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We Let AI Run Our Marketing Strategy for a Week (And yes… we have notes.)

There are a lot of conversations right now about AI in marketing. Some people are cautiously experimenting, and some have dived all the way in, proudly handing over the keys. So, in the spirit of curiosity, we decided to try something: We tasked AI with creating our marketing strategy for one week. No guardrails. No edits. Just prompts in, outputs out. Here’s what happened and what it taught us.

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The Wendt Agency April 23, 2026
Business
Merle McLeish

Adapting Through the Ages: Q&A With Our Media Buyer 

There aren’t many people who can say they’ve spent nearly three decades at the same company—much less at an ad agency that’s been around since sliced bread hit the shelves. Lucky for us, we have Merle. Officially, she’s our Media Buyer. Unofficially? She’s Wendt’s resident history keeper, snack drawer curator, and all-around low-key legend.

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Merle McLeish November 13, 2025
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Sheena Annala

How to Maintain Your Brand

A strong brand is more than design elements or a clever tagline—it’s the story you tell and the connection you build. Every interaction shapes how your audience sees you, which is why consistency matters…

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Sheena Annala September 30, 2025
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The Wendt Agency

Marketing Lingo 101: Your Go-To Guide

User-generated content, engagement rate, native content articles. Whether you’re trying to boost your marketing vocab, wow at your next meeting, or impress your boss (no judgment), we’ve got the go-to guide to get you there! Grab your notecards—we’re covering everything from banner ads to media kits…yes, they still make those.

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The Wendt Agency August 27, 2025
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Dallas Miller

Fostering Workplace Fun: Q&A with our Administrative Coordinator

Chicken suits, patio hangs, the occasional corn hole tournament—behind Wendt’s 96 years of excellence is a culture that values joy just as much as it does hard work. And few embody that spirit better than our administrative coordinator (and resident Bob Ross impressionist), Dallas. While her task load is a balancing act across our accounting, media, and production departments, where she really shines is bringing the fun (and a spontaneous dance party) to all the moments in between. From staying organized to keeping things light, Dallas is breaking down the heart, humor, and hustle behind her day-to-day.

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Dallas Miller August 1, 2025
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The Wendt Agency

Social Media & Kids: Advice from a Digital Strategist (and Mom)

A digital strategist and parent, Jennifer Mckee offers a unique look at the challenges social media poses for kids growing up in a screen-saturated world. As an expert in the world of social, Jennifer draws on insider knowledge of how platforms are designed and gives us a thoughtful, experience-based guide to raising kids in the age of algorithms.

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The Wendt Agency June 30, 2025
Clients
Tyson Hudock

Creating Intentional Partnerships: Q&A with our Account Manager

What does it take to build meaningful connections? According to Tyson, our rockstar account manager – a lot of heart, great food, and a willingness to go above and beyond. From managing budgets and writing proposals to taking client calls, Tyson brings a giving spirit to every task, redefining what it means to truly “embrace the charge.” How has that shaped our clients’ success? In more ways than one. Keep reading to learn more about Tyson, what fuels his drive, and how AI can play a part in it all.

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Tyson Hudock May 23, 2025
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We Let AI Run Our Marketing Strategy for a Week (And yes… we have notes.)

There are a lot of conversations right now about AI in marketing. Some people are cautiously experimenting, and some have dived all the way in, proudly handing over the keys. So, in the spirit of curiosity, we decided to try something: We tasked AI with creating our marketing strategy for one week. No guardrails. No edits. Just prompts in, outputs out. Here’s what happened and what it taught us.

Read More »
April 23, 2026
Business

Adapting Through the Ages: Q&A With Our Media Buyer 

There aren’t many people who can say they’ve spent nearly three decades at the same company—much less at an ad agency that’s been around since sliced bread hit the shelves. Lucky for us, we have Merle. Officially, she’s our Media Buyer. Unofficially? She’s Wendt’s resident history keeper, snack drawer curator, and all-around low-key legend.

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November 13, 2025
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Marketing motivation and Wendt shenanigans worthy of a subscription.
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The Wendt Agency

We Let AI Run Our Marketing Strategy for a Week (And yes… we have notes.)

There are a lot of conversations right now about AI in marketing. Some people are cautiously experimenting, and some have dived all the way in, proudly handing over the keys. So, in the spirit of curiosity, we decided to try something: We tasked AI with creating our marketing strategy for one week. No guardrails. No edits. Just prompts in, outputs out. Here’s what happened and what it taught us.

Read More »
The Wendt Agency April 23, 2026
Business
Merle McLeish

Adapting Through the Ages: Q&A With Our Media Buyer 

There aren’t many people who can say they’ve spent nearly three decades at the same company—much less at an ad agency that’s been around since sliced bread hit the shelves. Lucky for us, we have Merle. Officially, she’s our Media Buyer. Unofficially? She’s Wendt’s resident history keeper, snack drawer curator, and all-around low-key legend.

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Merle McLeish November 13, 2025