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Michael Morrison
As a strategic partner in the development of business strategy, branding, new products, client loyalty, and improved customer experience, Michael works at the enterprise and business unit level to build authentic, compelling brands and drive revenue growth. As a former company president with a history of P&L ownership, he brings a holistic approach to collaborating with sales, legal and compliance, and key stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet the needs of a diverse clientele and their unique audiences. In addition, Michael’s inside-out branding work has been recognized for its impact on employee engagement and operating performance.
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The Contrarian Brand Play: Why Right Now Is the Best Time to Invest in Brand
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | Posted by Doug Bell
Executive Takeaways
- Most companies are cutting brand spend to fund rising paid acquisition costs. That is the wrong response.
- Brand awareness now drives AI citations, and AI citations drive Day One shortlist inclusion.
- Google's redesign of Search makes brand recognition more important; AI systems favor brands users already know.
- The companies investing in brand while competitors pull back are building advantages at lower cost.
Part 4 of our four-part series on the evolving AI search landscape and what B2B leaders need to know to stay competitive.
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