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In the mid-to-late 20th century, print magazines and newspapers were absolute powerhouses. Because readers sat down with a publication deliberately on a train, at the kitchen table, or in a waiting room and advertisers had a captive audience. Some of these commercials or print ads might still be a hit today, while others might get someone fired if they were proposed in a client meeting. But they're certainly entertaining
On paper, expanding a food brand between the US and Australia looks like a surefire win. Both are wealthy, English-speaking Western nations
with a massive appreciation for burgers, barbecues, and convenient dining.
Yet, the corporate graveyard is filled with cross-continental flops. Most recently, Australian favorite Guzman y Gomez (GYG)
conceded a $13 million operating loss and pulled the pin on its major US expansion plans, while the US chain Carl’s Jr.
plunged into voluntary administration within Australia.
For the last decade, we’ve all been obsessed with ranking #1 or at least the 1st page on Google. We’ve spent countless hours on SEO, backlinks, and keyword density on top of 'paying to play'. But if you’ve noticed the landscape shifting, you’re not imagining it.
We have entered the era of the AI-Answer Engine. When a customer asks a question like "Who is the best local provider for X?" AI platforms
like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Perplexity aren't just giving them a list of links.
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