WJR Business Beat

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Oct 2026

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WJR Business Beat as heard on 760 WJR, hosted by Guy Gordon and StartupNation's founder and CEO, Jeff Sloan.

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November 5, 20261 min

Michigan Celebrates Small Business Summit

The 2027 Michigan Celebrates Small Business Summit is seeking speakers, creating an opportunity for anyone looking to get in front of Michigan's small business community to share what you know to support small businesses. The summit will take place on April 19th, 2027, in East Lansing. Interested in learning more or submitting a proposal to speak, you must do so by November 13th, 2026. Go to michigancelebrates.org to learn more and submit your proposal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 20, 20261 min

Shift Away From television Viewing Continues

Mobile news consumption among younger viewers is substantial. Older viewers are also migrating to more consumption on their mobile platforms, as the report estimates that 108 million US adults watch news video on their phones daily. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 19, 20262 min

Americans Grown Weary of AI Generated Marketing Messaging

Abby Tingle published a story in The Marketing Insider. While using AI in your marketing initiatives can create all kinds of efficiencies and provide important insights and intelligence that help shape your ad campaigns, the fact is Americans are growing weary of AI when it comes to brands who use it overtly to generate marketing messaging. As she puts it, "AI fatigue is growing, and consumers are more skeptical of brands who use it." The inevitable result, disillusioned customers who are not loyal customers any longer. And losing loyalty amongst your customer base can force you into having to pay to earn or earn back every customer you've already earned, and that is costly. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 16, 20262 min

Advertisers Search for the Right Marketing Mix

Many advertisers are actively experimenting with new strategies and platforms. Nearly two-thirds of marketers anticipate that generative AI will play a major role in brand recommendations, and seventy-five percent plan to increase their investment in AI assistance next year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 15, 20262 min

Marketing Departments Spend Breakdown

E-commerce brands expect to spend sixty-three cents of every new marketing dollar they're going to spend on artificial intelligence and cashback apps, according to the study. This shift away from more traditional marketing channels is being driven by consumers pressed by inflation and the ability to turn to AI in significant ways across the marketing department spectrum. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 14, 20261 min

Worlds Most Innovative Countries in 2026

Where the world's most innovative people are, likely creating the next most innovative companies, look to Switzerland, Sweden, and the United States at the head of the class. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 13, 20262 min

Influencer Marketing Important in the Marketing Mix

Influencer marketing proving effective today for business as it becomes more and more of a cornerstone in the modern marketing mix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 9, 20262 min

Verizon Digital Ready Small Business Support Program

Startuppnation.com has partnered with Verizon to provide you with access to the program. Go to startuppnation.com/verizon-landing to sign up for free and start taking advantage of this amazing program today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 8, 20261 min

US Chamber of Commerce Announces the Opportunity to Work

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is taking the support of small businesses directly to communities across the country through its six-week Opportunity Tour, for which they'll be visiting 20 states to hear from business owners and discuss the challenges facing entrepreneurs today. Tom Sullivan, Senior VP of Small Business Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, says that the initiative is focused on having conversations with business owners and communities while making the case for free enterprise and its role in supporting employers, employees, and local economies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 7, 20262 min

Metas Muse App Gains Significant Traction

The success of Meta's Muse app has been driven by the public's interest in using AI for personal tasks and by Facebook's ability to so readily and effectively reach its current customer base. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.