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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90% of Retail Execs Expect AI to Disrupt eCommerce as We Know It

By Ryan de Smidt | 3 months ago | 4 min read

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Software Development

75% of New Apps Will Use Low-Code in 2026, but Are Startups Ready?

By Ryan de Smidt | 3 months ago | 4 min read

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Google AI Mode Swaps UI for Agents: What SaaS Teams Must Fix for 2026

By Ryan de Smidt | 3 months ago | 4 min read

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Advertising Industry

As Digital Video Ad Spend Nears $72B, Agencies Must Rethink Their Strategy

By Ryan de Smidt | 3 months ago | 4 min read

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GDPR and AI Training Are Changing in the EU: What Developers Must Know

By Ryan de Smidt | 3 months ago | 4 min read

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Google AI Mode Personalization Is Coming Fast, But Is Your Brand Ready?

By Ryan de Smidt | 3 months ago | 5 min read

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Disney’s AI Strategy Proves You Can Scale Without Losing Control

By Ryan de Smidt | 3 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 Ryan de Smidt | 3 months ago | 3 min read

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eCommerce Support Playbook: What Broke in 2025, How to Prepare for 2026

By Ryan de Smidt | 4 months ago | 8 min read

The Real ROI of PPC: Why Automation Alone Won’t Get You Results

By Ryan de Smidt | 4 months ago | 3 min read

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Target’s ChatGPT Launch Breaks the Retail App Model, Shifts Developer Focus

By Ryan de Smidt | 4 months ago | 4 min read

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AI Usage Surges Among B2B Buyers, Redefining Early-Stage Discovery

By Ryan de Smidt | 4 months ago | 2 min read