Industry News Archives - Mad Fish Digital

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by Nicole Niederhofer

May 20, 2025

Why US Brands Should Care About The European Accessibility Act (EAA)

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by Mad Fish Digital

March 7, 2025

AI-Powered Advertising: The Ethical Use of AI in Paid Media

by Jenna Finberg

February 20, 2025

Considerations for Using AI-Generated Images in Marketing

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by Suu Ng

February 4, 2025

Why Strong Branding & Design Matter More Than Ever in Paid Advertising

by Mad Fish Digital

January 16, 2025

TikTok Ban: Advertising FAQ

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by Jenna Finberg

November 15, 2024

Introduction to AI Ethics in Digital Design

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by Jessica Martinez

October 24, 2024

Stop Chasing AI Overviews, Focus on SEO Fundamentals

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by Jessica Martinez

October 22, 2024

Navigating AI Ethics in SEO: Balancing Innovation with Responsibility

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by Jasmine Paul

September 3, 2024

Navigating the Ethics of AI in Content Creation

by Marcus Yoo

August 13, 2024

Get To Know Meta AI, Your New Digital Helper

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