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Most event planners don’t start their search for a speaker by typing your name or topic into Google anymore, like AI Keynote Speaker on Leadership and Trust. They open an AI assistant, describe what they need, and let it do the first round of thinking for them. By the time a name reaches their shortlist,…
What Happens When AI Becomes the Third Person in the Room? How can AI collaboration add creativity, judgment, and real intelligence? Recap from the September 18, 2026 Charlotte Marketing AI Exchange event by Barbara Rozgonyi. What changes when you stop treating AI like a vending machine and start treating it like a collaborator? That…
What Track Is Your Personal Brand Running On? Four personal branding lessons about connection, thought leadership, distinctive identity, and perspective from the America 250 Locomotive Celebration. “There isn’t a train I would not take, no matter where it’s going.” — Edna St. Vincent Millay I love St. Vincent Millay’s sense of adventure. As a traveler,…
Every podcast host celebrates downloads. I do, too. But lately, I’ve been asking a different question. What happens after someone presses play? Do they remember your message? Do they return for the next episode? Do they tell a colleague or friend about your show? Or does your voice disappear into the endless stream of content…
What Reviewing 50+ Podcast Episodes Taught Me About the Future of Trust By Barbara Rozgonyi I thought I was renaming a podcast. I was actually naming the work I’ve been doing all along. When the world shifted in 2021, I launched Growing Social Now as a way to bridge a gap. I’d moved from Chicago/Glen…
Last week, Hungary made history with its parliamentary election. Voter turnout hit a record-breaking 74.23%, signaling the dawn of a new era. As a second-generation American with deep roots in Hungarian soil, I found that news hit closer to home than I expected; my heritage is an indelible part of the stories I carry every…
Every Travel Tuesday, I look for the kind of trip that gives back more than it takes. This one delivered. I wasn’t even in Philadelphia for 24 hours. I flew in on a Friday night, walked into the Pennsylvania Convention Center early Saturday morning for the 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show with my Sony camera, and…
By Barbara Rozgonyi, AI Marketing Keynote Speaker, B2B Influencer Analyst & 5D PR Visibility Architect | Published February 2026 | BarbaraRozgonyi.com AI Research & Content Disclosure: This post was developed using AI-assisted research tools (including Perplexity AI) in collaboration with Barbara Rozgonyi’s 20+ years of expert judgment in PR, social media, B2B influence, and association…
Quick Summary (TL;DR) Tired of AI-generated sameness making your speaking proposals blend in? NSA Carolinas’ Week of Speaker Love (Feb 9–13, 2026) delivers five FREE virtual lunch-and-learn sessions to sharpen your craft, boost authority, and get booked more in 2026. On Wednesday, Feb 11 (12–1 PM ET), I’m leading Expert Evolution: A High-Resolution Visibility and…