Author: Diane Thieke

Beyond Keywords: How AI Search Reads Intent Ecosystems, Not Queries

Not a day goes by without someone telling me they’re using AI to find information, answer a question, or locate a product or service they need. It’s quickly becoming the single source of truth for consumers and B2B buyers alike. If brands want to be included in an AI answer, it helps to understand how […]

Struggling with Storytelling? 5 Questions to Help Frame Your Brand Narrative

You have the best product in the world. You know it, but your story about it? It’s not connecting with listeners. That’s a problem because, as Serena Williams said at SXSW in March, if you can’t tell a compelling story about your idea, you’ll have trouble attracting customers or investors. Let’s be clear: Storytelling is […]

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 […]

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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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