Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9

Discover how to harness the power of AI without losing the human touch. Hosted by Mike Montague, Founder of Avenue9, this podcast delivers actionable insights to help small and mid-sized businesses market like big brands. With expert interviews, relatable success stories, and practical tips, we show you how to amplify your marketing efforts with AI tools that enhance—not replace—human creativity and connection. Whether you're a business owner, marketer, or curious about the future of AI, this is your go-to guide for building smarter, more authentic marketing strategies.

Host

Mike Montague

Mike Montague is the creator of the Human-First AI Marketing concept and the founder of Avenue9, an agency dedicated to blending human creativity with the power of AI. With over 20 years of experience as a web developer, speaker, and author, Mike has built over 200 websites, co-authored LinkedIn The Sandler Way, and been recognized as a Top Artificial Intelligence Voice by LinkedIn. As the host, Mike brings his expertise, humor, and passion for helping businesses achieve smarter, more authentic marketing success.

Mike is also the author of Playful Humans, an Amazon Best-Seller in the Happiness category, and the host of the popular podcast by the same name. His previous show, How to Succeed, for Sandler sales training ran for nine years, with over 750 episodes and over 4 million downloads.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedmontague/