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Welcome back to Part 2 of Digital Marketing RoWhy's budget planning series!

Shannon Allen and Krystal Vivian continue their deep dive into the biggest trends reshaping digital marketing in 2026 and what they mean for your budget.

If you've been hearing buzzwords like AI search, connected TV, and content optimization but aren't sure how they actually impact your bottom line, this episode cuts through the noise. Shannon and Krystal explore how consumer behavior is fundamentally changing the way people find and research businesses, why certain marketing channels are becoming more critical while others are evolving, and what it really takes to build an integrated strategy that follows your customers wherever they are.

They also tackle the real question every business owner should be asking: how do you actually measure success and calculate ROI in this new landscape?

Whether you're rethinking your entire marketing approach or just trying to figure out where to invest next, this episode will help you separate what's actually worth your time and money from what's just hype. Listen for straight talk, real examples, and the strategic thinking you need to make 2026 your best year yet.

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Welcome back to Part 2 of Digital Marketing RoWhy's budget planning series!
Shannon Allen and Krystal Vivian continue their deep dive into the biggest trends reshaping digital marketing in 2026 and what they mean for your budget.
If you've been hearing buzzwords like AI search, connected TV, and content optimization but aren't sure how they actually impact your bottom line, this episode cuts through the noise. Shannon and Krystal explore how consumer behavior is fundamentally changing the way people find and research businesses, why certain marketing channels are becoming more critical while others are evolving, and what it really takes to build an integrated strategy that follows your customers wherever they are.
They also tackle the real question every business owner should be asking: how do you actually measure success and calculate ROI in this new landscape?
Whether you're rethinking your entire marketing approach or just trying to figure out where to invest next, this episode will help you separate what's actually worth your time and money from what's just hype. Listen for straight talk, real examples, and the strategic thinking you need to make 2026 your best year yet.
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<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/federateddigitalsolutions/">Federated Digital Solutions on LinkedIn</a>

As a business owner, you likely have two main questions every time someone starts talking about marketing: why should I care about this, and will this drive revenue?

Digital Marketing ROWhy? is the podcast for you. Your host Shannon Allen is here to answer all your burning questions about digital marketing, breaking down every topic to get to the heart of “why is this important to me and why should I care?” She’ll also connect digital marketing tactics to your bottom line.

With more than 25 years of marketing experience, Shannon is passionate about educating her clients and other business owners about all things digital marketing so they can make the most money for their business through marketing. She understands that if it doesn’t come back to ROI, then it’s not important.

Each month, Shannon and another marketing expert or business owner will have a conversation about the hottest digital marketing topics that everyone is talking about and hear case studies about how business owners and marketers drove ROI with their marketing. We’ll also share weekly quick tips and insights so you’re always up to date on the latest in this crazy digital marketing world.

As a business owner, you likely have two main questions every time someone starts talking about marketing: why should I care about this, and will this drive revenue?
Digital Marketing ROWhy? is the podcast for you. Your host Shannon Allen is here to answer all your burning questions about digital marketing, breaking down every topic to get to the heart of “why is this important to me and why should I care?” She’ll also connect digital marketing tactics to your bottom line.
With more than 25 years of marketing experience, Shannon is passionate about educating her clients and other business owners about all things digital marketing so they can make the most money for their business through marketing. She understands that if it doesn’t come back to ROI, then it’s not important.
Each month, Shannon and another marketing expert or business owner will have a conversation about the hottest digital marketing topics that everyone is talking about and hear case studies about how business owners and marketers drove ROI with their marketing. We’ll also share weekly quick tips and insights so you’re always up to date on the latest in this crazy digital marketing world.

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