Trivera's AI Deep Dive for Digital Marketers

🎧 In this episode of the Trivera Deep Dive, Chip and Nova break down OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT Checkout—a feature that lets people buy products directly inside ChatGPT. They connect the dots between what’s live now, what’s coming next, and how businesses should prepare to stay visible when AI becomes the new checkout lane.

You'll learn:
 ✅ What ChatGPT Checkout is (and isn’t) in its early rollout
 ✅ Why clean product ...

🎧 In this episode of the Trivera Deep Dive, Chip and Nova map out the five budget moves that will separate next year’s winners from the pack. From UX and accessibility to GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) and Performance Max, they explain how to align spend across channels so every dollar works harder.

You'll learn:
 ✅ Why your website/UX (including accessibility, privacy, and personalization) needs the biggest upgrade<...

In this episode of the Trivera Deep Dive, Chip and Nova unpack Trivera’s partnership with Derse—one of the nation’s leading experiential marketing agencies. From a full website redesign to custom sales tools, campaign execution, SEO, paid media, and compliance upgrades, the solutions were designed to do more than check boxes. They were built to deliver measurable growth.

The results? 

• Organic clicks up 282%, 
• RFPs up 36%, 
• rentals ...

🎧 In this episode of the Trivera Deep Dive, Chip and Nova explore why nostalgia has become today’s ultimate conversion engine. From TikTok’s “grandma aesthetic” to Cracker Barrel’s rebrand misstep, and all the way to George Webb’s legendary Brewers promotion, they unpack how comfort marketing drives trust, clarity, and action.

You'll learn:
 ✅ Why emotional relevance builds trust faster than specs
 ✅ How simplicity hel...

In this episode of the Trivera Deep Dive, Chip and Nova explore how Conversational AI Agents are transforming digital engagement for B2B brands. Traditional search and chatbots often fall short—leaving prospects frustrated and businesses missing opportunities. Agents represent the next evolution, combining AI power with strategic configuration to create near-human, brand-safe conversations.

Key Takeaways:

• Why search and chatbots ...

🎧 In this episode of the Trivera Deep Dive, Chip and Nova unpack the back-to-school backpack every marketer needs this semester: SEO, GEO, and AIO. From the timeless foundation of SEO to the brand-new tactics of GEO and the future-ready strategies of AIO, they break down what each means for your digital marketing success.

You'll learn:
 ✅ Why SEO is still the essential “core class” you can’t skip
 ✅ How GEO helps your ...

🎧 In this episode of the Trivera Deep Dive, Chip and Nova uncover the unhackable key to winning in AI search. While brands scramble for quick tricks and shortcuts to appear in AI-generated answers, they explain why those tactics won’t work—and why trust is the only ranking factor that truly matters. Drawing from Trivera founder Tom Snyder’s blog, The Unhackable Key to Winning in AI Search, they break down the four pillars of brand...

🎧 In this episode of the Trivera Deep Dive, Chip and Nova tackle the rising threat of website cloning and brand impersonation. With two Trivera clients targeted by fake sites just this week, this conversation explores how these scams work, what makes them so dangerous, and why protecting your online presence is more crucial than ever.

You'll learn:
 ✅ What website cloning is—and how it differs from social media profile sca...

🎧 In this episode of the Trivera Deep Dive, Chip and Nova break down what’s truly new in GPT-5, where it outshines GPT-4, and the traps that can turn this leap forward into a faster path to failure. From advanced reasoning to multimodal capabilities, they explore how marketers can harness GPT-5 for real advantage, while avoiding the mistakes that come from skipping the human expertise layer. You’ll also get a simple side-by-side t...

🎧 In this episode of the Trivera Deep Dive, Chip and Nova dig into the growing concern that AI-generated content is wrecking SEO—and explain why that’s only true if you’re doing it wrong.

You’ll learn:
 ✅ What Google actually says about AI-generated content
 ✅ Why lazy content (not AI itself) gets penalized
 ✅ How Trivera’s editorial process transforms raw AI output into high-performing content
 ✅ The surprising rea...

In this episode of the Trivera Deep Dive, Chip and Nova explore one of Trivera’s longest-running client relationships: a 15-year digital partnership with Potawatomi Casino Hotel.

From launching their very first social media strategy in 2009 to merging two casino websites under one powerful domain and CMS, this episode traces how strategy, tech, and trust combined to drive measurable results. Hear how Trivera helped Potawatomi:

• Na...

In this episode of the Trivera Deep Dive, Chip and Nova take you behind the scenes of the new Trivera.com. This wasn’t just a redesign—it was a strategic overhaul. From AI-driven interactions to embedded podcast content, accessible design to real-time privacy compliance, they break down how every decision was made to demonstrate what a high-performing digital presence should look like today.

Key Takeaways:

• Why UX updates should a...

In this episode of the Trivera Deep Dive, Chip and Nova explore the unforgettable rise—and graceful exit—of AJ Bombers, the Milwaukee burger joint that became a national case study in social media marketing. From peanut bombs to tweetups, AJ Bombers turned followers into fans and engagement into real-world impact. But what happens when the founder steps back, the platforms fade, and the novelty wears off?

Join Chip and Nova as they ...

In this episode of the Trivera Deep Dive, Chip and Nova unpack Tom Snyder’s latest blog that challenges the myth of the “slow summer.” While others coast through June, July, and August, smart marketers are creating, planning, refreshing, and getting a jumpstart on fall. Chip shares how decision-makers are still researching and vetting vendors even during summer vacations, and Nova highlights five smart, tactical moves you can make ...

In this episode of the Trivera Deep Dive, Chip and Nova explore the challenges marketing leaders face when deciding whether to switch agencies. They break down the key triggers that prompt these decisions, the risks of chasing empty promises, and how to focus on long-term value and ROI when evaluating potential partners.

Key takeaways:
✅ Common reasons companies start agency searches
✅ How to avoid falling for overpromises...

In this episode of the Trivera Deep Dive, Chip and Nova tackle the marketing costs that sneak up on even the best-planned budgets. From major one-time investments like website redesigns and e-commerce upgrades, to deciding whether to hire in-house or outsource to an agency, this episode lays out how to avoid financial surprises and build a smarter, more resilient marketing plan.

Key Takeaways:
✔ Why one-time costs matter more t...

In this episode of the Trivera Deep Dive, Chip and Nova unpack the essential components of a recurring marketing budget. From SEO retainers to PPC management fees, analytics tools, and conversion optimization, they explore what businesses should realistically expect to invest each month—and why these costs matter.

Key Takeaways:

• Realistic monthly budgets for SEO, SEM, and local targeting
• What goes into performance reporting and wh...

In this episode of the Trivera Deep Dive, Chip and Nova break down how much companies in key industries are investing in marketing—and where that money is going. From manufacturers to nonprofits, they explore the benchmarks that matter and dig into why digital continues to dominate the spend.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn the typical marketing budget as a % of revenue for your industry
• Understand how digital spend is shifting across sector...

In this episode of the Trivera Deep Dive, Chip and Nova dig into how Trivera helped nationally recognized gardening expert Melinda Myers revitalize her content-heavy website into a fast, secure, and future-ready platform. With a growing audience of radio listeners, readers, and green thumbs from across the country, Melinda needed a site that could keep up with demand—without compromising user experience or content accessibility.

Chi...