Discover the seismic shifts that have rocked the digital marketing world as our hosts Jason, Maria, and Miriam, guide you through the transformative events of the past five years. We're unmasking the effects of the pandemic that shoved businesses into the online arena, escalating competition, and driving up ad costs. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. We're talking about the social media juggernaut's leap with the rise of TikTok, forcing platforms to adapt with a newfound emphasis on video content. It's a battleground out there, and we're arming you with the insights to navigate it. As the chatter online grows louder, we dissect the role of AI in content generation and its double-edged sword for small businesses vying to be heard. Jason stresses the art of tailoring content to captivate your ideal client amidst a noisy digital landscape. With ad prices soaring and lead quality waning, we confront the real struggle businesses face on social media. It's not just about brand awareness but fostering authentic connections and sparking genuine engagement. Join us for this captivating conversation, and gear up to elevate your digital marketing game to new heights. If you would like to get the links and show notes for this episode, click on the link below: https://www.designerdiscussions.com/episodes/episode-111-How-Marketing-has-changed-over-the-course-of-the-last-5-years Transform your marketing with Designer Discussions Academy. In weekly face-to-face sessions, we equip busy business owners with cutting-edge PR strategies, marketing insights, and time-saving tools to not just work in your business, but on your business. Join us to outshine competitors and elevate your business. Join us for our weekly live sessions and workshops: https://www.designerdiscussionsmarketing.studio/pages/academy Designer Discussions is an educational interior design podcast on marketing, PR and related business topics. We also provide in-depth, actionable products in the Marketing Studio including time-saving templates and guides to help design professionals grow their businesses. Download our FREE Client Avatar Guide https://designerdiscussionsmarketing.studio/store. Designer Discussions is a partnership of three experts: Jason Lockhart, CEO of KABMS; Maria Martin, founder of DesignAppy; and Mirjam Lippuner, founder of Get Ink DIY