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The Journal

Notes on growth and experience.

Short, opinionated writing from Marc and Andrea, what we're seeing across SEO, brand growth, and luxury client experience.

October 6, 2026sensory marketing

Sensory Marketing for the Holiday Season: How to Use Scent, Music and Light in Your Store (What the Research Says)

Scent, music, light and touch change how long customers stay and what they buy. What the research shows and how to prepare your store for December, step by step.

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October 2, 2026whatsapp

WhatsApp AI Agents for Business in 2026: What Meta Business Agent Does, What It Costs and How to Set It Up Well

Meta now lets any business put an AI agent on WhatsApp. What Meta Business Agent can do, how token pricing works, when it is enough and when you need a custom setup.

Marc KakhiaRead the Piece →
September 29, 2026customer service

How to Create a Customer Service Protocol for Your Store (With an Example)

How to create a customer service protocol for your store: the seven key moments, a ready-to-adapt example, and how to get your team to actually use it.

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September 29, 2026local seo

How to Get Your Business on Google in 2026: A Practical Guide to Business Profile and Local SEO

A step-by-step guide to getting your business on Google Search and Maps: Business Profile, reviews, photos and your website. What actually moves local rankings.

Marc KakhiaRead the Piece →
September 29, 2026mystery shopping

Mystery Shopping: What It Is, How It Works and What to Evaluate in Your Store

What a mystery shopper is, what to evaluate during a store visit, and how to turn the report into better sales without turning it into a blame hunt.

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September 17, 2026clienteling

Why Clienteling Is the Growth Lever Luxury Brands Keep Underrating in 2026

Millennials and Gen Z will be 75% of luxury buyers in 2026, and under half are satisfied with in-store service. Why clienteling is the growth lever.

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September 16, 2026seo

AI Search and the Future of SEO in 2026: What Actually Changed

Zero-click search, AI Overviews and Generative Engine Optimization are reshaping SEO in 2026. What the data shows, and what it means for your growth.

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