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About Melih Oztalay

Melih Oztalay is a digital marketing strategist, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, and industry thought leader with over 35 years of expertise in AI-driven marketing, brand growth, and business development. He specializes in B2B marketing, fractional CMO services, and augmenting in-house marketing teams to help businesses navigate the evolving digital landscape. A frequent contributor to Search Engine Journal, Practical E-Commerce, and Crain’s Detroit, Melih is also a recognized speaker and LinkedIn influencer with over 21,000 connections. His expertise spans strategic marketing, emerging technologies, and multi-channel digital campaigns that drive measurable success. Contact Melih Oztalay at https://www.linkedin.com/in/melihoztalay/ or my email at [email protected]

Press Release Marketing in the AI Era: How SmartPress Helps B2B Brands Earn Real Visibility

Press release marketing has changed dramatically in the last few years, and in 2026, it plays a bigger role in visibility and credibility than most businesses realize. Many organizations invest heavily in ads, blog publishing, and social posting, yet still feel invisible outside their existing audience. Their announcements don’t reach the outlets that shape perception.

By |2026-01-28T05:19:42-05:00January 27th, 2026|mitechtv|

AI Conversion Intelligence: Why 2026 Will Reward Speed, Structure, and Marketing Momentum

The December 2025 edition of MITechTV explored AI Conversion Intelligence as digital strategist Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, joined host Mike Brennan. In an earlier segment, Oztalay explained how AI is reshaping visibility and why ranking is being replaced by being referenced. In this follow-up conversation, the focus shifts to what happens after a

By |2026-01-28T05:19:43-05:00December 7th, 2025|Artificial Intelligence, mitechtv|

AI Marketing in 2026: Why Visibility Will Belong to AI-Ready Companies

The December 3, 2025, edition of MITechTV featured Michigan business leader and digital strategist Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, in conversation with longtime host Mike Brennan. The segment, now posted at MITechTV YouTube Channel and as an individual episode at AI Marketing in 2026: Why Ranking Is Being Replaced by Being Referenced, explored one

By |2025-12-04T21:32:36-05:00December 4th, 2025|Artificial Intelligence, mitechtv|

AI-Ready Marketing: How To Prepare Your Business For 2026

On a recent episode of MITechTV, hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush welcomed Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, to explore AI-Ready Marketing. Artificial Intelligence is reshaping marketing infrastructure, search visibility, and customer engagement going into 2026. The discussion highlighted why traditional website-first strategies no longer match how buyers research and evaluate companies in an

By |2026-01-28T05:19:45-05:00November 19th, 2025|Artificial Intelligence, mitechtv|

Marketing and Sales in 2026: CEO Strategy Session with Our Sales Coach and SmartFinds Marketing

Marketing and Sales in 2026 is not about piling on more tools. It is about orchestrating strategy across marketing and sales so CEOs can see measurable, repeatable growth. On the October 13, 2025 MITechTV segment, hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Rousch welcomed Melih Oztalay of SmartFinds Marketing and Ken Cheo of Our Sales Coach to

By |2026-01-28T05:19:46-05:00October 20th, 2025|Business, Digital Marketing, mitechtv, Smartfinds|

B2B Press Release Marketing: How SmartPress Helps Brands Stand Out in the AI Era

On a recent episode of MITechTV, hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush welcomed Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, to discuss B2B Press Release Marketing and how SmartPress is redefining this classic communications tool for the digital and AI era. The conversation explored why press releases remain one of the most effective ways for B2B

By |2025-11-19T13:44:11-05:00October 19th, 2025|Business, Digital Marketing, mitechtv, Smartfinds|

AI Agents in B2B Marketing: Melih Oztalay on MITechTV Explains What’s Next

AI Agents in B2B Marketing are moving from buzzword to boardroom priority. Just a year ago, most conversations centered on generative tools like ChatGPT—useful for research and content creation, but fundamentally reactive. Today the discussion is shifting to autonomous, goal-driven systems that can initiate tasks, execute workflows, and improve through feedback loops—delivering measurable impact across

AI Marketing Tactics That Work: How to Create, Measure, and Avoid Mistakes

Artificial intelligence has moved beyond the buzz. For today’s marketers, the real conversation is about AI marketing tactics—the practical, strategic ways AI can support faster content creation, smarter decision-making, and stronger campaign performance. Businesses that once hesitated are now realizing that AI isn’t a threat to creativity or strategy—it’s a tool to amplify both. The

Mastering the AI-Enhanced Customer Journey from Awareness to Advocacy

In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just a trendy buzzword—it’s becoming the backbone of modern marketing. Gone are the days when AI was reserved for advanced tech teams or enterprise budgets. Now, AI tools are empowering marketers to engage smarter, personalize at scale, and guide customers through every stage of the AI-enhanced

AI Marketing Infrastructure That Converts: Building the Digital Foundation for AI Success

AI Marketing Infrastructure - Why visibility isn’t enough—your digital foundation needs to be ready before AI and GEO can deliver results. In the rush to embrace AI-driven marketing, many businesses overlook a crucial truth: without the right infrastructure, even the best AI tools fall flat. From broken websites and inconsistent messaging to weak content strategies,