data. Industry breakdown: Professional Services (18%), SaaS/Technology (16%), E-commerce (14%), Financial Services (13%), Healthcare (12%), Real Estate (11%), Legal (9%), Immigration Services (7%). The margin of error is ±4.3 percentage points at the 95% confidence level. The full survey instrument and raw data tables are available on request at [email protected]. Suggested citation: Baden Bower. (2026). State of Earned Media vs. Paid Media: Annual Industry Report. https://www.badenbower.com/research/earned-vs-paid-media-2026/ About Baden Bower Baden Bower is a guaranteed PR placement agency founded in 2018 that secures editorial features for clients in Forbes, Bloomberg, Vogue, Business Insider, and 700+ publications worldwide. The agency has published over 25,000 news features for more than 3,548 clients across 37 countries and offers a money-back guarantee on all placements. Baden Bower has posted 685% year-over-year revenue growth and a 264% surge in net profit. The firm maintains a 93 percent client retention rate and operates with a team of over 250 across offices in New York, London, Sydney, Abu Dhabi, and the British Virgin Islands. Media Contact Baden Bower Press Office [email protected] +1 (646) 971-4960 The State of Earned Media vs. Paid Media 2026 is an annual report commissioned by Baden Bower. Full methodology and data tables available on request. Copyright 2026 Baden Bower (Review Rumble Ltd). All rights reserved.
- April 17, 2026Marketing
ZenoX Media Builds AI-First Google Ads Model, Delivering 16% CTR Gains and 12% Sales Growth for eCommerce Clients
ZenoX Media , the Google Ads agency behind over $236 million in advertising results for eCommerce brands, has released findings from its AI-first operating model. Across accounts where the agency deployed its proprietary systems, it recorded a 16% increase in click-through rates, a 12% lift in sales, and sustained return on ad spend throughout scaled budgets, a combination that has eluded most agencies managing growth at this volume. Photo courtesy of ZenoX Media The findings come after 18 months of building AI-assisted workflows directly into the agency's core operations. Unlike agencies that use automation as an occasional tool, ZenoX Media structured its entire Google Ads management model around four interconnected AI systems, each targeting a distinct performance variable across its client portfolio. "The goal was never to replace the people on our team," said Christopher Krassnig, founder of ZenoX Media. "It was to optimize and elevate our processes so it drives better results for our clients. Because they don't care about automation. They care about better results and how we can help them with their business." The first system is a AI-assisted creative pipeline that pulls from product feeds, competitor data, and account conversion history to generate structured ad variations at a scale traditional production cannot match. A human strategist reviews and selects from the expanded pool. Accounts running this system managed to test a lot of creatives a lot quicker and easier - resulting in sustainable scaling without running into creative fatigue. The second is a feed duplication system that identifies top-performing products and creates optimized entries structured to compete in additional, adjacent auction environments. Across multiple accounts, this produced a 15-25% increase in impression share for leading products without proportional increases in spend. The third is a continuous feed optimization system that runs tests on product titles, descriptions, and attributes, automatically promoting winning variants to live feeds. Rather than a static setup, the system compounds improvements over time. Accounts running it for six months or more recorded average click-through rate improvements of 18 to 35 percent from feed optimization alone. The pattern held consistently across niches, including fashion, electronics, and home goods. The fourth is an automated audit system that monitors over 40 issue categories daily, flagging tracking failures, structural problems, and performance anomalies before they compound into losses. "Scaling spend while holding return on ad spend consistent is the actual hard problem in Google Ads," Krassnig added. "These systems solved it across our client portfolio in a way that manual management at this scale simply cannot replicate. The data we collected across 200-plus accounts confirms this is a structural problem, not a budget problem." The agency is currently developing predictive budget modeling and account-level recommendation systems as the next stage of its AI-first infrastructure. The broader finding from ZenoX Media's model is one that the performance marketing sector will likely reckon with: agencies that treat AI systems as optional will find the performance gap between themselves and AI-first competitors widening quarter by quarter. About ZenoX Media ZenoX Media is a performance marketing agency specializing in Google Ads for eCommerce brands. The agency has generated over $236 million in advertising results across 160 clients internationally. Founded by Christopher Krassnig, ZenoX Media applies its proprietary Predictive KPI Signal Scaling framework and AI-first operating model to deliver measurable, sustained growth for eCommerce brands across more than 12 niches. The agency operates globally with a core focus on eCommerce performance at scale.
- April 16, 2026Marketing
Nour Maatouk Launches Full-Cycle Video Production and AI Content Strategy Partnership Across MENA
This April, Viewpoint Production , a Lebanon-founded content production company led by Senior Producer and Director Nour Maatouk, announced a formal strategic collaboration with TellGngr , a digital strategy and AI content strategy company with established infrastructure across the GCC, MENA, and international markets. The partnership marks a significant evolution in how full-cycle video production is delivered to clients operating across the Arab world and beyond. At Xraised, we cover the founders and companies, signalling where industries are heading. The Viewpoint × TellGngr collaboration sits at the frontier of broadcast innovation, AI content strategy, and MENA media, bringing together production excellence and data-driven intelligence in a way the region has not seen before. It is exactly the kind of forward-looking, globally relevant partnership we built this platform to spotlight. Eight Years of Content Production Excellence Since its founding in 2017, Viewpoint Production has built a reputation as one of the region's most trusted names in high-stakes content production. The company's client portfolio spans some of the most demanding broadcast and corporate environments in MENA media, including Pan-Arab networks Al Jazeera and Alaraby, and global financial institutions Reuters Refinitiv and LSEG, where Maatouk herself spent nearly five years overseeing end-to-end video production, podcasts, and business content across the UAE. Among Viewpoint's most recognised work is the documentary Road to Sufsaf , produced in partnership with Alaraby TV and director Mahmoud Zeidan, a collaboration that earned recognition at the Al-Ard Film Festival in Italy and demonstrated the standard of storytelling Maatouk brings to every engagement. That eight-year track record in content production now forms the foundation for the company's most ambitious chapter to date. As Maatouk reflects on what drove her toward this new direction, "The key gap I identified was a lack of trust in collaboration, as I couldn't find market partners aligned with my values and standard of business excellence." AI Content Strategy Meets Production Excellence The collaboration with TellGngr directly addresses a structural gap that Maatouk identified across years of working with regional and international clients. World-class content production consistently underperforms commercially when it is handed off without strategic infrastructure, leaving distribution, audience intelligence, and revenue attribution either fragmented across vendors or absent entirely. The Viewpoint × TellGngr partnership is built to close that gap. Where Viewpoint delivers production excellence and deep regional credibility, TellGngr contributes AI content strategy, narrative intelligence, and market analytics across GCC, MENA, and international accounts. Together, the two companies operate across a single integrated throughline: Story, Production, Distribution, Revenue, a full-cycle video production model capable of delivering from Beirut to Riyadh, Dubai to London. TellGngr's approach to that work is deliberate and distinct. "Most agencies build a content plan, execute it, and hope for the best. We don't work like that." TellGngr sits at the intersection of creative and data, not as a buzzword, but as an actual operating model. The team builds systems that monitor how an audience responds, learn from it, and adjust in real time. As Maatouk puts it: "A lot of great creative work fails because nobody's measuring what actually moves people. We fix that. Human instinct drives the ideas, data drives the decisions, and the gap between the two is where most agencies lose money for their clients." Built for the MENA Media Market That Is Maturing Fast The timing of the collaboration reflects a broader shift underway across MENA media and corporate communications. Regional clients, from Gulf corporates to global enterprises entering Arab markets, are consolidating vendor relationships and demanding integrated partners who can own the full content journey and demonstrate return at every stage. Maatouk is direct about where the wider industry is getting it wrong. "Studios are using AI to go faster. That's the wrong move. More content isn't a strategy; it's just noise. We're already seeing brands flood feeds with AI-generated posts that get ignored because they say nothing worth stopping for. The brands that win over the next three to five years won't be the ones publishing the most. They'll be the ones whose content actually gets smarter over time, personalised, optimised, built on real audience behaviour rather than assumptions." Maatouk's career has always sat at the intersection of content strategy and innovative production. Her experience as a producer and director with prestigious broadcast credentials, as well as financial media experience across the UAE, has honed her understanding of what it takes to build something from the ground up in one of the world's most dynamic content markets. Full-Cycle Video Production for Any Market Viewpoint × TellGngr have joined forces to serve clients at any scale and in any geography. The model integrates content production with AI-powered distribution intelligence, giving clients a single partner capable of owning strategy, production, and measurable growth outcomes, without the fragmentation of managing multiple vendors across the content lifecycle. The philosophy behind it is straightforward: great creative direction wired to performance data, and content that improves the longer it runs. Most teams choose between strong creative and smart systems. Viewpoint × TellGngr is built on the principle that the best work does both. As Maatouk and her team formalise this next chapter, the collaboration positions Viewpoint Production not simply as a leading name in MENA, but as a full-cycle video production and AI content strategy partner built for what the market demands next. It is a vision grounded in her broader belief in what purposeful collaboration can achieve, and in the kind of trust-led, excellence-driven work she described in her own words: "As a country, we must give our banks a second chance. Rather than bashing institutions in law or media, let's normalise addressing challenges openly, fixing problems collaboratively, and rebuilding faith in our economy." About Viewpoint Production Founded in Lebanon in 2017 by Nour Maatouk, Viewpoint Production is a full-cycle content production company specialising in broadcast, corporate, and documentary storytelling across MENA and international markets. The company's clients include Al Jazeera, Alaraby, Reuters Refinitiv, and LSEG. For more information visit www.tellgngr.online and (launching soon) www.vplebanon.com .
- April 16, 2026Marketing
Quota Crushers Agency Just Won the Most Innovative Award in the U.S. and Canada
When a highly respected international business publication like Business Minds Media names your firm the Most Innovative Sales Recruitment Talent Agency of 2026 for the U.S. and Canada, it doesn't happen by accident. It happens because you've been doing things differently, and the results have been speaking for themselves. That's exactly the story behind Quota Crushers Agency , the sales-specialized recruitment firm that has quietly become one of the most recommended agencies in North America for companies that need to hire revenue-generating talent and need to get it right the first time. Business Minds Media, recognized globally as one of the top business magazines covering innovation and leadership, featured Quota Crushers and its founder Eden Mordchaev in an in-depth profile that highlights what sets the agency apart in a crowded market. The recognition follows a growing track record of successful placements across the United States and Canada, from Toronto to Vancouver, from Florida to California, and a deepening footprint as a go-to partner for tech companies in Silicon Valley and the Palo Alto corridor. Sales recruitment is not like other hiring. Any company that has burned through two or three bad sales hires already knows this. The wrong rep doesn't just miss quota. They cost you runway, pipeline, and momentum. Eden Mordchaev built Quota Crushers Agency around a simple but powerful premise: the people doing the recruiting should actually understand sales. "We know what it means to carry a quota, build a pipeline from zero, and perform under pressure. Because we have lived that reality ourselves," Mordchaev has shared publicly. "We believe the strongest sales talent is rarely actively searching, which is why our work is rooted in proactive headhunting and strategic conversations." Every recruiter at Quota Crushers Agency is a former sales professional. That's not a marketing line. It shapes how they evaluate candidates, the questions they ask, and the signals they know to look for. Things a traditional recruiter would miss entirely. When a candidate talks about quota attainment, deal size, or pipeline generation, the team at Quota Crushers knows exactly what follow-up questions to ask and when the numbers don't add up. This is a major reason why the agency has earned its reputation as one of the most recommended sales recruitment firms operating across North America today. Quota Crushers Agency operates across the full North American market. Canadian companies from Toronto to Vancouver rely on the agency to find Account Executives, Business Development Representatives, and sales leaders who can drive real revenue. On the U.S. side, the agency works across major markets including Florida, Texas, New York, and a significant presence in California. The Silicon Valley and Palo Alto technology corridors have become a particularly strong market for Quota Crushers. SaaS companies, enterprise software firms, and high-growth tech startups in these markets face some of the most competitive sales hiring conditions anywhere in the world. The agency's deep understanding of SaaS sales cycles, outbound methodology, and tech-sector compensation benchmarks makes it a natural fit for companies operating in this space. But the agency doesn't stop at the coasts. Their reach extends across both countries, placing top sales talent in logistics, media, financial services, and technology sectors in markets from the Midwest to the Mountain West, from Quebec to British Columbia. "Every placement we make is measured not by speed alone, but by long-term revenue impact and retention," Mordchaev noted in the Business Minds Media feature. That mindset is exactly what companies in competitive markets need from a recruitment partner. The recognition from Business Minds Media as the Most Innovative Sales Recruitment Talent Agency of 2026 is the latest in a growing list of reasons companies keep coming back to Quota Crushers and referring them to others. The agency's reputation as the most recommended sales recruiter across North America is built on a few core factors. They headhunt, they don't just post. Nearly 97 percent of placements come from direct outreach to passive candidates, people who are currently performing well and not actively looking. This gives clients access to talent they would never find through a job board. They evaluate performance in context. A strong quarter in an inbound-heavy territory looks very different from building a pipeline from scratch in a cold market. Quota Crushers digs into how results were achieved, not just what the numbers say on paper. This is the difference between a hire that lasts two years and one that's gone in six months. They manage both sides of the placement. Misaligned compensation expectations are one of the top drivers of early attrition in sales hiring. The agency works transparently with both clients and candidates to make sure expectations are realistic before day one. This protects the client's investment and the candidate's career. They understand executive hiring too. For VP of Sales and Chief Revenue Officer searches, Quota Crushers takes a deeper approach: leadership assessments, extensive referencing, market mapping, and a focus on the candidate's ability to build repeatable revenue systems and develop teams. These are the practices that have made Quota Crushers Agency not just a vendor that companies use once, but a long-term partner they recommend to other founders, CEOs, and heads of sales in their networks. The sales recruitment market across the United States and Canada is evolving fast. Buyers are more sophisticated. Sales cycles are longer. Companies need professionals who can sell consultatively, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and communicate value with precision. At the same time, the best sales talent is harder than ever to reach through conventional channels. The top performers are employed, thriving, and not sending out resumes. Getting in front of them requires the kind of outbound, relationship-driven approach that Quota Crushers Agency was built around. Business Minds Media's recognition as the Most Innovative Sales Recruitment Talent Agency 2026 in the USA and Canada reflects that the market is catching up to what Quota Crushers has been building. Innovation in recruitment doesn't always mean technology. Sometimes it means having the discipline to do the hard work: real headhunting, real evaluation, real alignment, rather than taking shortcuts. Eden Mordchaev summed it up directly: "We believe the future of sales recruitment is driven by performance intelligence, psychology, and long-term alignment. That's where we're focused." About Quota Crushers Agency Quota Crushers Agency is a specialized sales recruitment and talent firm serving companies across the United States and Canada. The agency places Account Executives, Business Development Representatives, Sales Managers, VPs of Sales, and Chief Revenue Officers across industries including SaaS, technology, logistics, media, and financial services. With a team of former sales professionals and a methodology built on proactive headhunting, performance-based evaluation, and long-term fit, Quota Crushers has become one of the most recommended sales recruitment agencies in North America. Learn more at www.quotacrushersagency.com Quota Crushers Agency was recognized as the Most Innovative Sales Recruitment Talent Agency 2026 in the USA and Canada by Business Minds Media, an internationally recognized business publication covering leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
- April 15, 2026Marketing
How Media Surge Builds Visibility Across the Entire Customer Journey
Media Surge Marketing has released strategic guidance demonstrating how businesses can capture customers across all critical research phases through multi-platform content distribution. The company addresses the challenge that a high percentage of buyers read online reviews and conduct research across multiple channels before making a purchase. The proprietary AI Visibility Engine implements customer journey mapping principles by transforming single topics into eight distinct content formats—including news articles, videos, podcasts, infographics, blog posts, social posts, flipbooks, and interview-style content—then automatically publishing this material across more than 300 platforms such as Google News, YouTube, Spotify, major news outlets, and social media networks. This approach responds to fragmented buyer behavior by ensuring brands appear wherever potential customers conduct research, creating optimized touchpoints throughout the decision-making process. More information is available at https://mediasurgemarketing.com The business impact of multi-channel marketing has become increasingly clear as traditional single-channel approaches fail to meet modern customer expectations. According to industry research, around 73-74 percent of B2B marketers recognize content marketing as an effective lead generation tool, while 71 percent of consumers expect companies to deliver personalized interactions, and 67% indicate they would alter buying decisions based on unfavorable reviews. These statistics underscore why the omnichannel strategy addresses a timely market need, particularly as businesses struggle to maintain visibility across the expanding array of platforms that influence purchasing decisions. The mechanics behind the touchpoint analysis strategy center on the AI Visibility Engine, which automates content transformation and distribution at scale. When businesses provide a single topic, the system generates eight content variations tailored to different platform requirements and audience preferences, then distributes these assets across 300+ sites, including search engines, video platforms, podcast directories, and social networks. This systematic approach to content multicasting ensures brands intercept prospects during the research phase—when 83% of B2B buyers define their purchase requirements before speaking with sales teams—by addressing buyer questions across multiple discovery channels simultaneously. Concrete case studies demonstrate measurable outcomes from this touchpoint optimization methodology. A medical device company achieved a 20,000 percent increase in traffic while growing revenue from 48,000 monthly to 735,000 monthly, representing an 8.3 million annual increase within 12 months of implementing the multi-platform strategy. Similarly, a fitness equipment client generated more than 25,000 monthly visitors from zero while achieving over 100,000 in monthly organic sales and acquiring 304 buyers from competitors through optimized content distribution. These results illustrate how strategic placement across multiple customer research touchpoints directly influences acquisition and conversion metrics. The guidance emphasizes that effective customer journey mapping requires presence across all platforms where prospects conduct research, since buyers increasingly consult search engines, social media, video sites, podcasts, and AI tools like ChatGPT before making purchasing decisions. By distributing content to 300+ platforms, businesses create multiple discovery opportunities throughout the research process rather than relying on single-channel visibility. This multi-touchpoint presence builds brand authority while capturing organic traffic from diverse sources, addressing the complete spectrum of buyer research behavior that precedes conversion. The long-term value proposition of this approach centers on sustainable competitive advantage through organic visibility. Unlike paid advertising campaigns that cease generating results when budgets are exhausted, content distributed across hundreds of platforms continues to attract traffic and drive sales months or years after initial publication. This creates enduring business equity while improving profit margins, offering businesses and marketers a foundation for sustained growth that compounds over time as content accumulates across platforms and search engines recognize increasing brand authority. Additional details about customer journey mapping strategies and touchpoint analysis can be found at https://surge.clientcabin.com
- April 15, 2026Marketing
Murfreesboro Contractor Content Marketing for AI Search Visibility Announced
Media Surge Marketing has launched a content marketing service for contractors in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, aimed at helping local service providers maintain visibility as search technology and buyer behavior continue to evolve. The service centers on the company's MultiCasting approach, which produces multi-format content distributed across authoritative online platforms to help build digital authority — a factor the company says is increasingly influential in how AI-enabled search tools evaluate and surface local businesses. More information is available at https://surge.clientcabin.com The announcement comes as Murfreesboro continues to grow demographically and economically. Population increases and commercial development have expanded the pool of competing service providers, prompting local contractors to seek new ways of standing out in their respective markets. Contractors also face growing pressure as AI reshapes how consumers search for and evaluate local services. AI-generated summaries and recommendation systems tend to favor larger national brands, the company notes, which can displace the local map pack results that smaller service providers have historically relied on for new inquiries. A Media Surge Marketing representative said the company's MultiCasting strategy was developed in direct response to these shifts in digital discovery. "Consumers no longer rely on a single search result when researching contractors," the spokesperson said. "They move between search engines, video platforms, social media, and AI-generated summaries before making a decision." "MultiCasting is designed to ensure contractors appear across that entire research journey," they added. The service operates through a structured content production and distribution framework backed by proprietary software. Media Surge Marketing converts a single source article into multiple formats — including blog posts, short and long-form videos, infographics, flipbooks, and audio segments — then distributes these assets across a network of publishers that includes news websites, social media platforms, video-sharing services, and podcast networks. By placing content across multiple channels at once, the strategy is designed to improve the odds that contractors appear wherever potential customers are searching. The company notes that contractors working with the service may experience improved discoverability across search engine results pages, social media feeds, video platforms, and AI-generated recommendation systems. Another aspect of the MultiCasting approach is placement longevity. Unlike paid advertising, which requires ongoing spend to maintain visibility, the distributed content is published organically and remains accessible indefinitely once live. Media Surge Marketing adds that contractors who adopt multi-channel content strategies early may gain a competitive edge in markets like Murfreesboro, where many service providers have not yet adjusted their marketing approach to account for AI-driven discovery tools and cross-platform research behavior. Interested parties who wish to learn more about the service can visit https://mediasurgemarketing.com
- April 15, 2026Marketing
Search Box Optimization For Roofing & Plumbing Contractors: Service Launched
MaxDRIVE has introduced a search box optimization (SBO) service targeting home service contractors, placing roofing, HVAC, and plumbing businesses in the autocomplete suggestions that appear on Google, Bing, and YouTube before users reach a full results page. The company says the service is designed to give local contractors an earlier entry point into the customer discovery process, with a focus on measurable lead generation. More information is available at https://maxdrivemarketing.com/search-box-optimization/ A MaxDRIVE representative said the service focuses on positioning contractors within the autocomplete layer of search, before results pages are generated. "Autocomplete is where many users begin their search journey," the representative said. "Appearing there places a contractor's name in front of potential customers before they even reach the results page." The strategic value of autocomplete visibility is tied to how users interact with search tools. Industry data indicates that autocomplete features reduce typing effort by roughly 25%, steering users toward suggested results before a full page loads. For local service contractors operating in time-sensitive markets, appearing at that stage can represent a direct path to new inquiries. Mobile search patterns add further context for home service businesses. Research indicates that 78% of local mobile searches result in a purchase, and when homeowners face urgent repair needs or seasonal service demands, autocomplete visibility can influence which contractor receives the first call. MaxDRIVE noted that its service model centers on exclusive keyword ownership. Once a contractor claims a keyword phrase, the company will not sell that same term to competing businesses, allowing clients to secure a dedicated position in the autocomplete environment for their core service terms within their geographic area. MaxDRIVE says implementation typically takes 45 to 60 days before clients begin appearing in autocomplete suggestions, though more competitive keywords may require additional time. The company positions SBO as a faster route to visibility than traditional SEO, which it says can take six months or longer to produce measurable results. The offering extends across multiple platforms commonly used by homeowners researching service providers, including Google, Bing, and YouTube. This multi-platform coverage is intended to ensure that contractors maintain visibility regardless of which search engine prospective customers use when looking for roofing, HVAC, or plumbing services. Roofing, HVAC, and plumbing contractors interested in search box optimization services can find more details on the MaxDRIVE website. Additional information can be found at https://www.maxdrivemarketing.com/
- April 15, 2026Marketing
Rubber Duckers Shifts to Personality-Led Web Design, Putting Real Content at the Core of Modern Websites
Hampshire-based web design studio Rubber Duckers has announced a strategic shift towards personality-led websites, placing real photo and video content at the centre of the design and build process rather than treating it as an afterthought. The move comes in response to a growing trend across the industry: websites that look polished but fail to reflect the businesses behind them. According to Rubber Duckers, many sites rely heavily on stock visuals or late-stage content additions, resulting in digital experiences that feel disconnected and generic. To address this, the studio has developed a fully integrated workflow where design, development, photography, and video production are handled together from the outset. This joined-up approach allows websites to be shaped around authentic visual content, ensuring that structure, messaging, and imagery work as one cohesive system. Instead of relying on separate suppliers, Rubber Duckers delivers projects through a single team and process. This eliminates handovers between agencies and reduces inconsistencies that often arise when content is created after the website framework is already in place. This integrated model has already delivered measurable results for clients. Nicola Reid, Director of Avonclyde Bespoke Labels, reported a substantial increase in website traffic and customer enquiries following a full website revamp supported by on-site photo and video production, stating that “traffic has increased substantially and we have had an influx of new customers.” More details on the project can be found in the Avonclyde Bespoke Labels case study . Organisations such as GAN Global have also seen significant improvements internally. After working with Rubber Duckers, the team described their new website as intuitive, modern, and far easier to manage, with Senior Engagement & Outreach Manager Cristina Gueco noting the project was “an absolute game-changer,” resulting in a platform that is “intuitive, modern, and actually fun to use.” This method reflects a broader philosophy: websites should feel human, relatable, and grounded in reality. By using genuine imagery and video, businesses can communicate trust more quickly and create a stronger first impression with potential customers. Rubber Duckers has also extended this thinking beyond initial website launches through its “growth partner” model. Rather than treating a website as a one-off project, the studio works with clients on an ongoing basis, capturing new content and making continuous updates as the business evolves. In practice, this often involves quarterly visits to capture fresh photography or video, alongside small site updates and performance improvements. The result is a website that stays current and relevant without requiring a full redesign every few years. Rubber Duckers continues to focus on building bespoke WordPress websites that combine strategy, design, and content into a single, streamlined process. As more businesses look for ways to stand out online, the studio believes that personality-led design, grounded in real content, will play an increasingly important role in creating websites that not only look good but genuinely connect with their audience. About Rubber Duckers Rubber Duckers is a Hampshire-based web design studio specialising in bespoke WordPress websites, branding, and in-house photo and video production. The team combines strategy, design, and content into a single, joined-up process, helping businesses create websites that feel human and perform effectively. Working with clients across the UK and beyond, Rubber Duckers focuses on long-term partnerships, supporting ongoing growth through regular content updates, site improvements, and collaborative creative work. For more information, please refer to the contact details below.
- April 15, 2026Marketing
Rubber Duckers Shifts to Personality-Led Web Design, Putting Real Content at the Core of Modern Websites
Hampshire-based web design studio Rubber Duckers has announced a strategic shift towards personality-led websites, placing real photo and video content at the centre of the design and build process rather than treating it as an afterthought. The move comes in response to a growing trend across the industry: websites that look polished but fail to reflect the businesses behind them. According to Rubber Duckers, many sites rely heavily on stock visuals or late-stage content additions, resulting in digital experiences that feel disconnected and generic. To address this, the studio has developed a fully integrated workflow where design, development, photography, and video production are handled together from the outset. This joined-up approach allows websites to be shaped around authentic visual content, ensuring that structure, messaging, and imagery work as one cohesive system. Instead of relying on separate suppliers, Rubber Duckers delivers projects through a single team and process. This eliminates handovers between agencies and reduces inconsistencies that often arise when content is created after the website framework is already in place. This integrated model has already delivered measurable results for clients. Nicola Reid, Director of Avonclyde Bespoke Labels, reported a substantial increase in website traffic and customer enquiries following a full website revamp supported by on-site photo and video production, stating that “traffic has increased substantially and we have had an influx of new customers.” More details on the project can be found in the Avonclyde Bespoke Labels case study . Organisations such as GAN Global have also seen significant improvements internally. After working with Rubber Duckers, the team described their new website as intuitive, modern, and far easier to manage, with Senior Engagement & Outreach Manager Cristina Gueco noting the project was “an absolute game-changer,” resulting in a platform that is “intuitive, modern, and actually fun to use.” This method reflects a broader philosophy: websites should feel human, relatable, and grounded in reality. By using genuine imagery and video, businesses can communicate trust more quickly and create a stronger first impression with potential customers. Rubber Duckers has also extended this thinking beyond initial website launches through its “growth partner” model. Rather than treating a website as a one-off project, the studio works with clients on an ongoing basis, capturing new content and making continuous updates as the business evolves. In practice, this often involves quarterly visits to capture fresh photography or video, alongside small site updates and performance improvements. The result is a website that stays current and relevant without requiring a full redesign every few years. Rubber Duckers continues to focus on building bespoke WordPress websites that combine strategy, design, and content into a single, streamlined process. As more businesses look for ways to stand out online, the studio believes that personality-led design, grounded in real content, will play an increasingly important role in creating websites that not only look good but genuinely connect with their audience. About Rubber Duckers Rubber Duckers is a Hampshire-based web design studio specialising in bespoke WordPress websites, branding, and in-house photo and video production. The team combines strategy, design, and content into a single, joined-up process, helping businesses create websites that feel human and perform effectively. Working with clients across the UK and beyond, Rubber Duckers focuses on long-term partnerships, supporting ongoing growth through regular content updates, site improvements, and collaborative creative work. For more information, please refer to the contact details below.
- April 15, 2026Marketing
Bloglingo Launches GMB Optimization Services Built for Google Maps and ChatGPT
DALLAS, Texas, April 15, 2026. Bloglingo, a Dallas-based digital marketing agency, today launched GMB Optimization Services, a Google Business Profile management service designed to help local service-area businesses build a stronger Google Maps presence and generate more calls, direction requests, and bookings through a structured 90-day optimization process. The service is available in two monthly plans starting at $549, with no long-term contracts, https://bloglingo.com/gmb-optimization-services-monthly-packages/ The service is built around three signals that Bloglingo identifies as the primary drivers of local search rankings in 2026: Entity Authority, which establishes how Google categorizes and trusts a business as the recognized local authority in its category; Behavioral Signals, real customer interactions that reinforce map pack position; and AI Visibility, which ensures businesses are recognized and recommended when buyers search on ChatGPT, Gemini, or Perplexity. Clients receive full DFY management covering audit and gap analysis, entity establishment, signal engineering, review velocity management, local link outreach, and monthly revenue-correlated reporting, without requiring any action from the business owner after an initial 30-minute onboarding call. The launch comes as AI-powered search tools increasingly shape where local consumers discover service providers, and as Google Maps ranking factors have grown more dependent on profile authority, behavioral engagement, and cross-platform entity recognition. Bloglingo's audit process typically identifies between 12 and 18 specific signal gaps in Google Business Profiles that owners believe are already complete; gaps that consistently explain why businesses with weaker market presence rank above better-established competitors in local search results. "Local businesses are losing calls to competitors who are not better at what they do; they just have a more connected presence on Google," said Joseph Nyamache, Founder and CEO of Bloglingo. "We built this service to close that gap systematically, using the signals that actually move rankings in 2026, not the activity metrics most agencies report on." GMB Optimization Services is offered in two monthly plans. Local Authority, at $549 per month, covers the Local Presence Audit and SWOT Analysis, Entity Authority Engineering, Behavioral Signal Optimization, Review Velocity and Competitor Defense, revenue-correlated reporting, and full GMB profile management. Market Sovereignty, at $997 per month, adds Local Content Architecture, AI Visibility Engineering, local outreach and link placement, and revenue attribution tracking. Both plans follow a structured 90-day engagement. During onboarding, Bloglingo defines specific, measurable benchmarks for each client based on the Local Presence Audit findings and the competitive landscape, tied to verifiable actions such as calls from the profile, direction requests, and booking clicks. If those client-specific benchmarks are not met within 90 days, the engagement continues at no additional cost until they are. No long-term contracts are required, and clients retain full account ownership throughout the engagement. Founding-rate pricing is available to clients who enroll during the launch period. GMB Optimization Services is available now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gX49ND1nHug About Bloglingo: Bloglingo is a digital marketing agency for small business growth, combining content strategy, intent mapping, and automation to build owned-asset systems that generate qualified leads and predictable revenue. Founded by Joseph Nyamache, the agency serves service-based businesses seeking compounding, algorithm-resistant growth built on owned digital assets. Bloglingo is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Learn more at bloglingo.com. Media Contact: Joseph Nyamache Founder and CEO, Bloglingo [email protected] 817-318-7610 bloglingo.com
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