Last year, we made some bold marketing predictions for 2025 and today we’re circling back to see which ones actually hit and which ones missed the mark. From community centered marketing and human first brands to SEO, video, and the rise of AI, we’re breaking down what truly shifted and what surprised us the most. Then we’re looking ahead to 2026 with a few unfiltered predictions about where marketing is really headed next. If you like honest takes, real world examples, and a little hindsight mixed with forward thinking, this episode is a fun one to press play on.

Episode Show Notes: https://duocollective.com/blog/2026-predictions

Links Mentioned in This Episode:

#153: https://duocollective.com/blog/seo-branding-and-marketing-predictions-for-2025

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SEO can feel like a giant question mark, especially when everyone online is telling you something different. In today’s episode, we’re simplifying the whole thing and walking you through exactly where to start with SEO without the jargon or overwhelm. We break it down into three clear stages so you can stop spinning, focus on what actually matters right now, and build momentum instead of stress. If SEO has been sitting on your to do list because you do not know where to begin, this episode is your permission slip to start simple and move forward with confidence!

Episode Show Notes: https://duocollective.com/blog/seo-foundations

Links Mentioned in This Episode: https://duocollective.com/seo-on-tap

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We cannot believe we’re saying this… Duo On Air just hit 200 episodes. To celebrate, we’re taking you on a walk down memory lane with 10 must-listen episodes that shaped Duo, sparked the biggest conversations, and continue to help business owners build brands that actually work. From branding clarity and SEO foundations to mindset shifts, partnerships, and sustainable growth, these episodes still hit just as hard today.

Tune in for our favorite throwback episodes, why they still matter, and how they connect to where your business is headed next. Whether you’re brand new here or have been listening since episode one, this one feels like a big group hug. Thanks for being part of the Duo community. Here’s to the next 200!

Links Mentioned in This Episode:

#7: https://duocollective.com/blog/brand-strategy-vs-brand-design/

#73: https://duocollective.com/blog/backlinks-will-improve-your-seo

#88: https://duocollective.com/blog/how-many-channels-to-market-your-business

#102: https://duocollective.com/blog/website-pages-you-didnt-know-you-needed-for-seo

#129: https://duocollective.com/blog/what-comes-first-seo-or-branding-services

#161: https://duocollective.com/blog/biggest-seo-mistakes

#186: https://duocollective.com/blog/seo-is-dead-why-seo-is-actually-less-complicated-today

#171: https://duocollective.com/blog/creating-habits-that-stick

#92: https://duocollective.com/blog/importance-of-nervous-system-health-as-an-entrepreneur

Episode Show Notes: https://duocollective.com/blog/best-episodes-of-duo-on-air

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