On Friday, September 26, 2025, Omaha's top entrepreneurs and business minds filled The Back Nine Golf & Entertainment venue for a standing-room-only Lunch & Learn event.Brought to life by the partnership between 316 Strategy Group and The Back 9, the event—branded "Swing Into Marketing: AI-Powered Growth"—attracted a varied mix of professionals eager to learn how artificial intelligence is reshaping modern marketing.

Why AI Marketing in Omaha Marketing Agency is No Longer Optional

Attendees didn’t just sit back and listen—they engaged. The audience contributed ideas, shared challenges, and helped build a dynamic atmosphere.

Speakers emphasized not just content creation with AI, but also how businesses must now adapt to Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.

Winning with AI Means Thinking Beyond Captions

One standout message was clear: success with AI is about more than generating quick content. Your website must be crawlable by both AI and search engines.

Topics included real-time lead capture, AI-driven analytics, and the role of pixels in turning web traffic into conversions. The change in approach was clear: AI isn’t just for speed—it’s a system for smarter, scalable growth.

What Business Owners Had to Say

Social Media Director Bailey Quarles summed it up: "The energy in the room was unmatched… People were curious, motivated, and inspired to find how AI fits into their business."

For Nate Ostrand, the event delivered far more than theory. "Even for pet services, today’s knowledge was game-changing," he said. "AI is leveling the playing field for small businesses."

Community, Networking, and the Back 9 Experience

Thanks to Clean Eatz and the welcoming team at The Back 9, the afternoon felt more like a celebration than a seminar.

The post-event vibe was casual but productive—with golf, laughter, and great follow-up discussions. The theme of "swinging into marketing" couldn’t have been more fitting.

Next Steps: Embracing the Present (Not the Future) of AI

Sara Sabaliauskas, Director of Business Development at 316 Strategy Group, closed with this powerful reminder:

"AI is no longer the future—it’s the present."

Smart marketing in 2025 means smart AI adoption.

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