The content most companies are funding right now is precisely the content AI search ignores. NP Digital surveyed 500 marketers and business owners (May 2026) on which content types perform best in AI search. If your content plan is built on monthly blog posts and keyword-targeted information pages, the data says most of that spend…

Location can be a powerful tool in digital advertising. It can help organizations reach audiences in priority markets, connect with people attending relevant events, or reengage consumers based on the places they have visited. Two common approaches are geotargeting and geofencing. While the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, they refer to different campaign strategies. The…

The stories we tell have the power to foster understanding, inspire change, and bring communities together. Few people understood that more than Andrew Roberts. An artist, creator, and passionate advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, Andrew co-founded the Virginia Queer Film Festival alongside his husband, Eric Hause, with a vision of creating a platform where LGBTQ+…

The disconnect between leaders’ enthusiasm for AI efficiency and consumer fatigue with AI-generated content is a clear signal that we’ve been too short-sighted about AI use cases. The good news: short-sightedness is correctable.  The more interesting truth about AI in the workforce isn’t that: It’s that the advantage won’t come from using AI everywhere, it’ll…

An effective marketing agency is integral to the success of your business, whether that’s a strong partner to your existing internal marketing department or sole leader moving your brand forward. Many of these relationships begin and companies stick with their agency partner out of familiarity or to avoid having to onboard a new agency. However,…

Highlights: Most conversations about AI-generated marketing focus on quality. They should also focus on differentiation. Poor-quality content is dangerous but content that makes a brand indistinguishable from its competitors is just as dangerous. The risk isn’t just bad marketing. The risk is becoming forgettable. A brand’s success depends on differentiation, but AI’s strength is identifying…

For years, the digital marketing world has been obsessed with SEO, the art of ranking on page one of Google. But the landscape is shifting. We are moving from a world of “search results” to a world of answers.  At Qantm Creative, we’re looking ahead at how brands survive and thrive when AI models like…

Email continues to be one of the most reliable, high-impact items in your marketing toolkit, and for good reason. It’s direct, personal, and when it’s done well, it works. But that access also comes with a challenge: you’re showing up in the same space as dozens (if not hundreds) of other messages, all competing for…

At Qantm Creative, we believe the smallest ideas can create the largest ripple effects. This approach to marketing means no detail is too small, and no shift in thinking is too subtle to matter. Creative processes are evolving faster than ever. New platforms, tools, and expectations are reshaping how brands communicate. Audiences scroll faster, judge…

At Qantm Creative, our work has always been rooted in people, how they think, create, and lead. This month, we’re proud to celebrate two team members whose recognition reflects not only individual achievement but the broader impact of our team across Coastal Virginia and beyond. Abby Smith Named to Virginia Business 40 Under 40 Abby…

Do we still need graphic designers? AI is everywhere right now. Image generators can create visuals in seconds, writing tools can draft headlines on command, and automation promises to speed up everything from content creation to production workflows. For businesses under pressure to move faster or do more with less, AI tools are quick, accessible,…

Our Qantm Creative family is heartbroken to share that Andrew Roberts passed peacefully at home on Monday, February 16. Today, we want to honor and celebrate his life, and the lasting impact he made on our team, our clients, and our community. When our team talks about Andrew, the same words come up again and…