Recognized Interactive Marketing Advisors Leaders 2025

With over two decades of experience shaping and scaling digital ecosystems for enterprise and franchise brands, I specialize in the intersection of SEO, AI-Search (AIO), GEO, and structured data strategy — transforming complex algorithms and emerging AI behaviors into actionable, measurable business growth. As a technical strategist and AI adoption leader, I bridge data, content, and automation to future-proof digital visibility. My work focuses on how AI-driven search, voice interfaces, and structured data are redefining discoverability, authority, and conversion — both for brands and the evolving user experience. I’ve led cross-disciplinary teams delivering top-tier results across hundreds of markets, aligning marketing operations, content systems, and analytics pipelines with modern AI-search readiness standards. My approach blends creative insight with analytical rigor, ensuring each initiative contributes to a unified performance architecture — from schema-first frameworks and entity optimization to AI-assisted content production and voice-search strategy. Recognized for thought leadership in SEO innovation, AI implementation, and structured data excellence, I actively contribute to advancing the dialogue around where organic search, automation, and generative models converge. Core Expertise: SEO & AI-Search (AIO) • Local & GEO Optimization • Structured Data & Schema Architecture • Voice Search & Conversational AI • Content Intelligence Systems • Technical SEO • Data-Driven Strategy & Analytics • AI Implementation & Automation Leadership

Mike Montague is the founder of Avenue9, a Human-First AI Marketing® agency, which helps companies scale growth with his Human+AI Capability Map™. He is known for practical frameworks that turn AI into a trained teammate rather than a generic content tool, helping teams increase productivity, improve customer experience, and build trust at scale. He has worked with global brands including LinkedIn, HubSpot, Uber, ThermoFisher Scientific, Sandler, Jiffy Lube, Zoom, Bud Light, and the Kansas City Chiefs, and now, he uses his decades of past marketing experience and the AI tools of the future to help small businesses SMBs market like big brands. Mike is the author of the upcoming book Human-First AI Marketing. His previous books, Playful Humans was an Amazon #1 Best-Seller in the Happiness category, and LinkedIn The Sandler Way was a collaboration between LinkedIn and Sandler sales training that was downloaded by more than 80,000 people. Mike is an accomplished speaker and entertainer, performing on over 3,000 stages as a keynote speaker, game show host, and radio DJ, including performing with Billy Idol, Frankie Valli, and speaking at industry-leading events like Inbound and ATD. He has interviewed over 1,000 sales, marketing, and leadership experts on his multiple business podcasts, which have collectively garnered over 4 million downloads. As a former web developer of over 200 websites, he also regularly speaks about SEO and the transition to AEO (Answer Engine Optimization). He is widely known for a simple philosophy: AI should amplify authenticity, not replace it with automation. His work centers on turning AI into a trained teammate that enhances human creativity, judgment, and connection. Quote Angles and Talking Points for Journalists - Why AI is intensifying work instead of reducing it, and what leaders should do about it - The difference between AI as a tool and AI as a trained teammate - How small businesses can compete with enterprise marketing teams using AI - Why trust is replacing traffic as the primary growth metric - The rise of Answer Engine Optimization and how AI is changing discovery - How to redesign marketing roles for the Human+AI era - The risks of generic AI content and how to preserve brand voice - What executives get wrong about AI adoption and productivity - How to build human connection at scale with AI systems Short Bio or Introduction: Introduction Mike Montague is a leading voice in Human-First AI Marketing. His company, Avenue9, is an AI-powered marketing agency helping small businesses scale without burning bridges or blowing out their budgets. Mike has worked with giant brands like LinkedIn, Uber, Zoom, Bud Light, and the Kansas City Chiefs. He’s authored two books: LinkedIn The Sandler Way and Playful Humans, and his podcasts have over 4 million downloads. Now, he uses his decades of past marketing experience and the AI tools of the future to help small businesses amplify their marketing impact.

Your customers are changing how they search. Is your brand ready? Sandy Rowley is an AI SEO strategist, creator of The Rowley SEO Maneuver (Authority Hijack SEO™) — also known as the SEO Hijack Method — and author of The Little Black Book of SEO: Get Ranked or Get Lost. She is the founder of AIseo.seoauditservice.com and RenoWebDesigner.com, a digital agency recognized by Clutch, UpCity, and Google as a top-rated SEO firm. With over 27 years of experience across hundreds of industries, Sandy has navigated every major evolution in search — from early Google algorithms to today’s AI-driven results. Her proprietary methodology, the Rowley SEO Maneuver, redefined how brands capture visibility by positioning themselves directly within the authority flow of competitors — without paid advertising. Today, she is applying those same principles to the next frontier: AI search inclusion. Sandy works directly with founders, emerging brands, and growth-stage companies to solve the visibility problems that cost them leads, trust, and market share. Using her SEO Hijack Method adapted for AI, she identifies where platforms like Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Perplexity currently overlook or misrepresent a brand — then builds strategies that place her clients directly inside the answers. Her approach goes beyond traditional SEO. It’s about: Understanding how authority is constructed Identifying gaps competitors don’t see Positioning brands where AI systems pull their information Her clients aren’t looking for more SEO noise. They want clarity. Strategy. Results. They want to become the brand that AI recommends — not the one buried in the links. Sandy is based in Reno, Nevada, and works with clients globally.

I help CEOs, Founders, and Visionary Leaders transform their digital presence from a cost centre into their most powerful profit engine. I believe a leader's brand shouldn't just be seen, it should drive business. That’s why I go beyond basic design to build strategic online systems that blend creative storytelling with smart automation, AI, and performance marketing, delivering not just visibility, but measurable ROI. How I Create Scalable Growth & Lasting Impact → Build Authority-Focused Personal Brands: Blending strategic storytelling with SEO to transform leaders into recognised voices who inspire trust and measurable growth. → I build automated growth systems that transform your digital presence into a self-sustaining sales engine, operating 24/7 beyond the limits of ad spend. → Strategic Content & Brand Marketing: Developing Content Strategies, Brand Designs, and Marketing Campaigns that amplify visibility, trust, and conversions. → Ghostwriting for Thought Leaders: Shaping powerful, authentic narratives that elevate your voice, build authority, and position you as a trusted industry leader across digital and editorial platforms. Results: •Proven Impact for Clients: Reduced Customer Acquisition Cost by 60% by replacing paid ads with a Seo personal brand system. •Achieved 5x higher engagement on a founder’s LinkedIn content through optimised posting strategy and storytelling. •Delivered 3.5x ROI in 3 months for a skincare founder via AI-powered content, SEO, and funnel optimisation. Why Partner With Me? Because your online presence isn’t just a brand—it’s a business asset. I ensure it delivers meaning, momentum, and measurable ROI through strategy, storytelling, and systems that scale. Together, we’ll build a brand that doesn’t just tell a story, it drives revenue, builds authority, and creates lasting impact. https://seoportfolio.in/

I am a marketing strategist and growth consultant with 18+ years of experience across digital marketing, brand positioning, performance systems, and AI-led business growth. I work with businesses to improve how they are discovered, understood, and chosen in increasingly competitive and AI-influenced markets. My work focuses on the practical side of growth, how strategy, content, performance marketing, customer behavior, and AI can work together to create measurable business outcomes. Over the years, I have contributed to campaigns and growth initiatives for brands such as DHL, Walmart, BMW, and Landmark Group, while also working across technology, finance, e-commerce, hospitality, healthcare, and real estate. I am especially interested in how AI is reshaping search, content, decision journeys, and marketing operations, and how businesses can use it in a commercially useful way rather than as a trend. I bring a perspective that combines business thinking with hands-on execution, with a strong focus on clarity, growth, and real-world results.

I am a Search Strategy Advisor at Adwen Plus with over 20 years of experience in SEO and digital marketing. I help businesses grow organic traffic, improve search visibility, and generate leads through practical, result-focused strategies. My work focuses on modern search approaches, including AI SEO (AEO), content structuring, and entity-based optimization. I have worked with brands in healthcare, telemedicine, and service industries to improve their online presence and acquire customers through search. I believe in simple, execution-driven marketing combining clear content, user intent, and real-world strategies instead of theory.

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Surya Pratap Singh is a seasoned Digital Marketing Expert and Consultant with over 14+ years of hands-on experience in driving online growth and visibility for businesses of all sizes. Known online as SEOWithSurya, Surya has helped 1000+ clients globally achieve measurable results through strategic SEO, cutting-edge digital marketing, and data-driven growth strategies. As the Founder of Digital eSearch, Surya leads a results-oriented digital marketing agency dedicated to empowering brands with high-impact visibility, sustainable traffic growth, and enhanced ROI. His core expertise spans across Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Local SEO, Technical SEO, Link Building, Google Ads (PPC), Social Media Optimization (SMO), Online Reputation Management (ORM), and Maps SEO — all designed to help businesses dominate search results and grow organically.

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Ryan is a dynamic sales leader with a proven record of accelerating growth and inspiring teams to outperform expectations in the mechanical and industrial services sector. Formerly ranked among the Top 5 in the nation for Maintenance Sales at Comfort Systems USA, a Fortune 500 leader in the industry. Over more than thirteen years in technical and service-based sales, he has earned a reputation for turning ambitious revenue goals into measurable success and for building sales organizations that thrive year after year. Ryan combines strategic insight with a hands-on, coaching-driven style. He cultivates high-energy sales teams that consistently surpass performance targets, expand market share, and strengthen customer loyalty. His ability to anticipate market shifts and align creative strategies with organizational goals gives businesses a clear competitive edge. His academic foundation fuels this impact. Ryan holds a Master of Arts in Professional Writing and Rhetoric and both a Bachelor of Arts and an Associate of Applied Science in CAD/Design from the University of New Mexico. This rare blend of advanced communication expertise and technical design training enables him to translate complex ideas into powerful messages and to craft innovative, practical solutions that resonate with both clients and teams. Whether presenting to executive leadership or collaborating with front-line sales professionals, Ryan brings energy, clarity, and a results-focused mindset. He thrives on creating cultures where people are empowered to excel, customers experience exceptional value, and businesses achieve sustainable, long-term growth.

Meet Georgi Petrov, the driving force behind AIG MARKETER, a dynamic digital marketing agency. A multifaceted entrepreneur, he not only owns thriving multi-7-figure online stores but also curates insightful content on his blog at georgiadvice.com. On his YouTube channel, he generously shares his vast experience. Holding an MBA and boasting 13+ years in digital marketing, Georgi has helped countless startups, coaches, and Fortune 500 giants across 13+ markets. A Google and Meta certified pro, Georgi personifies digital success.

Currently serving as Associate Director at Marcitors and Knowledge Excel, I specialize in driving strategic initiatives in digital marketing, market research, and analytics. My role encompasses leading cross-functional teams to execute performance-driven marketing strategies, leveraging tools like Google Analytics 4 (GA4), customer data platforms (CDPs), and marketing automation systems to optimize campaign effectiveness and ROI. At Marcitors, I focus on developing integrated SEO strategies, PPC advertising campaigns, and social media management frameworks, ensuring data-backed decision-making and impactful client results. In my Knowledge Excel role, I spearhead market research projects and cross-platform tracking solutions, utilizing advanced methodologies to deliver actionable consumer insights and enhance digital transformation efforts. With expertise in marketing technology, analytics platforms, and operational optimization, I align marketing and data-driven processes to deliver measurable growth and value for diverse industries.

Steve Drury is a forward-thinking digital strategist and the founder of web-aviso, a Formby-based consultancy that has been at the forefront of search technology since 2004. Steve has transitioned from a creative background into global banking media technologies and traditional SEO to become a specialist in the next generation of digital visibility: AI Search Optimisation (AISO) and Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO). As traditional search engines evolve into AI-powered "answer engines," Steve has positioned web-aviso as a leading UK consultancy for businesses seeking to remain visible in a "zero-click" world. He specialises in ensuring that brands are not just found by algorithms, but are accurately cited, recommended, and trusted by Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google Gemini, and Bing Copilot. Steve’s approach to AI is uniquely colored by his extensive background in psychology and the mystery arts. An internationally respected author and consultant for professional mentalists and psychic entertainers, he understands the nuances of human perception and 'inner rapport' (the specialist publishing company he also runs). He applies these psychological principles to digital marketing, ensuring that AI-generated responses for his clients are framed with the right sentiment, positioning them as experts, local specialists, or trusted authorities. Corporate Rigour Meets Creative Innovation Before founding web-aviso, Steve managed EMEA region communication media divisions for one of the world's largest global banking corporations. This background in project management (incorporating ITIL and Six Sigma methodologies) allows him to provide SME clients with agency-level strategy and technical precision without the typical agency overheads.

Global Marketing and Communications Leader with significant experience in driving growth, brand, and business impact. An innovator with a mad passion for building, growing and elevating brands through storytelling, content, community, influencers, experiences, and culture. Customer advocate with a love for great creative and insights. My superpower is getting to the 20% of the activities that will drive 90% of the results. I DELIVER: Marketing Leadership - Brand Marketing - Digital/ Social Marketing - Optimize agencies, measurement, channels and tools - Global + Regional Strategy - Managing High Performing Teams Social Media: - Content Strategy - Channel Strategy - Creative Direction - Community Management - PR/ Crisis Management Influencer Marketing: - Global/ Local Influencer Strategy - Creator Contracts/ Process - Identify Impactful Creators by Brand - Agency Management Paid Media Strategy and Planning: - Optimization of Budgets/ High ROI - Integrated Campaigns - Multicultural Marketing - Customer Insights - Partner Relationships

With over 16 years of experience as a gig CMO, I've helped organizations develop sales leads and punch above their brand weight through effective content marketing and social media strategies. I have been recognized by Forbes, Marquis Who's Who, Brand Quarterly, and the American Marketing Association for my influence, thought leadership, and innovation in marketing.

Momenul Ahmad is a digital strategist and founder of SEOSiri, a firm that moves businesses beyond vanity metrics to achieve real revenue growth. He believes true digital success lies at the intersection of data-driven technical SEO and human-centric communication, turning search traffic into measurable outcomes. Through his agency, SEOSiri, Momenul architects full-funnel digital strategies that integrate cutting-edge technical expertise with persuasive, high-conversion content. His approach is built on a deep understanding of search engine algorithms, user behavior, and the core principles of brand authority. His core expertise includes: Technical & On-Page SEO: Ensuring flawless site architecture, maximum crawlability, and advanced Schema implementation for search dominance. Content Strategy & SEO Copywriting: Crafting high-conversion content that builds authority, answers user intent, and drives action. Local & International SEO: Scaling brand presence effectively, from targeting local customers to expanding into global markets. Future-Ready Optimization: Specializing in the next wave of search, including Voice Search Optimization & Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). Proven Expertise & Industry Recognition Momenul's strategic vision has been proven in practice. His work includes transforming the NazrulSangeet cultural archive into a global authority through sophisticated bilingual SEO & architecting a B2B lead generation engine from the ground up for OrganicAgriPro As a respected thought leader, his insights are featured in industry publications like HubSpot (Top Contributor), Muckrack (Verified Digital Journalist) & UZABASE verified Experts. He holds advanced certifications from HubSpot in both SEO & Digital Marketing, Google Project Management Professional Certification. Available for Expert Commentary Momenul is available to provide clear, actionable, and forward-thinking insights for journalists on the following topics: The business impact of technical SEO on revenue and lead generation. The future of search, including AI's role in Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and Voice Search. Effective content marketing strategies that build trust and convert. Common SEO mistakes businesses make and how to fix them. Digital strategy for B2B vs. cultural heritage projects. For journalists seeking expert insights that connect technical SEO to tangible business strategy, Momenul Ahmad offers a clear, authoritative voice available for hire.

Michelle Ngome is a marketing strategist, community builder, and advocate for inclusive entrepreneurship. In 2019, she founded the African American Marketing Association (AAMA), a nonprofit dedicated to educating, empowering, and elevating Black marketers, creatives, and entrepreneurs. Under her leadership, AAMA has become a national network with signature programs such as the Business of Marketing Bootcamp and Marketing For The Culture Summit, both designed to bridge equity gaps in professional development and small business advocacy.

I help B2B SaaS companies create and execute influencer-generated content strategies that drive demand generation. As the founder and principal influencer marketing consultant at 551 Media, LLC and over 12 years of experience in B2B influencer marketing, I have developed a proprietary method to identify and recruit influencers who impact the decision-making of your buyers and create content that addresses their questions, problems, and values. My mission is to help you build brand affinity and nurture demand by engaging influencers who positively position your brand in the minds of your ideal customers. I also train your team to work with influencers effectively and repurpose influencer-generated content for your marketing campaigns. I work with venture-backed B2B and SaaS companies from series B to public, and I value staying close to the influencers, the work, and you. If you are looking for a strategic partner who can help you leverage the power of influencers to grow your business, let's connect.

I have a decade of SEO skills that span technical, on-page, off-page, local, reputation management, video, social optimizations, and international SEO. Integrating search presence intelligence (SPI) into a company is my specialty. Basically a special operation ace identifying the how, when, what, and where to occupy page one organic results on search engines with the right content types. I believe succeeding on search engines is a company wide endeavor. My motto is SEO actually stands for Simply Every-One. As such, the aspect of my career that I have loved the most has been teaching SEO skills and how they apply in different departments such as product development, product marketing, Content Contributors, Video, Development, UX, CX, Product PR, Public Relations, Thought Leadership, HR, Compliance, and Social. The payoff is seeing those departments come back and say we are experiencing so much more success by using these new skills! Let’s Connect!

Leader in Marketing & Communications Strategy, Brand Development & Client Management. I possess a unique blend of cross‑functional expertise to provide innovative, results‑oriented solutions coupled with a strategic, creative, and proactive mindset. As an inspiring, loyalty‑ and trust‑building leader, I have built and led teams through change management with passion, collaboration, and innovative thinking. My background as a leader in sales and marketing, cross‑functional project management, and team and employee management, across both for‑profit and not‑for‑profit organizations, makes me a versatile and impactful professional able to drive organizational growth, strengthen brand presence, and deliver measurable results in fast-paced, dynamic, and evolving environments.