Workshop: An AI-powered Marketing Strategy for 2026: What 2025 Taught Us and Where to Focus in the New Year (CATALYST)
Doors open at 10:00 am. Join us early for networking! Workshop will begin at 10;30 am.
AI changed how marketers worked in 2025. Many teams adopted new tools, tested workflows, and reshaped content production. Some efforts paid off. Others exposed weak spots in strategy, systems, and skills.
This session reviews what happened and what matters next. It brings a clear view of the shifts in AI and digital marketing over the past year. It also highlights the areas where leaders made progress and where many teams still fall short.
We will outline a focused plan for 2026. You will leave with:
Key takeaways from 2025’s AI-driven marketing changes
• A short list of strategies that deserve continued attention
• A framework to combine human judgment with AI tools
• You will gain specific insight to guide your decisions.
You will also receive clear steps to improve your team’s focus and performance in the year ahead.
Facilitated by Kevin Schrandt with KYRBREE and Stuart Preston with Cingularis

Kevin began his career in the Automotive industry, working for a product manufacturer in sales, marketing, product development, engineering, and general management. After a forced layoff, he started his first of two digital marketing agencies, and for the past ~20 years, Kevin has been helping companies create and promote its online branding and competitive advantages. His marketing agency, KYBREE, creates engaging websites, utilizing SEO best practices, digital advertising, and video production, to help clients grow revenues and their market presence.

Stuart Preston helps local businesses thrive by providing practical solutions in digital marketing, AI, VOIP, and cybersecurity. With a personable and approachable style, he focuses on aligning his expertise with his clients’ missions to achieve sustainable growth. As a stand-up comedian and podcast host, Stuart blends humor and relatability to connect with his audience. He also speaks and writes about breaking mental health stigmas, sharing his personal journey to inspire teams to foster empathy, trust, and collaboration in the workplace.
This workshop is made possible, in part, by these Foundation Donors:

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Date and Time
Thursday Dec 4, 2025
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM MST
Location
The CATALYST
119 N. Gilbert Road, Ste. 102
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Fees/Admission
FREE Workshop
Advance Registration Required
Contact Information
Nicole Charmoli
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