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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
First AI Marketing Platform Built Specifically for Small Businesses Launches Public Beta
Bluumly Eliminates 5-10 Hours of Weekly Marketing Work, Enables Micro-Businesses to Compete with Enterprise-Level Campaigns SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Small business owners drowning in marketing tasks finally have a lifeline. Bluumly today launched its public beta, offering the first AI-powered marketing platform designed exclusively for micro and small businesses. After a successful private beta since April, Bluumly is now available to the 32 million small business owners who cite customer acquisition as their top challenge while lacking time, budget, or expertise for effective marketing. The Small Business Marketing CrisisJulie, owner of wellness company was spending countless hours wrestling with disconnected marketing tools, creating social media posts that fell flat, and struggling to understand performance data—all while her sales stagnated. Her story echoes across America's 32 million micro-businesses, where owners spend 5-10 hours weekly on marketing that often delivers disappointing results."Traditional marketing tools assume you have a dedicated team or unlimited time," says Gruenhagen, whose background in AI development and SaaS scaling, combined with precision-focused training as a Naval aviator, drives Bluumly's commitment to accurate, results-driven marketing automation. "HubSpot costs $800+ monthly and requires marketing expertise. Generic AI tools create content but can't execute campaigns. Agencies charge $3,000+ monthly. Small businesses have been abandoned by an industry that should be serving them."Game-Changing SolutionBluumly transforms this reality by acting like a virtual marketing department. Business owners simply describe their goals, and Bluumly's AI creates, schedules, and optimizes complete marketing campaigns across all social platforms—reducing weekly marketing tasks from 5-10 hours to 30 minutes platform delivers enterprise-grade capabilities at small business prices: Instant campaign creation: Professional content for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest Smart scheduling: AI determines optimal posting times for maximum engagement Brand consistency: Every post matches the business's unique voice and style Continuous optimization: Campaigns improve automatically based on performance Proven Results Drive AdoptionEarly users report dramatic improvements: 90% time savings: Complete monthly marketing in 30 minutes instead of hours weekly 42% engagement increases: AI-optimized content significantly outperforms manual efforts Direct revenue impact: Users directly attribute new customers to Bluumly campaigns "Before Bluumly, I spent hours each week on content creation across platforms," said Julie. "Now I set up my month's social media in minutes and see better engagement. It's truly transformed my marketing."Industry RecognitionBluumly's innovative approach earned selection as one of only 10 startups in MIT's prestigious CIO Symposium Innovation Showcase, highlighting its potential to transform small business the Real CompetitionUnlike enterprise platforms requiring marketing teams, basic scheduling tools with minimal capabilities, or expensive agencies, Bluumly specifically serves businesses with 1-10 employees who need professional results without professional overhead."We're not trying to be everything to everyone," notes Gruenhagen. "We're laser-focused on making marketing effortless for the 32 million businesses generating $1.3 trillion annually who've been ignored by existing solutions."Available Now with Accessible PricingThe public beta offers two tiers: Essentials: Free forever with basic content creation and single platform publishing Pro: $29.99/monthly for multi-platform campaigns, smart scheduling, and advanced features Both tiers include upcoming analytics to track performance and ROI—capabilities previously reserved for enterprise Bigger Vision"Every small business owner became an entrepreneur to pursue their passion, not to become a marketing expert," says Gruenhagen. "Bluumly lets them focus on what they love while we handle what they need—professional marketing that actually works."About BluumlyBluumly democratizes enterprise-grade marketing for small businesses through AI that understands each business's unique voice, products, and goals. Founded by technology executive Rick Gruenhagen, the platform enables entrepreneurs to create professional marketing campaigns in minutes, not Your Free TrialSmall business owners can begin their free trial at and experience professional marketing automation in under 30 Gruenhagen***@ release distributed by PRLog View original content: SOURCE Bluumly Inc. Errore nel recupero dei dati Effettua l'accesso per consultare il tuo portafoglio Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Senate votes to restrict drivers' use of handheld devices, then raises speed limits
The Iowa Senate passed legislation Tuesday to bar drivers' use of hand-held devices behind the wheel. (Photo by Andrew Kennard for Iowa Capital Dispatch) The Iowa Senate voted Tuesday to ban the use of handheld cellphones and other devices behind the wheel, while turning down an effort to extend the ban to drivers of farm implements. A few minutes later, senators also voted to raise the state's 'default' speed limit from 55 mph to 60, a change that largely affects undivided paved highways. Senators approved Senate File 22 on a vote of 47-1 with Republican Sen. Kerry Gruenhagen of Walcott as the only 'no' vote. The bill expands Iowa's current prohibition on texting while driving to any use of a handheld cell phone or other electronic device while driving. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX State law enforcement officials have been asking for the change for years, arguing that the current law is difficult to enforce. While an officer may see a device in a driver's hand, they typically can't see whether it's being used for text messaging or some allowed use, like navigation. Sen. Tony Bisignano, D-Des Moines, proposed an amendment to eliminate an exemption in the bill for drivers of farm equipment, saying lawmakers should focus on safety for all Iowans on the roads. The amendment failed on a vote of 13-35, with opponents arguing in part that the bill would not pass the House if senators expanded the bill. Sen. Dan Zumbach, R-Ryan, said the bill needed to be narrowly crafted to make it through both chambers of the Legislature, and he said the legislation is focused on where there are problems. 'I don't think anyone has a statistic on distracted driving with a piece of farm equipment that created an accident. I tried to find those statistics. They're not out there,' he said. The bill now moves to the House. Senators also passed Senate File 378 to raise the speed limit to 60 mph on roads where a limit is not otherwise designated. Gruenhagen, who led debate, said the change brings Iowa in line with other states. Gruenhagen cited the Department of Public Safety saying that the average speed on paved, undivided highways is 62 to 64 mph, exceeding the current limit. Opponents argued that drivers would go even faster if the limit were raised. 'It's easy to state the reason for opposing this. Two words: speed kills,' Sen. Herman Quirmbach, D-Ames, said. 'I can feel the hypocrisy right now in this room,' added opponent Sen. Art Staed, D-Cedar Rapids, said, noting the focus on safety in approval of the previous bill. The bill generated more opposition than the cellphone legislation, but passed on a vote of 36-12. It also moves to the House for consideration. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Senate votes to restrict drivers' use of handheld devices, then raises speed limits
The Iowa Senate passed legislation Tuesday to bar drivers' use of hand-held devices behind the wheel. (Photo by Andrew Kennard for Iowa Capital Dispatch) The Iowa Senate voted Tuesday to ban the use of handheld cellphones and other devices behind the wheel, while turning down an effort to extend the ban to drivers of farm implements. A few minutes later, senators also voted to raise the state's 'default' speed limit from 55 mph to 60, a change that largely affects undivided paved highways. Senators approved Senate File 22 on a vote of 47-1 with Republican Sen. Kerry Gruenhagen of Walcott as the only 'no' vote. The bill expands Iowa's current prohibition on texting while driving to any use of a handheld cell phone or other electronic device while driving. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX State law enforcement officials have been asking for the change for years, arguing that the current law is difficult to enforce. While an officer may see a device in a driver's hand, they typically can't see whether it's being used for text messaging or some allowed use, like navigation. Sen. Tony Bisignano, D-Des Moines, proposed an amendment to eliminate an exemption in the bill for drivers of farm equipment, saying lawmakers should focus on safety for all Iowans on the roads. The amendment failed on a vote of 13-35, with opponents arguing in part that the bill would not pass the House if senators expanded the bill. Sen. Dan Zumbach, R-Ryan, said the bill needed to be narrowly crafted to make it through both chambers of the Legislature, and he said the legislation is focused on where there are problems. 'I don't think anyone has a statistic on distracted driving with a piece of farm equipment that created an accident. I tried to find those statistics. They're not out there,' he said. The bill now moves to the House. Senators also passed Senate File 378 to raise the speed limit to 60 mph on roads where a limit is not otherwise designated. Gruenhagen, who led debate, said the change brings Iowa in line with other states. Gruenhagen cited the Department of Public Safety saying that the average speed on paved, undivided highways is 62 to 64 mph, exceeding the current limit. Opponents argued that drivers would go even faster if the limit were raised. 'It's easy to state the reason for opposing this. Two words: speed kills,' Sen. Herman Quirmbach, D-Ames, said. 'I can feel the hypocrisy right now in this room,' added opponent Sen. Art Staed, D-Cedar Rapids, said, noting the focus on safety in approval of the previous bill. The bill generated more opposition than the cellphone legislation, but passed on a vote of 36-12. It also moves to the House for consideration. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
