<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Flint Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flint Group]]></description><link>https://www.flint-group.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:45:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.flint-group.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What’s really holding back your content marketing in the age of AI? (It might be you.)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Struggling with content in the AI era? Learn why weak strategy, inconsistent voice, and poor SEO are holding you back.]]></description><link>https://www.flint-group.com/post/what-s-really-holding-back-your-content-marketing-in-the-age-of-ai-it-might-be-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69eba73a04fc81dfe2596dc7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:58:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b4563_5b868c715e664e55bb9cfd5a1a165b9a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Larson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why playing it safe is hurting your bank's marketing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most bank marketers aren't struggling because they took too many risks. They're struggling because they didn't take enough, and their campaigns are invisible as a result.]]></description><link>https://www.flint-group.com/post/why-playing-it-safe-is-hurting-your-bank-s-marketing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e94066b17cf497ceb1f00c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:56:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b4563_f97218385e704b0b8545bf910820ad14~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Morrow</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From HQ to jobsite: Fixing the disconnect between corporate and dealers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most manufacturing brands have a marketing gap between corporate strategy and local dealer execution. Flint Group breaks down why the handoff breaks and how to fix it before it costs you market share.]]></description><link>https://www.flint-group.com/post/from-hq-to-jobsite-fixing-the-disconnect-between-corporate-and-dealers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e7968517f3e76752057565</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:11:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b4563_ee7e5a5a459f4bd1b0f8b662e78f9453~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carlos Ocampo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[In‑person is back: The new era of public relations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover why in‑person events are redefining public relations in 2026. 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They are getting an answer – generated by AI, drawing on everything it already knows about the businesses in your market.]]></description><link>https://www.flint-group.com/post/ai-search-is-changing-local-visibility-what-dealers-and-franchise-operators-need-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dd58c2602a28f5308a8c05</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:13:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b4563_2051d57225234990aa68171b7196222a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kaia Watkins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tips for creating the perfect e-commerce email]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creating ecommerce emails that stand out takes more than good design – this guide covers expert tips on high-level copy, imagery, promotional overlay and CTAs.]]></description><link>https://www.flint-group.com/post/tips-for-creating-the-perfect-e-commerce-email</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d55baff2ad0bf9f6ff629b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:48:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b4563_67cc943d1a7a47f8921ee7d49b753c43~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Arturo Saavedra</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Culture doesn't take a recession ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leading through difficult times challenges leaders in all kinds of ways. 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