B2The7 News & Blog
Marketing Insights & Trends
The B2The7 News & Blog is where Louisville-based marketing strategist Bernie Fussenegger shares weekly insights on digital marketing, SEO, AI search, social media strategy, and marketing trends that help businesses grow smarter and faster. With 25+ years of experience including senior roles at Papa John's and Confluent Health, Bernie publishes practical, data-driven articles every week covering what's actually moving in marketing right now — from Generative Engine Optimization and Google algorithm updates to lifecycle marketing, local SEO, and content strategy. Browse the latest posts below or subscribe to the weekly Trend Brief newsletter to get these insights delivered to your inbox.
Discover the latest insights, strategies, and trends with the B2The7 News & Blog—your resource for actionable digital marketing tips, SEO strategies, and AI-driven marketing insights. We cover everything from social media marketing and content optimization to brand growth tactics that help businesses increase visibility, engagement, and conversions. Each article is crafted to provide practical, data-driven takeaways you can implement right away. Whether you’re looking to improve your search rankings, strengthen your digital presence, or stay ahead of emerging marketing trends, our blog gives you the tools and knowledge to grow smarter and faster.
GEO for Local Business: AI Search Visibility in Louisville
Most GEO advice is written for enterprise brands and marketing agencies. This one is written for a Louisville small business owner who wants to know what is actually happening to local discovery right now, and what to do about it.
Social Media Strategy for Louisville Businesses 2026
Most social media advice is too general to be useful for a Louisville small business. This is the practical version. Which platforms to use, what content to create, when paid social makes sense, and how to build a rhythm you can actually maintain without a content team.
Digital Marketing Consultant vs Agency Louisville
Clutch says one thing. DesignRush says another. GoodFirms, Sortlist, and Yelp all have their own version of the best Louisville agency list and none of them agree. Here is why chasing that ranking is the wrong move and what a consultant actually offers instead.
Social Media Marketing in Louisville: What Works
Search for social media marketing in Louisville and you get a stack of directory listings and agencies all saying roughly the same thing. Here is a practitioner take on what actually moves the needle for a small business in this market right now.
Louisville Product Photographer | B2The7 Canvas
Most Louisville photographers will shoot your product or your headshot. Bernie Fussenegger does something different. He photographs this city and this state and sells original prints on canvas that nobody else has. Here is what that means and what the collection includes.
Louisville Office Wall Art: Original Canvas Prints
Most Louisville offices have blank walls or generic stock prints that could hang in any city in the country. Neither one says anything about who you are. Original local photography on canvas costs less than you think, hangs in a day, and starts conversations that stock art never will.
What a Louisville Digital Marketing Consultant Does That an Agency Can't
Most Louisville small businesses that contact me have already been through an agency. Sometimes two. Here is why a senior consultant does things differently, and what that actually looks like in practice.
How to Choose a Digital Marketing Agency in Louisville (And What Most Get Wrong)
Louisville has no shortage of digital marketing agencies. Knowing how to evaluate them before you commit budget is where most businesses get it wrong.
10 Things to Do in Louisville This Summer
Louisville summers are packed with things to do. Whether you are visiting or you live here, these 10 experiences cover the best food, festivals, bourbon, outdoor adventures, and sports the city has to offer.
Kentucky Derby 2026 Louisville Visitor Guide
Everything you need to plan your Kentucky Derby 2026 trip to Louisville. From Oaks Day and Derby Day tips to restaurants, bourbon stops, and local insights that make the experience better.
Kentucky Derby Season in Louisville: Why It Is More Than Just a Race
Kentucky Derby season is more than a race. Learn how Louisville celebrates two full weeks of events, traditions, Oaks Day, and Derby culture from a local perspective.
Thunder Over Louisville: The Ultimate Local’s Guide to Louisville’s Biggest Boom
Discover everything you need to know about Thunder Over Louisville 2026—from best places to watch and where to stay to local experiences and Bourbon tours.
The Ultimate Guide to the Bourbon Tour in Louisville and Kentucky
Plan your perfect bourbon getaway with this complete guide to Louisville and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail — includes maps, distillery picks, travel tips, and FAQs.