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Field notes from the AI marketing thesis.

Practical writing on AI agents, industrial-scale SEO, and the new shape of marketing for businesses growing past their first ceiling. Published weekly. Built on the same content engine we run for clients — proof, not promise.

520 articles a year. · Three authors. · Three categories. · Read in 4–8 minutes.
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Industry Thesis · 7 min read

Why Marketing Agencies That Don’t Adopt AI Will Not Survive 2027

AI marketing agency survival is no longer optional. See why the billing model is broken, what the economics look like, and what agencies must do before 2027.

02
Websites · 9 min read

How to Build a Website That Ranks and Converts in 2026

A website that ranks and converts is one unified system, not two projects. Here's the architecture, mechanics, and sequencing that actually works in 2026.

03
SEO + GEO · 8 min read

Why Brand Mentions Now Outperform Backlinks for GEO

Brand mentions in GEO now drive AI citations more than backlinks do. Here's the mechanics behind the shift and what marketing directors should do about it.

04
AI Agents · 7 min read

Why Multi-Step AI Workflows Beat One-Prompt Tools

AI workflow automation built in chained steps outperforms single-prompt tools on accuracy, cost, and scale. Here's the architecture and economics behind it.

05
Industry Thesis · 9 min read

How AI Is Reshaping the Legal Industry Billing Model

AI legal billing is dismantling the hourly rate model. Here's what's replacing it and how founders can use the shift to cut costs now.

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Websites · 7 min read

The Lead-Gen Website vs. the Brand Website: Which One Do You Need

Lead-gen vs brand website: the wrong choice costs you pipeline or deal size. Here's how to decide which one your business actually needs right now.

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SEO + GEO · 8 min read

The GEO Keyword Strategy: How to Be the Answer, Not a Result

A GEO keyword strategy targets AI citations, not rankings. Learn the mechanics behind how generative engines select sources — and how to own that layer.

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AI Agents · 8 min read

How an AI Receptionist Converts Leads at 3 AM

An AI receptionist responds in seconds, qualifies leads, and books meetings at 3 AM. Here's the architecture, economics, and failure modes you need to know.

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Industry Thesis · 7 min read

The Hidden Cost of Not Having an AI Strategy in 2026

The cost of waiting on AI strategy is compounding right now. See where it hits your margins, valuation, and competitive position — and what to do about it.

The voices behind the engine

Three authors. Three lenses. One thesis.

Every article is written by our content team and reviewed by the Studio Máté team. Each voice owns a category and writes about what they actually build for clients every week.

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Sofia Reyes
AI Strategy Lead

Sofia is part of the Studio Máté content team, writing about AI agents, automation, and how modern businesses put them to work.

Category: AI Agents
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James Okafor
Head of SEO + GEO

James is part of the Studio Máté content team, covering SEO, GEO, and the shift to generative-engine optimization.

Category: SEO + GEO
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Mira Ashford
Creative Director

Mira is part of the Studio Máté content team, writing about high-performance websites, conversion, and digital growth.

Category: Thesis & Websites
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