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• Marketing That Works: 50 Franchise CMOs Making Big Moves Right Now

• Apple Intelligence Just Got Smarter—Here’s How iOS 18.4 Could Fix Your Notifications

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Marketing That Works: 50 Franchise CMOs Making Big Moves Right Now

Franchise marketing isn’t just about flashy ads and catchy slogans—it’s about building powerhouse brands that thrive in local markets and global expansions. Entrepreneur’s latest list of 50 franchise CMOs who are changing the game highlights the top marketing execs turning franchise businesses into household names. These leaders aren’t just running ads—they’re masterminding data-driven strategies, digital innovations, and community-driven campaigns to make their brands stand out in an ultra-competitive market.

Why It Matters:

If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or future franchise mogul, understanding how these CMOs operate is a free masterclass in brand growth. Whether it’s leveraging AI for customer engagement, redefining loyalty programs, or building hyper-personalized marketing strategies, these execs are proving that the right marketing moves can make or break a franchise.

Key Takeaways:

🚀 Marketing for Two Audiences – Franchise CMOs have a double challenge: attracting customers AND recruiting new franchise owners. The best in the game know how to balance both seamlessly.

📊 Data-Driven Everything – Gone are the days of gut-feeling marketing. These CMOs are using real-time analytics, AI, and hyper-personalized campaigns to reach the right people at the right time.

🔥 Brand Storytelling That Converts – The top CMOs understand that consumers don’t just buy products—they buy into stories. The best franchise marketing strategies are tapping into emotional connections and values-driven messaging.

🌍 Hyperlocal Meets Global – Whether it’s a McDonald’s campaign in Tokyo or a Dunkin’ strategy in NYC, these CMOs know how to make global brands feel personal and relevant in every market.

📈 Empowering Franchise Owners – The smartest marketing execs aren’t just running national campaigns—they’re giving franchisees the playbook, tools, and strategies to dominate their local markets.

CMOs Making Big Moves:

• Abby Fogel (Unleashed Brands) – Built a scalable marketing machine that’s helped grow multiple franchise brands.

• Alex Pericchi – A mastermind in blending digital and traditional marketing to create high-impact, measurable campaigns.

• Marketing leaders at McDonald’s, Dunkin’, and 7-Eleven – Redefining what it means to connect with consumers across markets.

Franchise marketing is an art and a science, and these CMOs are proving that great marketing isn’t just about getting attention—it’s about creating lasting brand loyalty. Whether you’re launching a business or scaling an existing one, there’s a ton to learn from these marketing powerhouses.

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Apple Intelligence Just Got Smarter—Here’s How iOS 18.4 Could Fix Your Notifications

Apple is finally looking to tackle one of the biggest digital annoyances—notification overload. With iOS 18.4’s new Priority Notifications, Apple Intelligence aims to sort your alerts so you see what’s important instead of getting bombarded with random app updates, spam emails, and group chat chaos. The best part? It’s all done on-device, meaning no data is sent to the cloud, keeping your info private. While it won’t magically fix your screen addiction, it might just help you reclaim a little bit of sanity.

Key Takeaways:

📌 Smart Sorting, Less Stress – Apple Intelligence will prioritize your notifications based on importance, so you won’t miss key updates while drowning in memes and marketing emails.

🔒 Privacy First – Unlike other AI features that rely on cloud data, Priority Notifications work entirely on your device, so your info stays secure.

⚙️ Totally Customizable – The feature is off by default, meaning you decide if and how you want to use it. Think of it as a digital assistant that doesn’t assume it knows best.

🍏 Part of Apple’s AI Push – This is just one of many AI-driven updates coming to iOS 18.4, alongside improved Siri, smarter translations, and more system-wide AI integrations.

📆 Coming Soon – The feature is in beta testing now and expected to roll out publicly in the next couple of months.

Why It Matters:

If you’ve ever felt like your phone is running your life, this update could be a game-changer. Apple is handing over some control so you can filter out the noise and actually focus on what matters (like that text from your boss, not your third cousin’s latest Instagram story).This feature might be finally helping us fight notification fatigue, and honestly, it’s about time. Whether you use this to stay productive, keep your sanity, or just ignore annoying group chats faster, it’s a small but solid step toward digital peace of mind.

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