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Ryan de Smidt

Senior Editor
Ryan de Smidt has 20+ years in media and communications, from filling the role of editor at notable motoring publications to senior leadership positions at prominent PR agencies. Now Senior Editor at DesignRush, he blends sharp storytelling with strategic insight to deliver compelling content.
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Advertising
As Digital Video Ad Spend Nears $72B, Agencies Must Rethink Their Strategy
By   |  1 month ago  |  4 min read
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Artificial Intelligence
GDPR and AI Training Are Changing in the EU: What Developers Must Know
By   |  2 months ago  |  5 min read
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Artificial Intelligence
Google AI Mode Personalization Is Coming Fast, But Is Your Brand Ready?
By   |  2 months ago  |  5 min read
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Artificial Intelligence
Disney’s AI Strategy Proves You Can Scale Without Losing Control
By   |  2 months ago  |  4 min read
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Software Development
Stack Overflow’s AI Pivot Proves Trusted Data Is the Real Enterprise Advantage
By   |  2 months ago  |  3 min read
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eCommerce
eCommerce Support Playbook: What Broke in 2025, How to Prepare for 2026
By   |  2 months ago  |  8 min read
Marketing
The Real ROI of PPC: Why Automation Alone Won’t Get You Results
By   |  2 months ago  |  3 min read
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Artificial Intelligence
Target’s ChatGPT Launch Breaks the Retail App Model, Shifts Developer Focus
By   |  2 months ago  |  5 min read
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Artificial Intelligence
AI Usage Surges Among B2B Buyers, Redefining Early-Stage Discovery
By   |  2 months ago  |  2 min read
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Artificial Intelligence
The AI Trap: Why Agencies That Ignore Authentic Marketing Are Losing Trust
By   |  3 months ago  |  4 min read
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Web Design & Development
91% of Users Demand Better UX: What Your Brand Must Do in 2026
By   |  3 months ago  |  4 min read