Nick Zafiris

1. Full-Service Creative Marketing That Drives Results From branding and website design to ads and social content, Salty Studios Media delivers integrated marketing that moves the needle — not just clicks. 2. Local Expertise on the Space Coast Based in Melbourne, FL, the team understands the Brevard County market, local search behavior, and what motivates customers in your community. 3. Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) Built Into Strategy Unlike agencies that stop at traditional SEO, Salty...

The branding agency model is changing—fast. In 2026, businesses are no longer hiring branding agencies just to design logos, color palettes, or brand guides. They’re hiring agencies to build authority, trust, and visibility in an AI-driven world . The agencies that understand this shift will dominate.The ones that don’t will struggle to justify their value. This is what branding agencies must become in 2026 —and how the smartest ones are already positioning themselves. Why the Traditional...

For years, marketing success was measured by reach . Impressions. Followers. Views. Likes. In 2026, those metrics matter less than one thing: trust . As AI-driven search, recommendations, and summaries become the primary way people discover brands, a hard truth has emerged: Reach means nothing if AI doesn’t trust you. This is the shift from brand awareness to brand authority —and it’s redefining how brands win visibility, credibility, and revenue. Why Brand Awareness Is Losing Power Brand...