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After SMI’s own Creative Lead Kristy Martino crushed this year’s CopyCon keynote, LinkedIn was a-flurry for days with shoutouts. Why all the fuss? I sat down with Kristy to pick her brain about her galvanizing speech, including her thoughts on storytelling, creative work, and rejecting mediocrity to pave the way for abundance.

SMI’s Kristy Martino Champions Human Creativity at CopyCon 2026 - Strategic Media Inc. Hear from SMI’s Creative Lead Kristy Martino, who delivered the keynote speech at CopyCon 2026 about the staying power of human creativity.

Meet the Hosts of number one True Crime + Nature Podcast National Park After Dark. Danielle and Cassie discuss their journey to the top, what they look for in their show’s sponsors, and what makes their podcast great.

An Interview with the Podcast Hosts of National Park After Dark - Strategic Media Inc. SMI began connecting advertisers with the National Park After Dark podcast in 2021, the same year it launched. Since then, the show’s audience has nearly doubled.

We’re Austin-bound! SMI heads to SXSW March 12-18, joining innovators, creators, and industry leaders for one of the most influential gatherings in media and entertainment. Our team – CEO Jeff Small, Brooke Murray, Bob Leonard, and Lisa Risk – will be taking in panels, live events, and networking opportunities all week long.

Heading to Austin too? Let’s meet up!

SMI Attends SXSW - Strategic Media Inc. This year, SMI will be right in the middle of South by Southwest. New to SXSW is the incorporation of Podcast Movement Evolutions.

We’re proud to announce SMI’s Head of Creative Development, Kristy Martino, will deliver this year’s opening keynote speech at ProCopywriters's CopyCon 2026!

In her keynote speech, “Who’s Afraid of Creative? – The Staying Power of Human Creativity”, Kristy will highlight the ethical and philosophical implications of AI in creative work, urging professionals to protect their critical thinking and creative instincts.

Centered on the theme of “AI vs. Humanity,” this esteemed annual conference will feature a mix of breakout workshops, interactive panels, and sessions that balance practical skills, creative insight, and thoughtful discussion around the evolving role of technology in writing.

SMI's Kristy Martino to Keynote CopyCon 2026 - Strategic Media Inc. SMI's Kristy Martino to Keynote CopyCon 2026, highlighting the ethical and philosophical implications of AI in creative work.