Author: Diane Thieke

The 3 A’s of Ethical, AI-Driven Storytelling: Authenticity, Accuracy, and Accountability

As a tech lover, I’m amazed by Generative AI. I’ve used it to streamline processes and offload some of my most hated tasks. I’m a terrible note-taker, for instance, so using it to capture discussions and summarize meetings has saved both time and frustration. It’s also tremendously useful in helping us scale our work efficiently. […]

From Messaging to Memory: How Strategic Storytelling Builds Long-Term Brand Equity

Marketing is often reduced to a series of disconnected moments: a campaign launch, a product announcement, a thought leadership article, a case study. When teams are moving at top speed – as we often are – it’s easy to forget that these moments need to work together to build brand equity. Brand equity is the […]

How to Turn AI Slop Into Human-Centered Marketing Copy

AI has been a hot topic among writers and editors this year. The list of “AI tells” started with the em dash and continues to grow. For me, the biggest “tell” is AI slop – the low-quality, AI-produced content that lacks depth, substance, and accuracy. The term applies to all media – video, images, and […]

Meet the New Power Couple of Search: PR and Content Marketing

Oh, to be seen! Visibility is every marketer’s goal, yet AI-assisted search is really tanking those SERPs. That’s why everyone is racing to understand terms like LLM visibility, generative engine optimization (GEO), and AI search optimization. AI search tools like ChatGPT and Google AI summaries are making a dent in the traditional website traffic flow. […]

My (Version) AI Year: Twisty Roads, Winning Locales, and One Steep Climb

I’m the sort of person who thrives on constant change, and, wow, did 2025 deliver! Generative AI is seriously changing the shape of work everywhere, and ripples in the economy are fueling the transformation. We’ve seen this happen before, in the late ‘90s and early 2000s, as the internet commercialized and expanded rapidly. It’s too […]

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Diane Thieke

As the CEO and co-founder of Version A, I’m responsible for strategy and vision, as well as team and client happiness. My experience in journalism, public relations, and marketing proves I’ve built a career out of the things I’m most passionate about – curiosity, writing, media, and tech. I’m surrounded by smart, cool, creative professionals, so I’ve never been bored, had the Monday blues, or wanted to trade in the corporate job for the life of an author. Okay – that last one is a lie. #amwriting
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