This week on Market Intel: Reddit's Max Campaigns bring transparent AI ad automation that actually shows you who you're targeting (17% lower CPA, 27% more conversions). Make.com wins Best AI Automation Platform for 2026. And AI search visibility becomes measurable for local businesses.

AI DISCLOSURE: This episode features AI avatars (Lonnie Rodriguez and Maya Chen) with voice cloning to deliver consistent, high-quality content while our team focuses on research, strategy, and content development. All insights, analysis, and perspectives are created by Q'dUp's human content marketing experts. We believe in transparency about our production methods.

Tools used: ElevenLabs Voice Cloning, Claude AI (script assistance) & Perplexity Pro for research.

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Cold Open: Reddit Takes On Google & Meta

0:30 - Story #1: Reddit Max Campaigns Explained

3:05 - Story #2: Make.com Crowned Best AI Automation

5:05 - Story #3: AI Search Visibility for SMBs

7:05 - Quick Hits: Notion, LinkedIn, HeyGen

8:20 - Recap & Next Week Preview

🔗 STORY #1 SOURCES - REDDIT MAX CAMPAIGNS:

• Reddit Official Blog: Max Campaigns Beta Launch

• Adweek: Reddit's New AI Media Buying Tool

• Search Engine Journal: Max Campaigns vs Performance Max

• Business.Reddit.com: Community Intelligence Overview

🔗 STORY #2 SOURCES - MAKE.COM:

• GlobeNewswire: Make.com Named Best AI Platform 2026

• Make.com Official: Pricing & Features

🔗 STORY #3 SOURCES - AI SEARCH:

• Content Marketing Institute: 2026 AI Search Report

• Local Falcon: AI-Powered Local SEO Tools

• MarTech Series: Evertune Topic Relevance Metrics

• Semrush: AI Search Visibility Benchmarks

💬 YOUR TURN:

Are you using Reddit ads? Have you tried Make.com for automation? What's your biggest question about AI search visibility? Drop a comment below—Lonnie reads and responds to every one.

📬 ABOUT MARKET INTEL:

Market Intel is your weekly intelligence briefing on AI and content creation. No hype. No jargon. Just curated insights for busy creators, marketers, and business owners who need to stay informed without the overwhelm.

Every Wednesday at 9am Central, we track the platforms launching, the features updating, and the tools worth your time.

Hosted by Lonnie Rodriguez, Marketing Director at Q'dUp Agency—a Chicago-based content marketing agency specializing in video and podcast production for SMBs.